Anticipating COP 28, Abu Dhabi Finance Week witnessed the launch of the groundbreaking report “Accelerating Renewable Energy Investment in West Africa” by Masdar and PwC Middle East. Highlighting the region’s untapped renewable energy capacity of 2,000GW, the report emphasizes the urgent need for reforms to attract private sector investments. With 220 million people lacking access […]
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Norton Rose Fulbright Facilitates Paxos’ FSRA Approval Milestone
The Dubai office of Norton Rose Fulbright has played a pivotal role in advising Paxos on securing In Principle Approvals (IPAs) from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) for operating regulated entities within the Abu
In a strategic move to bolster its global presence and drive aggressive growth, Addleshaw Goddard (AG) has elected Andrew Johnston as its Managing Partner. The uncontested election marks a historic moment as Johnston, based in
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COP 28 Insight: Exploring Legal Landscapes in Renewable Energy
With Suzan Taha In the fast-evolving landscape of corporate sustainability and environmental responsibility, legal professionals play a pivotal role in shaping strategies that align with global initiatives such as COP 28. In this exclusive interview, LegalcommunityMENA
With Suzan Taha Abu Dhabi emerged as the focal point for The Inclusion Summit 2023, positioning itself as the hub for diversity and inclusion discussions during the MENA region’s largest cross-industry event. Organized by the
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Financial Hub DIFC Witnesses Surge in Global Hedge Fund Migration
Dubai’s International Financial Centre (DIFC) has emerged as a magnet for globally renowned hedge funds, marking a significant surge in the migration of top-tier financial entities to the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (
Al Tamimi & Company recently achieved a significant success as legal representatives for the appellants in a groundbreaking ADGM Court of Appeal case that delved into the interpretation of Article 1(1) of the ADGM Application of
Under the legal guidance of Chief Legal Officer Marwan Naim Nijmeh (pictured), Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) has inaugurated the region’s inaugural high-speed green hydrogen pilot refueling station, named “H2GO,” situated in
Global law firm White & Case has promoted 23 lawyers to local partner and 22 lawyers to counsel, showcasing the depth of talent within the firm. These promotions span 13 practices and 22 offices across the Americas, EMEA, and
Global law firm White & Case has strengthened its Global Mergers & Acquisitions Practice and Global Private Equity Industry Group with the recent appointment of Phillip Sacks (pictured) as a partner in Dubai. “The continued
