Alpha Dhabi Holding (ADH) has announced its decision to divest 49% of its subsidiary, Alpha Dhabi Construction Holding (ADCH), to ADQ, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company. Under the terms of the agreement, Alpha Dhabi Holding will retain a majority 51% shareholding in ADCH, underscoring its steadfast commitment to the construction industry in a […]
In a significant development, Decree, under the leadership of its Chief Executive Officer, Riyadh Al-Balushi, has launched Decree Risk. This innovative tool is a structured database designed to assist organizations in managing their risk when
Deal & transactions
Transport
United Arab Emirates
Mubadala’s Sanad Extends Partnership with Asiana Airlines
Sanad, a global aerospace engineering and leasing solutions provider under Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), has strengthened its collaboration with Asiana Airlines, South Korea’s second-largest airline, through a five-year contract extension valued
Banking & Finance
Competition & Antitrust
Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences
United Arab Emirates
Eversheds Advises on DIB’s Resolution with NMC Healthcare
Eversheds Sutherland has provided legal counsel to Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), one of the leading Islamic banks in the UAE, in reaching a comprehensive settlement with NMC Healthcare group (NMC), a prominent integrated private healthcare
Healthcare, Pharma & Life Sciences
Other
Restructurings
Freshfields Guides 3M Through Solventum Spin-Off
Global law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) has provided legal counsel to the US-based technology conglomerate 3M in its spin-off of the healthcare division, now known as Solventum, which is listed on the New York
Deal & transactions
Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
United Arab Emirates
Olayan and Lunate Acquire Stakes in ICD Brookfield Place
In a significant move in the realm of real estate investment, the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) and Brookfield Corporation have announced an agreement with Olayan Financing Company and Lunate for the sale of a 49
Commercial Bank International (CBI), a prominent corporate and retail bank based in Dubai, has announced a strategic investment in zypl.ai, a fintech startup at the forefront of applying generative AI in lending practices. This
Beeah, a leader in sustainability solutions, announces the development of an “AI Executive.” This groundbreaking initiative underscores Beeah’s commitment to driving agility, efficiency, and data-driven operations. The “AI Executive” is poised to simplify complex
Deal & transactions
Oil & Gas
Saudi Arabia
Aramco Awards $7.7B Contracts for Fadhili Gas Plant Growth
Saudi Arabia’s Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, has awarded engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts totalling $7.7 billion for the expansion of its Fadhili Gas Plant in the
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), a prominent global aviation services company, has finalized a AED 2.75 billion (US$750 million) 5-year unsecured term loan agreement with Emirates NBD Bank (ENBD). The funds from this loan will be utilized
