Middle East & International News

Middle East & International News

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...

DIFC announces amended data protection regulations for consultation

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has proposed amendments to the Data Protection Regulations. The proposed amendments enhance the current data protection framework in DIFC, keeping the Centre at the forefront of data protection in the region....

DIAC reforms its arbitration court

Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) has announced the reformation of a new court comprising thirteen reputable international arbitration experts, representing 11 nationalities. The newly appointed members bring a wealth of experience in arbitration across different sectors...

UAQ Free Trade Zone signs MoU with the DIFC Courts

Umm Al Quwain Free Trade Zone (UAQFTZ) and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation between the two parties and provide an opportunity to exchange information...

Law Firm highlights – March 2023

Dentons has joined the first wave of international law firms to be granted a foreign law firm license by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Justice. Operating in association with The Law Firm of Wael A. Alissa, Dentons...

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