News from the DIFC
The University of Dubai and the DIFC Academy of Law announced details of a partnership to support the on-going growth and development of the UAE legal profession. The two organisations will cooperate on initiatives that enhance...
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Middle East & International News
QNB licensed to operate in KSA
The Saudi Council of Ministers granted a license for Qatar National Bank (QNB) to open a branch inside the kingdom, the official SPA news agency said, in what would be its first licence awarded to a...
Qatar’s regulator to grant licences to GCC banks
Qatar's central bank is set to grant licences to Gulf Cooperation Council banks to open branches in the state, according to Reuters. Qatar already has a relatively large number of banks – around 18 – servicing...
Law firm highlights
· Dechert has announced that it has formed an association in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the Law Firm of Hassan Mahassni. Founded by Hassan M.S. Mahassni in 1970, the Law Firm of Hassan Mahassni...
News from the DIFC
The DIFC Dispute Resolution Authority Academy of Law has announced the appointment of David Gallo as its first director. He brings more than twenty years of international legal and business experience to the newly...
UAE and Italy sign agreements on judicial cooperation
The United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Italy have signed two agreements for judicial and legal cooperation, including extradition rules and mutual legal assistance in criminal matters between the two countries. The agreements were signed...
Bahrain’s new statute on conflicts of law
With the recently enacted Law No. 6 of 2015, Bahrain has finally adopted a much-needed legal framework for the resolution of conflicts of law in civil and commercial matters involving a foreign element. The new Law...
Eximius Law launches in the Middle East
Legal recruitment firm Eximius Law has launched in the Middle East following success in London and Hong Kong. The new practice has been created to meet increasing client demand for legal professionals in the region and...
DFSA’s new general counsel
The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) today announced that Muna Dandan will join them as General Counsel. Dandan has held a number of senior legal positions in the private sector and has significant experience in legal...
DIFC’s new academy signs first international MoU
The chair of University Affairs Committee of ECUPL DU Zhichun and DIFC Courts registrar and CEO Mark Beer during the signing of the MoU The new DIFC Dispute Resolution Authority Academy of Law announced that it has...
