Al Rajhi Bank, one of the world’s largest Islamic lenders, successfully raised $1 billion through the sale of 5-year sustainable Islamic Bonds or ‘sukuk’, according to a document from arranging banks released on Tuesday.
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sarie eldin & partners Facilitates Major Real Estate Deal in
sarie eldin & partners – announce its successful role as legal advisor to Talaat Moustafa Group Saudi Real Estate Development Company (“Talaat Moustafa Saudi”) on a landmark agreement with the Saudi National Housing Company (“NHC”). Signed
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Clifford Chance Guides Sharjah’s $750M Sustainable Bond Issue
Global law firm Clifford Chance has provided legal counsel to the Government of the Emirate of Sharjah in a significant milestone: the issuance of $750 million sustainable bonds. The Government, represented by the Sharjah Finance Department,
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Linklaters: Saudi German Health Launches US$400m Sukuk
Global law firm, Linklaters has recently provided legal advisory services to Middle East Healthcare Company, commonly known as Saudi German Health, in establishing a SAR 1.5 billion (approximately US$400 million) public sukuk issuance program. The sukuk,
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Meysan Secures Legal Victory, Dismisses $100 Million Claims
In a significant legal triumph, the Meysan team, under the leadership of Dr. Abdulwahab Sadeq and Senior Counsel Tarek Diab, successfully defended a global automotive company and a local dealer against a massive claim. The
In a significant move marking the beginning of its unified leadership structure, the newly formed entity A&O Shearman has revealed the first wave of senior appointments, set to take effect on May 1, 2024. This
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Zaki Hashem & Partners Advises B Investments in Acquisition
Zaki Hashem, Attorneys at Law, is pleased to announce its role in advising B Investments Holdings SAE (B-Investments) in a mandatory tender offer to acquire up to 90% of Orascom Financial Holding (OFH). The acquisition, a
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Al Arabia Secures $142M Advertising Contract with Dubai’s RTA
The UAE subsidiary of the Saudi-listed Arabian Contracting Services Company, (Al Arabia), has signed a significant advertising billboard contract with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). The deal, valued at 522.84 million UAE dirhams ($142.35 million),
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Eversheds Sutherland Guides Joby’s Dubai Air Taxi Launch
Global law firm Eversheds Sutherland advised California-based Joby Aviation in its definitive agreement with Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) to launch air taxi services in the Emirate by early 2026, with initial operations targeted
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Ooredoo Group Pledges $1.1bn to Bridge Digital Divide
In a significant legal development, Qatar’s Ooredoo Group has committed a cumulative investment of $1.1bn for the period 2024-2026 to bridge the digital divide in developing markets. The pledge was made as part of
