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...
- DIFC Courts strengthens mediation offering to boost Dubai’s business environment
- Ashurst posts 11 per cent revenue growth to £1.152 billion in final year before combination
- Pérez‑Llorca launches Abu Dhabi office to strengthen Middle East presence
- Watson Farley & Williams advises Navigator on first JOLCO financing deal
- Gibson Dunn supports Binance on landmark ADGM listing of tokenised securities
- BlueFive Capital advised by Addleshaw Goddard on LeasePlan Emirates stake acquisition
- Galadari advises OpenGate Capital on acquisition of Total Safety EMEA division
Middle East & International News
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...
Mergers & Associations
Kennedys is merging with marine boutique Waltons & Morse to boost its City presence. The tie-up will increase Kennedys’ London headcount by 28 lawyers including five partners, and follows a number of mergers made by the firm...
Mhairi Main Garcia elected vice chair of CEBC
Ashurst’s counsel has been elected as vice-chair of the Clean Energy Business Council (CEBC) alongside Chair, H.E. Dr. Nasser Saidi. CEBC is a non-profit association providing a forum for both private and public sector organisations participating...
Qatar’s new Health Insurance Law ready
The Ministry of Public Health of Qatar has announced that it has completed work on a draft law for establishing a new health insurance system in the country. The draft law was to be submitted at...
Clifford Chance ties up with AS&H
The firm has announced that it has entered into an association with the newly-established Abuhimed Alsheikh Alhagbani Law Firm. The association will commence operations later this year. It will replace the stand-alone Clifford Chance law firm...
Hacked firms to be fined in Qatar
Qatar companies could be fined up to QR5 million (USD1.37 million) if they fail to prevent data leaks, under a new law being considered by officials. Authorities are reportedly examining a proposed data privacy law that...
News from DIFC & ADGM
The College of Law at Ajman University of Science and Technology and The Academy of Law for the DIFC today announced details of a newly signed cooperation agreement covering the development of training programmes for the...
KSA approves tax and investment rules
Saudi Arabia’s cabinet approved a tax on undeveloped urban land and rules allowing foreign investors to own 100 percent of retail and wholesale businesses, the official SPA news agency last month. The 2.5 percent annual tax...
Public Tenders Law passed in Kuwait
The National Assembly of Kuwait passed the new public tenders law which governs the awarding of public projects worth billions of dinars every year. The new public tenders law, which was described as historic as the...
