Global law firm Dentons has promoted 13 new partners in its UK, Ireland and Middle East offices. The two senior associates from the disputes practice in the MENA region are Suzannah Fairbairn (pictured right) and Paul Prescott (pictured left). The promotions take effect on 1 May 2023. In addition, in the past 12 months, the firm […]
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Libya’s Zliten power plant to be built by Qatari-Egyptian consortium
General Electricity Company of Libya (‘GECOL’) has entered into a Euro1.19bn (USD1.3bn) contract with an Egyptian-Qatari consortium for the construction of the Zliten power station. The power station will be supplied
Qatar’s economy is expected to continue growing at a steady pace in the coming years, according to a recent report published by PwC titled “Qatar Economy Watch” published in February 20213. The report highlights the
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QatarEnergy acquires a 30% interest in Lebanese offshore gas fields
QatarEnergy, in partnership with TotalEnergies and Eni, has signed agreements with the Lebanese government to become a stakeholder in two offshore exploration blocks in Lebanon. QatarEnergy will hold a 30% working interest in Blocks 4 and 9,
Eversheds Sutherland has provided legal advice to Damaan Islamic Insurance Company (“Beema”) on the direct listing of 100% of its shares on the Main Market of the Qatar Stock Exchange. Beema’s share have been admitted
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QatarEnergy to construct integrated polymers facility in Texas
QatarEnergy has entered into an agreement with Chevron Phillips Chemical Company to jointly develop an USD8.5 billion integrated polymers facility in Orange, Texas. The companies have made a positive final investment decision on the project
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Dentons advises Tabreed on the sale of its 44% stake
National Central Cooling Company (“Tabreed”) has disposed of a 44% stake, valued at AED417 million (USD113.5 million), in Qatar District Cooling Company (“Qatar Cool”) to United Development Company. The proceeds of the transaction will be used
Pinsent Masons has appointed international arbitration partner Pamela McDonald (pictured) as the new head of its Doha office, effective 01 July. She succeeds Jonathan Collier who has held the position since 2018. McDonald is an international arbitration
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Qatari Diar secures green loan for Chelsea Barracks development
Qatari Diar Real Estate Company, an establishment of Qatar Investment Authority, the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar, has secured GBP400 million (USD 491,880,000) in green loan financing for their London based development Chelsea
