In December 2022, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister, issued a Decree, establishing the Family Businesses Centre in the emirate of Dubai’ (Dubai Family Business Centre). The Dubai Family Business Centre aims to support family businesses in achieving their potential…
Hourani & Partners advised SmartMed Investment Company (SmartMed) on the sale of Jiwar Medical Services LLC to National Medical Care Company (CARE) for SAR 65m. Smartmed, based in Riyadh, offers a unique home health care services and has a focus on improving the primary healthcare system in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its holding,…
Aakriti Sharma has joined Hourani & Partners as a Senior Associate in the Tax team. Aakriti, an Australian qualified lawyer, brings a wealth of experience in tax law to Hourani. With her extensive background, including pivotal roles at Herbert Smith Freehills, Deloitte, and EY Consulting, Aakriti has established herself as a trusted advisor in the…
Hourani & Partners advised Tarboosh Games in the sale of a 51% stake to Voodoo SAS, marking one of the first multi-million-dollar acquisitions of a company based in the DIFC (Dubai International Financial Centre) Innovation Hub. Tarboosh Games is an independent games developer in the MENA region. It is founded by a group of…
