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Activist investor Third Point purchases stake in Cartier proprietor Richemont

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4 years ago

November 8, 2021

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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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UAE announces fuel prices for June 2025

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2 weeks ago

May 31, 2025

Staff Reporter

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The UAE fuel price committee on Saturday announced petrol and diesel prices for the month of June 2025.The Fuel Prices Monitoring Committee has kept the prices unchanged from the month of May.

Super 98 petrol will cost Dh2.58 a litre, compared to Dh2.58 a litre in May, while Special 95 will cost Dh2.47 a litre, compared to Dh2.47 a litre the previous month.

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E-Plus category petrol will be available for Dh2.39 a litre, compared to Dh2.39 a litre in May, while diesel will now cost Dh2.45 a litre, compared to Dh2.52 a litre the previous month.

The UAE deregulated fuel prices in 2015, aligning them with market fluctuations.

Fuel prices in the UAE are tied to movements in the global oil market, which has experienced significant volatility since the beginning of the year.

Business

BEYOND Expo 2025 kicks off in Macau with over 800 tech companies, investors and global innovators

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3 weeks ago

May 22, 2025

Michael Gomes

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Asia’s biggest technology gathering, BEYOND Expo 2025, opened its doors on Wednesday, May 21, at The Venetian Macau’s Cotai Expo, marking its fifth anniversary with the theme “Empowering Asia, Bridging the World.” Running from May 22 to 24, the event brings together over 800 companies, 25,000 visitors, and more than 800 investors from around the world.

Covering everything from AI and HealthTech to Clean Energy, Robotics, FinTech, and SportsTech, the expo offers a glimpse into the future of innovation and how it’s shaping Asia’s global tech footprint.

The expo also offers unique opportunities for UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other GCC countries to explore cutting-edge solutions in AI, HealthTech, Clean Energy, FinTech, and Robotics, all aligning closely with national visions like “We the UAE 2031” and Saudi Vision 2030.

The opening day drew a crowd of top tech minds who took part in a high-profile panel titled “What’s Next?” Speakers included Alibaba Cloud founder Dr. Jian Wang, Carl Pei, CEO of smartphone brand Nothing, Dr. Burt Guo of Sichuan Aerofugia, Zhaopeng Chen of Agile Robots, and Jingkang Liu, founder of Insta360.

The event also marked the launch of the BEYOND Founders Club (BFC), a new community that aims to connect Asia’s rising tech entrepreneurs and help shape the future of innovation. BEYOND Expo Co-Founder Dr. Lu Gang said the expo was created in 2021 to highlight Asia’s tech progress on a global stage. “We are thrilled to celebrate our fifth year with our largest lineup yet,” he said.

Co-Founder Jason Ho added, “Launching the Founders Club is a powerful step. We believe technology should serve humanity, and this community will help guide the next generation of tech leaders.”

Alongside the expo, a packed schedule of over 300 speakers will lead summits and forums on major trends and topics. These include the Global Investment Summit, AI Summit, Wealth Summit, Fashion Tech Forum, Gen-Z Founder Forum, and SHETECH Summit, among others.

Investment plays a major role at BEYOND Expo, with live funding events like Fund at First Pitch, where 150 companies are competing in front of more than 100 investors for the chance to secure funding. The Wealth Summit, held in partnership with the Asian Family Legacy Foundation and Greenwich Economic Forum, highlights the growing role of family offices and regional investors in shaping the global innovation ecosystem.

For innovators and investors across the Gulf region, BEYOND Expo presents a valuable opportunity to connect with global tech leaders and explore partnerships, as Gulf countries continue to diversify their economies through investments in AI, clean tech, and smart industries, events like BEYOND offer access to cutting-edge trends, emerging markets, and cross-border collaboration with Asia’s fastest-growing tech hubs.

Held at The Venetian Macau’s Cotai Expo, one of Asia’s largest MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) venues, the event is supported by Sands Resorts Macau, known for its luxury hotels, shopping, dining and entertainment experiences.

For more information, visit: www.beyondexpo.com

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Dubai’s RTA invites companies to participate in tenders and auctions

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1 month ago

May 13, 2025

Michael Gomes

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced an exciting opportunity for businesses across the UAE, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage in 116 tenders and auctions available until the end of 2025.

This initiative is part of the Dubai Government’s Public-Private Partnership Strategy 2024–2026, which is aimed at stimulating economic growth and fostering strategic collaborations within the emirate.

The tenders cover a broad range of sectors, including services, consultancy, infrastructure, insurance, outsourcing, operations and maintenance, information technology, and investment. RTA’s push to engage the business community underscores its commitment to enhancing public-private collaboration, supporting national companies, and driving innovation in various industries.

Abdulla Yousef Al Ali, CEO of the Corporate Administrative Support Services Sector at RTA, explained, “We are actively supporting Dubai’s business community through incentive-driven initiatives, including recognition programmes that celebrate major companies collaborating with SMEs.”

He continued, “To participate in RTA projects, companies need to meet specific qualification criteria, which can be easily accessed through RTA’s streamlined digital process via the Electronic Prequalification System on our official website. This system supports the development of government projects by attracting top-tier local and international companies, ensuring efficient project delivery, facilitating knowledge exchange, and developing national talent. It plays a crucial role in attracting investment and stimulating the national economy.”

The RTA’s electronic prequalification system is available free of charge, allowing companies to register by creating a username and password. Once registered, companies can select the ‘Supplier and Investor Management System’ to access the Electronic Prequalification System, where they can upload the required documents and specify their business activities of interest.

For more details on the available tenders and auctions, companies can visit the RTA website at www.rta.ae.