Hassan Weshahy Has been appointed as a legal counsel at KEO International Consultants, a leading firm that provides consultancy services for various construction projects in the Middle East and North Africa. He is responsible for reviewing tenders of consultancy services in relation to design, supervision, infrastructure and cost consultancy services, project and construction management, sustainability […]
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Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
United Arab Emirates
Aldar issues $500M Green Sukuk with Clifford Chance’s Counsel
Clifford Chance has provided legal counsel to the Joint Lead Managers with a team comprised of partner and head of Middle East capital markets, Stuart Ure (Dubai), Julian Walley (senior associate, Dubai), Shauaib Mirza (
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Capital Markets
Deal & transactions
United Arab Emirates
Mubadala Capital buys majority stake in Fortress Investment Group
With the legal guidance of a cross-border team from Shearman & Sterling, Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Investment Company’s asset management subsidiary, Mubadala Capital, and Fortress Investment Group have announced their definitive agreements to acquire a 90.01%
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United Arab Emirates
Clifford Chance: UAE Ministry of Finance issues T-Sukuk Programme
International law firm Clifford Chance has advised the Federal Government of the United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Finance as the issuer, on the issuance of UAE dirham-denominated Islamic Treasury Sukuk (T-Sukuk), with
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Transport
United Arab Emirates
Etihad Rail and DHL establish JV to optimize UAE’s Supply Chain
Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, has entered into a 20-year partnership agreement with DHL Global Forwarding, a subsidiary of Deutsche Post DHL Group, to establish a joint venture
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Transport
United Arab Emirates
flydubai and Air Canada Collaborate on New Codeshare Agreement
Dubai-based carrier flydubai and Air Canada have formed a new partnership aimed at providing customers traveling between Canada, the Middle East, East Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, and Southern Asia with more convenient travel opportunities. This
Habib Al Mulla and Partners and GLA & Company have announced the formation of a strategic association between the two firms. This will enable the two firms to extend their respective geographical footprints and service
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Food & Beverage
United Arab Emirates
Stephenson Harwood with Badia Farms on expansion investment
International law firm Stephenson Harwood has acted as legal counsel advising UAE-based agricultural company Badia Farms on its recent investment from Green Corp. This strategic investment is set to empower Badia Farms in expanding its
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Services
United Arab Emirates
BEEAH and Atkins to advance sustainable radioactive waste solutions
BEEAH Group, a renowned sustainability pioneer and digital expert based in the UAE, has entered into a joint development agreement (JDA) with Atkins, a global design, engineering, and project management consultancy. This collaboration aims to
by Suzan Taha The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has been witnessing significant legal and regulatory developments, positioning it as a global hub for various sectors. These progressive reforms are transforming the region
