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Abu Dhabi ADQ to buy $1bn minority stake in Sotheby’s

Sat, 10 Aug 2024

Leading Abu Dhabi-based investment and holding company ADQ has entered into a deal with Sotheby’s, the global leader in fine art and secondary market luxury, to acquire a minority interest in the company at a total investment of $1 billion.

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Adnoc Distribution Q2 net profit up 12.9pc to $170m

Fri, 09 Aug 2024

Adnoc Distribution reported a 15.0% YoY increase in second-quarter (Q2) 2024 EBITDA to $267 million, and a 12.9% YoY rise in net profit to $170 million.

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Pepsi unveils Retro Pepsi Diner in Riyadh this summer

Thu, 08 Aug 2024

PepsiCo, in partnership with the burger joint Black Tap, is has introduced The Pepsi Diner, an exclusive pop-up at The Boulevard, Riyadh.

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Spinneys H1 revenues rise to record $440m; net up 15.2pc

Thu, 08 Aug 2024

Spinneys, a leading fresh food retailer, has seen its first-half (H1) profit rise 15.2% year-on-year to AED146 million ($40 million) as revenues reached a record high of AED1.6 billion ($440 million), increasing by 9.9% year-on-year.

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Sharjah COOP launches Mleiha Dairy products in its outlets

Tue, 06 Aug 2024

Sharjah COOP has announced the launch of Mleiha Dairy products across its various branches since the beginning of this month, becoming the first retail chain in the UAE to offer this premium organic product.

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Nahdi Q2 revenue rises 10.8pc to $660m

Wed, 31 Jul 2024

Nahdi Medical Company posted strong revenue growth of SR2.47 billion ($660 million) for the second quarter (Q2) an increase of 10.8% on Q1 2024.

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Mall of Dilmunia set to be premier outlet destination

Tue, 30 Jul 2024

Mall of Dilmunia, one of Bahrain's premier shopping and entertainment destinations, has announced an upcoming transformation in partnership with Al Ahli Holding Group, known for operating the famous Dubai Outlet Mall.

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Mena M&A activity see 321 deals valued at $49.2bn in H1

Tue, 30 Jul 2024

The Mena region witnessed a slight increase in merger and acquisition (M&A) activity with a total of 321 deals amounting to $49.2 billion, according to the EY Mena M&A Insights H1 2024 report.

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Americana H1 net down 44pc; revenue hits $1.05bn

Tue, 30 Jul 2024

Americana Restaurants International, the largest out-of-home dining and quick service restaurant operator in Mena and Kazakhstan, saw its first-half net profit drop 44.8% to $80 million as revenues fell 15.2% to $1.05 billion.

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SPC Free Zone, FedEx to boost global connectivity in Sharjah

Mon, 29 Jul 2024

Sharjah Publishing City Free Zone (SPC Free Zone) and Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), the world's largest express transportation firm, are allying to enhance global market access for e-commerce businesses in Sharjah.