International law firm Taylor Wessing has appointed Samy Elsheikh (pictured) as a senior associate, bringing over a decade of experience in venture capital and technology with a focus on the MENA region. Elsheikh specializes in venture capital transactions and technology investments in the Middle East and North Africa. His expertise spans advising venture capital funds, […]
Banking & Finance
Deal & transactions
United Arab Emirates
ADGM and Mastercard Propel UAE’s SME Growth
Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), under the legal guidance of its Chief Legal Officer and Board Secretary, Eyad Mahadeen (pictured), and Mastercard have partnered to empower the UAE’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by
Deal & transactions
TMT
United Arab Emirates
e& and KEZAD Communities Bridge Digital Divide in Razeen City
In a move to enhance the living experience for residents of Razeen Worker Residential City in Abu Dhabi, eisalat by e& and KEZAD Communities have entered into a strategic partnership to upgrade the city’
Deal & transactions
Food & Beverage
Transport
United Arab Emirates
DP World’s Global Expertise Powers Romanian Blueberry Export
Romanian fruit producer Agricrafters has partnered with global logistics giant DP World to bring fresh blueberries from Romania to supermarkets across the Middle East. This innovative collaboration marks a significant milestone in the global fruit
News
Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
United Arab Emirates
Aldar Properties Unveils Sama Yas: Luxury Homes in Yas Park
Aldar Properties, under the legal guidance of Group General Counsel Emma O’Brien (pictured), introduces Sama Yas, an exclusive residential community harmoniously nestled within the natural surroundings of Yas Park. This boutique development, featuring 234 elegant
With Amr Reda Unlocking the Insights: A Conversation with Dr. Mahmood Hussain, Founding Partner of M&CO Legal, exploring the visionary initiatives driving the UAE’s legal landscape, its strategic alignment with national development
Banking & Finance
Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
United Arab Emirates
Dentons: ADIB on Aldar’s AED 1B Sustainability-Linked Financing
Global law firm, Dentons has played a pivotal role on behalf of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) in securing an AED 1 billion sustainability-linked financing for Aldar Properties (Aldar). In this groundbreaking financing arrangement, Aldar has
Appointments
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Key Appointments Strengthen Gowling WLG’s MENA IP Team
Gowling WLG is expanding its intellectual property and technology (IP and Tech) practice in the Middle East with the appointments of Bachir A. Chakra (pictured left) as a partner and David Aylen (pictured right) as
Ramón Hermosilla Abogados has opened a new office in the capital of the United Arab Emirates in 2024, becoming the first Spanish law firm to set up in Abu Dhabi. The Madrid-based firm, led by
Deal & transactions
Egypt
Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
United Arab Emirates
ADQ and ADNEC Acquire 40.5% Stake in TMG’s ICON Group
A major deal has been finalized between ADQ, an investment and holding company based in Abu Dhabi, and ADNEC Group, to buy a 40.5% share in the hospitality division of Talaat Moustafa Group Holding (TMG Holding),
