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Alberta overwhelmingly rejects starting the path to an independence referendum from Canada

Voters in the Canadian province of Alberta on Monday overwhelmingly rejected having their government begin the process of calling a binding referendum on independence from Canada, according to preliminary results. With more than half the votes counted, around 76% chose for Alberta to remain a Canadian province, against about 24% who backed starting down the path to separation. Official results…

Alberta overwhelmingly rejects starting the path to an independence referendum from Canada

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Qassim Cement Completes 100% Acquisition of A-Mix

Buraydah, Saudi Arabia — Qassim Cement Company has completed its acquisition of 100% of A-Mix Company’s shares, transferring full ownership to Qassim Cement. A-Mix is now a wholly owned subsidiary of the company. The deal closes a transaction that began with a Share Sale and Purchase Agreement signed on September 9, 2026.

  • Qassim Cement completes 100% acquisition of A-Mix shares.
  • Share Sale and Purchase Agreement signed on September 9, 2026.
  • Deal cleared by General Authority for Competition on October 7, 2026.

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