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 aimed at bolstering the country’s freighter network. Under this new partnership, DHL will utilize Etihad Rail’s extensive network to conduct […]
Deal & transactions
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
Banking & Finance
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
Deal & transactions
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
Deal & transactions
TMT
United Arab Emirates
AIQ and BEEAH join forces to accelerate AI-Driven Sustainability Initiatives
AIQ, a pioneering technology company dedicated to advancing the transformation of the energy sector through artificial intelligence (AI), and BEEAH Group, a renowned leader in sustainability, have entered into a strategic collaboration aimed at propelling
Appointments
United Arab Emirates
Dentons Strengthens ME Energy, Transport, and Infrastructure Practice
Dentons, a global law firm, has further reinforced its Middle East Energy, Transport, and Infrastructure (ETI) practice with the addition of seasoned ETI lawyers. Kenny Paton, Edward Rose, and Khomotso Kekana have recently joined the
A cross-border team from Allen & Overy (A&O) has advised the bookrunners on a EUR955m and USD400m term loan B for TMF Group, which is owned by CVC and the Abu
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 “
