Global construction materials company Sika has successfully completed its acquisition of MBCC Group, following receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals. The acquisition is expected to strengthen Sika’s position in the global construction market, with the addition of MBCC Group’s expertise in construction and admixture systems. The move reinforces Sika’s presence in all regions and enhances […]
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Transport
United Arab Emirates
Emirates and Etihad partnership aim to drive UAE tourism growth
Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways have entered an interline expansion agreement that will offer travellers additional itinerary options when visiting the UAE. This first-of-its-kind agreement between the two UAE carriers aims to boost tourism to
Global law firm, White & Case has provided legal counsel to A.P. Moller Capital on its joint venture with Hassam Allam Utilities to establish an integrated logistics platform. The new platform will provide a
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Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
United Arab Emirates
DLA Piper advises AD Ports on KEZAD – EAJ merger
Global law firm DLA Piper has advised AD Ports Group on the merger of KEZAD Communities with Al Eskan Al Jamae Group (EAJ), leading to the creation of the largest integrated staff accommodation firm in
Deal & transactions
Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences
United Arab Emirates
Clifford Chance advises M42 on its acquisition of Diaverum
International law firm Clifford Chance is advising M42, an Abu Dhabi-based tech-enabled healthcare company in connection with is acquisition of the entire share capital of Diaverum from Bridgepoint Group. A transaction that will see M42
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Transport
United Arab Emirates
Etihad Cargo expands reach China through SF Airlines partnership
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics division of Etihad Airways, has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SF Airlines, the largest cargo airline in China, to expand its reach and connectivity in the
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TMT
United Arab Emirates
Stephenson Harwood: Physicswallah acquires Knowledge Planet
Law firm Stephenson Harwood has advised e-learning provider, Physicswallah, on its acquisition of Knowledge Planet Centre Group, Dubai (Knowledge Planet), operators of after-school learning centres. Knowledge Planet entrance exam preparation institutions caters to students of
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Fashion, Luxury & Design
United Arab Emirates
Latham & Watkins advises Chimera on the creation of ChimHaeres
Latham & Watkins has advised Chimera Abu Dhabi (Chimera) on its equal joint venture with Haeres Capital (Haeres) to create ChimHaeres Investment Holding (ChimHaeres), an investment vehicle that will deploy its capital towards the acquisition
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Egypt
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Qatar
Libya’s Zliten power plant to be built by Qatari-Egyptian consortium
General Electricity Company of Libya (‘GECOL’) has entered into a Euro1.19bn (USD1.3bn) contract with an Egyptian-Qatari consortium for the construction of the Zliten power station. The power station will be supplied
Shalakany advised Liquid Intelligent Technologies on the 100% acquisition of Cysiv MEA, specialists in the cyber security services sector, advised by Baker Mckenzie Egypt. Liquid Intelligent Technologies is a technology group that operates in the areas
