Middle East & International News

Middle East & International News

ADGM publishes Healthcare Regulations

The newly enacted regulations adopt certain Abu Dhabi onshore healthcare sector legislation to provide an enhanced regulatory regime for healthcare operators in ADGM. ADGM has issued the ADGM Healthcare Regulations 2022 (‘Healthcare Regulations’) which adopt the...

DIFC enacts new DIFC Family Arrangements Regulations

Dubai International Financial Centre has enacted the DIFC Family Arrangements Regulations, following a 30-day public consultation period. The new regulations provide a firm foundation for the new DIFC Family Wealth Centre. The new regulations offer a framework and hub...

Law Firm Highlights – Dec 2022

Lex Mundi has announced the admission of Said Al Shahry & Partners (SASLO). The firm’s admission to the network as the exclusive member firm for Oman was effective as of 1 November 2022. Established in 1992...

DIFC’s Digital Economy Court unveils new specialised rules

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts announced the launch of a new set of industry-first specialised Rules for its recently formed Digital Economy Court (DEC) Division. In addition, leading international judicial expertise has been recruited...

HKA appoints Amanda Clack as regional CEO of its new EMEA region

HKA, a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support services, announces the appointment of Amanda Clack as regional CEO of its new Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. Clack...

Oryx, the new legal start-up in the UAE

On December 6th, Oryx launched in the UAE – a consultancy shaking up the industry with both a fixed-fee and a fractional approach. More than 30 clients engaged demonstrates the pent-up demand for flexible models from...

Addleshaw Goddard Middle East marks a decade in the region

Addleshaw Goddard recently marked a major milestone for the law firm, celebrating ten years of successful operations, growth and dedicated client servicing in the region and a growing reputation for bringing more quality, imagination and impact...

ADGM introduces guiding principles on Whistleblowing

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has published its Guiding Principles on Whistleblowing. The Guiding Principles reflect ADGM’s emphasis on transparency, accountability and market integrity within the centre. Since inception, ADGM has been committed to growing an...

DFSA Crypto Token regime comes into force

The Dubai Financial Services Authority’s (DFSA) Crypto Token regime comes into force today. This regime forms the second phase of the DFSA’s work in this area following the introduction of a regime in the Dubai International...

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