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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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Wassim Mahmoud
Legal Advisor
Biography
Wassim joined Al Tamimi & Company in 2018 in the Litigation department where he assists on a variety of litigation matters.
Wassim is very familiar with the Omani Laws and the Court procedures and has successfully dealt with different matters in the civil, commercial, criminal and administrative practice areas. He is eligible to draft and prepare legal notices, statement of claims, memorandums and defences. Additionally, he drafts criminal complaints and is familiar with the procedures of the Royal Oman Police and the Public Prosecution. Moreover, Wassim has built a strong relationship with different governmental bodies and judicial authorities in Oman.
Furthermore, Wassim has the ability to advise clients on a variety of disputes, including arbitration matters with respect to Oman jurisdiction.
He has also experience in dealing with Corporate Commercial practice through assisting the Corporate team in preparing due diligence reports and generating advices to clients.
His experience in intellectual property consists of preparing and registering trademarks and patents in Oman and drafting legal notices and oppositions related to infringement of intellectual property rights.
Recent Experience
- Acting for an international company in debt recovery cases.
- Acting for an international company in a dispute to recover an amount of OMR 3 million resulted from a bounced cheque.
- Acting for an international company in multiple bounced cheque complaints before the Royal Oman Police and the Public Prosecution..
- Acting for a UAE company in two construction disputes to recover outstanding dues of more than OMR 600,000.
- Acting and advising a number of international bunker suppliers in filing precautionary attachments over ships anchored in the ports of Oman.
- Advising and acting for international and local companies in enforcing local and foreign judgments.
- Representing a regional group company in a number of rental disputes.
Language(s)
- English
- Arabic
- French
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