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.
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.
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.
Mazad, a local portfolio company of Bahrain Mumtalakat, is hosting a luxury watches auction on its platform - a first of its kind for the kingdom - featuring a wide collection of rare, vintage timepieces from top brands such as Rolex and Audemars Piguet.
Leading US petroleum contract drilling company Helmerich & Payne said it has reached an agreement with KCA Deutag, a global drilling group with a significant land drilling presence in the Middle East, to acquire the company for $1.97 billion in cash.
City Centre Bahrain, the leading lifestyle and shopping destination in the Kingdom of Bahrain, is back this year with its ‘A Summer Full of Colour’ campaign offering its shoppers a brand-new 2025 Range Rover Velar as the ultimate grand prize.
Samsung Gulf Electronics has welcomed the UAE’s creative community to its inaugural Galaxy Creators' Day as the company unveiled its latest flagship devices.
Pathfinder, a leader in pioneering retail technology solutions, has announced an investment of $325 million from Silver Rock Group.
For the fifth year in succession, GEODIS has collaborated with Ipsos on an evaluation of customer satisfaction, establishing a Net Promoter Score (NPS).
Alshaya Group, one of the leading international retail franchise operators, has partnered with Mastercard to expand its award-winning loyalty programme, Aura.
