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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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Majd Baroudi
Senior Counsel
Biography
Majd Baroudi is a Syrian lawyer, who received his license of law from Damascus University and is a member of the Syrian bar Association.
A Senior Associate in the Litigation practice and has extensive experience in conducting commercial litigation in the Syrian High Court, including shareholders disputes and disagreements arising from corporate acquisitions, and in litigation matters in all aspect within UAE dispute related to labor law and handling different kind of cases i.e. criminal, civil, penal, commercial, conducting real estate, financial and commercial transactions.
Before joining Al Tamimi & Company in April 2007, Majd worked as legal consultant in Lutfi & company law firm in Dubai for three years where he gained experience in all aspects of banking matters, insurance, and reinsurance and labor cases.
Majd published articles include; employer compensation, Jun 2010 and The Signatory Requirement for Arbitration Agreements, Aug 2010.
Recent Experience
- Client Aluminium & Light Industries Co. (ALICO) Ltd, one of the largest curtain walling companies in the Middle East, member of GIBCA Group.
- Client Amana Contracting and Steel Buildings which is the regional leader in the design-build of industrial and commercial facilities, with over 1500 buildings constructed across the region.
- Client Amlak Finance PSJC which is first specialized home and real estate finance provider in the UAE.
- Client Bukhatir Group, one of the largest and most diversified business houses in the United Arab Emirates and its main interests straddle Construction, Education, Information Technology, Real Estate, Shopping & Retail, Sports & Leisure and Services.
- Client Gulftainer, a privately owned, independent port management and 3PL logistics company based in United Arab Emirates (UAE) and for more than 38 years.
- Client United Arab Bank (UAB) that offers its clients financial services in both corporate and retail banking.
Language(s)
- Arabic
- English
Education
2000 – Bachelor of Law, Damascus University
Admission
2003 – Syrian Bar Association
Practice(s)
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