Middle East & International News

Middle East & International News

DIFC announces amended data protection regulations for consultation

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has proposed amendments to the Data Protection Regulations. The proposed amendments enhance the current data protection framework in DIFC, keeping the Centre at the forefront of data protection in the region....

DIAC reforms its arbitration court

Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) has announced the reformation of a new court comprising thirteen reputable international arbitration experts, representing 11 nationalities. The newly appointed members bring a wealth of experience in arbitration across different sectors...

UAQ Free Trade Zone signs MoU with the DIFC Courts

Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQFTZ) and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation between the two parties and provide an opportunity to exchange information...

Law Firm highlights – March 2023

Dentons has joined the first wave of international law firms to be granted a foreign law firm license by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Justice. Operating in association with The Law Firm of Wael A. Alissa, Dentons...

New legal academy launched in Dubai

Under the slogan: Towards Distinguished Legal Awareness, Dr. Habib Al-Mulla launched the Habib Al-Mulla Academy in the presence of His Excellency Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al-Nuaimi, Minister of Justice, and a group of lawyers and jurists...

DIFC Courts releases 2022’s figures in latest report

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts today released its annual figures for the full year of 2022, with total a volume of 861 cases across all divisions, a 15 per cent increase from 2021. His...

Law firm highlights – Feb 2023

Norton Rose Fulbright has reappointment of Peter Scott as managing partner for Europe, Middle East and Asia (EMEA) for a second three-year term, effective April 1, 2023. Having trained with Norton Rose Fulbright and spending the...

Addleshaw Goddard celebrates 10 years in the Sultanate of Oman

Addleshaw Goddard recently marked a major milestone for the law firm, celebrating ten years of successful operations, growth and dedicated client servicing in the Sultanate of Oman. Commenting on the milestone, Roger Byrne, head of office...

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