Middle East & International News

Middle East & International News

Law firm highlights – July-August 2023

Norton Rose Fulbright celebrated its 20th anniversary in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a memorable evening reception for clients and colleagues at the Museum of the Future. The firm welcomed His Excellency Dr. Thani bin...

Robert Stephen joins arbitration centre as new registrar

The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) announced the appointment of Robert Stephen as its new registrar. Stephen, who officially takes up his new role on July 3rd, 2023, has been a member of the Advisory Committee...

Law firm highlights – June 2023

Over fifty attendees from the UAE insurance sector gathered at the Four Seasons DIFC as joint managing partner Mohamed El Hawawy, partner Natalie Jansen and legal director Gregg Hammond shared their expertise and provided updates on...

News from the Courts – June 2023

The Qatar International Court and Dispute Resolution Centre (QICDRC) has signed a Memorandum of Guidance (MOG) with the Commercial Court of England and Wales, relating to the enforcement of money judgments. The signing took place on...

DIAC’s specialised arbitration training

Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) has announced two high-impact, in-person arbitration training sessions, reinforcing their commitment to developing regional arbitration talent. These sessions aim to equip legal and arbitration professionals with the essential knowledge and practical...

Legal tech startup Clara receives investment from Plug and Play

Plug and Play has announced a new partnership and investment in Clara, the legal operating system that empowers tech founders to digitally form, manage, and scale their startups. Clara enables startups to concentrate on developing their businesses rather than...

DIAC appoints Jehad Kazim as executive director

The Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) has announced the appointment of Jehad Abdulrazzaq Kazim as its executive director. With this appointment, Kazim becomes the first Emirati woman to assume a leadership position in the largest arbitration...

Law firm highlights – May 2023

Habib Al Mulla and Partners and GLA & Company announced the formation of a strategic association between the two firms. This will enable the two firms to extend their respective geographical footprints and service offerings in...

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