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Real Estate & Construction and Hotels & Leisure
Real estate, construction, and hospitality are at the forefront of transformation across the Middle East – reshaping cities, driving investment, and demanding increasingly sophisticated legal frameworks.
In the June edition of Law Update, we take a closer look at the legal shifts influencing the sector – from Dubai’s new Real Estate Investment Funds Law and major reforms in Qatar, to Bahrain’s push toward digitalisation in property and timeshare regulation. We also explore practical issues around strata, zoning, joint ventures, and hotel management agreements that are critical to navigating today’s market.
As the landscape becomes more complex, understanding the legal dynamics behind these developments is key to making informed, strategic decisions.
2025 is set to be a game-changer for the MENA region, with legal and regulatory shifts from 2024 continuing to reshape its economic landscape. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, and Bahrain are all implementing groundbreaking reforms in sustainable financing, investment laws, labor regulations, and dispute resolution. As the region positions itself for deeper global integration, businesses must adapt to a rapidly evolving legal environment.
Our Eyes on 2025 publication provides essential insights and practical guidance on the key legal updates shaping the year ahead—equipping you with the knowledge to stay ahead in this dynamic market.
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Biography
Kareem is a litigation lawyer based in Al Tamimi & Company’s DIFC office.
Kareem is a member of the firm’s International Litigation Group. He represents clients before the DIFC Courts and the ADGM Courts and regularly advises under English law, DIFC, ADGM as well as UAE law. As a bilingual lawyer, proficient in English and Arabic, Kareem also conducts litigation before the onshore courts and in particular the Dubai Courts.
Recent Experience
- Acting for an investor in international fraud proceedings before the DIFC Court.
- Acting for the Claimant in a personal injuries action before the DIFC Court.
- Acting for various property developers before the Rental Disputes Committee of the Dubai Courts.
- Acting for judgment creditors in enforcement actions before the Dubai Courts.
Language(s)
- Arabic
- English
Education
2017 – Masters of Law, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
2015 – Bachelors of Law, University of Sussex
Admission
2021 – New York State Bar, Third Department
Practice(s)
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