UAE

Martínez-Echevarría Expands Global Footprint with New Offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Strengthening Legal Services in the UAE Market

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Martínez-Echevarría has launched a significant expansion initiative by opening new offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This strategic move marks the firm’s official entry into the United Arab Emirates and represents a notable advancement in its international growth, complementing existing operations in Portugal and Turkey. With these new locations, the Málaga-based legal firm aims to offer comprehensive legal services tailored for both corporate clients and individual investors. The firm’s teams are specially equipped to navigate the complexities of the Emirati market, ensuring clients receive expert guidance in their legal matters. … Read more

Salima Gutieva Joins Jury to Celebrate Women Leading Innovation Across UAE at the Excellence Awards

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Dubai, UAE — Salima Gutieva, Vice President and Country Manager of Visa UAE, has proudly accepted a position on the jury of this year’s Excellence Awards. These awards uniquely highlight the influential women across various sectors in the UAE, including business, healthcare, the arts, and public service. Gutieva expressed her admiration for the women leaders who are being recognized for their transformative roles. According to her, the awards not only celebrate these women’s achievements but also underscore the significant impact they have on their industries and communities. She noted that such recognitions play a crucial … Read more

Prominent Libel Lawyer Sues Academic for Defamation, Claims Misidentification as UAE Covert Agent in Controversial Book

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Belfast, Northern Ireland — Paul Tweed, a seasoned defamation lawyer whose client list has included well-known figures like Britney Spears, Liam Neeson, and Nicolas Cage, has initiated a legal battle against London-based academic Dr. Andreas Krieg. Tweed contends that he was erroneously depicted as a covert agent for the United Arab Emirates in Krieg’s recent book. The case, which seeks damages for the alleged misrepresentation, was filed at the High Court in Belfast. Dr. Krieg’s book, “Subversion: The Strategic Weaponization of Narratives,” published in 2023 and aimed at postgraduates and specialists in information studies, discusses … Read more

Riders and Directors Face Stiff Penalties at 2025 UAE Tour for Rule Violations

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Abu Dhabi, UAE – The 2025 UAE Tour, the premier cycling event in the United Arab Emirates, has seen its share of drama with various fines and penalties meted out to riders and sporting directors for rule violations. These punitive measures have ranged from monetary fines and time penalties to deductions in UCI points, significantly impacting the competitive landscape of the race. In a notable incident during Stage 1, Jasper Philipsen, a prominent rider from the Alpecin-Deceuninck team, was penalized for deviating from his racing line during a sprint, which endangered another participant. Philipsen was … Read more