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AL TAMIMI & COMPANY您在中东地区的法律事务伙伴
关于AL TAMIMI & COMPANYAl Tamimi & Company多年来一直为中东地区的中资企业提供法律支持。我们能提供从公司设立到纠纷解决的全方位的法律服务，客户遍布建筑、金融服务、工程和科技等多个领域。
中东和中国的商贸关系源远流长，近年来发展势头迅猛。下面摘录的一些振奋人心的新闻证明了中东和中国商贸关系的蓬勃发展。
阿联酋：中国接手阿布扎比港口和自由贸易区
2017年7月底，中国江苏省与阿联酋阿布扎比港签署了总额逾3亿美金的合作协议，旨在开发哈里法港口自由贸易区的制造行业。5家中国公司同意向阿布扎比港口投入总计3亿美元的资金。（美国全国广播公司财经频道，2017年7月）
中东：中建中东在中东蓬勃发展
据中国建筑工程总公司董事长介绍，中建中东将在中资银行以及信保机构的支持下，在本地区市场再创佳绩，以实现2017年总收入10亿美元的目标。（国民日报，2017年8月）
阿布扎比：第一家在上海设立机构的阿联酋银行——联合国民银行
阿布扎比政府控股50%的联合国民银行的上海分行正式投入运营，成为第一家在中国大陆设立分行的阿联酋银行。（海湾新闻，2017年8月）
沙特：中国公司签署总额650亿美元协议
沙特国王萨勒曼在与中国国家主席习近平会谈时，见证了两国企业总额近650亿美元的经贸协议的签署，涉及能源、航空等多个领域。但中国政府并未公开进一步的细节。中国和沙特此次在石油投资和可再生能源领域签署了超过20份合作协议，进一步深化了两国在能源领域的合作关系。中国方面甚至探讨了入股沙特阿美的可能性，该公司为沙特的国家石油公司，正在准备公开上市。（外交政策，2017年3月）
埃及：中国和埃及达成7100万美元援助交易
埃及和中国签署了总额7100万美元的援助协议，用于帮助苏伊士运河经济区管理局建立一个卫星和培训中心。（Zawya，2017年3月）
埃及：中国输电线项目
中国国家电网公司和埃及电力能源部于2016年1月21日签署了埃及输电线项目的项目合同。（每日电讯报，2016年1月）
埃及：新开罗首都项目
埃及政府与中国开发商华夏幸福基业和中国建筑工程总公司，就新首都项目行政区域部分的建设和融资，签署了谅解备忘录，涉及范围包括各大部委、政府机构以及总统办公室等。华夏幸福和中建在2016年初就与埃及的相关政府机构签署了协议，由中建提供30亿美元的先期贷款，在新首都建设政府机构办公场所。（国民日报，2017年7月）
埃及：中国签署26亿美元货币互换协议
中国和埃及的中央银行签署了三年期总额180亿人民币的货币互换协议。（彭博，2016年6月）
阿曼：中国公司将向阿曼杜古姆自由区投资31亿美金
一组中国投资者日前与阿曼当局签署协议，将在阿曼南部港口杜古姆建设一个工业园，该项目预计将吸引超过100亿美元的投资。阿曼杜古姆开发管理局主席Yahya Al-Jabri预计，该面积达1172公顷的工业园到2022年将吸引100亿美元的投资，其中包括中方投入的用于基础设施建设的3亿7千万美元。（路透，2016年5月）
中国——中东商贸关系亮点
JODY WAUGH合伙人[email protected]
主要联系人
科威特：一带一路巩固中科关系
中国驻科威特大使王镝表示，一带一路倡议将极大巩固中科关系。科威特是最早同中国建交的海湾阿拉伯国家，两国友谊源远流长。自1971年建交以来，中科关系始终平稳健康发展。王大使说：我们坚信在双方共同努力下，中科共建‘一带一路’将不断结出硕果，服务两国经济社会发展，推动中科友好合作关系不断迈上新台阶。（中国日报，2017年8月）
巴林：巴林经济发展委员会与知名中国科技公司签署合作协议
巴林经济发展委员会与中国高科技转让中心、深圳一带一路经济和科技合作协会以及深圳跨境电子商务协会共签署了三项合作协议。（巴林经济发展委员会，2017年5月）
约旦：中约关系持续升温
中国和约旦2016年双边贸易额超过31亿美元，双边关系持续升温。中国是约旦第二大贸易伙伴，目前有十几家中国公司在约旦投资，并且双方还有大量的潜在合作机会。（新华网，2017年4月）
AL TAMIMI & COMPANY 中国客户项目亮点
Al Tamimi & Company曾为大量的中国企业提供服务，在本地区的所有法律领域都有着丰富的经验。我们曾服务过的主要中国公司和项目包括：
客户：中国农业银行
项目：为中国农业银行申请阿联酋央行批发银行牌照，包括人民币清算中心的建立。我们的服务内容还包括起草所有融资协议文本。
客户：中国银行
项目：为中国银行DIFC机构的子行转分行提供咨询服务。
客户：中国工商银行
项目：作为工行的法律顾问（与年利达北京办公室合作），为棕榈岛总督酒店7亿3千7百万迪拉姆融资项目提供法律服务。中建和中信保也参与了该项目。
客户：晶科能源
项目：作为客户的法律顾问，在阿布扎比350兆瓦光伏太阳能项目的预投标阶段为客户提供法律服务。
客户：中国银行
项目：作为贷款人法律顾问，为迪拜哈翔2400兆瓦清洁煤电项目提供法律服务，该项目为哈翔3600兆瓦清洁煤电项目的一期工程。
客户：中石化国际石油工程服务公司
项目：为客户在伊拉克设立分公司提供法律服务。
客户：中铁国际集团
项目：为客户在阿联酋市场承揽建筑工程项目提供法律支持。
我们的中国客户
我们有幸为在本地区经营的大量的中资企业提供法律服务，包括：• 中国农业银行• 中国银行 • 中铁国际集团• 中国建筑工程公司• 中信建设• 英派尔工程• 海信 • 华为• 中国工商银行• 晶科能源• 科龙国际• 撒哈拉油服• 山东科瑞石油装备• 中石化工程• 中水电• 中信保• 中国外运• TCT移动国际有限公司• 中曼石油天然气集团• 中兴
机会
中国公司近年来在中东地区越来越活跃，我们预计下述行业将为中国公司提供很好的投资机会：
• 农业• 建筑和基础设施• 能源• 金融• 外贸和投资• 空间技术
THE RELATIONSHIP WITH CHINAThe Middle East and China have enjoyed a long-standing relationship and business between the two has been increasing markedly over the years. Following is a highlight of some exciting news supporting the relationship ties between the Middle East and China.
UAE: China Takes Over Key Abu Dhabi Port and FTZ
At the end of July 2017, China’s Jiangsu province signed a $300 million deal with the UAE’s Abu Dhabi Ports to develop a manufacturing operation in the free trade zone of Khalifa Port. Five Chinese companies have agreed to spend a total of $300 million in a deal with Abu Dhabi Ports. (CNBC, July 2017)
Middle East: CSCEC growing in the region
The Middle East unit of China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC) expects to secure more work in the region by tapping resources from Chinese banks and credit agencies as the company targets up to US$1 billion in revenue in 2017, according to its Chairman. (The National, August 2017)
Abu Dhabi: UNB, first UAE bank to open in Shanghai
Union National Bank (UNB), 50 per cent owned by the Abu Dhabi government, has begun operations at its branch in Shanghai, becoming the first bank from the United Arab Emirates to operate a branch in mainland China. (Gulf News, August 2017)
Saudi Arabia: China Sign Deals Worth Up to $65 Billion
During his meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, King Salman oversaw the signing of up to $65 billion worth of economic and trade deals, spanning sectors from energy to space, though the Chinese government disclosed few
specifics. Saudi Arabia and China also deepened their energy relationship with more than 20 agreements on oil investments and in renewable energy. China even discussed taking a stake in Saudi Aramco, the state-owned oil firm, which is preparing for a public listing. (Foreign Policy, March 2017)
Egypt: China and Egypt sign $71 million Grant Deal
Egypt and China have signed a grant of $71 million to establish an Egyptian satellite and training centre for the Suez Canal Economic Zone Authority. (Zawya, March 2017)
Egypt: China Electricity Line Deal
The State Grid Corporation of China and the Ministry of Electricity and Energy of Egypt sign a project contract for the transmission line in Egypt on 21 January 2016. (The Telegraph, January 2016)
Egypt: New Cairo Capital City Project
Egypt’s government signed an MOU with Chinese developer China Fortune Land Development (CFLD) and China State Construction Engineering Company (CSCEC) to “study building and financing” the administrative part of the new capital, which will include ministries, government agencies and the president’s office. China Fortune Land Development and CSCEC signed agreements with Egyptian authorities in early 2016 to develop parts of the project with CSCEC providing an initial $3bn loan to help build government facilities at the site. (The National, July 2017)
Egypt: China Sign $2.6B Currency Swap Boosting Pound Flotation
The countries’ central banks signed the 3-year swap agreement for 18 billion yuan against the equivalent in Egyptian pounds. (Bloomberg, June 2016)
Oman: Chinese firms commit $3.1billion investment in Oman’s Duqm free zone
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE MIDDLE EAST
ABOUT AL TAMIMI & COMPANYAl Tamimi & Company has been assisting Chinese companies to do business in the Middle East for many years. Our expertise has ranged from establishing their presence in the region to supporting them when they have encountered difficulties, and all in between. We have supported companies representing the construction, financial services, engineering and technology sectors, to name a few.
JODY [email protected]
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A group of Chinese investors have signed an agreement to build an industrial park at Oman’s southern port of Duqm in a project that could attract billions of dollars of investment. Yahya al-Jabri, chairman of the Omani state authority developing Duqm, predicted the 1,172-hectare industrial park would attract $10 billion of investment by 2022, including $370 million which the Chinese side would spend on infrastructure. (Reuters, May 2016)
Kuwait: Belt and Road Initiative to strengthen China-Kuwait ties
The Belt and Road Initiative could tremendously bolster ties between China and Kuwait, Chinese Ambassador Wang Di has said. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Kuwait and China in 1971, the two countries have seen sustained advances in their ties, the ambassador to Kuwait told Xinhua in a recent interview. “We firmly believe that, with joint efforts from both sides, China-Kuwait cooperation in the Belt and Road Initiative will bear fruitful results, serving the economic and social development of both sides and further promoting friendly ties,” Wang said. (China Daily, August 2017)
Bahrain: Bahrain EDB sign deals with leading Chinese tech companies
Three deals were signed between Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) and the China Hi-Tech Transfer Centre; Shenzhen Belt and Road Economy and Technology Cooperation Association; and Shenzhen Cross-Border E-Commerce Association. (Bahrain EDB, May 2017)
Jordan: Ties between Jordan and China are on the rise
Ties between Jordan and China are on the rise with trade exchange exceeding 3.1 billion U.S. dollars in 2016. China is Jordan’s second largest trade partner, noting that there are tens of Chinese companies investing in Jordan, with tremendous potential for increased partnerships. (Xinhuanet, April 2017)
AL TAMIMI & COMPANY PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS WITH CHINESE COMPANIESAl Tamimi & Company has worked on many projects with Chinese companies and has extensive experience across all areas of law in the region. We are proud to list some highlights:
Client: Agricultural Bank of China
Project: Obtaining UAE Central Bank wholesale banking license of Agricultural Bank of China, which included Renminbi clearing centre. This included preparation of all finance documentation.
Client: Bank of China
Project: Advising on the conversion of Bank of China subsidiary to a branch in the DIFC.
Client: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited
Project: Acting as counsel for Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited (in conjunction with Linklaters, Beijing) on the AED 737 million development finance of the Viceroy Hotel & Residences on Palm Jumeirah. China State Construction and Sinosure were also involved on this project.
Client: Jinko Solar
Project: Acted as counsel to Jinko in the pre-bid phase, and post bit acting for the lenders on the 350 MW Sweihen Solar PV IPP in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Client: Bank of China
Project: Acting as counsel for Lenders in respect of the 2,400 MW Hassyan Clean Coal Power Project in Dubai, UAE part of the first phase of the coal fired 3,600MW Hassyan Power Project Programme.
Client: Sinopec International Petroleum Service Corporation
Project: Acting as legal advisors to set up a branch in Iraq.
Client: China Railway International Group
Project: Assisted with the establishment in the UAE to undertake construction activities.
OUR CHINESE CLIENTSWe are very proud to have represented a range of Chinese clients across the region. These include:
OPPORTUNITIESChinese companies have become far more active in the Middle East in recent years and we see the following sectors as those most likely to provide these organizations with greater opportunities to do business in the region.
• Agriculture
• Construction & Infrastructure
• Energy
• Financial
• Foreign Trade and Investment
• Outer Space Technology
• Agricultural Bank of China
• Bank of China
• China Railway International Group
• China State Construction Engineering Company (CSCEC)
• CITIC Construction
• ENPAL Engineering
• Hisense
• Huawei Technologies
• Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited (ICBCI)
• Jinko Solar
• Kelon International Inc.
• Sahara Petroleum Services (SAPESCO)
• Shandong Kerui Petroleum Equipment
• SINOPEC Engineering (Group)
• Sinohydro
• Sinosure
• Sinotrans
• TCT Mobile International Limited
• Zhongman Petroleum and Natural Gas Group (ZPEC)
• ZTE Corporation
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Dubai International Financial Centre T: +971 4 364 1641 [email protected]
Dubai Internet City T: +971 4 391 [email protected]
Maze Tower, Dubai T: +971 4 331 7161 [email protected]
Abu Dhabi T: +971 2 813 0444 [email protected]
Sharjah T: +971 6 572 [email protected]
Amman T: +962 6 577 [email protected]
DohaT: +974 4457 [email protected]
BaghdadT: +964 780 029 [email protected]
RiyadhT: +966 11 416 9666 [email protected]
JeddahT: +966 12 263 [email protected]
Kuwait City*T: +965 2 246 2253 [email protected]
* Al Tamimi & Company International Ltd. provides services in Kuwait through a joint venture with Yaqoub Al Munayae. Yaqoub Al Munayae is a registered and licensed lawyer under the laws and regulations of Kuwait. ** Al Tamimi & Company is associated with Nour & Partners providing legal services in Egypt. *** Al Tamimi & Company is a registered trade mark in Oman & Kuwait.
Ras Al Khaimah T: +971 7 233 3841 [email protected]
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
JORDAN
KUWAIT
SAUDI ARABIA
IRAQ
ErbilT: +964 780 588 [email protected]
QATAR
Muscat***T: +968 2421 [email protected]
OMAN
ManamaT: +973 17 108 [email protected]
BAHRAIN
Al KhobarT: +966 13 821 [email protected]
EGYPT
Cairo**T: +20 2 3368 [email protected]
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