Middle East & International News

Middle East & International News

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...

Abu Dhabi expands its International Financial District tenfold

Abu Dhabi is set to become one of the world’s largest International Financial Districts following the issuance of UAE Cabinet Resolution No. 41 for 2023 to expand the jurisdiction of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) the international financial...

Law firm highlights – April 2023

Akin has announced that, effective from March 27, 2023, the firm has more than doubled its office space in Dubai, moving from the 10th floor to the 40th floor of ICD Brookfield Place in the Dubai...

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