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Dar Al Majdiah signed a framework deal for the Eastern Hindawiyah project in Makkah. The agreement sets consortium terms for the land development. No financial details were disclosed.
Umm Al Qura signed framework agreements with Masar Destination, Makkah Construction and Al Rajhi Real Estate Union to develop two Mecca-area sites. No financial terms were disclosed.
Colt DCS cut emissions 27% from 2019 while sourcing 100% renewable electricity. Its Global Reference Design embeds near-zero water cooling and lower-carbon materials, setting a benchmark for hyperscale builds in India.
TADCO shareholders rejected a proposal to discharge board members for the previous term, an unusual vote that suggests lingering governance concerns at the agri-firm.
JNJ paid $30M upfront for Nanobiotix's tumor-injected radiation enhancer. The Phase 3 sarcoma readout in H2 2025 will decide whether JNJ's cheap option or a binary risk dominates.
Qassim Cement Co. said the fuel price adjustment will lift operating costs by 3% from Jan. 1, pressuring margins in the region's cement sector.
Two JPMorgan bankers say the bank's $1.5 trillion market-share push is structurally different from past expansion. Vasudha Saxena, running the project, called it the hardest work of her 25-year career.
Amazon tests wearable sensors on warehouse support staff to capture data on maintenance and safety roles, extending its efficiency push beyond pickers and packers.
WISeKey and SEALSQ back Quantisimo SPV for $575M merger with GigCapital8, targeting a Nasdaq quantum computing platform that aims to scale to $2B.
Huawei launched the LUTERRA grid-forming ESS platform at Intersolar Europe, aiming to reinforce grid stability in high-renewable markets. The residential LUTERRA S2 also debuted.
Shareholders approved the fast-food chain's first cash dividend, SAR 0.10 per share, signaling confidence in free cash flow and growth plans. Payment date to be set.
Jadwa Investment launches two Makkah real estate funds worth SAR 10B, targeting residential and commercial projects amid Vision 2030 tourism expansion.
Brendan Mulshine takes over as RT Specialty CEO effective Aug. 1. Ed McCormack becomes Vice Chairman. A slate of senior appointments deepens the leadership bench as the broker eyes continued growth.
SETL commits ₹190 crore for 51% of AI datacenter engineer GScale Energy. A broader ₹500 crore program targets India's $20–25 billion hyperscale build-out through 2030.
A second worker died at BYD's EV factory construction site in Hungary. The contractor was fined for safety violations. BYD's European production timeline faces new scrutiny.
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Retailers offering BNPL at checkout face new FCA obligations from July 15. The shift could hit conversion rates and compliance costs for UK merchants.
Halfords posted a £45.4m profit, beating the £40.3m analyst consensus, as its Autocentres garage chain drove double-digit revenue growth.
A Malaysian monk won RM1 million ($241,662) in a bank lucky draw. He plans to use the money for charitable causes, saying his win was due to karma. Chan Chai Siang initially suspected the prize was a scam until bank officials visited him.
Manulife Hong Kong appoints Lilian Ng, former Prudential Greater China CEO, as independent director. The hire strengthens board governance as the insurer pushes growth in Hong Kong's competitive life market.
Deutsche Rohstoff CEO Jan-Philipp Weitz said the company's M&A pipeline holds 5-10 U.S. oil and gas targets, with a hedge book covering 40% of 2026 output above $65 WTI.
India's retail lending sector is starting a multi-decade growth cycle, with housing and vehicle loans leading the way, a new report says. Low credit penetration and digital adoption are key drivers.
From John Dean's Watergate testimony to the Battle of Little Bighorn and Michael Jackson's death, June 25 marks key historical moments across centuries.
Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, singer Carly Simon, and comedian Ricky Gervais are among the notable figures born on June 25.
Ocado confirmed it has approached external CEO candidates as a prolonged share slump pressures founder Tim Steiner. The board has set no timeline for a successor.
The April reading of the Leading Indicator came in at 50, the threshold between expansion and contraction. The neutral signal leaves the stock market without a clear macro tailwind.
Ronaldo holds a $1.2 billion net worth, $100 million ahead of Messi's $1.1 billion. Their paths to billionaire status differ: Ronaldo's Saudi deal vs Messi's MLS equity.
India's selection panel must weigh a teenage debut against a winning top order. The decision could define the Ireland series and Shreyas Iyer's captaincy start.
IAF airlifts SDRF teams to Keyi Panyor after flash floods hit Poosa, damaging 18 houses and leaving five missing. Road restoration underway across six cut-off districts.