BlackRock Appoints Mohammad Al Fahim as Managing Director for UAE, Oman, and Bahrain
Stay updated and never miss another webinar with XM Live Education. BlackRock appoints Mohammad Al Fahim as managing director for the UAE, Oman, and Bahrain. Al Fahim’s background in financial industry and experience with Goldman Sachs makes him a valuable addition to BlackRock’s team, reflecting the company’s commitment to expanding its presence in the Middle East.
Bahrain’s Mumtalakat Acquires Full Ownership of McLaren Group
Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund, Mumtalakat, has acquired full ownership of the McLaren Group, a renowned manufacturer of high-end sportscars and the majority stakeholder of the McLaren F1 team. This acquisition comes at a crucial time for the British company, which has been grappling with significant financial challenges. Amidst the deep financial uncertainty, McLaren sees the takeover as a pivotal moment, positioning it for strategic advancements in the competitive automotive and racing industries.
First DNA study of ancient Eastern Arabia reveals resistance to malaria
The first DNA study of the ancient population of Eastern Arabia has revealed that people developed resistance to malaria following the appearance of agriculture in the region around five thousand years ago. The study also provides unprecedented insights into human history and disease progression in the region, shedding light on the ancestry of ancient populations and the prevalence of the malaria-protective G6PD Mediterranean mutation. The research, published in Cell Genomics, involved experts from multiple universities and research centers.