David Bowman

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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David Bowman

Senior Counsel

Biography

David is a senior lawyer in the Real Estate team with over 15 years’ experience gained in the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. His experience includes property development, property financing, restructuring of projects, real estate investments, property management, project finance, acquisitions and disposals of commercial premises, property investment funds and commercial leasing.

Recent Experience

Advising Abu Dhabi Department of Municipalities & Transport (DMT) on the implementation of Abu Dhabi property laws (Law No. 3 of 2015 and accompanying regulations).
Advising Aldar Properties on numerous residential, educational, retail and mixed-use development projects and leasing throughout Abu Dhabi.
Advising Apollo Global Management Inc. 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).
Advising Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) on its developments on Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi.
Advising Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in the restructuring of its real estate portfolio during the readiness phase of its USD2bn initial public offering on the Abu Dhabi stock exchange (ADX).
Advising Tamkeen on leasing and real estate matters at New York University Abu Dhabi.
Advising Ashurst, Barclays Bank, BNP Paribas, Burberry, Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways, Etihad Rail, Facebook, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft and SAP on their leases in the UAE.