Dentons wins two major awards at IJGlobal MENA Awards 2025

Dubai-Dentons has received two awards at the IJGlobal MENA Awards 2025, held in Dubai on 30 April. The Firm was recognised for its role in two landmark deals:

• Energy Transition Deal of the Year - Al Ajban Solar Photovoltaic Independent Power Project, Abu Dhabi

This greenfield solar PV project, with a generation capacity of 1.5GW (AC), is expected to reduce Abu Dhabi's CO₂ emissions by more than 2.4 million metric tonnes annually. The project plays a critical role in advancing the UAE's Energy Strategy 2050 and Net Zero by 2050 goals, contributing significantly to the country's energy diversification and sustainability efforts.

• Transport Deal of the Year - Hafeet Rail Project

The Hafeet Rail project marks the GCC's first cross-border rail network, linking key ports and industrial zones between the UAE and Oman. Developed by Etihad Rail, Oman Rail and Mubadala Investment, the 238km network was financed through a US$1.5 billion limited-recourse facility involving 17 banks, including both conventional and Islamic tranches. The project is expected to drive economic growth, shorten travel times, reduce emissions and attract investment across the region.

"These awards reflect Dentons' deep expertise in advising on complex, high-impact infrastructure and energy projects across the MENA region," said Stephen Knight, Partner at Dentons in Abu Dhabi. "We are grateful to our clients and partners for their trust and collaboration - these achievements would not have been possible without them."

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