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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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Noelle Tannous
Senior Associate
Biography
Noelle has over 15 years’ experience as a litigator. She has particular expertise in construction law and alternative dispute resolution.
Noelle has worked with local and international clients on major construction projects including infrastructure, airports, rail and district cooling, offering support throughout the full life cycle of the project from tender phase until dispute resolution. Additionally, she has assisted clients in domestic and international, institutional or ad hoc arbitration proceedings from the initiation of the proceedings until the enforcement or annulment of the arbitration award before the competent jurisdictions.
Noelle is the co-foundress of the Lebanese Association for Mediation and Conciliation (LAMAC).
Recent Experience
- United Development Company QSPC, on all matters related to construction disputes at the Pearl-Qatar and real estate transactions including construction/acquisition of a property, financing, leasing and operations.
- Qatar District Cooling Company, on a range of commercial matters and matters related to corporate governance.
- Charisma Holding Group, on all matters related to media with special emphasis on Content creation/production/distribution/acquisition/exploitation and management for major production houses and broadcasters in the MENA region such as MBC and Rotana, festivals production and copyright law.
Language(s)
- Arabic
- English
- French
Education
2007 – LLM in Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Lebanese University in collaboration with Pantheon – Assas Paris II University
2003 – Bachelors of Law, La Sagesse University
2003 – Bachelor of Journalism, Lebanese University
Admission
2004 – Beirut Bar Association
Practice(s)
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