Meysan Partners provided legal counsel to UPayments, a prominent online payment solutions provider, in the sale of a 51% stake to the National Bank of Kuwait (“NBK”). This strategic move highlights UPayments’ success in the Fintech
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United Arab Emirates
EDGE Group & Fincantieri Forge Multi-Billion Euro Naval Venture
UAE’s EDGE Group and Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri have launched a Multi-Billion Euro Joint Venture, aiming to establish a UAE-based naval manufacturing pipeline worth an estimated 30 billion euros. EDGE, an advanced technology and defence group,
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has launched a new payment hub, transforming the way customers conduct their transfers. The bank collaborated with real-time payment solutions company, ProgressSoft, to integrate Cross-Border Services and expedite cross-border remittances.
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TMT
DAMAC’s Edgnex and Vodafone to Build $100M Data Center in
DAMAC Properties is making significant strides in digital infrastructure investment. Teaming up with British telecoms operator Vodafone, Edgnex Data Centres by DAMAC is embarking on a groundbreaking venture worth $100 million to establish a new data
Banking & Finance
Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
United Arab Emirates
Binghatti Holding Readies Inaugural US Dollar Sukuk Launch
Binghatti Holding, a prominent Emirati property development company headquartered in Dubai, is on the verge of a significant financial milestone with the impending launch of its inaugural US Dollar Sukuk. With the legal team spearheaded
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Food & Beverage
United Arab Emirates
Majid Al Futtaim and Dubai Municipality Team Up for Food
Dubai Municipality and Majid Al Futtaim – Retail have joined forces in a strategic partnership aimed at ensuring the sustainable provision of essential food commodities in Dubai’s local markets. Majid Al Futtaim – Retail, the exclusive
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Real Estate, Construction & Infrastructure
United Arab Emirates
Bloom Holding Unveils Seville: Fifth Phase of Bloom Living
Under the legal guidance of General Counsel Giovanni Carpenzano (pictured), Bloom Holding, a prominent real estate development company in the UAE, has unveiled ‘Seville,’ the fifth phase of its integrated community, Bloom Living, in Abu
Global law firm Latham & Watkins has welcomed 19 counsel to the partnership, effective March 1. These promotions highlight the firm’s commitment to excellence and client service across various practice areas. This announcement follows the
With Mike Sosso (pictured), BP’s EVP Legal at the helm, the global company is set to make substantial investments in Egypt’s development and exploration activities, with plans to inject USD1.5 billion into the
Egypt’s merger and acquisition (M&A) landscape witnessed a significant decline in 2023 compared to the previous year, according to the latest report by global law firm Baker McKenzie. The report, based on LSEG
