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 (BRIM), a wholly owned subsidiary of BlackRock. The non-binding MoU between BlackRock and PIF sets the stage for the creation of […]
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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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Amr & Partners Paves the Way for Villeroy & Boch’s
Villeroy & Boch, an international ceramics manufacturer, has successfully established its manufacturing presence in Egypt. This milestone was achieved through a strategic partnership with Keramika Magenta, a prominent player in the local ceramics industry. Amr &
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MBH Secures Favorable Settlement for Misr Beni Suef Cement CO
Matouk Bassiouny & Hennawy (MBH) announced a successful settlement for Misr Beni Suef Cement CO. in a prolonged dispute before the Egyptian courts. The dispute was related to an arbitral award issued by CRCICA in 2022
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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
AD Ports Group, a global leader in trade facilitation, logistics, and industry, has recently signed a 20-year concession agreement with Unicargas and Multiparques to operate and enhance the Luanda Multipurpose Port Terminal. This landmark agreement,
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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
Global law firm, Baker McKenzie has advised Allianz Group, a renowned global insurer and asset manager, on the divestment of its 51% shareholding in Allianz Saudi Fransi Cooperative Insurance Co (Allianz Saudi Fransi) to Abu Dhabi
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Linklaters Guides Consortium in Aster DM Healthcare Deal
International law firm Linklaters has provided legal counsel in the landmark US$813 million acquisition financing of Aster DM Healthcare’s GCC business. The transaction saw a consortium of regional financiers providing acquisition financing facilities to
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PIF and STC Group are forming the largest telecom tower
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Saudi Telecommunications Company (STC Group) have signed definitive agreements to form the region’s largest telecom tower company. PIF will acquire a 51% stake in Telecommunication Towers Company Limited (TAWAL)
