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Find out moreWelcome to this edition of Law Update, where we focus on the ever-evolving landscape of financial services regulation across the region. As the financial markets in the region continue to grow and diversify, this issue provides timely insights into the key regulatory developments shaping banking, investment, insolvency, and emerging technologies.
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.
Noor Al Wari is an associate in the Digital & Data (Tech | Media | Telecoms) team, based in Dubai. Noor has a strong focus on the TMT sector, advising leading industries and global companies on regional data protection laws, mergers and acquisitions, media regulations, and cybersecurity compliance. She has established data privacy frameworks, facilitated strategic transactions, drafting and reviewing various agreements, including software licensing, partnerships, and data processing and transfer agreements.
Prior to joining Al Tamimi & Company, Noor was a corporate and commercial associate in leading law firms in Bahrain. She advised government entities and leading corporations on diverse corporate and commercial matters, including finance, real estate, telecom, oil & gas, and family businesses. She provided legal assistance in establishing government projects, restructuring companies, and disputes.
-Advising Microsoft on its strategic investment in Abu Dhabi’s G42 to accelerate AI development and global expansion.
-Assisted local government entity in navigating cybersecurity laws and advising on data localization policy changes.
-Advised leading industries and e-commerce startups in establishing data privacy frameworks.
– Advised regulatory compliance with new media and e-commerce laws.
-Assisted international companies in complying with telecom regulations including Information Assurance and Internet of Things policies.
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