Middle East & International News

Middle East & International News

DIAC launches a Professional Diploma in International Arbitration

The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) celebrated the achievements of the first batch of graduates from its Professional Diploma in International Arbitration, simultaneously marking the official launch of the diploma following its successful introduction in 2023....

Addleshaw Goddard secures license to operate in KSA

Addleshaw Goddard has been granted a Foreign Law Firm Licence by the Saudi Ministry of Justice after announcing its intention in 2023, to launch an office in Riyadh, its fourth in the Middle East alongside Dubai,...

Law firm highlights – December 2023

Greenberg Traurig, LLP has received itslicense to practice law as a foreign law firm from the Ministry of Justice in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), with an initial location in Riyadh. This comes on the heels of...

General Counsel Report 2024 uncovers challenges facing Lleaders

FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) and global legal technology company Relativity announced findings from The General Counsel Report. The study uncovered substantial changes in how global legal departments are strategising around and preparing for their biggest risks. The report,...

Uppercase Legal Advisory opens office in the UAE

Uppercase, a leading international legal advisory, announced the official launch of ‘Uppercase Legal Advisory’ in Dubai, UAE on December 21, 2023. The firm specialises in providing expertise in key areas such as compliance in UAE Anti-money...

DIAC hosts the 22nd International Congress of Maritime Arbitrators

The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) has successfully inaugurated the 22nd International Congress of Maritime Arbitrators (ICMA XXII) on November 5th, convening leading stakeholders of the maritime and arbitration community. At 09:00, the ICMA Host Committee...

DIFC Courts and Dubai Chambers to forge alliance

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts signed an agreement with Dubai Chambers in October to forge a closer coalition in support of Dubai and the UAE’s economic ambitions. The agreement will promote collaboration across specific...

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