Abdulla Khaled

Rise of Generative AI

Welcome 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.

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Abdulla Khaled

Associate

Biography

Abdulla is an Associate in the Real Estate practice in Dubai, and has experience in working on real estate development, real estate sale and purchase and commercial real estate matters as well as real estate related dispute resolution.

Abdulla joined Al Tamimi & Company in August 2014 and brings with him the corporate and litigation knowledge of the UAE laws and regulations and court system, and he liaises on regular basis with the local authorities such as the Dubai Land Department (DLD), the Real Estate Regulatory Authority and the Dubai Municipality to keep up with new real estate regulations.

Prior to joining Al Tamimi & Company in 2014, Abdulla worked with various leading law firms in the region advising clients on contentious and non-contentious real estate matters, advising on all aspects of property transactions and real estate development within the UAE.

Recent Experience

Assisting in the real estate due diligence for Apollo Global Management Inc. and its consortium of institutional investors on their USD2.7bn acquisition of a 49% stake in Abu Dhabi Property Leasing Holding Company RSC Ltd from Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) – the strategic investment leveraged the rental income streams from an underlying real estate portfolio valued at USD5.5bn.
Assisting Schools and education investors in the registration of Musataha rights.
Assisting a high net worth private client in the sale of Building No. 5 in Emaar Square.
Assisting an international student accommodation service provider in the sale of a building in Dubai Academic City to a Dubai REIT.
Assisting a DIFC REIT to purchase an entire building located in the designated areas for foreign ownership.
Assisting various clients in the assignment of Dubai Real Estate Corporation lease agreements related to plots designated for schools.
Assisting various clients in the assignment of Dubai Investment Park long lease agreements and concluded the registration of the assignment at the DLD.
Assisting various clients in obtaining valuation certificates and payment of the applicable transfer fees related to shareholding changes in corporate entities that own real property rights.
Assisting various corporate clients in obtaining the required DLD NOC by drafting and issuing of Corporate Structure Certificates certifying the corporate structures of the clients.