RIYADH: Fitness Time Xpress, a brand of Leejam Sports Company, is opening a new men-only fitness center in Riyadh on Sunday, December 24, 2023. The center will offer 24-hour service, digital features, and flexible plans at an affordable price, without swimming pools. The aim is to make fitness more accessible and support Saudi Arabia’s vision…
How to Get the Best Deals from Al Salam Bank at the Autumn
DUBAI: As the official and exclusive sponsor of Informa Markets exhibitions, Al Salam Bank has launched a special campaign for all attendees of the Autumn Fair, which runs from 21 to 29 December 2023. The campaign aims to enhance the banking experience of its clients by offering them various exclusive benefits. Visitors can visit Al…
Jackson House acquires Cameron Care to boost mental health residential services
Jackson House, a provider of residential mental health treatment in California, has acquired a majority stake in Cameron Care, a Portland-based residential treatment provider for adults with severe and persistent mental illness. The deal, which was announced on Monday, will create a new entity called Cameron Care, LLC, with Corey Cameron, the owner of Cameron…
Accenture acquires Italian IT firms: Customer Management IT and SirfinPA
Accenture, a global professional services company, has announced the acquisition of Customer Management IT and SirfinPA, two Italian IT consultancies that specialize in justice and public safety solutions for the public sector. The deal will enhance Accenture’s ability to help public service organizations in Italy modernize their digital systems and improve their service delivery to…
Bristol Myers Squibb to buy Karuna Therapeutics for $14 billion
Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) announced today that it has agreed to acquire Karuna Therapeutics (KRTX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on psychiatric and neurological disorders, for $330 per share in cash, or $14 billion in total. “There are tremendous opportunities in neuroscience, and Karuna strengthens our position and accelerates the expansion and diversification of our portfolio…
Blaize, a provider of AI-enabled edge computing solutions, to go public via merger with BurTech
Blaize, Inc., a company that offers full-stack, AI-enabled computing solutions for various markets, announced today that it has agreed to merge with BurTech Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company listed on Nasdaq. The deal values Blaize at $894 million and will result in Blaize becoming a publicly traded company under a new ticker symbol….
Great Day Improvements acquires Home Performance Alliance
Great Day Improvements, LLC, a leading direct-to-consumer home remodeling company, has acquired Florida-based Home Performance Alliance (HPA), a provider of window replacement, bath remodels and high-performance roofing solutions. The acquisition adds a new product line to Great Day Improvements’ portfolio of brands and enables the company to serve more homeowners across different climates and regions….
Shiseido to acquire Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, a dermatologist-led beauty brand
Shiseido, a leading Japanese cosmetics company, has announced its plan to acquire Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, a prestigious skincare brand founded by a dermatologist and a former skin cancer researcher. The deal, which is expected to close in the first quarter of 2024, will enhance Shiseido’s global portfolio of skin beauty brands and boost its…
Pyometra in Dogs: What You Need to Know
As loving companions and integral members of our families, dogs bring joy and fulfillment into our lives. However, just like any other living being, they can face health challenges, and one such condition that pet owners should be aware of is pyometra. This potentially life-threatening uterine infection affects unspayed female dogs, and understanding its causes,…
10 Reasons Why Your Business Needs a Strong Database
In today’s super-connected world, businesses, big or small, are driven by data. Having a strong database isn’t just a good idea; it’s a game-changer. This virtual storehouse holds all sorts of information about your business, customers, products, and more. Let’s dive into why having a robust database is absolutely essential: 1. Better Organization, Less Chaos…
Wellspring Worldwide offers to acquire Sopheon Plc for £115 million
Iops buyer inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wellspring Worldwide Inc., has offered to takeover Sopheon Plc at the rate of £10 in cash per share. The acquisition values the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Sopheon at approximately £115 million. Sopheon is a leading provider of end-to-end innovation management software solutions, which…
Pakistan’s textile exports decline by 7% in November 2023
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s textile exports fell by 7% year-on-year in November 2023, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (IPBS). The total value of textile exports stood at US$1.3 billion, compared to US$1.4 billion in the same period last year. The drop was attributed to lower global prices and a challenging…