Middle East & International News

Middle East & International News

New legal academy launched in Dubai

Under the slogan: Towards Distinguished Legal Awareness, Dr. Habib Al-Mulla launched the Habib Al-Mulla Academy in the presence of His Excellency Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al-Nuaimi, Minister of Justice, and a group of lawyers and jurists...

DIFC Courts releases 2022’s figures in latest report

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts today released its annual figures for the full year of 2022, with total a volume of 861 cases across all divisions, a 15 per cent increase from 2021. His...

Law firm highlights – Feb 2023

Norton Rose Fulbright has reappointment of Peter Scott as managing partner for Europe, Middle East and Asia (EMEA) for a second three-year term, effective April 1, 2023. Having trained with Norton Rose Fulbright and spending the...

Addleshaw Goddard celebrates 10 years in the Sultanate of Oman

Addleshaw Goddard recently marked a major milestone for the law firm, celebrating ten years of successful operations, growth and dedicated client servicing in the Sultanate of Oman. Commenting on the milestone, Roger Byrne, head of office...

ADGM publishes Healthcare Regulations

The newly enacted regulations adopt certain Abu Dhabi onshore healthcare sector legislation to provide an enhanced regulatory regime for healthcare operators in ADGM. ADGM has issued the ADGM Healthcare Regulations 2022 (‘Healthcare Regulations’) which adopt the...

DIFC enacts new DIFC Family Arrangements Regulations

Dubai International Financial Centre has enacted the DIFC Family Arrangements Regulations, following a 30-day public consultation period. The new regulations provide a firm foundation for the new DIFC Family Wealth Centre. The new regulations offer a framework and hub...

Law Firm Highlights – Dec 2022

Lex Mundi has announced the admission of Said Al Shahry & Partners (SASLO). The firm’s admission to the network as the exclusive member firm for Oman was effective as of 1 November 2022. Established in 1992...

DIFC’s Digital Economy Court unveils new specialised rules

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts announced the launch of a new set of industry-first specialised Rules for its recently formed Digital Economy Court (DEC) Division. In addition, leading international judicial expertise has been recruited...

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