Dubai, UAE –Hourani is pleased to announce the appointment of Mohamed Abdelrehiem as a Partner in its Dispute Resolution practice. Based in the firm’s Dubai office, Mohamed brings extensive experience in both local and international disputes. He joins along with his litigation team, further strengthening Hourani’s dispute resolution offering. With over 15 years of…
Following recent legal reforms in Saudi Arabia, our second instalment in the corporate governance series delves deeper into the mechanisms that underpin transparency, accountability, and enforcement within the Kingdom’s corporate sector. Previously, we explored the rights and responsibilities of shareholders and management, with an emphasis on legal reforms aimed at strengthening corporate accountability and investor…
Dubai continues to position itself as a global model for sustainable economic development and at the heart of this vision lies the enduring strength of family-owned enterprises. In line with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Emirate’s commitment to safeguarding generational wealth, Hourani – in close collaboration with the Dubai Department of Economy and…
At Hourani, we believe in supporting the business community by equipping companies with practical legal knowledge essential for growth and success. Last week, we proudly hosted the inaugural session of our Hourani Legal Insights Series at our offices in One Central, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The event featured two highly engaging sessions tailored for…
Hourani is proud to announce Zain Satardien is promoted to Partner at the firm. Zain has been a driving force behind the growth of our Tax & International Trade practice, advising on some of the region’s most complex and high-stakes matters. From cross-border legal and tax structuring, to corporate tax, transfer pricing, customs valuation, classification,…
Zeïneb Bouraoui has joined Hourani & Partners as a Senior Associate in the firm’s Dispute Resolution team. Zeïneb’s legal career has been shaped by extensive experience in investor-state and commercial arbitration, where representation has been provided to sovereign states, state-owned entities, and multinational corporations under ICSID, ICC, and LCIA rules. Zeïneb expertise has been developed…
In keeping with our annual tradition of serving the community during Ramadan, Hourani & Partners is proud to once again support worshippers at Al Wasl Mosque. This year, our dedicated team prepared and distributed 350 Iftar meals, ensuring that the spirit of giving and togetherness is experienced by all. A special appreciation goes to our…
Dubai, UAE – Hourani & Partners is pleased to announce the appointment of Nadim Khan as Partner and Head of the firm’s Banking & Finance Practice Group. This strategic hire further strengthens the firm’s commitment to the region and its ability to provide top-tier legal services to clients navigating the complex and evolving financial landscape….
Saudi Arabia has made significant advancements in corporate governance, aligning with global best practices to enhance shareholder protection, management accountability, and corporate sustainability. As the Kingdom continues its economic diversification efforts, regulatory frameworks have been strengthened to attract foreign investment and support long-term business success. Key aspects of corporate governance in KSA Legal framework…
The Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA) is currently undergoing a major update of some of its licensing rules, effectively transitioning from a License Regime to a Registration Regime in line with the new Foreign Investment Law issued on 11 August 2024. Under this new regime, all existing MISA licenses will be converted…
Keeping up with product compliance regulations is a challenge for businesses operating across different regions. To help navigate these complexities, Hourani & Partners, in collaboration with reuschlaw, hosted an exclusive breakfast seminar on the latest legal developments in product safety, recalls, and risk management in the GCC and EU. The discussion covered key legal and…
Zain Satardien of Hourani & Partners explains import and export restrictions in the Middle East from the International Traffic in Arms and other regulations. As defence and technology industries grow, compliance with arms and dual-use goods trade regulations including the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and initiatives like the voluntary multilateral export…