According to the World Heart Federation, nearly 21 million people die annually from cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of disability and death worldwide
GCC
Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways rules out near-term IPO, says $20bn growth plans can be self-funded
The decision to go public rests with Abu Dhabi’s ADQ, CEO Antonoaldo Neves says
Saudi Arabia
TAQA-led consortium secures financial closure for power plants in Saudi
The greenfield combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plants will deliver approximately 3.6GW of power generation capacity
antitrust
Google can keep Chrome as it dodges the worst in US antitrust ruling
Judge Mehta also did not ban completely, but restricted the payments that Google uses to ensure its search engine gets prime placement in web browsers and on smartphones
New Balance
New Balance plans 10-12 Middle East stores amid surge in athletic wear market
American heritage brand sets ambitious five-year vision to become region’s most authentic performance lifestyle powerhouse through cultural immersion and community-first strategy
Abu Dhabi real estate
Abu Dhabi real estate: Aldar to launch 450 new townhomes on September 12
Aldar will launch 450 new townhomes for Emiratis at Abu Dhabi’s Al Deem community on September 12, with live-work homes and direct Yas Island connectivity
Egypt
Bahrain–Egypt non-oil trade hits $460.5m as investments climb to $450m in 2024
Bahrain–Egypt non-oil trade reached $460.5m in 2024, with Bahraini investments in Egypt valued at $450m, as both nations deepen strategic partnerships
