Latham & Watkins advised on Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) US$2.42 billion refinancing of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant project. The Barakah Plant refinancing is the first nuclear project in the MENA region and Asia
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Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy’s (MBH) aviation team advised World Star Aviation and ST Engineering Aerospace Resources (ST Engineering) regarding the leasing of an Airbus model A320-214 aircraft to Air Cairo and leasing an
Barakat Maher & Partners in association with Clyde & Co hired Mr. Abdel Aziz Hassouba (pictured) as senior legal advisor. Hassouba’s career path Hassouba is a lawyer and arbitrator, advising in the banking, construction,
Dentons advised Arsenale, an Italian company specialising in the development and operation of luxury hospitality facilities, on their partnership with Saudi Arabian Railways (SAR) to introduce the “Dream of the Desert” luxury train cruise in
Taylor Wessing has brought on Natasha Zahid (pictured right) as partner and head of disputes and investigations for the MENA region in Dubai. Zahid is a dual qualified barrister from the Bar of England and
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Addleshaw Goddard Appoints Finance Head to Lead MENA
Addleshaw Goddard has announced a new leadership role for Robin Hickman who has been appointed Head of Middle East. Robin succeeds Andrew Johnston who was elected Addleshaw Goddard Managing Partner for a term of four
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Transport
United Arab Emirates
Historic Cross-Country Railway Project Connects UAE and Oman
In a landmark development, Siemens Mobility and Hassan Allam Construction have been awarded the contract to design and build the railway systems and integration for the Abu Dhabi – Sohar railway link. This project marks the
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Services
United Arab Emirates
Tony Blair Institute Appoints Carine Geagea a Head of Legal
The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change has elevated Carine Geagea (pictured) to the role of Head of Legal for the Middle East & Europe region, as per a post shared by Geagea on her
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Egypt
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MBH Advises on Rixos Premium Alamein Hotel Agreement
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (MBH) has successfully acted as the legal counsel for the owning company in negotiating and concluding the management agreement with Rixos, a part of Accor’s portfolio, one of the world’
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United Arab Emirates
Alpha Dhabi Holding Divests 49% Stake to ADQ
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
