In a landmark deal that reshapes the digital communications landscape, Proximus Opal has acquired a majority stake in Route Mobile, a prominent player in the cloud communication platform sector. The transaction, valued at $721 million, grants Proximus Opal, a subsidiary of the Belgian telecom giant Proximus Group, a 57.5% share in the Indian-based company. This […]
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Meysan Advises Agility on USD 4.5 Billion ADX Debut
In a significant development, Meysan has successfully advised Agility Public Warehousing Company KSCP (“Agility”) on its direct listing on the main market of the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). The listing involved shares in Agility’
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BlackRock and KSA PIF Sign Investment Management MoU
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia. The MoU outlines the establishment of BlackRock Riyadh Investment Management (
In a significant legal transaction, ADSERO – Ragy Soliman & Partners has successfully advised Elsewedy Capital Holding on the sale of 51% of the share capital of Easy Lease to Al Ahly Capital Holding (ACH), the investment
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Addleshaw Goddard Appoints Finance Head to Lead MENA
Addleshaw Goddard has announced a new leadership role for Robin Hickman who has been appointed Head of Middle East. Robin succeeds Andrew Johnston who was elected Addleshaw Goddard Managing Partner for a term of four
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Dreny & Partners Closes EGP 600 Million Issuance for Hermes
Dreny & Partners, has successfully closed the issuance of a senior unsecured short-term note for the Hermes Securities Brokerage Company (HSB), a subsidiary of EFG Hermes Holding. The transaction, worth EGP 600 million, marks the fifth
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B Investments Acquires Majority Stake in Orascom Financial
B Investments announced the successful completion of its mandatory tender offer (MTO) to acquire approximately 70% of Orascom Financial Holding (OFH). This transaction is the first MTO to be executed in the Egyptian market through a
International law firm, CMS has provided legal counsel to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Meridiam on their equity investment, alongside Hassan Allam Utilities, in HAU Energy BV. This newly established platform
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ADQ and OIA Launch US$180 Million Tech Fund
ADQ, a leading Abu Dhabi investment and holding company, announced the launch of the Jasoor Fund, a US$180 million technology-focused fund, in partnership with the Oman Investment Authority (OIA) represented by ITHCA Group. The Jasoor
Beltone Holding (“Beltone”), a leading financial institution, announced that its venture capital arm, Beltone Venture Capital (“BVC”), has entered into a partnership agreement with CI Venture Capital, a subsidiary of prominent UAE-based investment management firm
