Vodafone and Three’s £15 billion merger could reshape the UK mobile sector, but regulators require binding commitments to safeguard consumer interests and bolster infrastructure. Public feedback remains pivotal as the final decision looms.
The UAE banking sector has achieved record capital reserves of over 500 billion dirhams, with foreign and national banks collectively bolstering the economic landscape.
UBL has submitted a proposal for a merger with Silkbank, a move poised to reshape Pakistan’s banking sector if approved. Analysts caution that asset quality and share dilution remain key concerns.
Kamala Harris’s ancestral village in Tamil Nadu — Thulesendrapuram in Mannargudi district — is praying fervently for her U.S. election success.
Pakistan has unveiled its first National Sex Offenders Register, a landmark tool under the Anti-Rape Act to curb sexual violence and protect survivors across the country. The system will be confidential, with law enforcement agencies coordinating offender tracking nationwide.
Saudi Arabia and Turkiye solidify economic ties with ten new agreements at a major business forum in Istanbul, aiming for $30 billion in bilateral trade.
Property brokerage Driven Properties has finalised the largest real estate deal Downtown Dubai for the fiscal year of 2024, acquiring Emaar Square Building 3 for 505 million dirhams.
UAE grocery titan LuLu Retail has increased its IPO size to 30% amid strong investor demand, attracting significant investments from entities like Masarrah Investment Company.
Enersol’s $223M acquisition of Deep Well Services aims to transform UAE energy, leveraging advanced technologies for high-pressure well completions and strategic automation.
Kamala Harris bets on Hollywood star power to energise voters, but critics warn of backlash amid economic woes. Jill Stein’s rise and Trump’s populism complicate her path in key swing states.
