This briefing supplements our previous Dechert OnPoint briefings “Alert on New UAE FDI Law,” and “UAE FDI Law Positive List Confirmed” which discussed the introduction of the Foreign Direct Investment Law (Federal Decree-Law...more
Pursuant to Cabinet Resolution No. 16 of 2020, the UAE has confirmed the list of sectors and economic activities in which increased foreign direct investment is permitted (the “Positive List”)....more
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has adopted a new Foreign Direct Investment law (the “FDI Law”) which constitutes a significant change to the foreign ownership restrictions currently in force in the UAE. ...more
The leadership of Saudi Arabia (the “KSA”) has embarked on a bold transformation strategy to revitalize KSA’s economy and to position it for the demographic and economic challenges that lie ahead. The flagship transaction for...more
President Donald Trump will be making his first official overseas trip as president to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, commencing May 20, 2017. During the course of the president’s trip, over US$100 billion worth of...more
5/18/2017
/ Capital Markets ,
Energy Sector ,
Foreign Investment ,
Initial Public Offering (IPO) ,
Joint Stock Companies ,
Limited Liability Company (LLC) ,
Military Contracts ,
Oil & Gas ,
Privatization ,
Professional Services Companies ,
Saudi Arabia
After a number of ebullient years of activity until late 2007, the Middle Eastern private equity industry is facing new challenges as fund-raising is getting tougher and investors across the board have become more demanding....more