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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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Malak Nasreddine
Associate, Arbitration
Biography
Malak Nasreddine is an Associate in the Arbitration practice of Al Tamimi & Company in Abu Dhabi.
Malak embarked on her career with Al Tamimi & Company six years ago. She is qualified as a Solicitor in England & Wales. Fluent in both Arabic and English, she has worked on disputes concerning construction, corporate/commercial, development, energy, and telecommunications matters. She has assisted in matters seated in the UAE under a variety of rules, including, ICC, UNCITRAL, LCIA, and ADCCAC rules, as well as ad hoc proceedings. Malak is listed in the Euromoney Guide to Leading Commercial Arbitration Experts 2021.
Malak was awarded a Bachelor of Law from the University of Essex, United Kingdom. She completed a Master of Law in arbitration and alternative dispute resolution from the University of Dubai, United Arab Emirates and a Master of Law in Professional Legal Practice from the University of Law, United Kingdom.
Malak has published widely on international dispute resolution, and is a Country Reporter for the UAE for the Institute of Transnational Arbitration Board of Reporters (Kluwer Arbitration).
Recent Experience
- A global trader in the healthcare sector in a construction dispute with a UAE-based hospital (ICC arbitration, Abu Dhabi seat).
- Abu Dhabi gas company in a dispute with a contracting company (ICC arbitration, DIFC seat).
- Abu Dhabi government entity in a dispute relating to energy-savings for properties (DIFC-LCIA arbitration, DIFC seat).
- Saudi Arabian Oil & Gas company in an arbitration with a US manufacturer in the Oil & Gas sector (ad hoc international arbitration, Dubai seat).
- Abu Dhabi aluminum extrusions company in a construction dispute with a contractor (ADCCAC arbitration, Abu Dhabi seat).
- Leading Abu Dhabi master developer in numerous ADCCAC arbitrations.
Language(s)
- Arabic
- English
- French (Basic)
Education
- 2021 – Master of Law (LLM) – Professional Legal Practice, University of Law, United Kingdom
- 2020 – Bachelor of Law (LLB) Upper Second Class Honours, University of Essex, United Kingdom
- 2016 – Master of Law (LLM) – Arbitration and alternative dispute resolution, Summa Cum Laude, University of Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- 2013 – Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – Marketing and Management, American University in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Admission
2022 – Admitted as a Solicitor, England & Wales
Practice(s)
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