Haya Al Barqawi

Game Theory

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In the fast-moving world of MENA competition law, staying ahead means understanding the game’s rules. This month’s Law Update issue: Game Theory, unpacks key legal developments, from evolving merger control trends to landmark rulings in the UAE, KSA, Egypt, and Iraq.

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On 2025

Legal Updates in
Middle East & North Africa

2025 is set to be a game-changer for the MENA region, with legal and regulatory shifts from 2024 continuing to reshape its economic landscape. Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, and Bahrain are all implementing groundbreaking reforms in sustainable financing, investment laws, labor regulations, and dispute resolution. As the region positions itself for deeper global integration, businesses must adapt to a rapidly evolving legal environment.

Our Eyes on 2025 publication provides essential insights and practical guidance on the key legal updates shaping the year ahead—equipping you with the knowledge to stay ahead in this dynamic market.

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Biography

Haya Al Barqawi has over three years of experience advising on transactional matters relating to a broad range of contentious and non-contentious corporate and commercial matters in the corporate M&A, capital markets, private equity and venture capital practice areas.

Haya specialises in both company and investor side transactional matters with particular emphasis on the investment space. She has advised on matters across multiple industries, ranging from early seed and angel based investments through private acquisition and public offering exits.

Recent Experience

Advising on Priora Management Holding Dubai acquires Virgin Mobile Middle East and Africa.
Advising and assisting on many local and cross border joint venture agreements and cross border mergers and acquisition.
Advising and assisting on the Softbank investment in Kitopi, the region’s third technology ‘unicorn’.
Advising on the listing of Salik PJSC on the DFM.
Advising on the listing of Borouge on the ADX.
Assisting on the privatisation of Damac PJSC.
Implementing trust and foundation holding structures.
Advised on multiple Series Seed and A rounds for regional companies.