Strategy& promotes Bilal Mikati, Ramzi Madi and Sami Zaki
Bilal Mikati has been with Strategy&, formerly Booz & Company before it was acquired by PwC and rebranded, for twelve…
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UAE: new consumer and data security law moves closer
A new federal law on consumer protection, with provisions on data security included, has moved closer to being finalised after…
Clyde & Co adds depth to leading construction practice with key partner hire in Dubai
Global law firm Clyde & Co has announced the appointment of Beau McLaren as Partner in its Global Projects &…
Dentons advises syndicate of banks on US$166 million lease financing of six vessels for Tristar
Dentons Abu Dhabi and Dentons London have advised a syndicate of banks (comprised of Senior Facility Agent & Security Trustee…
Reed Smith appoints new managing partner for Asia-Pacific region
Reed Smith has named Kyri Evagora as its new managing partner for Asia-Pacific, replacing Denise Jong who has been in…
Egypt's CBE requires banks to notify customers when removed from blacklists
The Central Bank of Egypt has issued new instructions, requiring banks to notify their customers when procedures are taken to…
Dubai Police arrest 12 international cybercriminals in operation ‘Fox Hunt 2’
Dubai Police recently arrested Raymond Igbalode Abbas, also known as "Hushpuppi" and Olalekan Jacob Ponle aka "Woodberry" in a special…
Paris art experts arrested over looted antiquities
Five eminent Parisian antiques specialists have been arrested on suspicion of selling looted Middle Eastern artefacts worth tens of millions…
Trowers & Hamlins promotes 10 to partnership
International law firm Trowers & Hamlins has promoted 10 to its partnership. They are the first that have benefitted…
Abolishment of the NOC system in Oman – a practical guide for employers
On 6 June 2020, the Royal Oman Police issued Decision No. 157/2020 amending Article 24 of the Executive Regulations to…
Bahraini court rules on Iran-linked money laundering
Bahrain’s Major Criminal Court has passed jail sentences and fines against bank officials over involvement in money laundering linked to…
Coronavirus impact: Legal disputes rise in UAE as firms struggle to meet contractual obligations
Legal disputes in the UAE have spiked since the outbreak of coronavirus as businesses are unable to meet their contractual…