Tamimi Talks

The Suez Canal is one of the most vital and busiest trade routes in the world, known to be the shortest link between the east and west due to its unique geographic location. It’s an essential route not only for trade and overseas transport but also for non-commercial and passenger ships. Our experts Hany Maamoun, Senior Counsel and Karim Marouny, Senior Associate, in our Port Said, Egypt, office d...

With Iraq’s public finances being stabilised and signs of economic growth on the rise, developing Iraq’s National Oil Company (INOC) is at the top of the agenda. Recent legal developments around INOC could result in significant implications for Iraq’s oil & gas sector. Tune in and listen to our experts Thomas Calvert and Omar Sharief dig into the history of INOC, more details into the FSC deci...

The Red Sea Film Festival is back in Saudi Arabia showcasing the growing and thriving Arab film industry! We asked Izzy Abidi from Netflix earlier this year to join Nick O'Connell, Partner, Head of Digital & Data – Saudi Arabia in our media podcast series discussing the film community in the region, freelance roles, challenges in the production industry and media law.

The sports industry is evolving in the Kingdom of Bahrain, mainly through the introduction of modern legislative decisions. Some decisions taken by the government develop a wide range of regulatory reforms and targeted initiatives, culminating in a host of global sporting events taking place in the region. Bahrain will eventually move forward in the sports sector, and open new horizons for clubs t...

The Middle East is focused on the opportunities associated to mining, and several new projects have been recently been introduced in Saudi Arabia, Oman and Iraq. Each of these jurisdictions has established a route to lay the foundations of mining in the region. In Oman, the Mineral Resources Law was enacted to start the process, the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources was established in Sau...

In our latest podcast Charlaine MacLachlan-Brown-Aich, our Business Development Manager talks to Omar Omar, Partner, Head of Transport & Logistics at Al Tamimi & Company reflecting on an active legal period in the shipping and maritime industry.

As crypto assets move into the mainstream their value continues to soar across Asia, the Gulf, and the Middle East.  In Kuwait, there were warnings issued by the Central Bank in relation to investing in cryptocurrency. There are also other considerations that need to be assessed to avoid legal liability.  The UAE has recently announced a regulatory framework when it comes to incorporatin...

Footballer Image Rights Power Struggle

Our lawyers have recorded a special podcast episode on Tamimi Talks, in which they share with you insights on what is an NFT, what it means to own one and the legal considerations, including intellectual property rights associated to NFTs. This conversation will give you a crash course on all things NFT!

Resolution of Cross-Border Trade, Investment, and Commercial Disputes in the AfCFTA

Key Employment Issues In Africa

Navigating the Libor transition in MENA

Samir Kantaria, Partner, Head of Employment & Incentives & Nesrine Roudane, Partner, Head of Office - Morocco discuss the latest developments in Africa

Q&A with Ambassador Cindy Courville (retired), PhD

Dina Amer, Senior Associate and Muhammad El Haggan, Senior Associate based in our Egypt office discuss Intellectual Property rights in the Construction Industry.

Please note at the time of recording Nusa refers to the Compliance and Data Protection Department, however since recording the department has been renamed to National Cyber Governance and Assurance Affairs. 

In conversation with Bahrain Fintech Bay

In this episode of #Tamimi Talks, Nazanin Maghsoudlou, Senior Associate, sits with our associates from our Corporate Commercial team in our Egypt office, Elisabeth Shawky and Nour Geith, to discuss the opportunities and challenges for foreign investment in the education sector in Egypt, including: Egypt's technological resources when it comes to education; the challenges facing foreign investors i...

In this episode of #Tamimi Talks, Matthew Heaton, Partner, Head of Office, Head of Banking & Finance-Qatar, sits with Nazanin Maghsoudlou, Senior Associate, to discuss the developments within the education sector in Qatar, including the impact of the PPP programme, the focus on Education in Qatar as part of its 2030 vision, and opportunities moving forward, in addition to the challenges facing...

In this episode of # TamimiTalks, our Partner, Roy Georgiades, and Associate, Diana Abu Al Adel, discuss the steps taken by the State of Qatar to improve its economic and business standing, including the new Investment and Commerce Court; what the New Court’s jurisdiction will cover in addition to the main provisions of the new law; and the impact on the evolution of the Qatari judicial system.

In this episode of Tamimi Talks, Nazanin Maghsoudlou, Senior Associate. sits with Arif Mawany, Head of Corporate Commercial – Oman, and Chelsea Pollard , Associate, to discuss the legal framework of the education sector in Oman, with a particular focus on the recent legislative amendments and changes that affect foreign investment into Oman’s education sector.

Data Squad - KSA

Data Squad - Egypt

Data Squad - UAE

Opportunities for Foreign Investment and Ownership in Oman