What role does ‘intentional ethics’ play in shaping the ethical behaviour of an individual? Michael Ridgeway, general counsel of DFSA, shares his views on this interesting concept. When I was Editor-in-Chief of the American Indian[1] Law...
There is a pertinent need for companies to build an effective and comprehensive anti-bribery program. Neill Blundell of Eversheds outlines a step-by-step approach based on six key principles. It is clear from the number of actions...
The enforcement of judgments of the DIFC Courts and their transportability as arbitral awards: an analysis of the DIFC Courts’ proposed Practice Direction. In July 2014, the Courts of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) announced...
Michelle T. Davies and Matthew Gibbs of Eversheds provide insight on hurdles the MENA region is currently facing in the renewables sector and on possible measures to counter these problems. There is a growing emphasis on...
Building a stronger solar energy industry in the Middle East: an Industry Perspective Governments throughout the region have announced ambitious goals for the deployment of solar and other renewable power. For example, Saudi Arabia announced a...
Matthew Culver and Sarah French of CMS outline useful information for foreign companies seeking to tender for renewables projects in the UAE. With the award of Expo 2020 and Dubai’s desire to ‘go green,’ the emirate has been putting...
With an increase in clean energy innovation in the MENA region, Raka Roy of UTPS talks about how patent plays an integral role to protect these technologies. Most of the Middle East economies are driven by...
With a booming oil industry and welcoming foreign direct investment policies, the Kurdistan Region is currently a ‘hot’ jurisdiction. However, there are still certain obstacles in the path of progress in the hydrocarbon sector. Bracewell &...
Is the GCC equipped with adequate data protection and cyber security frameworks to protect personal data in a ‘smart city’ concept? Malcolm Dowden of Charles Russell LLP raises relevant concerns. 2014 promises to be the ‘year...
It’s no secret that counterfeit goods pose a debilitating threat to the economy of a nation. Farzana Hirani of UTPS explores the victimising effect of fake products and on measures to fight such practices. The term...
