The Russian Business Council of Dubai and the Northern Emirates took part in the grand opening of the Russian office of Uppercase Legal, an international law firm partnered with Dr. Khaled Ali Al Hadrami.
The gala event took place on April 22, 2026, inside the historic 18th-century mansion of Prince Lobanov-Rostovsky on Myasnitskaya Street in Moscow.
Invited representatives of the Russian Business Council (RBC) participated in the grand opening ceremony. The event also marked the official launch of a permanent platform based at the office, designed to facilitate direct dialogue between Russian businesses and entrepreneurs from the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region.
The event was attended by key RBC leadership members:
Kirill Podgorny, Chairman of the RBC Presidium (who also delivered the welcoming speech)
Roman Gavrilin, Vice Chairmen of the RBC
Nikolai Sukhikh, Head of the Investment Committee and Head of the RBC Representative Office in Russia
The invitation of the RBC leadership highlighted the elite status of the event and its profound significance for developing economic ties between Russia and the countries of the Middle East and Africa.
Addressing the gathering, Kirill Podgorny welcomed the participants on behalf of the council and noted the vital importance of opening the new Moscow office. In his speech, he emphasized several key advantages:
The creation of a high-level legal hub gives Russian businesses additional confidence when entering MENA markets.
The launch of a permanent negotiation platform within the office will allow companies to promptly navigate and resolve regulatory and legal barriers.
The RBC views Uppercase Legal as a reliable partner for supporting joint international projects.
Kirill Podgorny also expressed his gratitude to the leadership of Uppercase Legal for their systematic work in strengthening business contacts between Russia and the MENA region.
The opening of the Moscow office alongside Dr. Khaled Ali Al Hadrami, with the active participation of Kirill Podgorny, Roman Gavrilin, and Nikolai Sukhikh, marks a significant milestone in the ongoing development of bilateral business ties between Russia and the UAE.
