GULF DISPUTE
Qatar taking UAE to ICJ with accusations of racial discrimination
With a year-long blockade still in place, Qatar fights back at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Middle East
COMPETITION LAW
Egypt's competition authority cries foul on FIFA's World Cup TV deal
On the eve of the World Cup, Egypt's competition authority demands FIFA give state TV World Cup rights over BEIN TV deal.
LEGISLATION
Saudi Interior Ministry to launch the anti-harassment system within days
The Saudi Arabia Interior Ministry is planning to roll out a new anti-harassment system as soon as this week.
ISLAMIC BANKING
Islamic bank retrieves $170 million as it uncovers internal fraud
Abu Dhabi's Al Hilal Bank has uncovered internal fraud as employees helped to steal over $170 million, most now retrieved.
IP
US charges Iranians over $3.4 billion cyber theft campaign
The US has charged nine Iranians with theft of $3.4 billion in trade secrets, data and intellectual property.
LAW FIRM EXPANSION
Clyde & Co expands in Oman with former Dentons Asia head
The firm has formed an association with a local firm for its second Oman office.
DIVERSITY
Saudi Arabia slowly increases female lawyer intake
More female lawyers are registering in Saudi but there is still a long way to go.
TECHNOLOGY
Dubai trials go paperless
All cases at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts will be dealt with electronically from 1 July, as the government plans to go paperless by 2021.
MERGER
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Leading Israeli law firms merge
The two firms will become one of the largest outfits in Israel delivering cross-border legal services.
LAW FIRM EXPANSION
CMS partners with Saudi Arabian law firm
CMS has signed an exclusive partnership with Saudi Arabian law firm Feras Al Shawaf.