Middle East & International News

Middle East & International News

Construction industry unites to reduce disputes costs

Six leading professional institutions, and two leading transport and infrastructure firms have launched a Conflict Avoidance Pledge, aiming to reduce the number of disputes in construction and engineering. With many projects costing c.30-40 per cent more...

FTA Releases List of Designated Zones on VAT

The Federal Tax Authority has issued Cabinet Decision no. 59 of 2017 on Designated Zones (“Cabinet Decision”) for the purposes of Federal Law no. 8 of 2017 on Value Added Tax (“VAT Law”). Art. 50 of...

Pinsent Masons enters association with Saudi firm

Pinsent Masons has entered an association with Saudi Arabian law firm Alsabhan & Alajaji (SJ) to enhance its coverage across the Middle East. The association with SJ will complement Pinsent Masons’ existing regional presence, providing clients...

DLA Piper launches Middle East Tax Practice

DLA Piper has strengthened its International Tax practice with the appointment of Ton van Doremalen as partner and head of tax in the Middle East. Doremalen will join the firm’s Dubai office on December 3, 2017....

Addleshaw Goddard celebrates five years in GCC

Addleshaw Goddard has recently celebrated five years’ operating in the GCC with year-on-year growth and a string of high-profile deals and mandates. The first of the firms three office in the GCC, the Dubai office opened...

Maples and Calder celebrates 50th anniversary in Dubai

Members of Maples and Calder’s Dubai office gathered together on the evening of Thursday, 8 November to celebrate the firm’s 50th anniversary.  Local clients and industry contacts based around the UAE were invited to join staff...

DFSA signs FinTech agreements with Hong Kong authorities

The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) deepened ties with regulators in Hong Kong today signing two cooperation agreements to enhance collaboration in financial technology (FinTech) innovation. The agreements reinforce the existing strong relationship between the authorities...

WiAR co-hosts debate for Dubai Arbitration Week

The Dubai Arbitration Week took place during the week of November 12, 2017 with a schedule that was rich in content and attendance from the UAE, the region and abroad. Daily events were organised throughout the...

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