In the UAE alone, foreign employees make up approximately 85 per cent of the local workforce. Karin Luzolo of Fragomen talks about how organisations can effectively manage employees through mergers and acquisitions. With economic advancements at...
Is wind falling behind solar energy in the Middle East? Norton Rose Fulbright analyses the recent trends and examples, highlighting how governments can take on a proactive approach to include wind as part of the region’s...
Nine to Five: Time to tackle employer complacency about potential liability from workplace harassment. Emily Aryeetey of Stephenson Harwood Middle East LLP explores how UAE corporates can mitigate the risks. US tech giants Uber and Google...
The GCC states are witnessing increased investment in renewable energy. Mhairi Main Garcia examines the reasons for this development, focusing on utility scale renewable energy in the region. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states[1] hold almost...
The third edition of Clyde & Co’s report observes trends and developments in the M&A and JV market by analysing data from corporate transactions the firm has worked on during the past 18 months in the...
Rebecca Kelly and David McDonald of Morgan Lewis examine key cyber laws throughout the GCC. Although the states have their own laws to punish cyber-related crimes, the GCC lacks a regulatory framework for data protection. Cyber...
The recent ‘wannacry’ attack that crippled the operations of many organisations across the globe is evidence that cyber extortion is a growing threat. Deloitte explores strategies that companies can employ to protect themselves from this form...
Over the last 12 months FinTech has had a lot of media coverage in the Middle East. Whilst not on the scale of the Kardashians or Trump, it is certainly earning its place as a primary...
In the event of a cyber crisis, organisations need to follow a T.L.C approach. Addleshaw Goddard sets out effective measures to mitigate the after effects of a cyber attack. On Friday, May 12, 2017, the phrase...
Rajat Rashmi explores the legal and operational challenges that come with the flexibility of working in a virtual environment. The concept of an office has expanded beyond the physical landscape and four walls of a typical...
