The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) strengthens Abu Dhabi’s ties with Western Australia through collaboration with the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science, and Innovation. This partnership aims to foster economic growth by exploring shared interests and opportunities in various sectors, including mining, startups, and small-to-medium-sized businesses. The agreement focuses on cross-sector activities such as supply […]
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Three Alpha Dhabi Subsidiaries Targeted in Acquisition Deal
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Alpha Dhabi is in the spotlight after receiving a notable acquisition offer for three of its subsidiaries. The offer comes from the National Corporation for Tourism and Hotels (NCT&H).
Investcorp Capital plc, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi-based alternative investor Investcorp, has finalized a significant financial agreement by securing a USD 800 million revolving credit facility (RCF) from a consortium of regional and international banks. The
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Trowers Facilitates Backlite Media Sale to Multiply Group
International law firm Trowers & Hamlins has advised on the 100% sale of Backlite Media, the out-of-home advertising company headquartered in the UAE, to Multiply Group, the Abu-Dhabi based holding company that invests in transformative organisations.
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ADNH Strengthens Portfolio with Compass Group Deal
Abu Dhabi National Hotels (ADNH) is making significant strides in bolstering its business portfolio with the acquisition of Compass Group International B.V.’s 50% stake in their joint venture entities operating in the UAE, as
With Suzan Taha Digital assets have transformed the landscape of commerce, offering decentralized transactions and cross-border opportunities. In this exclusive interview with LegalcommunityMENA, Peter Smith, Legal Director – Dispute Resolution at Charles Russell Speechlys Dubai
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UAE Defence Ministry and Masdar Team up for Multi-Solar Plants
The UAE Ministry of Defence and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar, have inked a Partnership Agreement to develop multiple solar plants across Abu Dhabi. Emerge, a collaborative effort between the UAE’s Masdar
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Baker McKenzie and JESS Join Forces to Combat Period Poverty
This International Women’s Day, Baker McKenzie announced its partnership with the Jumeirah English Speaking School Dubai (JESS), a top British international school based in Dubai, to further advance the school’s transformative ‘Period Empowerment
UAE-based Dispute Resolution firm, Horizons & Co., has bolstered its Arbitration practice with the appointment of Paul Blakeway (pictured) as Senior Counsel. Blakeway, an accomplished lawyer qualified in England and Wales, brings over a decade
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) and Mastercard have joined forces in an exclusive long-term global partnership, expanding their extensive collaboration across the Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA) region. The groundbreaking agreement, covering key
