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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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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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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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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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
In a joint announcement, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling have revealed the inaugural partner promotions for the merged entity, A&O Shearman. A total of 40 partners have been appointed to the partnership
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
Oman’s Financial Services Authority has issued a public consultation on new Bonds and Sukuk Regulation. If approved, this regulation will govern the Sultanate’s long-term debt market, offering flexibility in structuring diversified financing products
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Addleshaw Goddard Welcomes Anna Zeitlin to Lead the Fintech
Addleshaw Goddard announced that Anna Zeitlin has joined the partnership in Dubai as Head of Fintech & Financial Services Regulatory practice. Zeitlin is a highly experienced professional who has worked in senior positions at prominent
