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Paris, France – Yaqout & Al-Fouzan Legal Group (YFLG) is pleased to announce the participation of its Managing Partner, Mr. Khalifa Al-Yaqout, as a speaker at Vision Golfe 2026, marking the firm's third consecutive year of engagement in one of the foremost platforms dedicated to strengthening economic relations between France and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Organized by Business France under the aegis of the French Ministry for the Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty and the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Vision Golfe convenes senior government representatives, investors, corporate leaders, and policymakers to advance strategic dialogue and investment cooperation between France and the GCC. Mr. Al-Yaqout will join the panel discussion: “Unlocking Bilateral Trade and Investment Between France and the GCC” The session will bring together leading regional and international stakeholders to examine the legal, regulatory, and institutional frameworks that support cross-border investment and facilitate sustainable economic partnerships. “Vision Golfe continues to demonstrate the importance of structured legal and institutional cooperation in unlocking sustainable investment between France and the GCC,” said Mr. Khalifa Al-Yaqout, Managing Partner of YFLG. “We are honoured to contribute to a dialogue that supports investor confidence, regulatory clarity, and long-term economic partnership.” As a leading regional law firm with extensive experience advising international investors, sovereign entities, multinational corporations, and family offices across the Gulf, YFLG continues to play a pivotal role as a legal and strategic bridge between international capital and regional opportunity. Through its cross-border advisory capabilities, the firm supports the structuring, execution, and protection of investments that contribute to long-term economic growth and commercial cooperation. The panel will also feature distinguished speakers from ALTIOS, Ominvest, and EY, under the moderation of Mr. George Eid, Head of News at Al Mashhad TV. YFLG's continued presence at Vision Golfe reflects its commitment to fostering international investment dialogue and strengthening the institutional frameworks that support economic collaboration between France and the GCC. The firm's participation further underscores its role in connecting global investors with opportunities across the region while contributing to the development of resilient and investment-friendly legal ecosystems.

YFLG, under the leadership of Managing Partner Khalifa Al Yaqout, was selected as an expert legal contributor to the World Bank “Women, Business and the Law 2027” initiative, reaffirming its commitment to advancing women’s economic empowerment and promoting workplace equality through specialised legal expertise. As part of this initiative, the Firm contributed to the review and assessment of legal and regulatory frameworks affecting women’s participation in Kuwait’s labour market and broader economic landscape. The contribution covered key areas including labour rights and legal protections, workplace equality and non-discrimination, maternity benefits and related entitlements, as well as structural legal barriers impacting women’s workforce participation. The Firm received a Certificate of Appreciation from the World Bank in recognition of its legal review and verification work supporting the “Women, Business and the Law 2027” report. This engagement reflects YFLG’s continued commitment to strengthening legal awareness and supporting policies that promote equal economic opportunity for women, while contributing to evidence-based legal reform and global initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals and inclusive growth.

Kuwait – March 2026 – Al Yaqout & Al Fouzan Legal Group (“YFLG”) has entered into a strategic alliance with Lexzur to launch Kuwait’s first fully integrated, AI-powered legal practice management infrastructure, marking a significant advancement in the modernization of legal operations across the country. The initiative introduces a unified platform designed to enhance operational efficiency, accelerate legal decision-making, and strengthen compliance with both domestic and international regulatory frameworks. It establishes a new benchmark for secure, intelligent, and scalable legal operations, serving law firms, corporate legal departments, and government institutions. As Lexzur’s exclusive strategic partner in Kuwait, YFLG combines deep local legal expertise with advanced global technology capabilities to deliver a solution that integrates artificial intelligence with robust governance and compliance systems. The platform is designed to support institutional risk management, improve legal oversight, and enable more structured and transparent legal workflows. Khalifah Al Yaqout, Managing Partner of YFLG, commented: “This initiative represents a fundamental shift in how legal services are delivered and managed in Kuwait. By embedding advanced technology into legal operations, institutions can enhance performance, accelerate decision-making, and maintain the highest standards of regulatory compliance.” Feras El Hajjar, CEO of Lexzur, added: “This collaboration establishes a new operational foundation for legal work in Kuwait. By combining Lexzur’s AI capabilities with YFLG’s market-leading expertise, we are enabling organizations to manage legal processes with greater clarity, control, and efficiency. AI is no longer a supporting tool—it is becoming integral to how legal decisions are structured and executed.” Key Features of the Platform: Integrated workflows: Seamless management of matters, contracts, documents, and governance processes Enhanced compliance and risk oversight: Real-time monitoring, audit trails, and intelligent tracking systems AI-driven capabilities: Solutions tailored to Kuwait’s legal and regulatory environment Flexible deployment: Cloud, private SaaS with local data residency, or on-premise options Phased implementation: Initial rollout to select institutional clients ahead of wider adoption This strategic alliance represents a transformative step in the evolution of legal infrastructure in Kuwait, supporting the development of a more advanced, efficient, and digitally enabled legal ecosystem at a national level. About Al Yaqout & Al Fouzan Legal Group (YFLG) Al Yaqout & Al Fouzan Legal Group is a leading Kuwaiti corporate law firm, widely recognized for advising on complex, high-value, and precedent-setting matters. For over two decades, the firm has acted for sovereign entities, multinational corporations, and major regional groups across sectors including energy, M&A, aviation, TMT, real estate, and dispute resolution. YFLG combines deep local insight with international best practices to deliver sophisticated, multi-jurisdictional legal solutions. About Lexzur Lexzur is a leading legal technology company specializing in AI-powered solutions that transform how organizations manage contracts, matters, and workflows. Its ecosystem includes CONTRA (AI Contract Lifecycle Management and document automation) and PRACTICE (AI legal practice management), enabling teams to operate with greater efficiency, visibility, and control. https://www.lexzur.com/

KUWAIT CITY – Reflecting a period of rapid institutional growth, Dr. Yaqoub AlSanea & Partners (YYA) has successfully scaled its cross-border capabilities via a strategic alliance with Galadari Advocates & Legal Consultants in the UAE. This collaboration seamlessly bridges corporate and commercial operations between Kuwait and the Emirates, providing clients with unparalleled dual-jurisdiction legal architecture. The alliance closely follows the firm being awarded "Emerging Law Firm of the Year in Corporate & M&A"at the Legal Era Middle East Awards. Under the forward-thinking guidance of CEO Yousef Al-Sanea, YYA is aggressively positioning itself as a core architect for cross-border capital flow, structural joint ventures, and FDI in alignment with Kuwait Vision 2035.