Tamimi Gram

Issue 009 | March 2022

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Ramadan Kareem and welcome to Tamimi Gram.

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Ramadan Kareem

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21 Questions with Ali Zakaria

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Meet @ Tamimi: Hema Shetty

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Where I’m from: South Korea

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Did You Know?

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Tamimi Bakes

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Review and Recommendations

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The Purpose of A Lawyer

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Tamimi Green

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Cyber Terrorism

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New Joiners

There’s lots more for you in this edition, so happy reading

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2022 Promotions

We wish you and your families a blessed Ramadan.

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Reflection Week 2022: Unique

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Tamimi Celebrates

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In the this issue we have all your favourites covered, like - 21 questions, Meet @ Tamimi, reviews and recommendations, and delicious recipes.

In addition, and in honour of the holy month we have a great article from Matthew Heaton on what Ramadan means to him and his family. We are also sharing with you how we celebrated International Women’s Day, and we have a section covering Reflection Week and how it took shape across our offices.

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The Tamimi Gram working group

As I was preparing to write this article, I asked my 12 year-old daughter what Ramadan, as a Christian ex-pat child living in Qatar meant to her. She said that to her Ramadan is about lights and kindness and tolerance, with its true religious meaning very visible. It struck me as a really interesting observation, as many religious festivals in the UK (where we are from) are commercialised with the religious significance blurred by present-giving and materiality. My daughter is right: Ramadan is a time where the power and influence of Islam is conveyed very powerfully, and it is a privilege to experience it as an ex-pat.

Whilst Ramadan in the UAE, and Dubai in particular, is observed in a less traditional manner, in Qatar Ramadan remains a very distinct period, where daily life is changed noticeably. Virtually all cafes and restaurants are closed during the day, Ramadan working hours are closely followed and few events are held during daylight hours. It feels like how I have read about Ramadan being celebrated before the economic development of the country and region, before so many people from other religions emigrated here.

“Let our religions unite us for human kindness rather than dividing us on what we believe.

Eid Mubarak”

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Ramadan in Qatar is very inclusive, with a real sense of joy and celebration. Observing friends and colleagues fast is a genuinely humbling experience, to witness such devotion. It is of course the responsibility of everyone not observing Ramadan to respect those who are, to not openly eat and drink, to be more restrained and considerate. These are minor impositions, in return for which nonMuslims gain an incredible insight into the culture and true meaning of living here. From exchanges of modest gifts and Ramadan greetings, to iftar and suhoors with friends and clients, Ramadan to me is a 30 day window into what living in the region really means. I actually like the interruption to the usual routine because even though I do not fast nor follow the call to prayer, it is a warm reminder of the culture of the people and country where I have chosen to live.

Friends and family from outside of the region often ask what it is like to experience Ramadan as a Christian. It is a privilege. Ramadan brings people of all backgrounds and social status together, it allows time for reflection, and it is a temporary respite from the normal focus on physical things and possessions. It is a time for family and friends and friendship, which is something to celebrate irrespective of your religion.

I wish you and your families a blessed Ramadan.

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Ali Zakaria

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Randa Fakhoury’s

What is your signature dish? ...

Meet @ Tamimi

Prawns Biryani – had won Biryani Muqabala 2016 competition my first achievement in UAE after that have won several competitions like winner of Asha’s Master Class Winner competition 2017, Kitchen Queen 2018, Lulu Food Carnival 2019, Foodshala etc.

get to know your colleagues

After winning I felt “Only a chef has the magic to make you eat something you don't like by infusing it with great taste”.

How would you describe yourself?

What is your motto in life

I would describe myself as hard-working, fun loving, fearless, the type of person who takes ownership of situations, and someone who is not afraid of a difficult challenge.

If there is a will there is a way! Seriously, no achievement is an easy task; reaching heights requires one to go through every step of the ladder! Get to know your colleagues, keep a smiling face and do not hesitate to ask questions. Never say no to (or whine about) any work given to you. Everything you do, regardless of how big or small it is, will teach you something.

What do you like the Most at Al Tamimi and tell us more about your progress throughout.

I am an Senior Executive Secretary working in the International Litigation Department at DIFC. Each day is a new day and I enjoy what I do. Have been with Tamimi for past 14 years have learned a lot from my lawyers, colleagues which has help me to grow and progress throughout my journey here.

Receiving the “Core Value Ambassador Award”, “Role Model of Professionalism and Commitment Award” and “Outstanding Achievement Award” from the firm. This was truly my proudest moment, it was very motivating and I felt really appreciated.

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Love both but would go with ice-creams and would prefer Pizza over burgers

Switzerland its known around the world for its chocolate, cheese, charming towns and scenic landscapes. It's truly a stunning and an astonishing fact that how a small country likes Switzerland possesses extraordinary varieties of attraction.

Senior Executive Secretary / KITCHEN QUEEN DUBAI, UAE

I enjoy working in an environment where the members of the team have a strong sense of camaraderie and a good work ethic. I like working with competent, kind, funny people who like to get things done.

Chocolate or Ice Cream...

Chicken Burgers or Pizza...

Your favourite travel destination?

HEMA SHETTY

What type of work environment do you enjoy?

I enjoy reading, every book is memorable.

Reading anything and everything I can lay my hands on! Although I am really more partial towards thriller, suspense, crime and love stories.

We all know how passionate you are about cooking.. Who was your inspiration?

Sanjeev Kapoor – His love to enjoy cooking he made me feel as if cooking is an art

Few years ago, I had travelled to Switzerland and was very impressed with the place. It was beautiful and scenic.

What do you like most about India?

What is your favorite or least favorite dish to prepare?

My Favourite recipes are dessert I myself love dessert and can prepare many different variety of dessert.

Name the three kitchen tools you can't do without?

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kitchen knives.

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Mixing Bowls. Mixing bowls are like your kitchen's hands

India is a great country having different cultures, castes, creed, religions but still, they live together. India is known for its heritage, spices, and of course, for people who live here.

India is land of culture and diversity. We Indian believe in brotherhood and respects every individual's opinion and choice. India is a food lover's paradise – nothing beats Indian food

Would you be interested in organising a cooking festival in our collaboration area and have your team mates enjoy your food?

Absolutely, it goes without saying..

Cooking to me is a passion and when it comes to sharing it with loved ones, it brings me extreme pleasure

What do you like to do for fun?

Culinary creations!!! I always wanted to be a chef and many people have told me that I would excel in that direction :). Other than that, I thoroughly enjoy good cinemas, music and travelling.

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Busan

Gijang is famous for its pottery and art with pottery and traditional art villages as well as natural beauty like the bamboo forest at Ahopsan and the lavender farm in that area as well. There are lots of cafés in Gijang with ocean views. You can easily find them in the areas around Gijang Haenyeo Village and Imnang Beach.

Gijang also has a couple cafés located in ‘hanok’, the traditional Korean house.

Relax and enjoy a Korean traditional tea and desserts!

Café Knock Knock with Gallery Yedong in Gijang

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Haedong Yonggungsa Temple in Gijang

by Inhye (Micah) Park

Seoul is a city of hustle and bustle, bright lights, and busy streets. Just head a few hours southeast to the tip of the Korean Peninsula and you’ll find a calmer, quieter corner of South Korea called Busan.

My hometown, Busan is South Korea’s second largest city and it’s famous for long sandy beaches, with its seaside culture seeps into all aspects of daily life, from a noticeably carefree, festive air to the seafood-rich cuisine. This seaside town is an ocean lover’s dream and the perfect getaway.

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So being a Busan born girl, I grew up and lived there until when I was 10 and I have memories of the sand on my toes, sound of the crashing waves, crisp forest breeze where I all got it from our family’s weekend forest trailing and Busan locals have a much healthier lifestyle, as many people love to go out for outdoors activities to enjoy beautiful nature surrounded in life.

Moreover, I would like to share some local spots where you can enjoy too if you are ever in Busan.

Enjoying cliff fishing in my home town, Busan – South Korea

Currently, the World Expo 2020 Dubai is taking place in UAE and I am excited to share the news that Busan is aspiring to host the World Expo 2030. Busan being one of the world’s most dynamic city which draws attention for its history of transformation from the town of Korean war refugees to the vibrant hub of commerce and culture. Hosting the World Expo 2030 will make Busan as an inspiring city that leads the historical transformation of Korea once again! As a Busan born girl, I will keep my fingers crossed for 'World Expo 2030 in Busan' :)

In addition, Haedong Yonggungsa Temple in Gijang is one of the most impressive Buddhist temples in South Korea. It’s a rare gem and an incredible opportunity to enjoy incredible view of the seashore and rocks surrounding it. Here are some tips when you visit a Temple in Korea: (i) Lower your voice inside the temple, (ii) Only use the side doors to enter and exit, and (iii) Do not use the front door (only for monks) when entering and leaving the Buddhist Sanctuary.

I hope this short guide helps you plan your trip to Busan when visiting Korea. It’s easy to get to each place by public transport or taxi service once you’re in the city. You can easily get into Busan via plane as it hosts a fully functional international airport.

Alternatively, the Korea Train eXpress, KTX is a reliable mode of transport. Tickets for the KTX can be bought online, and its prices are pretty reasonable.

You can also find an abundance of information of Busan from the website of Busan Tourism Organisation (https://bto.or.kr/eng/Main.do).

Best local spots Igidae Coastal Trail The Igidae Coastal Trail is a walk to remember by the sea in Busan. “Igidae” refers to the beautiful bedrocks consisting of delicate rocks in the eastern sea and this trail offers a gorgeous seashore scenery, which has been loved by many people since it opened. Walking on the trail that extends to the ring road and the Oryukdo Islets, you can enjoy every facet of Busan’s landmark.

Anywhere on the Igidae Coastal Trail, you can pause to feel the breeze blowing from the ocean. All your worries will disappear, with only the scenery of the blue ocean occupying your mind. This is what we call a “good walkway.”

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According to the International Astronomical Union (IAU), the criteria for an object to be classified as a full planet are:

CRIMINAL LAW

CIVIL LAW

An injury to the public

A private injury or wrong

Prosecuted by government

Plaintiff sues defendant

Attorney provided, if defended cannot afford one

Parties must provide their own attorneys

Burden of proof is beyond a reasonable doubt

Burden of proof is preponderant of the evidence

Conviction may result in civil disabilities or loss of liberty

No civil disabilities and no loss of liberty

Penalites potentially include loss of liberty

Penalites are typically monetary

• It has to orbit the Sun. • It has sufficient mass to be spherical in shape.

(Some science-ish thing about mass and gravity acting equally in all directions).

• It has “cleared the neighbourhood” around its orbit, that it is the only thing in its orbit Pluto has too many tiny neighbours in its orbit so it does not meet the third criteria and therefore does not qualify as a planet anymore.

Surprisingly…

• The Moon orbits the Sun … while the Moon and Earth orbit each other as well.

• The Moon is massive enough to have acquired a spherical shape.

• The Moon and the Earth both have cleared their orbit of tiny objects.

So, instead of a satellite moon, Earth may be one half of a binary planet system along with its little sister planet ‘Luna’.

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Nour El Chami’s

Atayef

INGREDIENTS •

1 Cup of Flour

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1 Cup of Semolina

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1 stb of Baking Soda

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2.5 Cups of Warm Water

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1 Lts of Yeast

PREPARATION

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Akkawi Cheese (rainse it very well to remove the salt)

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Mozerella

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2 Lts of Sugar

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1 Stb of Rose Water

For the Sugar Syrup

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4 Cups of Sugar

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2 Cups of Water

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2 Lts of lemon

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1 Cinnamon Stick

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1 Stb of Rose Water

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Hema Shetty’s

Three Ingredients Cake

PREPARATION

INGREDIENTS •

Bourbon Biscuits 240g / 2 packs

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Eno 1 Pack / 1 tsp

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Milk / Water 1 cup

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Nuts / Choco Chips optional

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Grind the biscuits in to a fine powder. Remove it in a bowl add milk and mix well to form a nice and smooth batter.

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Take a mug or silicon mould grease it with butter and keep it aside.

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Now add eno to the batter mix it and pour it to the mug or mould, you can add nuts or choco chips its optional and microwave it for 1 to 2 mins.

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Your cake is ready to be served enjoy wit with hot chocolate syrup or ice cream.

Note: You can even steam this cake

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THE PURPOSE OF A LAWYER

BY ALI ZAKARIA

After a while in this career, you might lose your sense of purpose.

You might start asking yourself why I am doing this.

You get lost between timesheets.

Emails, calls, and memos.

“Justice” follows an ambitious young lawyer, Farah (Fatima Al Taei), who returns home after obtaining her law degree in the U.S. Instead of joining the family law firm, she strikes out on her own as a defense attorney, pushing the legal and cultural envelope in the process.

Justice is if you are of a young challenges

This video will make you remember how great your career is

a highly recommended series on Netflix especially new to the UAE legal community. It is the story Emirati lawyer starting her career and the she faces in her humble beginnings.

I loved the intro music it is very upbeat.

The series is produced in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Judicial department to encourage more women to start their legal careers.

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Malika Naji, Layla Al Alawi and Sainuddeen Saidalavi participated in a beach clean-up organized by “cleanup Bahrain” a local non-profit organization in collaboration with the Southern Municipality. Askar beach is located in the south of Bahrain.

In our Cairo office the team has introduced waste separation and has replaced the old bins with the recycling ones.

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So, what is a man-in-themiddle-attack?

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The average cost to businesses affected by man-in-the-middle email scams is €92,000

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43% of cyber-attacks target small to medium businesses like ours

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3.1 billion spoofed emails are sent every day

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Scam messages have cost businesses €23 billion since 2016

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Organisations spend €3.4 million responding to cyber-attacks

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Phishing was used in 36% of cyber-attacks

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There were at least 1,243 publicly disclosed security incidents with 5.1 billion records breached in 2021

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There were 401 publicly disclosed ransomware attacks in 2021

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Criminals have received €4.5 million in Bitcoin through ransomware extortion

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430 GDPR fines at a value of €1 billion were issued in 2021 due to lax information security

Man-in-the-middle-attacks are one of the oldest forms of cyber-attacks and involve the attackers sitting between two legitimate parties to observe and/or manipulate traffic. The attackers typically gain access via harvested credentials (phishing attacks) or by intercepting traffic via insecure WIFI hotspots in public places. They then patiently wait until a transaction or payment is mentioned before intercepting and changing the payment details. The unsuspecting victims then transfer the funds into one of the attacker’s bank accounts, never to be seen again.

The scary thing is that law firms, and their clients, are the typical hunting grounds for these types of attacks.

These attacks are fundamentally sneaky and difficult to detect, so the first form of defense is awareness. We should exercise caution during any financial transaction and be very suspicious should bank account details change during the transaction. Double (and then triple) check the email address of all recipients included in the transaction. Make sure that no “ghost” email addresses are added to the conversation midway through the transaction. If in doubt, contact the client directly via trusted contact information to confirm changes.

So, how can we protect ourselves?

Apart from awareness, encryption, and multifactor authentication (MFA) are vital tools in our arsenal to prevent man-in-the-middle-attacks.

They provide a protective layer between our systems and data and make it more difficult for attackers to penetrate our environment.

Source: Verizon – data breach report, Accenture – cyber security study 22

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Abdelhaleem Mohammed

Senior Counsel, Head of Disputes

Litigation

Ahmed Elhout

Court clerk

Litigation

Ahmed Alawbthani

Associate

Real Estate

Ali Al Khalifa

Paralegal

Corporate Commercial

Amir Fathalla

Associate

Transport & Insurance

Anand Singh

Senior Counsel

Transport & Insurance

Angela Bhaseen

Senior Associate

Real Estate

Anwar Ali

Administrative Assistant

Litigation

Asmaa Badawy

Senior Associate

Corporate Commercial

Aurangzeb Maqsood

Senior Associate - Consultant

Banking & Finance

Chelsea Pollard

Paralegal

Corporate Commercial & Litigation

Dina Amer

Senior Associate

Intellectual Property

Feras Babu

Junior Accountant

Finance

Fouad Sindi

Senior Associate

Corporate Commercial

Fuzeya Ahmad

Trainee Lawyer

Corporate Structuring

Hamza Hamad

Driver / Maintenance Technician

Administration

Hamzah Abu-Hassan

Senior Associate

Corporate Commercial

Hossam Refaat

Junior Office Clerk

Litigation

Jasmy Vincent

Compliance Assistant

Compliance

Jessica Parecto

Senior Accountant

Finance

Joshua Langurayan

BD & Marketing Executive

Marketing

Kelly Smith

BD & Marketing Assistant

Marketing

Kristina Tamberg

Receptionist

Administration

Melissa Younan

Real Estate

Senior Counsel

Midya Omar

Tax Advisor

Tax group

Muhammed Khalid

Associate

Corporate Commercial

Nedhal Eshaq

Court Clerk

Litigation

Qasim Hussain

Associate

Corporate Commercial

Roxanne Vesuvala

Paralegal

Employment

Safeer Babu

Administrative Assistant

Litigation

Samiya Mitha

Senior Associate

Corporate Structuring

Shan Mathew

Driver / Messenger

Administration

Siranthi Sayakkarage

Office Assistant

Administration

Taimur Tufail

Associate

Corporate Commercial

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Jordan

Bahrain

Ehsan Ahmed Associate Litigation

Dima Al Saeed Patent Administration Manager Innovation & Patents

Gargi Agarwal Associate Banking & Finance

Zainab Abdulla Executive Secretary Litigation

Kuwait

Oman

Zaid Abdel Hadi Senior Associate Corporate Structuring

Naeem Saleem Secretary Corporate Commercial

Hamood Al Mukhaini Senior Associate Litigation

Mary Salvan Senior Accountant Finance

Muhammad Mitha Senior Counsel Banking & Finance

Noelle Tannous Senior Counsel Litigation

Stavros Marcou Senior Associate Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Sultan Akbar Senior Associate Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Qatar

Egypt Judy Maung Executive Secretary Corporate Commercial

Amr Hamdy Senior Counsel Corporate Structuring

Bassem Abdelrahman Senior Counsel Corporate Commercial

Muhammad ElHaggan Senior Associate Litigation

Omar Zaki Senior Associate Banking & Finance

Tamer Hosni Elsayed Associate Coprorate Structuring

Zeinab Shohdy Senior Counsel Corporate Commercial

Saudi Arabia

Iraq

Haydar Jawad Senior Counsel Corporate Commercial Erbil, Iraq

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Corporate Commercial

Mohammed Taher Associate Corporate Structuring Baghdad, Iraq

Francis Patalong Senior Counsel Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Nasser Al Ohaly Senior Associate Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Corporate Structuring

Construction

Corporate Structuring

Financial Crime

Innovation & Patents

Leith Al-Ali Senior Associate Abu Dhabi, UAE

Tarek Alayyashi Senior Associate Dubai, UAE

Sarah Nabeel Team Leader Dubai, UAE

Shaheera Mohamed Team Leader Dubai, UAE

Intellectual Property

Litigation/ Financial Crime

Real Estate

Ahmad Zaza Senior Counsel Dubai, UAE

Rasha Hussein Executive Secretary Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

Shirley Zhang Senior Associate Dubai, UAE

Omar AlHumaid Senior Counsel Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Litigation

Abdulaziz AlShahrani Senior Associate Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Mohammad Alhazmi Senior Associate Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Ahmed ElDalil Executive Secretary Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

AlJawharah AlGhamdi Secretary Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Eman El Baroudi Secretary Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Mustafa Abudawood Senior Associate Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Tax

Transport & Insurance

United Arab Emirates Banking & Finance Saif Abdulelah Trainee Lawyer Dubai, UAE

Ahmad Al Ahmar Trainee Lawyer Dubai, UAE

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Zeus Zalzos Team Leader Dubai, UAE

Bushra Abu Tayeh Senior Counsel Dubai, UAE

Youra Kim Legal Assistant Dubai, UAE

Maymoona Talib Senior Associate Dubai, UAE

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Litigation Business Development & Marketing

Jonathan Brooks Senior Counsel Dubai, UAE

Mahmoud El Tantawy Senior Associate Dubai, UAE

Mehamood Khairudeen Executive Secretary Sharjah, UAE

Mohamed Selim Senior Associate Dubai, UAE Hollie Cullis BD Manager Dubai, UAE

Joanna Thomas Marketing & BD Projects Manager Dubai, UAE

Shahida Khalid Senior BD & Marketing Manager Dubai, UAE

Fahad Nawaz Accountant Sharjah, UAE

Mohammed AlGhamry Senior Credit Controller Sharjah, UAE

Nabeel Zaheer Group Finance Manager Sharjah, UAE

Prashant Tirthani Assistant Finance Manager Sharjah, UAE

Shady Abdelrahman Senior Credit Controller Sharjah, UAE

Tawfic Wakim Assistant Credit Manager Sharjah, UAE

Group Compliance

Human Resources

Jasmy Vincent Compliance Assistant Dubai, UAE

Areen Quraishi HR Business Partner Dubai, UAE

Amber Pasha Head of Marketing Dubai, UAE

Finance Mohammed Hassan Arab Associate Dubai, UAE

Ritu Singh Executive Secretary Dubai, UAE

Tarek Al Saadi Trainee Lawyer Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

Mosaab Aly Senior Counsel Dubai, UAE

Safa Badwy Executive Secretary Abu Dhabi, UAE

Rafika Chahlaoui Legal Assistant Sharjah, UAE

Susan Mathew Senior Executive Secretary Sharjah, UAE

Rashid Khan Senior Associate Dubai, UAE

Tammam Jazmati Senior Associate Dubai, UAE

Wadha AlKaabi Senior Associate Abu Dhabi, UAE

Administration / Management

Aditee Deshingkar Manager Administration Dubai, UAE 30

Anna Salvador Office Manager Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

Faragathulla Mohamed Senior Office Assistant Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Reflection Week 2022

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In March the HR team kicked of Reflection Week, the week brought together colleagues and provided the opportunity to engage in activities and reflect on the firm’s values and how we can embody these in our everyday actions. The first jam packed week was full of interesting and interactive sessions that focused on “Unique” one of our four values as a firm.

Here are some pictures colleagues shared with us of their Reflection Week experience. If you want to know more about Refection Week, please contact the HR team.

BAHRAIN IRAQ

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JORDAN

RIYADH

KUWAIT

JEDDAH

AL KHOBAR SHARJAH OMAN

QATAR

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ABU DHABI

DUBAI

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The team in Abu Dhabi celebrate IWD 2022

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