Tamimi Talks

How resilient is the Middle East's real estate market in the face of geopolitical uncertainty?

In this special Law Update podcast episode, Andrew Thomson, Head of Real Estate, Hotels & Leisure, joins Kirsty De Sousa, Senior Knowledge Lawyer, to discuss the key themes from Andrew's latest Law Update article.

Together, they explore why the UAE's real estate market has entered a more mature phase, how geopolitical developments are reshaping investment decisions, and where opportunities are emerging across Saudi Arabia, Oman and the wider region.

Read the full article: Not Untouched, But Still Unmatched: A Mature Perspective on a Grown-Up UAE - Al Tamimi & Company

In this episode, Bradley Price, Senior Associate, sits down with Noor Al Rayes, Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution. In the final episode of the series, our hosts guide us through the enforcement of an arbitral award.They wrap up the series by getting into detail on the enforcement of preliminary orders, enforcement of award and the grounds for annulment.This is the fourth episode of a four-part video series all about the Arbitration Law in Bahrain. For businesses and individuals based in Bahrain, this video series will guide you through everything you need to know about the law and eventually the know-how for your Arbitration case.Follow and subscribe below to get notified about the upcoming episodes of this series.

The China-MENA relationship is undergoing a massive evolutionary leap. 

 We are moving past the era of simple,transactional contracting and stepping into a new frontier: deeply integrated, decades-long industrial and technology alliances. But what does it actually take to build a cross-border partnership that lasts?

In this episode, Thomas Calvert, Partnerand Head of our China Group unpacks the practical legal and corporate realities of this shifting landscape. 

中国与中东北非地区的关系正在经历一次重大的跨越式发展。

我们正在告别简单的交易型合同时代，迈入一个全新的领域：深度融合、跨越数十年的产业与技术联盟。然而，构建一个经得起时间考验的跨境合作伙伴关系，究竟需要什么？

在本期节目中，我们合伙人兼中国业务部负责人Thomas Calvert将深入解读这一变革浪潮下，企业与法律层面不可忽视的实战洞见。

In this episode, Bradley Price, Senior Associate, sits down with Noor Al Rayes, Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution, they dig deep into how to recover the damages and costs incurred from your arbitration case under the Bahrain arbitration law.They get into how an individual or an entity can receive interest on the damages incurred, and how to ultimately recover all the costs incurred in result of the arbitration incident.This is the third episode of a four-part video series all about the Arbitration Law in Bahrain. For businesses and individuals based in Bahrain, this video series will guide you through everything you need to know about the law and eventually the know-how for your Arbitration case.Follow and subscribe below to get notified about the upcoming episodes of this series.

Regional unrest brings unique compliancechallenges for multinational companies operating in Iraq. What happens to your legal and financial obligations when expat employees are suddenly evacuated?

 Join Zainab Hassan and Haydar Jawad asthey break down the latest regulatory realities of managing a foreign workforce in Iraq. They discuss the legal risks of uncancelled work permits including ongoing tax and social security exposure, the strict rules surrounding localIraqi workforce ratios, and how to proactively negotiate with the Ministry of Labour during a crisis.

Tune in to learn how to safeguard your business and maintain regulatory compliance, even amid exceptional circumstances.

In this episode, Bradley Price, Senior Associate, sits down with Noor Al Rayes, Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution, to converse about the act of arbitrating under the Bahrain arbitration law.The key points discussed in this episode are consolidation and joinder in a multi-party arbitration, emergency arbitration and enforcement of emergency orders and confidentiality of arbitration proceedings and related court proceedings.This is the second episode of a four-part video series all about the Arbitration Law in Bahrain. For businesses and individuals based in Bahrain, this video series will guide you through everything you need to know about the law and eventually the know-how for your Arbitration case.Follow and subscribe below to get notified about the upcoming episodes of this series.

In this episode, Bradley Price, Senior Associate, sits down with Noor Al Rayes, Partner and Head of Dispute Resolution, to introduce Bahrain’s arbitration law and its intersection with the model law, and what kind of disputes can be arbitrated. They also go into details about security for the costs.This is the first episode of a four part video series all about the Arbitration Law in Bahrain. For businesses and individuals based in Bahrain, this video series will guide you through everything you need to know about the law and eventually the know-how for your Arbitration case.Follow and subscribe below to get notified about the upcoming episodes of this series.

Is your Moroccan economic nexus triggering mandatory filing thresholds?

As the Moroccan Competition Council intensifies its oversight, understanding the local landscape is critical for international dealmakers. In the latest Tamimi Talks, Partners Mariam Sabet and Omar Zizi examine the sophisticated surge in antitrust enforcement and what it means for multi-jurisdictional mandates.

Key strategic takeaways:

• The "Gun Jumping" Crackdown: Why the Council is proactively monitoring and sanctioning unnotified deals.

• Investigative Dawn Raids: How the Council uses its powers to audit merger control compliance.

• The Accelerated Route: A deep dive into the "Express" filing process including timelines, and strategic advantages.

• Regional Cooperation: How Morocco coordinates with the Arab Competition Network (ACN) to flag global transactions.

Listen to the full podcast to ensure your next transaction doesn't fall into the trap of gun jumping sanctions.

In this episode of Tamimi Talks, Grahame Nelson sits down with Andrea Tithecott, Frank Lucente and Chris Webb to examine the role of intermediaries in defence procurement across the GCC, and the implications this has fororganisations operating in the sector.

As procurement structures become more layered and regulatory expectations continue to evolve, the discussion moves beyond theory to focus on how risk is actuallyallocated in practice. From questions of accountability and oversight to the realities of compliance and reputational exposure, the episode unpacks where intermediary arrangements can create unintended consequences if not carefully managed.

This conversation offers a practical lens on how businesses should be approaching third-party engagement in high-stakes environments, providing clarity on how to structure relationships, manage exposure, and align with increasing scrutiny in the defence sector.

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In this episode of Tamimi Talks, Mariam Sabet sits down with Robert Willock, Global Director of The Economist Enterprise: Corporate Network , to tackle the defining question of 2026: is the global economy merely navigating a temporary shock, or are we witnessing a permanent, structural transformation? As regional conflicts rewrite long-held economic assumptions in real-time, Robert pulls back the curtain on how experts forecast a future where the "old normal" has effectively disappeared.

The conversation provides a deep dive into high-stakes scenarios, ranging from the risk of further escalation to the hope for de-escalatory ceasefires that will dictate the financial landscape for months to come. This discussion is essential listening for those looking to understand the complex intersection of geopolitics and global trade, offering data-driven clarity for navigating an increasingly volatile market where "economic security" has become the primary driver of global engagement.

Note: This conversation took place on Monday, 6 April, two days before the ceasefire was announced.