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Activist investor Third Point purchases stake in Cartier proprietor Richemont

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Chair Johann Rupert has long enjoyed the command over Swiss gathering due to exceptional democratic freedoms

Activist mutual funds Third Point has taken a stake in Swiss luxury group Richemont, which possesses watch and gems brands Cartier and Van Cleef and Arpels, as indicated by individuals acquainted with the matter. The US-based asset Artisan Partners, which has been a Richemont investor for a long time and possesses a generally 1.2 percent stake, has additionally been squeezing the gathering to work on its presentation, as indicated by one individuals. Third Point didn’t return demands for input, while Artisan couldn’t quickly be gone after remark. Richemont, which will report its half-year results on Friday, declined to remark. An activist crusade at Richemont would need to battle with amazing seat Johann Rupert, who has since quite a while ago set procedure and picked administrators for the 26 maisons that have a place with the gathering. Albeit the South African finance manager claims just 9.1 percent of the capital, he controls 50% of the democratic freedoms under a double class share structure. Pundits contend that Richemont has not stayed up with contenders during a very long term blast for the extravagance business generally determined by Chinese buyers. Its market capitalisation has ascended by 79% in the beyond five years, while those of LVMH and Hermes have generally quadrupled. Investigators have additionally scrutinized the gathering’s failure to stem misfortunes at its web based business unit Yoox Net-a-Porter, which has lost piece of the pie to more up to date contenders like Farfetch and not conveyed a since a long time ago guaranteed turnround.

It still up in the air the thing Third Point was planning to accomplish at Richemont, or the size of its interest in the organization. However, the mutual funds constrained by extremely rich person financial backer Dan Loeb can embrace forceful strategies, for example, when it encouraged Nestlé to sell resources in 2017 and as of late when it required the separation of Royal Dutch Shell. It can likewise be more sober minded with its speculations, for example, when it took a stake in Vivendi this year in front of its twist out of Universal Music Group however didn’t freely push for changes there. Craftsman is a more conventional long haul store however has taken a more dissident attach a portion of its ventures recently, for example, a public mission it mounted for this present year to eliminate Emmanuel Faber as Danone CEO. Richemont’s portions failed to meet expectations area pioneers LVMH and Hermès last year as financial backers worried that its adornments dependent business would experience the ill effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. In any case, the greatest players in extravagance have snapped back quicker than anticipated from the emergency, helped generally by excited Chinese shoppers who have continued to purchase at home despite the fact that they can presently don’t venture out to shop in Europe’s design capitals. That has helped Richemont’s portions rise 48% this year, beating a 35 percent ascend for LVMH and a 12 percent ascend for Kering, proprietor of Gucci, however failing to meet expectations a 63 percent ascend for Hermès. Experts have credited the Richemont rally to investors wagering that it has space to improve. Third Point’s venture was first revealed by autonomous design distribution, Miss Tweed.

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Dubai Investor Expands Global Footprint with London Investment Firm

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A Dubai businessman has launched a London-based investment company to acquire stakes in private and listed businesses in the United Kingdom and international markets.
Hari Shankar Tibrewala, who founded Dubai-based Zenith Global Limited and Zenith Multi Trading DMCC, said the new company, Zenith Global Ventures Ltd, would invest exclusively its own capital.
Based in Berkeley Square, Mayfair, the company will focus on established private businesses, selected listed shares, technology and artificial intelligence, and strategic acquisitions. It will consider minority and controlling stakes, including investments where it can participate in governance and strategy.
“Zenith Global Ventures has been set up to be a patient, disciplined owner of quality businesses. Because we invest our own capital, we can take a long-term view, back strong management teams and focus on lasting value rather than short-term results,” said Tibrewala, its founder and director.
According to the company, it has no outside investors or fixed fund life, allowing it to hold investments without a predetermined exit timetable.
Zenith said it would assess potential investments on earnings, cash flow, balance-sheet strength and competitive position, alongside management quality and governance. Each opportunity would undergo due diligence and be subject to applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
For listed shares, the company said it would seek businesses it considers undervalued. Its technology and AI investments would focus on companies it believes can sustain a competitive advantage.
The company cited London’s legal framework, capital markets and connections with Europe, the Gulf and Asia as reasons for choosing the city as its base.
Tibrewala established investment holding company Zenith Global Limited in Dubai in 2013, followed by Zenith Multi Trading DMCC in 2014. He moved to London in 2024.
Zenith Global Ventures said it does not manage third-party funds or offer investments to the public.

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MIRAL Joins 2026 Abu Dhabi T10 as official experience partner

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Yas Island will become the official experiences partner of the Abu Dhabi T10 for its 2026 edition, under a new partnership between Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub (ADCSH) and Miral.

Under the agreement, all six Abu Dhabi T10 franchises will be based on Yas Island during the tournament, while a number of events linked to the competition will also be held across the destination.

The partnership will include the tournament’s Trophy Launch, Opening Party and Closing Party, with Yas Island’s attractions and venues forming part of the wider Abu Dhabi T10 experience for players, teams, partners and fans.

“We are thrilled to welcome Yas Island as the Official Experiences Partner of the 2026 Abu Dhabi T10,” said Matthew Boucher, CEO of Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub and Abu Dhabi T10.

“The island is an unbelievable destination which will provide an exceptional setting for our teams, our players and for many of the tournament experiences.”

Leon Marsh, Miral’s director of events, said the partnership reflected a shared aim of creating experiences for “fans, teams and families alike”.

“Yas Island is the ideal setting for the key moments and flagship events taking place during this year’s Abu Dhabi T10,” he said.

The 2026 Abu Dhabi T10 Draft, held at Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island, saw 108 players selected by six franchises: Arabian Aces, Emirates Eagles, Royal Desert Champions, UAE Bulls, United Tigers and Yas Lions.

The tournament will take place at Zayed Cricket Stadium from 7 to 20 November, bringing together international players for the 10-over competition.

The partnership is also intended to promote Abu Dhabi as a destination combining international sport, leisure and entertainment, with Yas Island providing the base for the teams throughout the tournament.

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Abu Dhabi T10 teams up with Dot Republic Media to strengthen global digital presence

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Abu Dhabi T10 has announced a strategic content partnership with DRM (Dot Republic Media), the world’s number one cricket digital network and one of YouTube’s largest multi-channel networks, with more than 600 channels and 190 million combined subscribers.

Across its sports ecosystem built on partnerships with leading cricket federations and broadcasters worldwide, DRM reaches over 20 million subscribers and delivered more than 10 billion impressions and 2 billion views in 2025 alone.

Under this partnership, DRM will deliver year-round content for Abu Dhabi T10 across its YouTube network, keeping the T10 product in front of fans well beyond the tournament window, growing viewership and audiences in key markets, and building deeper engagement with a new generation of cricket fans.

For Abu Dhabi T10 2026, which will run November 7-20 at the UAE capital’s iconic Zayed Cricket Stadium the partnership means ‘Cricket’s Fastest Format’® is now programmed on YouTube 365 days a year, not only across the thirteen days of the tournament. A team of dedicated content experts will deliver player features, on-field highlights and re-lives drawn from archival seasons, distributed simultaneously across the network’s channels, and targeted at cricket’s largest digital markets.

It is a deliberate move from a traditional distribution model to a digital-first one. Rather than reaching supporters only through intermediaries, Abu Dhabi T10 will hold a direct line to its audience, every week of the year, on the platform where cricket’s next generation already watches the game.

Matt Boucher, CEO of the tournament’s owners Abu Dhabi Cricket & Sports Hub (ADCSH) and Abu Dhabi T10, said the expanded distribution strategy was another key piece of the wider platform now being built around the tournament.

“Global reach is fundamental to the ambition we have for Abu Dhabi T10, and our partnership with DRM gives us the digital connectivity needed to engage the next generation of cricket fans,” explained Boucher.

“Piece by piece, we are building a compelling new platform for the tournament – one that creates greater international visibility, stronger commercial opportunities, and a powerful showcase for Abu Dhabi as a global destination for sport, entertainment and investment.”

Muhammad Adnan Butt, CEO, DRM commented: “We are pleased to align with a tournament that understands where content consumption is going. Abu Dhabi T10 is an innovative format, built for the way audiences watch sport today, and that shared view is what makes this partnership work. We look forward to putting the Abu Dhabi T10 in front of our creators and our sports audience every month of the year.”

Imran Khan, CEO, Apex Sports Consulting which co-ordinated the partnership added: “We are thrilled to bring this collaboration with two partners who have done so much for the growth of the game. Digital-first is the future of the sport, and there is no better way to access that than through this platform. Apex is building this distribution model across cricket, and this is what digital-first looks like in practice.”

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