Home Archive by category News (Page 124)

News

Stay informed with MENews247‘s News coverage. Your primary source for breaking news, comprehensive analyses, and in-depth reporting from across the Middle East.

From political developments in Riyadh to economic updates in Dubai, cultural events in Beirut, and beyond, get your 24/7 update on the most important stories shaping the region. MENews247.com is your trusted guide to understanding the complexities and dynamism of the Middle East.

OOH
Business UAE

New manual unveiled for OOH advertisers in Dubai

Evolving advertising needs addressed Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has launched an updated version of its Out-Of-Home (OOH) Advertising Manual to foster a dynamic and competitive advertising environment in Dubai emirate in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Newly launched in collaboration with Dubai Municipality and Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, the
Samsung
Markets

Samsung, Apple, Xiaomi top global smartphone market in Q2 2024

Arnold Pinto
US sanctions hurt Huawei Samsung, Apple, and Xiaomi have collectively commanded half of the global smartphone market in the second quarter of 2024, highlighting their continued dominance in the industry. According to the latest IDC Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker data, these three tech giants have each made significant strides in capturing consumer interest and market […]
Games
Events Sport

Key facts and figures of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Arnold Pinto
A celebration of records and spectacle With the Paris 2024 Olympic Games ending on August 11, 2024, the event’s remarkable impact and record-breaking feats are being celebrated. The Games began on July 24 and showcased two weeks of thrilling athleticism and historic milestones. Sports highlights Events and records: The Games featured 760 sessions across 32 […]
Attacks
Defence & Security

UK condemns Houthis’ escalatory attacks

Arnold Pinto
Yemen also grips with flooding The United Kingdom has condemned the Houthis’ recent actions as “reckless” and “escalatory” in the face of an already dire humanitarian crisis in Yemen. In a forceful address at the United Nations Security Council in New York on August 15, 2024, Ambassador James Kariuki, the UK’s Deputy Permanent Representative
Target
Finance

EQT sets target for BPEA IX at $12.5 billion

Arnold Pinto
Ambitious aim for private equity fund Stockholm, Sweden-based EQT has announced its target fund size for EQT Private Capital Asia’s BPEA Private Equity Fund IX (BPEA IX) at $12.5 billion. The final size of the fund will be determined based on the outcomes of the fundraising process and could exceed or fall short of the […]
SIXT
Business

SIXT reports record €1 billion revenue for Q2 2024

Arnold Pinto
Strong growth and earnings drive positive results SIXT SE, the international mobility provider, has reported revenue for Q2 2024, reaching €1.01 billion—a notable 8.9% increase compared to last year. Sixt SE, with its registered office in Pullach near Munich, Germany, is a leading international provider of high-quality mobility services. With its products SIXT rent, SIXT
Apache
Business

Poland buys 96 AH-64E Apache combat helicopters

Arnold Pinto
Deal is worth approximately $12 billion Poland has finalised an agreement with Boeing for the purchase of 96 new AH-64E Apache combat helicopters as the NATO country seeks to beef up its armed forces with advanced military assets following Russia’s unprovoked full invasion of Ukraine. The deal, worth about $12 billion and endorsed by the […]
Magma
Appointments Logistics

Magma Aviation appoints Peter Kerins as new CEO

Arnold Pinto
2 new freighters added to air cargo fleet Magma Aviation, a leading air cargo solutions provider, has appointed Peter Kerins as its new CEO. With over 30 years of experience in aviation and logistics, Kerins will spearhead the London, UK-backed company’s global expansion and operational strategy. Kerins’ career began in freight forwarding sales in 1991 […]
News
Events

Global news media collaborate for World News Day 2024

Arnold Pinto
Under the theme of ‘Choose Truth’ More than 500 premier news organisations worldwide—including Middle East News 247—are participating in World News Day 2024, a global campaign to amplify the power and impact of fact-based journalism. Commemorated on September 28, 2024, under the theme of ‘Choose Truth’, the forthcoming event is set to become a cornerstone […]