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Connecting Continents, Shaping Law
This month, our focus turns to Africa and Asia, two regions reshaping global growth and investment. From Egypt’s ongoing legal and economic reforms and the strengthening of UAE–Moroccan relations, to the rise of Korean investment across the Middle East, this issue highlights the developments driving change across these markets.
We also explore the UAE’s role as a bridge between regions – a hub for private wealth management, dispute resolution, and cross-border collaboration, connecting businesses and investors across Africa and Asia. The articles in this edition offer practical insights into how these shifts are influencing trade, regulation, and market confidence across the wider region.
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.
Valeria Dessolis is a Senior Legal Technology Advisor at Al Tamimi & Company responsible for providing strategic guidance at the intersection of law, technology and innovation. With nine years of international experience in the ICT (Information, Communication and Technology) sector across the Middle East, Africa and Europe, Valeria supports clients navigating complex legal and regulatory environments and implementing innovative digital solutions.
In her previous roles at the World Bank Group and other European institutions, Valeria advised governments, private sector companies and international financial institutions on digital public infrastructure, telecommunications, data governance and AI issues, and a track record leading digital development initiatives in over 20 countries.
Fluent in four languages, Valeria is recognized for her ability to bridge legal expertise with business development and strategic engagement, consistently delivering impactful results and advancing digital and technology transformation.
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