LONDON: Bidstack Group Plc, the native in-game advertising platform, has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Ubisoft, a leading video game company, to deliver native in-game advertising for Hyper Scape, its futuristic, free-to-play, urban battle royale game that was officially launched on 11 August 2020. Bidstack will deliver in-game advertising for Hyper Scape across both…
Gilead Sciences to acquire Immunomedics in a $21 billion deal
SACRAMENTO: Gilead Sciences Inc. and Immunomedics have entered into a definitive agreement pursuant to which Gilead will acquire Immunomedics for $88/share in cash. The transaction, which values Immunomedics at approximately $21 billion, was unanimously approved by both the Gilead and Immunomedics Boards of Directors and is anticipated to close during the fourth quarter of 2020….
Turkey’s Pegasus launches flights to Karachi, Pakistan
ISTANBUL: Turkey’s digital airline, Pegasus, continues to expand its international network with the launch of its new Karachi – Istanbul SabihaGökçen flights, connecting Karachi, Pakistan to Istanbul, Turkey. Pegasus’ Karachi – Istanbul SabihaGökçen flights will commence on 25 September 2020. Flights from Istanbul SabihaGökçen Airport to Quaid-E-Azam International Airport will operate every Monday, Wednesday, Friday…
Pfizer and BioNTech propose expansion of pivotal Covid-19 vaccine trial
NEW YORK: BioNTech and Pfizer have submitted an amended protocol to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to expand the enrollment of their Phase 3 pivotal COVID-19 vaccine trial to up to approximately 44,000 participants, which also allows for the enrollment of new populations. Enrollment in the trial has been proceeding as planned and the…
Al Ramz Capital announces appointment of Karim Schoeib as Chief Executive Officer
DUBAI: Al Ramz Corporation Investment and Development PJSC (Al Ramz) announced today the appointment of Karim Schoeib as Chief Executive Officer of Al Ramz Capital effective 1st of October 2020. Founded in 1998, AI Ramz is a UAE domiciled public joint stock company listed on the Dubai Financial Market and regulated by the UAE Securities…
Citi Retail Services and Wayfair launch private label and co-brand credit cards
CHICAGO: Citi Retail Services and Wayfair, one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home, announced a long-term partnership to provide a new private label Wayfair Credit Card and co-brand Wayfair Mastercard with compelling rewards and benefits for Wayfair customers. This new partnership with Citi Retail Services – one of North America’s largest and…
Liberty Health to launch edible cannabis products
TORONTO: Liberty Health Sciences Inc., a provider of high-quality cannabis, announced that pending approval from the Florida Department of Agriculture (FDACS) and Department of Health, the Company will be expanding its product line with the introduction of edible cannabis products. Liberty plans to introduce an assortment of edibles including cookies, chocolates, pretzels, chips, bars, lozenges,…
Karam Minerals announces changes in leadership
VANCOUVER: Karam Minerals Inc. announced the resignation of Michael Malana as Secretary and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, effective as of September 9, 2020. Mr. Malana has been replaced by Kelvin Lee, who has also been appointed to the Company’s board of directors. The Company wishes Mr. Malana well in his future endeavours. Kelvin…
ELOP receives patent protection in China
OSLO: ELOP AS (ELOP-ME) has been informed by the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) that the patent covering a rolling ultrasound monitoring system has been granted. This patent has previously been granted by the European Patent Office (EPO), as well as in the United States, Canada and Japan. “ELOP is pleased to report that…
IOG evaluates Deltic Energy acquisition
OSLO: Independent Oil & Gas plc (IOG) has confirmed that it is considering a possible all-share offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Deltic Energy Plc. “There can be no certainty that an offer will be made or as to the terms of any such offer. A further announcement will…
Aquila European Renewables Income Fund plc acquires its first solar project in Portugal
LONDON: Aquila European Renewables Income Fund plc (AERIF), the London-listed investment company, has approved the signing of a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) to acquire 100% of the equity in a Portuguese solar portfolio for approximately EUR 16m. The assets in the portfolio are located in the south of Portugal with a total capacity of…
Aviva to sell majority shareholding in Aviva Singapore to Singapore Life led consortium
LONDON: Aviva plc, international savings, retirement and insurance business, has agreed to sell a majority shareholding in Aviva Singapore to a consortium led by Singapore Life Ltd (Singlife) to support the creation of one of the country’s leading insurance companies, a news release said. On completion, Aviva will receive SGD 2.7 billion (£1.6 billion) in…