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The Technology Issue
Decoding the future of law
This Technology Issue explores how digital transformation is reshaping legal frameworks across the region. From AI and data governance to IP, cybersecurity, and sector-specific innovation, our lawyers examine the fast-evolving regulatory landscape and its impact on businesses today.
Introduced by David Yates, Partner and Head of Technology, this edition offers concise insights to help you navigate an increasingly digital era.
As 2026 progresses, the Middle East continues to see meaningful legal and regulatory evolution. Across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain, and beyond, governments and regulators are refining frameworks that influence how businesses operate, invest and plan for the future, with increasing focus on consistency, application and regional alignment.
Eyes on 2026 brings together analysis of the developments that matter most, offering practical insight into emerging trends and regulatory priorities. The publication is designed to support organisations as they navigate a changing legal landscape and make informed decisions with clarity and confidence throughout the year ahead.
A complete spectrum of legal services across jurisdictions in the Middle East & North Africa.
Biography
Fady is an experienced Tax and Corporate lawyer. Prior to joining Al Tamimi & Company, he spent seven years working at the Ministry of Finance in Lebanon. Fady moved to the UAE in 2008 and gained vast experience in International, GCC and UAE laws and regulations.
Fady’s main practice areas are taxation, corporate & commercial law, companies governance, structuring and restructuring and he specialises in the hospitality and F&B sectors.
His practice covers both the public and private sectors and includes the constitution of various investment structures, as well as drafting and negotiating relevant contracts, by-laws and articles of association, due diligence, shareholder agreements and minutes of General Assemblies and Board of Directors. Fady also drafts legal opinions and has been involved in various negotiations of settlements regarding taxation issues, offering clients an integrated tax strategy plan for their various businesses, properties, real estate investments and corporate structures.
Fady has worked as a collaborator with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), in carrying out significant legal investigations and researches for drafting the “Doing Business” annual reports.
Recent Experience
- Advising on the general structure and setups of luxury brands businesses like Richard Mille; and Maison BMore (previously known as Bugatti) advising on the new structure and the relation with the suppliers like Roberto Cavalli, Just Cavalli, Iceberg, and Dirk Bikkembergs.
- Advising several hospitality groups including Dogus Group on setting up and restructuring several F&B outlets in the UAE for Dogus Group and their brands like Nusret, Coya, Gunaydin, Ruya, Parle and Zuma and AWJ Investments and their brands like Operation Falafel, Awani and Catch 22 and EATHOS and their brands like Sushi Art, Kababji, Tortilla and Rita’s in addition to several standalone restaurants like: Peyote, Enab and Ayam el Ezz .
- Dream INN Holliday Homes on setting up holiday homes in the UAE.
- Tremix, on restructuring the family business.
- IFA hotels & resorts advising on the general structure and setups of their projects.
Language(s)
- Arabic
- English
- French
Education
2006 – Bachelor of Laws, Lebanese University
2004 – Corporate and Tax Law, Financial Institute Beirut
Admission
2008 – Beirut Bar Association
Practice(s)
Insights
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