IoT takes centre stage
CBD Consultancy and Law2020 held a one day conference on October 17th, 2016 to discuss the law and regulation relating to Internet of Things (IoT). The seminar featured a line-up of experts from the region who...
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Middle East & International News
Gulf investors explore untapped opportunities in Africa at ALN 2016
Africa’s strong economic fundamentals and investment opportunities sparked interest from Gulf investors during day one of the third ALN Annual International Conference held on 5 & 6 October 2016 in Dubai. Under the theme, “Africa: Bridging...
News from the DRA – November 2016
Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), the UAE’s flagship trade and logistics hub for the Middle East region and Africa, has signed a MoU with the Dispute Resolution Authority (DRA) giving its member companies and people living,...
Law Firm Highlights – November 2016
Hogan Lovells and Fujian Fidelity Law Firm (Fidelity) have entered into a formal association in the China (Shanghai) Free Trade Zone (Shanghai FTZ). This move reflects the firm’s growth strategy in Asia and the importance of...
TLA Wins the Rising Star Law Firm of the Year Award
The law firm Tribonian Law Advisors (TLA) proudly announces that it won the Rising Star Law Firm of the Year award at the 2016 IFLR Middle East Awards which was held at Burj Al Arab hotel...
DIFC Courts launches GCC’s first smart Small Claims Tribunal
DIFC Courts has collaborated with Alpha Data, one of the UAE’s leading systems integrators, to launch the GCC’s first smart Small Claims Tribunal (SCT). The pioneering ‘smart’ court is a turnkey project built on Microsoft infrastructure...
Kuwait firms announce strategic alliance
Meysan Partners, the Kuwait based corporate law firm, has announced a strategic alliance with the law office of Adnan Al Ajeel and Waleed Al Tattan, combining efforts immediately. The new alliance will be known as Meysan...
KSA’s bankruptcy law to protect SMEs
The draft law will boost the private sector’s contribution to the development of trade and industry. According to Reuters, The new bankruptcy draft law will boost the private sector’s contribution to the development of trade and...
Punishable by law?
Penalties for using Virtual Private Networks and other similar devices in the UAE increased in cyber security law amendment. On July 22, the UAE President amended the law relating to the use of Virtual Private Networks...
A strong start in 2016 for DIFC Courts
The DIFC Courts’ position as the region’s preeminent English-language business courts was reinforced in the first half of 2016, with the number and total value of cases continuing to increase strongly. The period was also notable...
