National oil companies across the Gulf Cooperation Council face a critical strategic decision as their giant legacy fields enter decline. Should they replicate expensive greenfield operating models, or design new frameworks specifically built for mature assets? This analysis examines three distinct operating model archetypes and reveals how GCC NOCs can achieve both low production costs and lean G&A through deliberate functional decomposition.

Middle Eastern sovereign capital has dominated global energy markets for decades through low-cost LNG assets, but unprecedented disruptions in 2026 have fundamentally altered the risk landscape.

Despite COP28 currently taking place in Dubai, it's easy to think it has nothing to do with intellectual property protection. But like most business activities...

Business across the Middle East continues to diversify and become more sophisticated. With declining oil prices and increasing international competition, CEOs are seeking new ways of doing business.

Between October 4-6, 2021, Shearman & Sterling sponsored the World Hydrogen Congress. During the conference, partner Dan Feldman, Leader of Shearman & Sterling's Global Hydrogen Industry Team...

The COP28 Presidency announced early Wednesday that nearly 200 countries had reached an agreement on the text of the Global Stocktake (GST) after two weeks of contentious debate.

The dramatic fall in crude prices has led to speculation that some oil-producing countries may be forced to abandon their currencies' fixed exchange rate pegs, which are typically set to the US Dollar.

Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Capital is acquiring RelyOn Nutec from Polaris. RelyOn Nutec is one of the largest players within safety training and education for employees...

Abu Dhabi's state-owned Mubadala Investment Company ("Mubadala") is on track to acquire a USD 1.1 billion stake in the Tamar natural gas field (the "Tamar field"), located offshore Israel.

The rulers of UAE have always been thoughtful of the advancement of their country, be it business or otherwise. Their leadership and vision for a progressive country

Explore how Abu Dhabi's arbitrateAD has rapidly built one of the Middle East's most advanced arbitration frameworks, featuring a digital-first platform, emergency procedures, and innovative case management tools.

Andrews Kurth will be sharing intelligent energy law insights in the fields of technology and renewables in the coming months in Abu Dhabi.

Traditionally, construction and engineering insurance covers for onshore projects seek to provide property or income protection.

The impact of UAE energy regulatory reforms on global investments has been significant and multifaceted.

We revisit the regulations for green buildings in Dubai.

Around $700 billion of energy projects are planned in the United Arab Emirates, with Abu Dhabi occupying a dominant position within this sizeable market.

Agency agreements can fulfill an important role in commercial strategies in countries in the Middle East, provided they are properly established from the outset.

With the upcoming finalisation and the approval process of the Master Planning for Dubai Expo 2020, the early site activities are set to commence in the initial part of 2015.

Oil and gas Joint Ventures (JVs) present a unique set of challenges when disputes arise. Such disputes often revolve around two key areas...

The mining industry has for centuries been the driving force behind economies. Whether it is the mining of minerals or metals or precious stones, each mining industry plays a crucial role