Modon’s Hudayriyat Golf Estates Sets UAE Record With More Than AED 13 Billion in Sales Within Days of Launch July 7, 2026 A record-breaking sales value for a residential project in the UAE The project comprises golf mansions, villas, and townhouses across Hudayriyat Island, Abu Dhabi 1,700 residences sold within days after the launch 15% non-UAE resident buyers 81% new customers to Modon
Prince Harry defeated in phone hacking legal battle against Daily Mail publisher July 7, 2026 Prince Harry and a group of six other high-profile household names have lost a long-running legal battle against Associated Newspapers over allegations of illegal information gathering, including phone hacking, after an 11-week trial earlier this year. Mr Justice Nicklin said in a 436-page judgment the group of claimants had failed to prove the allegations and [...]
Quaise Energy Raises $134 Million in Initial Close of Series B to Build World’s First Superhot Geothermal Power Plant July 7, 2026 Prelude Ventures led the round, with participation from JERA Co., Inc., Japan's largest power generation company, and Idemitsu Kosan, one of Japan's largest integrated energy companies Series B equity is the first component of a diverse financing that includes project-level capital and debt Quaise's millimeter wave drilling system is approaching one kilometer of depth at its Central Texas field site Series B proceeds fund Project Obsidian in Central Oregon, the world’s first commercial superhot geothermal power plant
Trump and Infantino: The venomous relationship between sport and politics July 7, 2026 The debacle between Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino proves beyond doubt sport and politics are intertwined, Matt Hardy writes. “I feel disappointed with too many people. They put politics and manipulation, talk about ethics and integrity [first]. If we talk about the history of this game, I am disappointed in a personal way.” Those were [...]
Everest and MetLife Expand Bereavement and Legacy Support to Ireland July 7, 2026 Everest's unique benefit delivers proactive legacy planning from day one, with an Everest advisor providing white-glove, human support before, during and after a funeral, removing the administrative burden and allowing the family important time to grieve.
Remembering Norman Tebbit July 7, 2026 Norman Tebbit died one year ago today. He remains a mnemonic for the high days of the high days of Thatcherism, writes Eliot Wilson A year ago today, former Conservative Cabinet minister Lord Tebbit died at the age of 94. The media coverage was extensive for a man who had left office nearly 40 years [...]
Santander Financial Crime Transformation Leader Joins ThetaRay to Drive Enterprise AI Adoption July 7, 2026 As Chief Strategic Customers Officer, former Group VP Luis Pinedo will scale ThetaRay’s AI compliance infrastructure across global banks, payment providers and financial institutions.
Bitcoin Suisse Advances Middle East Expansion, Receiving Financial Services Permission in Abu Dhabi July 7, 2026 Premium virtual assets pioneer BTCS (Middle East) Ltd. is now fully authorized by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of ADGM, enabling regulated institutional services across the UAE.
Lone Star Funds Announces Agreement to Acquire ContiTech, the Material Solutions Group of Continental AG July 6, 2026 Lone Star Funds (“Lone Star”) today announced that an affiliate of Lone Star Fund XIII, L.P. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ContiTech, the material solutions group of Continental AG, for €4.0 billion. The transaction also includes performance-based components of up to €250 million in subsequent years. ContiTech is one of the world’s [...]
All England Club slap down wealthy Indian Jindal over Wimbledon empty seat post July 6, 2026 The All England Club has slapped down a member of the billionaire Jindal family after the Indian bemoaned empty seats at Wimbledon. Parth Jindal, whose investments includes Indian Premier League cricket team Delhi Capitals, took to social media to berate the empty seats on the showcourts of Wimbledon. “Never seen so many empty seats at [...]