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Find out moreWelcome to the latest edition of Law Update titled “Rise of Generative AI.”
In this edition, we dive into the dynamic world of Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. TMT continues to play a vital role in positioning the region as an international business and social hub, driving significant growth and innovation.
Our focus in this Law Update is on the sector’s ongoing potential to advance and propel the region toward a more digital economy. We explore the benefits of embracing a digital transformation and how local authorities have responded by enhancing regulations to accommodate the evolving TMT landscape.
This edition covers a range of topics, including – the new Telecommunications & Information Technology Law in Saudi Arabia, the intricacies of trademarks in the Metaverse, and the legal challenges faced by the video game industry. Additionally, we take a regional perspective, discussing jurisdictions such as Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, and Bahrain to provide a comprehensive understanding of the TMT landscape.
We hope you thoroughly enjoy this packed issue of Law Update, filled with captivating articles that address key legal issues within a vital sector for the region.
Read the full editionAfrica is a continent of growth and opportunity. Reports suggest that the continent may outpace global growth over the coming years. Al Tamimi & Company is well placed to help clients who are seeking to invest in the continent, as well as supporting African clients with their business operations in the Middle East.
The Middle East is increasingly being used as a gateway for businesses seeking to invest in Africa and we have seen significant growth among our clients investing across the continent, particularly in the banking, retail, energy, construction and hospitality sectors.
For African clients operating in the Middle East, we can provide expert advice on everything from employment law and regulatory advice to intellectual property and dispute resolution.
Working on the ground in Africa
We have experienced lawyers working on the ground in Egypt and Morocco.
Egypt is experiencing growth in new sectors, including fintech, renewable energy and entrepreneurial start-ups. Following reforms, Egypt is now an electricity powerhouse, exporting to African and Middle Eastern neighbours. We help clients leverage these opportunities and more from our offices in Cairo and Port Said, providing comprehensive legal support for major infrastructure projects and international investments..
In Morocco, our team in Casablanca offers deep expertise in navigating the country’s stable and diversified economy, which is a growing hub for international businesses looking to operate in Africa. With significant foreign investment pouring into the country, Morocco offers a gateway to the continent that our team is uniquely positioned to help clients capitalize on.
Working across the continent
We help clients across African jurisdictions through the network of trusted law firms we work with.
These ‘best friend firms’ are hand-picked and vetted, ensuring our clients experience the same quality and consistency from a single point of contact in Al Tamimi & Company. The law firms we work with are tried and tested, and clients can be reassured that we will manage everything for them seamlessly.
Here you can find dedicated content and insights relevant to the latest trends and legal developments taking shape across the continent.
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