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 “
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Allen & Overy advises e& enterprise on acquisition of Beehive
Global law firm Allen & Overy has provided legal counsel to e& enterprise on its recent acquisition of a majority stake in Beehive Group, a prominent peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platform. This strategic move
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Sika strengthens market position with acquisition of MBCC Group
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,
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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
Linklaters has appointed Rebecca Jarvis (pictured), partner in the firm’s London office, as its new global co-head of banking. Jarvis succeeds Philip Spittal as he retires from the firm and will join existing global
Clifford Chance has appointed Zarrar Sehgal (pictured) as the new Head of its Global Asset Finance Group. Sehgal, who is a partner at the firm, will lead the team of 125 asset finance lawyers, providing clients
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Clifford Chance: TAQA invests in Xlinks Morocco-UK HVDC project
International law firm Clifford Chance has advised Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (‘TAQA’) on its GBP 25 million (cerca USD 31.38 million) investment in Xlinks First Limited (‘Xlinks’), the developer of the first of a kind Morocco –
Dentons, the international law firm, has bolsters its presence in Saudi Arabia with the recent addition of two experienced legal consultants, Edward Rose (pictured left) and Guy Danalis (pictured right), both formerly of Jones Day.
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
Dentons’ Muscat-based associate Sheikha Al Ajmie (pictured) has qualified to appear before the Supreme Court of Oman, making her the first Omani lawyer at Dentons and one of very few female lawyers to obtain this
