Americana Restaurants posted $1,364.5 million in first-half revenue, up 12.1%, with net profit jumping 59.2% to $147.2 million. New deals with ADNOC Distribution and the Malak Al Tawouk acquisition are shaping its second-half expansion plans.
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Careem has launched a new catering service in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, allowing users to book caterers for events of up to 60 people via its app. The service, Careem Food Catering, caters to home entertaining and office events, with orders placed 24-72 hours in advance for events up to 15 days away. This expansion aims to simplify event planning by offering a digital interface for a traditionally offline experience.
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flydubai is doubling its Milan-Bergamo frequency from 31 July and has increased daily Naples services, cementing Italy as a core market. Naples-bound passengers will be rerouted to Salerno's airport throughout November due to scheduled maintenance works.
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A BBC documentary details allegations of sexual misconduct by Jared Leto from ten women, four of whom claim criminal conduct occurred between 2002 and 2016. Some accusers were teenagers at the time of the alleged incidents. Leto's representatives have not yet responded to these claims.
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Montenegro is offering UAE-based foreign nationals visa-free entry for up to 10 days this summer under a temporary scheme valid from May to October 2026. Applicants must hold at least three years of continuous UAE residency, arrive on a direct flight, and have a confirmed tour package.
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ADNOC Distribution has launched Engage by ADNOC, the UAE's first full-funnel retail media network from a mobility retailer. It connects advertisers with customers across service stations, stores, and digital platforms, leveraging first-party data from 2.7 million Rewards members to offer measurable campaign outcomes.
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Fatima Abdulrahman Al Awadhi, 19, has become the first Emirati and youngest Arab to conquer Lenin Peak, reaching its 7,134-metre summit without supplementary oxygen. This demanding climb marks a significant milestone in her mountaineering career, adding to her collection of high-altitude achievements and her pursuit of the Seven Summits.
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Emaar Development and ADCB have launched a mortgage partnership offering competitive fixed rates from 3.49% for three years on Emaar's Dubai properties. A key feature is annually renewable pre-approvals for off-plan financing, providing buyers with greater certainty.
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