The Saudi Arabian government has recently announced the establishment of four new Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in various regions of the country. These zones aim to offer competitive incentives for businesses who invest in them, including a low corporate income tax rate of only 5% for up to 20 years. Additionally, there will be 0% […]
In a world grappling with a “rocky recovery” from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region stands as a beacon of resilience and strength. The latest PwC Middle East Economy Watch report, titled “
Dentons, the international law firm, has bolsters its presence in Saudi Arabia with the recent addition of two experienced legal consultants, Edward Rose (pictured left) and Guy Danalis (pictured right), both formerly of Jones Day.
Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has promoted senior associate Walid Salib (pictured) to counsel, as part of the latest promotion round that included 44 new counsel from across all regions and practice groups. This
Clifford Chance and AS&H strengthen the banking and finance practice in Saudi Arabia with addition of counsel Ahmed Choudhry (pictured). Choudry joins the Riyadh team from Clifford Chance in Dubai where he has
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright appoints Abdulkhaliq Elshayyal (pictured) as partner in its Saudi banking and finance practice. Elshayyal, who recently joined from Clifford Chance, will be based in the firm’s associated office
Global law firm White & Case has expanded its Global Debt Finance Practice with the addition of Mahmoud Abdel-Baky as a partner in Riyadh. “The arrival of an experienced partner like Mahmoud expands our practice
Global law firm White & Case and the Law Office of Megren M. Al-Shaalan have advised the arrangers and dealers on the establishment by Al Rajhi Banking and Investment Corporation of a USD4 billon Trust
Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has entered into an association with The Company of Mohammed A. Altammami for Legal Services. Riyadh-based partners Mohammed Altammami and Anwar Ouazzani of The Company of Mohammed A. Altammami
Appointments
Banking & Finance
Saudi Arabia
Ziad Touma named chief legal officer at Asyad Holding Group
Saudi-based investment management company, Asyad Holding Group has appointed Ziad Touma (pictured) as its chief legal officer. Touma brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served in a number of senior
