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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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Noff Al Khafaji
Senior Counsel
Biography
Noff Al Khafaji is Senior Counsel in the Corporate Structuring Department and has over 7 years of corporate structuring experience, working on a variety of corporate and advisory matters for both national and multinational clients.
Noff has experience in advising on all types of corporate and restructuring matters both within and outside of the free zones, with particular expertise in dealing with the Dubai International Financial Centre, including formation of entities, group reorganizing and advising on optimal corporate structures to conduct commercial activities at all stages.
Noff also has experience with advising on corporate laws and regulations including regulatory strategies and compliance. Noff has worked on advising government authorities with regulatory advice in connection with the establishment of free zones and drafting implementing regulations to provide the legislative framework for setting up and regulating corporate entities in such free zones.
Prior to joining Al Tamimi & Company, Noff completed an internship with the Legal Affairs Department of The Rulers Court, Government of Dubai.
Recent Experience
- Re-domiciliation of United Arab Shipping Company, which was established by virtue of a treaty between six GCC governments to the Dubai International Financial Centre.
- Merger of RAK Free Trade Zone and RAK Investment Authority and assisting with the new free zone structure named RAK Economic Zones, RAKEZ.
- Drafting corporate company regulations as well as operating rules for various free zones in UAE.
- Group restructuring matters for high net worth clients.
- Setting up international law firms within the DIFC.
Language(s)
- English
Education
2011 – LLB, University of Wales
Admission
Licensed Legal Consultant, Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department
Practice(s)
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