HUMAN RIGHTS
Saudi launches human rights database initiative
As Saudi Aramco prepares Riyadh IPO, the Kingdom launches database initiative to monitor implementation of international law mechanisms.
Middle East
APPOINTMENTS
Pinsent Masons makes “natural choice”
Firm appoints new head of Middle East region who is active on gender diversity issues and a “natural choice” to drive business in the region.
ISLAMIC ARBITRATION
Arbitration in “dire” need of sharia expertise
Specialist arbitration course launched in Dubai as Islamic finance grows and industry responds to “dire need” of expertise.
GENDER
Hogan Lovells barefoot in the desert
Firm's social responsibility partnership training rural women in India is to feature at Dubai expo 2020.
EXPANSION
Clyde & Co celebrates 30 year landmark
Global law firm Clyde & Co celebrates thirty years since it first established an office in the Middle East region.
PRO BONO
Dentons celebrates anniversary with '50 for 50' CSR Challenge
Dentons innovative CSR project commemorates the 50th anniversary of its Dubai and Abu Dhabi offices.
INVESTMENT
Mars general counsel hails sweet deal
Mars general counsel hails milestone deal as it takes 100 percent ownership of Dubai LLC following new FDI law.
WORLD CUP
LGBT poses challenge for Qatar World Cup sponsors
Sponsors of the Qatar World Cup tournament could face reputational risk if current laws against the LGBT community are not suspended for the event.
HUMAN RIGHTS
IBA attacks Saudi beheadings
Saudi Arabia is flouting international law with surge in beheadings, says IBA report which highlights record rate of execution in the kingdom.
ARBITRATION
Saudi in arbitration tie-up
Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration launches International Fellowship Programme in partnership with CIArb