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eclicktech Explores What Happens When AI Agents Start Owning KPIs
XI'AN, China , May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Over the past year, the conversation around artificial intelligence in Silicon Valley has undergone a subtle yet significant shift. From OpenAI introducing Agent-based solutions, to Anthropic launching Computer Use and Claude Cowork, and the emergence of autonomous AI systems like Devin and Manus, the industry focus is no longer centered solely on model performance or parameter competition. Instead, a new theme is becoming increasingly dominant: AI is moving beyond the "tool layer" and entering the "organizational layer." When financial giants like Goldman Sachs begin referring to AI coding assistants as "employee number one," and SaaS companies shift discussions from "adding AI features" to "whether AI Agents could eventually take over the software control plane," one thing becomes increasingly clear: AI is no longer just a copilot for human workers — it is beginning to function as an actual organizational participant. This transformation is no longer limited to discussions in Silicon Valley. At eclicktech , a growing number of AI Agents have quietly "joined the workforce." They are taking briefs, conducting analysis, drafting proposals, managing workflows, optimizing campaigns, and even operating with their own KPIs. Drawing from eclicktech's recently completed "AI Implementation Hackathon" and its large-scale AI Agent practices, a new question is emerging: What happens when AI Agents start owning KPIs? And how will that reshape the growth systems of global enterprises? Why Global Marketing Became One of the First Industries to "Organize Around AI" "The rise of organizational AI wasn't accidental — it was driven by the complexity of the business itself," said Aodi Zhang, Chief Product Officer at eclicktech. Global marketing today is no longer a competition of isolated creative ideas. It has evolved into a highly complex, real-time operating system involving multiple markets, platforms, languages, and creative assets running simultaneously. Millions of impressions, clicks, and conversions are generated daily, all requiring immediate analysis and response. In this environment — one defined by high-frequency decisions, data intensity, and rapid iteration — traditional linear growth models built on scaling headcount are quickly reaching their limits. They can no longer match the increasing complexity or real-time responsiveness required by modern global businesses. At the same time, AI capabilities have crossed a critical threshold. Previously, AI functioned primarily as an assistive tool for isolated tasks. Today, AI Agents are capable of long-chain execution, tool orchestration, autonomous collaboration, contextual understanding, and independent decision-making. For the first time, AI is beginning to meet the standard of an "organizational teammate." It no longer requires constant human supervision at every step. Instead, it can understand objectives, autonomously plan execution paths, and deliver outcomes. According to the 2025 China Enterprise AI Agent Application Research Report published by First Voice Research Institute, China's enterprise AI Agent market reached RMB 23.2 billion in 2025, with a projected compound annual growth rate of 120% from 2023 to 2027. Behind this rapid growth is a strong enterprise demand for efficiency gains, cost optimization, and smarter decision-making. Global marketing — with its complexity and need for real-time responsiveness — has naturally become one of the first large-scale testing grounds for organizational AI. What Do These "AI Coworkers" Actually Look Like? eclicktech's recent "AI Implementation Hackathon" served as something closer to an organizational-level A/B test — placing AI directly into live business workflows to observe how organizations evolve around it. "We no longer think of AI as a tool sitting in a browser bookmark bar," Zhang explained. "We think of it as a teammate that can be assigned tasks, held accountable for outcomes, and integrated into operational workflows." Several standout projects emerged from the hackathon. But viewing them simply as "efficiency tools" would significantly underestimate their value. Once these systems are viewed through an organizational lens, it becomes clear that eclicktech has already introduced a new category of "AI coworkers" into its business operations. These AI systems collaborate directly with human employees across the full global marketing workflow. Hubert: The Always-On Collaboration Hub In traditional workflows, communication between sales teams, account managers, campaign optimizers, and designers often resembled a relay race full of information leaks and disconnects. Now, an AI system called Hubert has taken over much of that coordination. Functioning like an always-online executive assistant, Hubert listens to fragmented requests across teams, automatically structures client information into centralized systems, and proactively alerts relevant stakeholders whenever updates occur. Instead of relying on fragile human memory, Hubert transforms organizational knowledge into a shared operational intelligence system. Dexter: The Data Specialist Built for Operational Problem-Solving Anyone working in campaign optimization knows that analysts often spend the majority of their time reconciling data, identifying discrepancies, and tracing traffic sources. Dexter now automates much of that process. The AI system continuously monitors monetization and campaign performance dashboards. When anomalies occur, Dexter can identify root causes within minutes and generate attribution analysis and optimization recommendations before the workday ends. By handling repetitive analytical work, Dexter enables senior analysts to focus on higher-level strategic decision-making while preserving organizational expertise as scalable operational intelligence. Hunter & Link: AI Systems Reshaping Customer Acquisition Within eclicktech's business development and operations teams, two additional AI systems — Hunter and Link — are redefining sales workflows. Hunter functions like a constantly active prospecting engine, scanning emails, LinkedIn, and websites to identify high-potential leads. It can autonomously generate personalized outreach emails and even optimize messaging through automated A/B testing. Meanwhile, Link operates as an intelligent workflow assistant inside messaging platforms, automating inquiry collection, order notifications, and operational coordination. Together, these systems allow human business development teams to focus less on repetitive prospecting and more on high-value negotiations and strategic relationship building. AI Agents Are Becoming Infrastructure These examples represent only part of eclicktech's broader AI ecosystem. Today, dozens of AI coworkers are embedded across eclicktech's operations, supporting creative generation, campaign optimization, budget allocation, data attribution, intelligent customer service, and technical operations. Together, they form a goal-oriented organizational AI ecosystem. Zhang emphasized that this does not mean organizations can completely remove humans from the loop. "The more powerful AI becomes, the more important clear operational boundaries become," he said. "AI handles execution and operational tasks, while humans remain responsible for oversight, judgment, and final decision-making. That human-AI collaboration model is critical for maintaining operational safety and business reliability." The scale of adoption is already significant. According to preliminary estimates, eclicktech's internal AI systems currently consume more than 4 billion tokens per day. Behind that figure is a growing number of AI Agents operating across real production environments, transforming AI computing power into measurable business growth. Supporting this ecosystem is EC-Agent, eclicktech's proprietary enterprise AI Agent development platform. The company says customized AI Agents can now be built in as little as five minutes, reducing development costs by up to 80% and enabling large-scale AI deployment across the organization. From Silicon Valley's evolving AI conversations to eclicktech's real-world implementation, one trend is becoming increasingly evident: When AI Agents begin owning KPIs, they are not simply improving operational efficiency — they are fundamentally reshaping how global enterprises function. AI is no longer just an assistive tool. It is becoming an organizational participant working alongside humans. And as AI systems continue evolving, enterprises that successfully redesign themselves around human-AI collaboration may gain a significant competitive advantage in the next era of global business.
2026-05-11 08:40:00

AnySearch Launches as Search Infrastructure Built for AI Agents
HONG KONG , May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As AI agents rapidly evolve from experimental tools into productivity systems, AnySearch, a next-generation AI search product purpose-built for AI agents and enterprise AI systems, has officially launched, offering AI agents unified access to high-quality information. Screenshot of the AnySearch website Unlike traditional search engines or AI search products built primarily around public web content, AnySearch is founded on a fundamentally different premise: much of the information most valuable to AI agents is not publicly searchable. A significant portion of high-value data does not reside on the open web, but within authenticated professional systems such as industry databases, real-time financial terminals, code repositories, academic platforms, and structured API services. As AI agents begin handling increasingly sophisticated tasks — including research and analysis, software development, and security audits — efficiently connecting to and accessing high-quality, fragmented data across multiple sources has become a key challenge for the next stage of AI application development. The AnySearch team said, "Traditional search engines can only access a small fraction of the internet. But AI agents need far more than webpages — they require secure, reliable, structured, and real-time information that can support reliable reasoning and execution." To address this challenge, AnySearch aggregates extensive vertical data sources spanning finance, legal, academic research, cybersecurity, energy, and corporate intelligence, among other specialized domains. Through a single unified API, AI agents can directly retrieve accurate, structured results without requiring developers to manage dozens of disparate data interfaces. AnySearch natively supports Skill, MCP, and API connectivity, enabling seamless integration into AI agents, enterprise systems, and automated workflows. The product is now available across multiple developer ecosystems, including GitHub, skills.sh, ClawHub, SkillHub, and Glama, with users currently receiving 1,000 free API calls per day. As momentum in the AI search space continues to build, AnySearch is pursuing a distinct path from traditional search engines such as Google, focusing on high-precision, structured search capabilities purpose-built for AI agents. According to internal benchmark evaluations across Frames, FreshQA, and WebWalkerQA, AnySearch delivered stronger results than public-web-based AI search products in both answer accuracy and execution efficiency. In complex real-world scenarios — including code retrieval, security analysis, real-time business decision-making, and industry research — agents integrated with AnySearch also demonstrated stronger capabilities in information seeking and task completion. Rather than sifting through vast amounts of unstructured web content, AnySearch intelligently routes queries to the most relevant specialized data sources and returns accurate, concise, and execution-ready results. A growing number of industry observers believe AI is fundamentally reshaping the underlying logic of search. For decades, search engines have focused on helping people access webpages and information. As AI agents become more active across the digital ecosystem, the next generation of search infrastructure will focus on enabling AI systems to better understand the world and autonomously complete tasks. From this perspective, AnySearch is not positioning itself as just another AI search product, but as a new form of infrastructure for the AI era. Learn more about AnySearch: Website: https://www.anysearch.com/ Github: https://github.com/anysearch-ai X: https://x.com/AnySearchAI
2026-05-11 08:36:00

Chance Pharma Announces NMPA Acceptance of New Drug Application for Investigational Respiratory Drug CXG87
HANGZHOU, China , May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chance Pharmaceuticals ("Chance" or "Chance Pharma"), a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the research and development of innovative inhalation therapies, today announced that the Center for Drug Evaluation of China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has accepted the new drug application (NDA) for CXG87 (Budesonide and Formoterol Fumarate Powder for Inhalation (IV), hard capsule) . This marks the first NDA submitted by Chance Pharma and represents a significant milestone on the company's path towards product commercialization. CXG87 is a Class 2.2 innovative drug, an improved formulation of budesonide/formoterol powder, independently developed by Chance Pharma for the treatment of respiratory diseases such as asthma. The company has completed a multicenter, randomized, blinded, positive-controlled Phase III clinical trial ( www.chinadrugtrials.org.cn identifier: CTR20250298). The study was designed to evaluate the clinical efficacy and safety of CXG87 in adult patients with bronchial asthma and has achieved positive results. Phase III clinical trial data showed that CXG87 met its primary endpoint of non-inferiority after 42 days of treatment, compared to the active control, Symbicort ® Turbuhaler ® . Patients achieved clear improvements in lung function, and favorable trends were observed in both asthma symptom relief and reduction in the frequency of asthma exacerbations. The overall safety profile of CXG87 was comparable to that of Symbicort ® Turbuhaler ® . Notably, subgroup analysis in asthma patients with relatively weak inspiratory capacity revealed that CXG87 is suitable for a broader range of inspiratory flow rates, potentially covering a wider asthma patient population. Given these clinical advantages, CXG87 is expected to become an ideal treatment option for patients with asthma. Dr. Donghao Chen, Founder and CEO of Chance Pharma, commented: "As the first product developed on our unique VFC platform, the acceptance of NDA for CXG87 by NMPA marks an important milestone, validating the scientific robustness of our VFC platform and the sustained efforts of the Chance team in developing innovative inhaled drug delivery solutions. Through the optimized engineering of a classic inhaled product, CXG87 significantly reduces the impact of inspiratory flow dependence while improving usability and dosing stability. If approved, CXG87 is expected to help asthma patients achieve better disease control and an enhanced treatment experience — particularly those with airflow limitations, such as low inspiratory flow rate or reduced lung capacity." Dr. Lan Chen, Co-founder and Head of R&D at Chance Pharma, commented : "We were privileged to be able to further refine and enhance a well-established inhaled product, Symbicort ® Turbuhaler ® , and are pleased to report positive top-line results from the Phase III clinical trial of CXG87. CXG87 demonstrated advantages across multiple clinically meaningful endpoints, including lung function, overall asthma control, quality of life, and treatment satisfaction. The findings from the Phase III study are consistent with data from pharmaceutical in vitro studies as well as Phase I clinical trials, building a compelling body of evidence to demonstrate the enhanced clinical profile of CXG87. We look forward to making CXG87 available to asthma patients as soon as possible, offering them a superior therapeutic option." About Asthma Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways involving multiple cell types and cellular components. Clinically, it is characterized by recurrent episodes of wheezing and shortness of breath, which may be accompanied by chest tightness or cough, along with airway hyperresponsiveness and variable airflow obstruction. Asthma is the most common chronic respiratory disease worldwide, affecting nearly 300 million people globally, of whom only approximately half achieve adequate disease control. In China, the prevalence of asthma among adults aged 20 years and older is 4.2%, representing nearly 50 million patients, while the overall asthma control rate in outpatient settings is only 28.5%, highlighting significant unmet medical needs [1] . Poor asthma control is influenced by multiple factors, including individual patient characteristics (such as inspiratory capacity), inhaler technique, medication adherence, financial constraints, and access to healthcare resources. The Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Bronchial Asthma (2024 Edition) recommend a five‐step stepwise approach, with an inhaled corticosteroid‐formoterol combination as the preferred treatment. However, if a patient's inspiratory capacity is insufficient to generate the optimal inspiratory flow rate required by an inhaler device, lung deposition of the medication may be inadequate, potentially compromising the expected therapeutic effect and increasing the risk of exacerbations [2] . About Chance Pharmaceuticals Chance Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biotech company dedicated to the research and development of innovative dry powder inhalation (DPI) therapies. Leveraging two core technology platforms—milling/blending and spray drying—the company has established a diversified product pipeline. Its micronization platform enables the modification of traditional small-molecule drugs to enhance clinical efficacy. And its proprietary spray drying platform enables the transformation of biological macromolecules, low-activity drugs, and deep lung/systemic delivery drugs into highly efficient dry powder inhalation formulations. The company's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, designed and built in compliance with CDE, FDA, and EMA standards, enables end-to-end capabilities from R&D to commercial production. Founded in 2015 by seasoned industry veterans, Chance Pharma is guided by the mission to "harness respiratory delivery technology to deliver clinical value." Through both internal innovation and strategic partnerships, the company is committed to providing groundbreaking therapies that significantly improve the quality of life for patients worldwide. For more information, please visit www.chancepharmaceuticals.com . Reference Chinese Thoracic Society, Chinese Medical Association. Guidelines for the prevention and management of bronchial asthma (2024 edition)[J]. Chin J Tuberc Respir Dis, 2025, 48(3): 208-248. Group of Respiratory Therapy and Pulmonary Function Test, Society of Respiratory Medicine, Shanghai Medical Association, Yuanlin Song, Huili Zhu, et, al. Shanghai expert consensus on the evaluation of Drug Inhalation Capacity [J]. Shanghai Medical Journal, 2023,46 (1): 1-7. Contact Information: Hangzhou Chance Pharma Guobao Zhao Zhaoguobao@chancepharmaceuticals.com +86 571-8630-9565 Astr Partners Bob Ai bob.ai@astrpartners.com +1 646-389-6658
2026-05-08 00:30:00

Global Tech Care Company Asurion Opens Cebu Site, Creating 2,000 Jobs
New facility expands operations in the Philippines and offers opportunities across customer support, technical roles, and more CEBU CITY, Philippines , May 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global tech care company Asurion opened its newest customer solutions center in Cebu City yesterday, marking a significant expansion of its operations in the Philippines and creating approximately 2,000 local jobs over the next two years. Asurion leaders and local officials mark the opening of the company’s Cebu customer solutions center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 7, 2026. The new site is expected to create approximately 2,000 jobs over the next two years. The opening was marked by a blessing ceremony and ribbon-cutting attended by company leaders, government representatives, and members of the Cebu community. Asurion provides protection and support for nearly every connected device in the home, from phones to gaming systems to major appliances. A partner to some of the world's largest enterprise brands, Asurion serves over 230 million customers worldwide. The new site advances Asurion's ability to deliver reliable tech support at scale for its growing global customer base. "As technology becomes more central to everyday life, the need for simple, reliable support continues to grow," said Guru Gowrappan, Chief Executive Officer of Asurion. "This investment in Cebu reflects both that demand and our confidence in the Philippines as a critical part of our global operations. We're excited about the talent here and the role this team will play in helping us deliver great experiences for our customers around the world." Cebu marks Asurion's sixth Philippines site, joining three customer service centers in Santa Rosa, Iloilo, and Clark; a remanufacturing facility in Calamba City; and a global technology and shared services hub in Bonifacio Global City. Across its Philippines sites, the company will employ around 10,000 people. The new site occupies six floors of the Faustina Center, a 15-story office building at the back of Bonifacio District. The company is actively hiring in Cebu across a wide range of roles, including technical support, customer care, human resources, IT, operations, training, digital marketing, and workplace solutions. The expansion reflects Asurion's long-term commitment to the Philippines and its continued investment in local talent. "Asurion has built a strong foundation in the Philippines, and Cebu is an important next step in our growth," said Adam Hachey, Vice President of Customer Solutions. "We're excited to create opportunities for local talent and continue delivering high-quality support for our customers globally." Asurion offers full-time employment, work-life balance, HMO starting day one, a retirement program, generous leave periods, transportation allowances, free meals daily, and more. Asurion is committed to creating a positive work environment for its more than 18,000 global employees. The company has been recognized as a Great Place to Work for the last four consecutive years and was recently entered into the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Hall of Fame as a three-time PEZA award winner across multiple categories, including Outstanding Employer. Visit joinasurion.com/cebu for job opportunities in Cebu or joinasurion.com/ph for open roles in all Asurion Philippines sites. About Asurion Asurion is the leading global tech care company providing protection, repair, replacement, and 24/7 support for all the technology in consumers' lives. With thousands of experts ready to help whenever and wherever, Asurion proudly cares for millions of customers with thousands of different devices. Asurion provides world-class customer experiences that keep tech running. As the Chief Technology Officer of the homeTM, we deliver seamless, intelligent care for nearly every connected device in the home — from phones to major appliances and everything in between. Asurion is ready to help however you need it — online, over the phone, in your neighborhood, or even at your doorstep. We are a partner to the largest enterprise brands, serving over 100 clients. For more information, visit asurion.com .
2026-05-08 00:30:00

Eason Technology Limited Filed Annual Report on Form 20-F for Fiscal Year 2025
HONG KONG , May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Eason Technology Limited ("Eason Technology" or the "Company") (NYSE American: DXF), a company engaged in real estate operation management and investment, and digital technology security business, today announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on April 30, 2026. The annual report can be accessed on the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov as well as on the Company's investor relations website at http://www.fdvsglobal.com/index.php/index-show-tid-83.html . The Company will provide a hard copy of its annual report containing the audited consolidated financial statements, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request. Requests should be directed to the Company's IR Department at ir@dunxin.us . The audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2025 included in Form 20-F contained an audit opinion from its independent registered public accounting firm, which included a going concern emphasis of matter paragraph. This announcement is made pursuant to NYSE American Company Guide Section 610(b), which requires separate public announcement of the receipt of an audit opinion containing a going concern paragraph. This announcement does not represent any change or amendment to the Company's consolidated financial statements or to its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2025. About Eason Technology Limited Eason Technology is a company engaged in real estate operation management and investment and digital technology security business in Hong Kong, China. The Company was formerly a licensed microfinance lender serving individuals and SMEs in Hubei Province, China, but has suspended offering loans to its customers since 2020. Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as "may," "will," "intend," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following: the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; the growth of market in China and the other international markets the Company plans to serve; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and the international markets the Company plans to serve and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the SEC. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the SEC, which are available for review at www.sec.gov . The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward–looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.
2026-05-04 20:05:00

Visit Qatar تُطلق حملة إقامة شاملة للأطفال ضمن موسم هلا بالصيف 2026
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2026-05-02 16:51:56

رزنامة قطر تقدم برنامجاً حافلاً بالترفيه العائلي والبطولات والمعارض خلال شهر مايو 2026
بالتزامن مع موسم الصيف في قطر، تمهد حملة هلا بالصيف التي أطلقتها Visit Qatar، والممتدة من شهر أبريل وحتى سبتمبر 2026، الطريق لتقديم باقة حيوية من الفعاليات والتجارب في مختلف أنحاء الدولة. وفي هذا السياق، تسلط نسخة شهر مايو من رزنامة قطر الضوء على انطلاق برنامج موسمي حافل، مما يرسخ مكانة قطر كوجهة صيفية رائدة. ومن المعارض الدولية الكبرى مثل معرض الدوحة الدولي للكتاب إلى البطولات الرياضية المرموقة كنهائي كأس سمو الأمير، وصولاً إلى الحفلات الموسيقية وعروض السيرك، يوفر شهر مايو للمقيمين والزوار جدولاً غنياً بالتجارب المتنوعة في الدوحة ومختلف أنحاء الدولة. الترفيه والعروض العائلية يحظى عشاق الترفيه بجدول مليء بالفعاليات المميزة، حيث يقدم سيرك فونتانا ، أول سيرك مائي متنقل في الشرق الأوسط، عروضاً عائلية ساحرة في خيمة السيرك بمجمع حياة بلازا تستمر حتى 31 مايو. كما يختتم عرض ملك البوب على المسرح فعالياته في مسرح الأويسيس بقطر مول حتى 2 مايو، ليُعيد تقديم أجمل استعراضات أسطورة البوب. ولمحبي المسرح والكوميديا، يستضيف مركز قطر الوطني للمؤتمرات العرض الغنائي التفاعلي للأطفال مسرحية جمل جمل والتي ستعرض في الفترة من 27 إلى 29 مايو، والتي توافق الأيام الثلاثة الأولى من عيد الأضحى، بينما يقدم مسرح الدوحة بلايرز المجتمعي مسرحية تسعة من تأليف جين شيبرد خلال الفترة من 13 إلى 15 مايو والتي تستكشف قوة الترابط الإنساني. وعلى مسرح عبدالعزيز ناصر في سوق واقف، سيكون الجمهور على موعد مع الكوميديا الراقية في عرض وقف! مع مينا نادر في قطر في 23 مايو. أما عشاق الموسيقى، فيمكنهم الاستمتاع بأمسيات ساحرة مع حفلات كانديل لايت في فندق فور سيزونز الدوحة في 16 مايو، والتي تشمل عرض من موزارت إلى شوبان وعرض أفضل الأغاني العربية والغربية . كما تقدم أوركسترا قطر الفلهارمونية حفل موتسارت وبارتوك في دار الأوبرا بالحي الثقافي كتارا في 23 مايو، وتستضيف مزرعة حينة سالمة فعالية احتفاء تقديري لـ آشا بوسلي في 8 مايو. وللعائلات، ينظم متحف الفن الإسلامي فعالية يوم الأسرة: الحج: التقاليد والفن والإرث في 9 مايو التي تقدم أنشطة تعليمية تفاعلية. الفعاليات الرياضية والمسابقات يشهد شهر مايو أحداثاً رياضية بارزة، في مقدمتها الحدث الكروي الأغلى نهائي كأس سمو الأمير 2026 الذي سيقام في استاد خليفة الدولي في 9 مايو. كما تستضيف ملاعب مختلفة في الدولة منافسات دورة الألعاب الخليجية الرابعة خلال الفترة من 11 إلى 22 مايو، حيث يتنافس نخبة رياضيي دول الخليج في 19 رياضة مختلفة. ولعشاق التحدي، يقام أكواثلون كيو تراي نادي شاطئ أزور في نادي شاطئ أزور بجزيرة قطيفان الشمالية في 2 مايو، والذي يتضمن منافسات في السباحة والجري لمختلف الفئات العمرية. الفنون والثقافة والمعارض يشهد شهر مايو زخماً ثقافياً وفنياً كبيراً، حيث ينطلق معرض الدوحة الدولي للكتاب 2026 في مركز الدوحة للمعارض والمؤتمرات خلال الفترة من 14 إلى 23 مايو، ليجمع الكتّاب والأفكار والثقافات في تظاهرة عالمية للقرّاء. وفي نفس المركز، يقام سنيكر كون الدوحة ، من 29 إلى 31 مايو كأكبر معرض للأحذية الرياضية (السنيكرز) في العالم، بالإضافة إلى معرض تجهيزات عيد الأضحى المستمر حتى 5 مايو والذي يوفر منتجات متنوعة من أكثر من 15 دولة. كما يستضيف جاليريا الحزم النسخة الثامنة من معرض زينتها من 6 إلى 13 مايو المخصص للأزياء ومستلزمات النساء، بينما يقام معرض قطر للقيادة التعليمية 2026 في فندق راديسون بلو يومي 23 و24 مايو. وعلى صعيد الفنون، تتواصل المعارض المميزة في متاحف قطر، حيث يستمر معرض تطلعات: خمسة عشر عامًا من متحف في متحف: المتحف العربي للفن الحديث حتى 8 أغسطس، ومعرض مملكة الضياء: إبداعات وحكايات أفغانستان في متحف الفن الإسلامي حتى 30 مايو، ومعرض نظرة على مشروع متحف قطر للسيارات في متحف قطر الوطني، والذي يتواصل حتى 2 فبراير 2027. وفي مطافئ: مقر الفنانين، تتواصل ثلاثة معارض حتى 31 مايو وهي: هو تزو نيين: فندق أبوريا ، و هارون ميرزا: كل شيء كان، وما زال، وسيظلّ دائمًا ، والمعرض الفردي تشونغ سايونغ: وقائع لا نهاية لها . كما يقدم المركز التعليمي في متحف الفن الإسلامي سلسلة من ورش العمل الفنية التي تشمل ورشة عمل: خط النستعليق (المستوى المتوسط) من 2 إلى 23 مايو، و ورشة عمل: الرسم للبالغين من 10 إلى 13 مايو، و ورشة عمل: الطباعة الأحادية للكبار في 16 مايو. للمزيد من المعلومات حول رزنامة فعاليات قطر 2026، يرجى زيارة الموقع الإلكتروني www.visitqatar.com وتحميل تطبيقVisit Qatar ومتابعة @QatarCalendar على وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي.
2026-05-02 16:40:13

Prime Minister receives phone call from Iran's Foreign Minister

Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Abbas Araghchi.

During the call, HE the Iranian Foreign Minister briefed HE the Prime Minister on the ongoing negotiations, their latest developments and the current diplomatic activity surrounding them.

His Excellency affirmed the State of Qatar's full support for mediation efforts aimed at resolving the crisis through peaceful means, stressing the need for all parties to respond positively to these efforts in a way that helps create suitable conditions for progress in the negotiations and reduces the risk of renewed escalation.

HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs also emphasized that freedom of navigation is a well-established and non-negotiable principle, and that closing the Strait of Hormuz or using it as a bargaining chip would only exacerbate the crisis and jeopardize the vital interests of the region's countries. He noted the potential negative repercussions this could have on global energy and food supplies, as well as on the market and supply chains' stability.

In this context, HE the Prime Minister stressed the need to adhere to the provisions of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, and to prioritize the interests of the region and its people to contribute to strengthening regional and international security and stability, and to support efforts to de-escalate tensions.


2026-05-02 16:20:52

TraceLink Wins 2026 Globee® Cybersecurity Award as OPUS Sets the Standard for Secure, Agentic Supply Chain Operations
GxP-aligned, industrial-grade platform secures the world's largest Agentic Business Network—enabling trusted, real-time execution across global supply chains Summary TraceLink has been named a winner in the 2026 Globee® Awards for Cybersecurity, recognizing the company's leadership in securing complex, multienterprise supply chain operations. TraceLink's Orchestration Platform for Universal Solutions (OPUS) is a GxP-aligned, industrial-grade foundation for the Agentic Business Network—securing third-party interactions, serialized data, and mission-critical transactions to enable trusted, real-time execution across global supply chains. BOSTON , April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As life sciences supply chains transition from fragmented, manual processes to real-time, AI-driven operations, cybersecurity is no longer just a safeguard—it is the operating foundation. In recognition of this shift, TraceLink, the world's largest Agentic Business Network, has been named a winner in the 2026 Globee® Awards for Cybersecurity, honoring the company's OPUS platform for securing mission-critical transactions across global supply networks. Leading supply chains are aggressively transforming into agentic, multienterprise operating systems—fueled by end-to-end, real-time trading partner information powering governed AI agents that act, decide, and coordinate across organizational boundaries. This new model enables unprecedented opportunity to increase business productivity and performance, but also introduces new risks. Every business transaction and AI-driven decision must be trusted, governed, and auditable in real time. Traditional enterprise systems—built on fragmented integrations and point-to-point connections—were never designed for this level of coordination. They lack the shared infrastructure required to securely support continuous, multienterprise execution. TraceLink's Orchestration Platform for Universal Solutions (OPUS) addresses this challenge by providing a secure, network-native foundation where companies, humans, and AI agents operate within a shared, but governed environment. By linking more than 315,000 authenticated organizations in life sciences and healthcare and enabling standardized, real-time data exchange, OPUS provides a secure, network-native foundation for digital and agentic supply chain operations. "Trusted supply chains begin with trusted infrastructure," said Shabbir Dahod, President and CEO of TraceLink. "OPUS is engineered with security, governance, and reliability built into every process and transaction across the network. That secure foundation is what allows companies to confidently digitalize operations, adopt AI, and deploy governed, no-code AI agents to scale intelligent, agentic execution across their supply chain." Security as the Foundation for Agentic Execution In highly regulated life sciences and healthcare environments—where manufacturers, suppliers, CMOs, logistics and transportation providers, distributors, pharmacies, and regulators exchange sensitive product and compliance data—even a single vulnerability can disrupt operations, delay product availability, or impact patient safety. OPUS is purpose-built to operate in this environment, providing an industrial-grade, audit-ready foundation for secure, multienterprise collaboration. Within this foundation, OPUS Agents function as governed digital teammates—executing tasks, managing exceptions, and coordinating across partners with full permissioning, auditability, and compliance controls. As companies scale AI-driven operations, every action—human or agent—remains secure, traceable, and aligned with regulatory requirements. Independently Validated Security, Reliability, and Governance The security and resilience of the OPUS platform are independently verified through globally recognized certifications and attestations, including: ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System) ISO 27001:2022 (Information Security Management System) ISO 27017:2015 (Cloud Security) SOC 1 Type II and SOC 2 Type II Attestations GxP-aligned quality and compliance controls supporting regulatory readiness These validations confirm OPUS as a secure, audit-ready foundation for trusted interactions across global supply networks. Operating at global scale, the TraceLink network processes approximately 300,000 files daily and maintains 99.98%+ availability in an active-active-active, always-on architecture. This performance ensures uninterrupted product, information, and financial flow—helping companies prevent stockouts, maintain compliance, and ensure patients receive critical therapies without delay. From Secure Infrastructure to Intelligent Operations As supply chains evolve toward continuous, real-time execution, the ability to securely coordinate across partners—and increasingly, across AI agents—will define industry leaders. By embedding security, governance, and trust directly into its network and platform architecture, TraceLink is enabling a new operating model: an Agentic Business Network where companies can scale operations, automate complex processes, and collaborate seamlessly across their ecosystem—without compromising control or compliance. "Congratulations to the 2026 winners for their exceptional contributions to strengthening our digital world," said Sam Madan, President of the Globee® Awards. "Your innovation and leadership continue to advance cybersecurity and set new standards across industries." About TraceLink TraceLink is the world's largest Agentic Business Network, enabling life sciences and healthcare companies to build and manage a scalable digital workforce of governed, no-code AI agents that execute and coordinate mission-critical supply chain operations alongside human teams. Powered by the Integrate-OnceTM OPUS platform, which links 300,000+ authenticated network entities that exchange hundreds of billions of product transactions annually, only TraceLink delivers the industrial foundation required to develop, train, and continuously optimize agentic supply chain talent—governed AI agents—operating across multienterprise processes. This agentic workforce model redefines how work gets done—expanding capacity, accelerating execution, and enabling safe, secure supply chain ecosystems that serve the greater good and operate with unprecedented agility, intelligence, and productivity beyond the limits of human-only operations, ensuring patients receive safe, high-quality therapies and products when and where they are needed. Learn more at www.tracelink.com . About the Globee® Awards The Globee® Awards, a business awards program with worldwide participation, organize 10 awards programs that recognize achievements and innovations across multiple industries and sectors. These include programs focused on business, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, leadership, innovation, customer excellence, technology, and more. To learn more about the Globee® Awards, visit: https://globeeawards.com .
2026-04-30 14:00:00

Park Systems Acquires Rocky Mountain Nanotechnology, Securing Supply Chain of Solid Metal Probes
GWACHEON, South Korea , April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Park Systems Corp., the world's leading provider of atomic force microscopy (AFM) solutions, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Rocky Mountain Nanotechnology LLC (RMN), a Salt Lake City, Utah-based manufacturer of ultra-high-purity solid platinum and platinum-iridium AFM probes. The acquisition marks Park Systems' first entry into probe manufacturing and represents a strategic step to bring a critical component of AFM-based nanoprobing and electrical measurement in-house. Park Systems Corp., the world's leading provider of atomic force microscopy (AFM) solutions, announces the acquisition of Rocky Mountain Nanotechnology LLC, a manufacturer of ultra-high-purity solid platinum and platinum-iridium AFM probes. Founded in 2003 by Dr. Clayton Williams — former physics professor at the University of Utah and former research staff member at IBM — RMN has built a strong reputation over more than two decades for producing ultra-sharp solid-metal AFM probes with tip radii as small as 10 nanometers. RMN probes support a wide range of advanced and electrical AFM modes, particularly in high-voltage applications, including Conductive AFM(C-AFM), Electrostatic Force Microscopy (EFM), Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy (KPFM), Piezoresponse Force Microscopy (PFM), Scanning Capacitance Microscopy (SCM), Scanning Microwave Impedance Microscopy (sMIM), and Nano-IR. RMN's customer base includes leading universities and corporate research institutions worldwide. "RMN's solid-metal probe technology is directly complementary to Park Systems' advanced electrical measurement modes and next-generation nanoprobing systems currently under development," said Dr. Sang-il Park, Founder and CEO of Park Systems. "This acquisition represents a step toward that strategy — one that secures a stable supply of high-performance specialty probes our electrical measurement solutions are built upon." Following the acquisition, Park Systems plans to establish a dedicated probe production facility in South Korea, through a technology transfer from RMN's existing operations in Salt Lake City, Utah. RMN's U.S. facility will continue full production during the transition period to ensure uninterrupted supply for existing customers. "Joining Park Systems opens new possibilities for Rocky Mountain Nanotechnology — expanding the reach of our probe technology, enabling applications we could not have pursued independently, and strengthening our position in the global AFM probe market," said Dr. Clayton Williams, Founder of Rocky Mountain Nanotechnology. Existing RMN customers can continue purchasing products as before. Park Systems is committed to maintaining product continuity while introducing new probes and an expanded lineup under the combined organization. ABOUT PARK SYSTEMS Park Systems is a global leader in nanometrology, providing advanced measurement solutions for research and industrial applications. With regional offices across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, the company supports customers in semiconductor manufacturing, materials science, and nanotechnology research. Park Systems' technology portfolio includes atomic force microscopy (AFM), imaging spectroscopic ellipsometry, digital holographic microscopy, white light interferometry, and active vibration isolation systems. Founded by Dr. Sang-il Park, a contributor to the invention of AFM at Stanford University, the company has grown through continuous innovation and strategic acquisitions—including Accurion GmbH and Lyncée Tec SA—to become a leading force in the global nanometrology industry. For more information, visit www.parksystems.com About Rocky Mountain Nanotechnology LLC Rocky Mountain Nanotechnology LLC, founded in 2003 and based in Salt Lake City, Utah, specializes in the design and manufacture of ultra-sharp solid platinum and platinum-iridium probes for scanning microscopy. RMN probes are used worldwide by researchers and engineers conducting nanoscale electrical and materials characterization. For more information, visit www.rmnano.com
2026-04-30 14:00:00

EquiLend Launches Enhanced US Mark-to-Market Solution, Bringing Centralized Pricing and Automated Marking Directly to Its Platform
New solution streamlines daily mark-to-market workflows and reduces operational complexity for securities finance market participants NEW YORK , April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EquiLend today announced the launch of its new US Mark-to-Market solution, giving securities finance firms a cost-effective alternative for daily mark-to-market processing built directly within the EquiLend platform. Firms currently relying on third-party mark-to-market infrastructure can now access the same core functionality – centralized pricing, automated contract marking, and SPO charge generation without leaving the platform they already use. The solution uses existing contract data and centralized pricing to automate contract marking and charge generation within EquiLend, removing the need to route the mark-to-market workflow through a separate system. Mark data integrates directly into client systems and downstream processes. Addressing Client Needs Across the Mark-to-Market Workflow The redesigned algorithm marks contracts automatically, flagging only those with a break on a field specifically required to calculate the mark - such as currency, collateral margin, rounding factor, or quantity - or deals identified as Orphans, keeping manual intervention to a minimum. Contract pairing is handled through Unified Comparison. For clients running SPO charges, payment settings and parameters are configured once, and EquiLend automatically generates and sends charges after contracts are marked. Mark-to-market data integrates directly into client systems, keeping downstream processes and internal workflows current without requiring additional reconciliation or data handling. Industry Voices "Automated mark-to-market solutions have existed for many years, but now we are offering clients this upgraded functionality natively within the EquiLend ecosystem, providing industry-standard functionality as part of our post-trade suite of products." - Nick Delikaris , Chief Product Officer, EquiLend "By building these significantly upgraded mark-to-market capabilities natively into EquiLend, using contract data and centralized pricing we already have within our broad ecosystem, we're offering clients a cost-effective solution for a critical daily operational process." - Simon Waddington , Head of Post-Trade & RegTech Solutions, EquiLend About EquiLend EquiLend is a global financial technology firm offering Trading, Workflow, Data & Insights, and Digital Solutions for the securities finance industry. With offices in North America, EMEA and Asia-Pacific, EquiLend operates across various jurisdictions worldwide, adhering to the highest regulatory standards. The company is committed to excellence and innovation and is consistently recognized for its contributions to the industry. EquiLend is Great Place to Work CertifiedTM in the U.S., UK, Ireland and India and has been awarded Global Data Provider of the Year and Regulatory Solution of the Year in the Securities Finance Times Industry Excellence Awards 2025. For more information, please visit www.equilend.com .
2026-04-30 13:58:00

Amir and Greek Prime Minister hold official meeting

Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic HE Kyriakos Mitsotakis, held an official meeting on Wednesday at the Maximos Mansion in Athens.

At the beginning of the meeting, the Greek Prime Minister welcomed HH the Amir and the accompanying delegation, noting the continuous development of bilateral relations and expressing his aspiration to enhance cooperation between the two countries, particularly in the economic and investment fields. The Prime Minister affirmed his country's support for and solidarity with the State of Qatar following the Iranian attacks, and commended its ongoing efforts toward diplomatic dialogue and de-escalation.

For his part, HH the Amir expressed his pleasure at visiting the friendly Hellenic Republic, recalling the deep-rooted historical ties between the two countries. He thanked Greece for its supportive stance regarding the Iranian attacks and affirmed the State of Qatar's commitment to pursuing all efforts to de-escalate tensions and reach a solution through diplomatic dialogue.

His Highness also noted the success of Qatari investments in Greece, expressing his aspiration to expand them, particularly in the areas of military cooperation and sectors of mutual interest.

During the meeting, they discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the fields of defense, trade, investment, energy, information technology, culture, and education, in addition to exchanging views on the most prominent regional and international developments.

On the regional level, the two sides discussed the situation in the Middle East, particularly in Lebanon, emphasizing the importance of de-escalation and reaching a lasting solution that guarantees its stability. They also reviewed the latest developments regarding the agreement between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, and stressed the need to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and to secure energy routes and international supply chains.

The meeting was attended by Chief of the Amiri Diwan HE Abdullah bin Mohammed Al-Khulaifi, Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi, and several members of the accompanying delegation.

From the Greek side, Minister of National Defense HE Nikos Dendias, Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Giorgos Gerapetritis, and a number of senior officials were present.

HH the Amir and the Greek Prime Minister held a bilateral meeting during which they reviewed the cooperation relations between the two countries and ways to develop them, in addition to exchanging views on regional and international issues of common interest.


2026-04-29 12:31:22

Labour Ministry releases Q1 2026 statistics on inspections, disputes, and permits

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Labour has released its operational statistics for the first quarter of 2026, outlining key activities across work permits, inspections, labour relations, and dispute resolution.

According to the statistics shared on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, various departments within the Ministry conducted a significant number of inspection visits across workplaces.

During the first quarter, the Ministry carried out a total of 587 inspections of recruitment offices.

Meanwhile, the Ministry’s Occupational Safety and Health Department conducted 8,240 inspections, including 5,918 visits to workplaces and 2,322 to workers’ accommodation sites. 

The department also organised a total of 355 awareness programmes during this period.

The Labour Inspection Department detected 651 violations related to the Wage Protection System and issued 445 notices to companies, directing them to rectify the identified violations. 

The department conducted a total of 8,101 inspection visits during the quarter.
The Labour Disputes Department registered 5,369 cases concerning workers’ complaints against establishments, of which 2,797 were successfully settled within the quarter.

 The Ministry also received 486 public reports.
Additionally, the Labour Dispute Settlement Committees received 1,190 cases during this period and issued 2,228 decisions.

The Ministry also released statistics from its Work Permits Department. According to the data, the department received 4,144 new entity registration applications in the first quarter. 

It also handled 1,124 applications to update officials’ data and 4,160 periodic establishment record update applications.

Recruitment applications recorded one of the highest volumes, reaching 25,341.

In addition, the department processed 6,133 special work permit applications and 84,717 general work permit renewal applications under personal numbers.


2026-04-21 12:27:37

Kiwa PVEL Releases Major Update to PV Module Product Qualification Program to Better Address Module Breakage
NAPA, Calif. , April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kiwa PVEL, the independent lab for quality and reliability testing of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules, today announced a significant update to its photovoltaic (PV) module Product Qualification Program (PQP). The revisions directly address some of the fastest‐growing concerns for the global solar industry, including the rise of field failures related to spontaneous glass breakage, frame structural failures, and increasingly severe hail events. Kiwa PVEL's 2026 PQP Test Program "Across the industry, we continue to see increasing instances of spontaneous glass breakage in the field," said Tristan Erion-Lorico, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Kiwa PVEL. "As manufacturers have pushed toward larger modules and thinner materials, these sudden breakage events have made it clear that more rigorous and statistically meaningful testing is needed. Our updated PQP now uses higher sample sizes and test‐to‐failure methodologies to better assess module durability." New Test-to-Failure Methods Improve Module Breakage Insights A key feature of the updated PQP is the introduction of test‐to‐failure (TTF) protocols for both static mechanical load (SML) and hail testing. The new SML-TTF complements the PQP's existing Mechanical Stress Sequences (MSS) by quantifying the dominant failure mode and achievable maximum load for each module design submitted for PQP testing. It also expands the test sample quantity to five additional SML-TTF samples, on top of the two MSS samples. The Hail‐TTF protocol replaces the previous Hail Stress Sequence (HSS) in the PQP. The updated hail test increases the sample size to five modules and focuses on impact locations in the areas most prone to breakage, such as edges, corners, and junction box regions. Hail‐TTF greatly improves repeatability and comparability across manufacturers and glass suppliers, by escalating hail diameters until failure occurs, providing buyers with more quantifiable breakage thresholds. Kiwa PVEL has also updated its PQP sample production witness process to more systematically verify critical frame and glass dimensions in factories, further reducing uncertainty related to material and assembly variability. Updated Stabilization Processes As n‐type technologies become dominant in the PV market, testing labs have encountered increased measurement uncertainty driven by metastability mechanisms. Kiwa PVEL's team spent the past years quantifying these effects and identified three distinct forms of metastability that can distort post‐test performance measurements: Slow dark‐storage degradation following Damp Heat testing Accelerated dark‐storage degradation following UV exposure and field exposure Potentially recoverable PID‐polarization degradation following voltage stress To counter these effects, the updated PQP introduces final stabilization steps, including short doses of full‐spectrum light soaking and UV‐light soaking, after UVID, Field Exposure, Damp Heat, and PID testing. These steps ensure that post‐test flash measurements more accurately reflect true module behavior in the field. Other PQP Updates Several other refinements further enhance the PQP's relevance for modern day modules: Reduced LID sample size from 17 to 10 modules, justified by low and consistent LID values in recent years. Allowance for pre‐test current induced preconditioning (in addition to outdoor and indoor light‐soaking) to speed testing and improve scheduling flexibility. Streamlined UVID sequencing, eliminating the interim UV60 characterization in favor of a continuous 120 kWh/m 2 exposure, with an option to extend up to 360 kWh/m 2 for BOMs that show higher UVID susceptibility. Updated energy ratings following IEC61853-3/4 methodology, leveraging our high accuracy PAN and IAM testing data. "Regularly iterating on the PQP makes it the most relevant test plan for today's module technologies and failure modes," said Kevin Gibson, Managing Director at Kiwa PVEL. "These updates allow module manufacturers to better showcase product reliability and performance on their current offerings. The new PQP also ensures that solar buyers receive meaningful, statistically robust and actionable data." For more information, please visit kiwa.com/pvel/pqpv12. About Kiwa PVEL Kiwa PVEL is the leading reliability and performance testing lab for downstream solar project developers, financiers, and asset owners around the world. As part of the larger Kiwa Group, Kiwa PVEL's integrated services for the solar supply chain offer technical solutions for mitigating risk, optimizing financing and improving solar and energy storage systems performance throughout the project lifecycle. Since 2012, Kiwa PVEL's Product Qualification Program (PQP) has been globally recognized for replacing assumptions about PV module performance with quantifiable metrics. Related data and consulting services offered by Kiwa PVEL provide vital procurement intelligence to a network of downstream solar buyers. Visit kiwa.com/pvel and kiwa.com/solar to learn more. Contact: Ashley Fallon Head of Marketing ashley.fallon@kiwa.com
2026-04-15 19:34:00

Tencent Music Entertainment Group to Report First Quarter 2026 Financial Results on May 12, 2026
SHENZHEN, China , April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Music Entertainment Group ("TME", or the "Company") (NYSE: TME and HKEX: 1698), the leading online music and audio entertainment platform in China, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of 2026 before the U.S. market opens on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. TME's management will host a Tencent Meeting Webinar on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 7:00 A.M. Eastern Time or 7:00 P.M. Beijing/Hong Kong Time on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, to review and discuss the Company's business and financial performance. For participants who wish to join the Tencent Meeting Webinar, please complete online registration in advance using the links provided below. Upon registration, each participant will receive an email with webinar access information, including meeting ID, meeting link, dial-in numbers, and a unique attendee ID to join the webinar. Participant Online Registration Chinese Mainland [1] : https://meeting.tencent.com/dw/W1dA7Kx66kom International: https://voovmeeting.com/dw/W1dA7Kx66kom A live and archived webcast of the webinar will also be available at the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.tencentmusic.com/ . [1] Chinese Mainland, for the purpose of this announcement only, excluding the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China and Taiwan About Tencent Music Entertainment Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE: TME and HKEX: 1698) is the leading online music and audio entertainment platform in China, operating the country's highly popular and innovative music apps: QQ Music, Kugou Music, Kuwo Music and WeSing. TME's mission is to create endless possibilities with music and technology. TME's platform comprises online music, online audio, online karaoke, music-centric live streaming and online concert services, enabling music fans to discover, listen, sing, watch, perform and socialize around music. For more information, please visit ir.tencentmusic.com. Investor Relations Contact Tencent Music Entertainment Group ir@tencentmusic.com +86 (755) 8601-3388 ext. 885034
2026-04-14 10:00:00

HH the Amir honours Rafeeq with Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work

Doha: Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani honoured Rafeeq with Rawda Award for Excellence in Social Work at a function held yesterday.

Chief Executive Officer of Rafeeq Abdullah Thamer Alhemaidi received the award in recognition of the company’s humanitarian efforts through Rafeeq Al Khair.

This recognition marks an important milestone in Rafeeq’s journey and reflects the company’s continued commitment to community service, social responsibility, and initiatives that align with Qatar’s values and national vision.

Rafeeq Al Khair is a humanitarian initiative supported by Rafeeq, reflecting the company’s commitment to community solidarity, social responsibility, and giving back during the holy month of Ramadan.

Since its founding six years ago, Rafeeq has grown as a homegrown Qatari platform built on service, innovation, and community connection. This recognition also stands as a shared achievement with the company’s partners, drivers, customers, and the wider community, whose trust and support have played a central role in Rafeeq’s journey.

Alhemaidi said: “Our ambition for Rafeeq Al Khair, and for Rafeeq as a whole, goes far beyond being merely an initiative. We aspire for Rafeeq to become a meaningful part of people’s lives in giving, just as it is in serving them every day. We seek to expand our impact by supporting education for children in need and by advancing medical and healthcare initiatives, both within Qatar and beyond.

“I firmly believe that Rafeeq, as a Qatari company, will continue to stand as a true ambassador of the values and ethics of Qatari society. With every order we deliver, our customers are partners in this humanitarian impact. Rafeeq is not just a service; it is a helping hand extended from Qatar to the world.”

Rafeeq extends its sincere gratitude to everyone who has contributed to this achievement and reaffirms its commitment to continuing to serve the community through impactful initiatives and responsible innovation.

As the company looks ahead, Rafeeq remains focused on creating lasting value for the people it serves and strengthening its role as a Qatari platform rooted in community, purpose, and progress.


2026-04-05 18:43:52

UAE art takes Seoul by storm as landmark exhibition draws 75,000 visitors
UAE art takes Seoul by storm as landmark exhibition draws 75,000 visitors AI may be less polarising than social media, but it is not more democratic. It may be quieter, but it is not more truthful. Wednesday 01/04/2026 Curator Maya El Khalil and co-curator Eunju Kim. SEOUL In a landmark moment for cultural diplomacy and artistic exchange, “Proximities,” the largest exhibition of contemporary visual art from the United Arab Emirates ever staged in East Asia, has concluded its celebrated run in Seoul, drawing more than 75,000 visitors and marking a powerful new chapter in the global reach of Emirati creativity. Presented under the honorary founding patronage of Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the exhibition was organised by the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF) in collaboration with the Seoul Museum of Art (SeMA), as part of the Abu Dhabi Festival’s ambitious “Abroad Programme”. Running from December 15, 2025 to March 29 in Seoul, the show brought together more than 110 works by 47 UAE-based artists, including 33 Emirati voices spanning three generations. More than an exhibition, “ Proximities” became a meeting point of cultures, an evolving dialogue between the UAE and Korea that explored five decades of artistic transformation. Through three thematic sections, it traced the emergence and evolution of contemporary Emirati art, revealing a spectrum of perspectives shaped by tradition, modernity, and rapid social change. The works balanced harmony and contrast, offering audiences a nuanced insight into a dynamic and globally engaged art scene. Founder of ADMAF and Artistic Director of the Abu Dhabi Festival Huda Alkhamis-Kanoo described the exhibition as a milestone in a “historic partnership” between Abu Dhabi and Seoul. She emphasised how the project cultivated “meaningful artistic dialogue and a lasting cultural legacy,” bringing together artists from both countries in a vibrant exchange of ideas and creative expression. At its heart, the exhibition reflected a shared commitment to dialogue rather than display. Emirati artists, she noted, remained rooted in the authenticity of their vision while contributing to a broader global discourse, bridging heritage with a forward-looking imagination and opening new dimensions of interpretation. “Proximities” formed the second chapter of a wider three-year institutional collaboration between ADMAF and SeMA. Its counterpart, Layered Medium: We Are in Open Circuits , was presented earlier in 2025 at Manarat Al Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi, focusing on Korean media-based practices from the 1960s to the present. Together, the two exhibitions, and their accompanying public programmes, have drawn international audiences and deepened engagement with both countries’ artistic landscapes. The collaboration culminated in the launch of two major publications in March 2026, conceived not merely as catalogues but as enduring archives of exchange. “Layered Dialogues: We Are in Open Circuits” presents Korean artistic practices through 48 works by 29 artists, while “ Layered Dialogues: Proximities” captures five decades of UAE art through more than 110 works, placing Emirati perspectives in conversation with Korean voices. Curator Maya El Khalil described the project as an exploration of “what happens in moments of encounter,” emphasising a two-way exchange that resists simple translation of one scene into another. The publications, written in Arabic, English and Korean, extend this dialogue beyond the gallery space, offering what she called “the right kind of permanence.” Her co-curators echoed this sentiment. Kyung-Hwan Yeo highlighted the organic relationship between exhibition and catalogue, while Eunju Kim underscored the importance of creating a process where cultures “meet, are translated and read anew.” Together, they framed the project as an evolving conversation, one that continues through interpretation, reflection, and exchange. Beyond its artistic achievements, the initiative reinforces the UAE’s broader cultural diplomacy mission. By fostering collaboration with international institutions such as SeMA, ADMAF is strengthening people-to-people connections and amplifying the UAE’s cultural presence on the global stage. As “ Proximities” closes its doors in Seoul, its legacy endures, not only in the works displayed or the visitors it attracted, but in the lasting connections it forged. In bringing Abu Dhabi and Seoul into dialogue, the exhibition affirms that art, at its most powerful, does not simply travel, it transforms, connects and endures across borders and generations.
2026-04-01 12:08:16

Exiled shah’s son says Iran talks will only delay threat
Exiled shah’s son says Iran talks will only delay threat Pahlavi, who called for sustained nationwide protests in Iran in January, said that “when the right moment arrives” he would “call on them to rise up again” Sunday 29/03/2026 Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last shah and an Iranian opposition figure attends the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) USA 2026 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, in Grapevine, Texas, US, March 28, 2026. GRAPEVINE, Texas Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi on Saturday warned that negotiating for peace with the current leaders of Iran would only push the threat to Americans down the road, and said he would once again call for Iranians to protest in the streets. Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s ousted shah, was warmly received during his address to the Conservative Political Action Conference in Texas, an annual gathering of Republican activists and lawmakers. He drew a standing ovation as he took the stage, and his pledges to help liberate the Iranian people sparked enthusiastic rounds of applause from conservatives and Iranian Americans in the audience. Citing President Donald Trump’s comments earlier this month that he was pressing ahead with attacks on Iran because he did not want to confront security threats from the country “every two years,” Pahlavi warned that negotiating with Iran’s current leadership would mean doing exactly that. “The only thing that the remnants of this regime can be relied on to do is to buy time, to cheat and to steal. They will never be honest or true partners for peace,” Pahlavi said. “It will buy time, it will pretend to negotiate, and then it will return to its old jihadist ways of threatening America, its security and its interests.” Pahlavi, 65, has promoted himself as the most viable option to lead a transitional government and expressed readiness to return to Iran at the earliest opportunity, ending a 47-year absence from the country. But Iran’s opposition is fragmented among rival groups and ideological factions, and Trump has repeatedly expressed skepticism about Pahlavi as a potential leader, suggesting that someone from inside Iran might be better. With global energy prices rising and his approval ratings slipping, Trump is confronting stark choices after a month of war with Iran: strike a potentially fragile deal and exit, or escalate militarily and risk a prolonged conflict. Pahlavi sought to link his cause to American security and business interests. He drew raucous applause when he asked the crowd to imagine Iran moving from chants of “Death to America” to “God bless America,” and pledged that a free Iran would offer vast economic opportunities for the United States. At several points during the speech, Iranian Americans in the audience chanted “long live the king.” Pahlavi, who called for sustained nationwide protests in Iran in January, said that “when the right moment arrives” he would “call on them to rise up again” in an effort to “reclaim their homeland, their dignity and their future.” Suggested By Editor UN moves to create mechanism to safeguard Hormuz trade amid war Suggested By Editor UN moves to create mechanism to safeguard Hormuz trade amid war
2026-03-29 15:32:36

Registration and transfer schedules for public school for 2026-2027 opens: Education Ministry

Doha: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has announced the commencement of student registration and transfer procedures for public schools for the 2026-2027 academic year, part of a broader effort to streamline administrative services and ensure school readiness.

According to Warda Mohammed Aqeel, assistant director of the School and Student Affairs Department, the phased registration process will officially begin on April 12, 2026, via the "Maaref" electronic portal and will remain open until August 13.

The Ministry confirmed that the initial "automated transfer" phase began in February for students transitioning between educational levels, including those finishing kindergarten, the fourth grade in boys' model schools, and the sixth and ninth grades.

Parents are expected to receive notifications regarding these transfers between March 29 and March 31. Registration requires providing proof of actual residence within the geographical area of ​​the school, such as a notarized lease agreement or an electricity statement in the name of the guardian, attached to the student’s health file.

Electronic registration for new students or those seeking transfers is scheduled in stages, with the first window on April 12 reserved for siblings of Qatari students, children of Qatari mothers, and citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

This expansion coincides with the inauguration of seven new schools, bringing the total number of public schools in the country to 236, alongside 67 kindergartens.

Registration for all other nationalities will open on May 24, while a final registration period will be available from August 25 to October 1 to coincide with the start of the new academic year.

Admission age requirements are calculated based on the student's age as of December 31, 2026.

Under these guidelines, children born up to the end of 2022 are eligible for kindergarten, those born by the end of 2021 for pre-school, and those born by December 31, 2020, for the first grade of primary school.

Notably, Qatari students and those born in January and February are exempt from the minimum age requirement for classes between kindergarten and the fourth grade.

To complete the process, the Ministry requires parents to provide proof of residency, in addition to the student’s health file, birth certificate, and identity card.

Residing expatriates must also submit an employment certificate. Officials have urged the use of the "Where is My School?" electronic system to ensure students are enrolled in the most appropriate facilities based on their residential locations.


2026-03-29 15:27:10

Pope Leo issues stark rebuke to war leaders as Iran conflict deepens
Pope Leo issues stark rebuke to war leaders as Iran conflict deepens Addressing tens of thousands in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, the pontiff called the conflict “atrocious” and said Jesus cannot be used to justify any wars. Sunday 29/03/2026 Pope Leo XIV holds a palm branch on the day he celebrates the Palm Sunday Mass in Saint Peter’s Square at the Vatican, March 29, 2026. VATICAN CITY Pope Leo said on Sunday that God rejects the prayers of leaders who start wars and have “hands full of blood”, in unusually forceful remarks as the Iran war entered its second month. Addressing tens of thousands in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, the celebration that opens the holy week leading up to Easter for the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, the pontiff called the conflict “atrocious” and said Jesus cannot be used to justify any wars. “This is our God: Jesus, King of Peace, who rejects war, whom no one can use to justify war,” Leo, the first US pope, told crowds in brilliant sunshine. “(Jesus) does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war, but rejects them, saying: ‘Even though you make many prayers, I will not listen: your hands are full of blood’,” he said, citing a Bible passage. Leo did not specifically name any world leaders, but he has been ramping up criticism of the Iran war in recent weeks. During an appeal at the end of Sunday’s celebration, the pope lamented that Christians in the Middle East “are suffering the consequences of an atrocious conflict” and may not be able to celebrate Easter. The pope, who is known for choosing his words carefully, has repeatedly called for an immediate ceasefire in the conflict and said on Monday that military airstrikes are indiscriminate and should be banned. Some US officials have invoked Christian language to justify the joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28 that initiated the expanding war. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has started leading Christian prayer services at the Pentagon, prayed at a service on Wednesday for “overwhelming violence of action against those who deserve no mercy.” In his homily on Sunday, Leo referenced a Bible passage in which Jesus, about to be arrested ahead of his crucifixion, rebuked one of his followers for striking the person arresting him with a sword. “(Jesus) did not arm himself, or defend himself, or fight any war,” Leo said. “He revealed the gentle face of God, who always rejects violence. Rather than saving himself, he allowed himself to be nailed to the cross.” Suggested By Editor UN seeks to reclaim peace-making role, names new envoy for Mideast war Suggested By Editor UN seeks to reclaim peace-making role, names new envoy for Mideast war
2026-03-29 15:26:06

Israeli strike kills three journalists in Lebanon, medics hit in follow-up attack
Israeli strike kills three journalists in Lebanon, medics hit in follow-up attack More than 50 medical workers have been killed in Lebanon in what the ministry described as an “escalating pace” of Israeli attacks on healthcare workers and facilities. Sunday 29/03/2026 A woman holds a photo of Lebanese Al Mayadeen reporter Fatima Ftouni during a demonstration following her killing along with Al Manar reporter Ali Shaib and cameraman Mohammed Ftouni by a targeted Israeli strike, in Beirut, March 28, 2026. BEIRUT Israeli forces killed three Lebanese journalists in southern Lebanon on Saturday in an airstrike that Israel’s military said had targeted one of the reporters, with a follow-up strike on the rescue workers sent to assist them also causing fatalities. Lebanon’s health ministry said medics were directly targeted en route to the scene of an earlier strike on journalists. More than 50 medical workers have been killed in Lebanon, including nine in the last day alone, in what the ministry described as an “escalating pace” of Israeli attacks on healthcare workers and facilities. The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a request for comment. It has accused Hezbollah of using medical facilities for military purposes and warned it would attack hospitals if the group does not change course. World Health Organisation Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on X in response to the killings that health workers were protected under international humanitarian law and “should never be targeted”, without mentioning Israel. Israeli strikes killed two soldiers in the Lebanese army in the south on Saturday, the Lebanese military said in separate statements on X. The Israeli military said on Saturday that the Air Force had struck more than 100 targets in Lebanon since Friday. Saturday’s strike is the first time Israel has acknowledged killing a journalist in Lebanon. Lebanese television news channel Al Manar said its reporter Ali Shaib and reporter Fatima Ftouni, from Lebanese pan-Arab broadcaster Al Mayadeen, were killed when their vehicle was hit. Lebanon’s information minister, Paul Morcos, later said Ftouni’s brother, Mohammed, a cameraman, had also been killed. Israel’s military said in a statement it had killed Shaib, whom it called a “terrorist”, in a targeted strike, accusing him of being part of a Hezbollah intelligence unit, and said he had reported on locations of Israeli soldiers in Lebanon. The statement, which also accused Shaib of “incitement” against Israeli soldiers and civilians, did not mention the other journalists or provide evidence to support its assertion that Shaib was a member of a Hezbollah intelligence unit. Hezbollah, which controls Al Manar, denied Shaib was part of one of its intelligence units. “The enemy’s false claims are nothing but an expression of its weakness and fragility, and a desperate attempt to evade responsibility for this crime,” it said in a statement. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun described the journalists as “civilians doing their professional duty.” “It is a brazen crime that violates all treaties and norms through which journalists enjoy international protection in war,” he said in a statement on X. More than 1,180 people have been killed in Lebanon since the US and Israel attacked Iran, according to the country’s authorities, who do not otherwise distinguish between civilians and militants. Al Manar described Shaib as an “icon of resistance reporting.” Al Mayadeen, which is widely perceived as editorially aligned with Hezbollah, and Iran’s allies and supporters in the region, said Fatima Ftouni had been distinguished by her brave and objective reporting. In response to the killings, Reporters Without Borders said it had been raising the alarm for weeks about the growing risks facing media professionals. The killings followed the death of Hussain Hamood, a Lebanese freelance journalist working for Al Manar who the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said on X was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Wednesday. At least three other reporters in Lebanon, Iran and Gaza have been killed in Israeli or joint US-Israeli airstrikes since the Iran war began on February 28, CPJ said on Thursday. The US military did not immediately respond to a request for comment, nor did the Israeli military. An Israeli strike in October 2024 hit a collection of guesthouses housing only reporters in the southern Lebanese town of Hasbaya, killing two journalists from Al Mayadeen and one from Al Manar, prompting global condemnation. Suggested By Editor Hezbollah-Israel war deepens fractures, fuels tensions in Lebanon Suggested By Editor Hezbollah-Israel war deepens fractures, fuels tensions in Lebanon
2026-03-29 15:23:06

QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026
Top universities in 55 subjects revealed LONDON , March 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global higher education experts QS Quacquarelli Symonds released the sixteenth edition of the QS World University Rankings by Subject , comparing 21,000+ academic offerings from 1900+ institutions across 100 higher education systems in 55 subjects and five faculty areas. QS Senior Vice President Ben Sowter said: "The rankings highlight a global higher education landscape that is becoming both more competitive and more specialised. While traditional leaders in the US, UK and parts of Europe continue to dominate many disciplines, we are seeing significant momentum from systems across Asia, the Middle East and Latin America." Highlights Australia dominates Sports-related Subjects. University of Queensland ranks second and University of Sydney comes third. Singapore shines. Forty-two entries place in the top-10, third-highest worldwide. It is the world's most improved system. China doubles top-10 entries since 2021 and leads in Classics and Ancient History, with Fudan 2nd and Peking University 3rd. India doubles its top-50 places since 2024 to 27 across 12 institutions, led by Indian School of Mines University Dhanbad and IIM Ahmedabad. Switzerland leads Europe with 12 top-five subject entries. ETH Zurich holds three number-one positions. Italy strengthens its top-10 presence through Sapienza University of Rome and Bocconi University. Sapienza University comes first in Classics & Ancient History. Spain achieves record ranks in 10 subjects and claims its most ever top 20 positions. Complutense University of Madrid takes the highest rank (11 th , Dentistry). Portugal is Europe's most improved system (+12%), led by University of Porto. Canada's University of British Columbia has the most entries globally. McGill reclaims the highest rank (2 nd , Mineral & Mining Engineering). Universität Heidelberg takes Germany's highest rank (8 th , Classics & Ancient History). Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin is the world's most improved in Medicine. France leads Social Sciences, with standout performances from Sciences Po (3 rd , Politics & International Studies) and INSEAD (4 th , Business & Management Studies). The UK sees 40% of entries rise, joint third globally. It records 15 first-places and 63 top-three. KFUPM in Saudi Arabia remains the Arab Region's highest-ranked university (5 th , Petroleum Engineering). The US leads globally with 37 top-ranked subjects and 88 top-three placements. Harvard, MIT and Juilliard are standouts. South Africa records Africa's highest subject rankings, led by the University of Cape Town and the University of Witwatersrand. Universidade de São Paulo holds Latin America's highest ranks, while Ecuador records the region's strongest improvement rate. Appendix –assets including full #1 subjects list. Methodology
2026-03-25 09:50:00

Manhattan Associates Announced ABA100® Winner for Supply Chain Innovation at Australian Business Awards
SYDNEY , March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Manhattan Associates Inc. (NASDAQ: MANH), has been recognised as an innovation leader, winning the Supply Chain Innovation category at the ABA100® Business Awards. The award recognises Manhattan Active® Warehouse Management, part of the Manhattan Active® Supply Chain suite, for its continued advancement of intelligent, cloud-native warehouse operations and its expanding use of AI-driven capabilities to improve speed, accuracy and resilience across supply chains. The ABA100® Supply Chain Innovation Award celebrates organisations delivering measurable innovation in logistics, distribution and supply chain execution. Manhattan Active® Warehouse Management was recognised for its ability to dynamically adapt to operational change, its highly configurable user experience and its continuous delivery model, which enables customers to access new functionality through regular updates without disruptive upgrades. Built as a true cloud-native platform, Manhattan Active® Warehouse Management supports real-time visibility and coordination across inventory, labour, automation and storage environments. In recent releases, the solution has expanded its use of embedded intelligence and AI to support smarter decision-making on the warehouse floor, including enhanced demand responsiveness, improved task prioritisation and greater orchestration across increasingly complex fulfilment networks. These capabilities help organisations respond more effectively to labour constraints, rising customer expectations and the growing volume of omnichannel orders, while maintaining compliance and operational consistency. "Winning the ABA100® Supply Chain Innovation Award is a strong validation of our continued investment in intelligent, cloud-first supply chain technology," said Raghav Sibal, Vice President, APAC at Manhattan Associates. "Manhattan Active® Warehouse Management is designed to evolve alongside our customers' operations, with AI-driven insights and continuous innovation that help organisations move faster, operate smarter and scale with confidence." Sibal added that the platform's architecture allows customers to adopt new capabilities as their needs mature, without the disruption traditionally associated with upgrades. "Our customers are navigating constant change, from peak volatility to shifting consumer expectations. Having a platform that can continuously adapt and introduce new intelligence over time is now critical." As supply chains become more interconnected and digitally driven, Manhattan Associates continues to invest in unified, cloud-based solutions that bring together physical operations and digital commerce. The company's ongoing innovation roadmap focuses on using AI and automation to simplify complexity, improve execution and deliver more responsive, resilient supply chains. The ABA100® Australian Business Awards are among the country's most respected business accolades, recognising excellence, innovation and leadership across Australian and international organisations operating in the local market. -ends- ABOUT MANHATTAN ASSOCIATES Manhattan Associates is a global technology leader in supply chain and omnichannel commerce. We unite information across the enterprise, converging front-end sales with back-end supply chain execution. Our software, platform technology and unmatched experience help drive both top-line growth and bottom-line profitability for our customers. Manhattan Associates designs, builds, and delivers leading edge cloud and on-premises solutions so that across the store, through your network or from your fulfilment centre, you are ready to reap the rewards of the omnichannel marketplace. For more information, please visit www.manh.com ABOUT ABA100® BUSINESS AWARDS The Australian Business Awards are an international, all-encompassing awards program honouring organisations that demonstrate the core values of business excellence, product excellence, sustainability and commercial success in their respective industries. Conducted annually and currently in their inauguration, the Awards honour the world's industry leaders through the acknowledgment of innovative business processes, product development, enterprise, sustainability and overall business success. The Awards also recognise the important social and environmental contributions made by organisations through excellence of service, commitment to their customers, philanthropic ideals, ethical behaviour and environmental sustainability.
2026-03-23 23:18:00

وزير التجارة والصناعة: استقرار الأسواق وتوفر المخزون الاستراتيجي بفضل الجاهزية المسبقة وتنويع مسارات الإمدادات
أكد سعادة الشيخ فيصل بن ثاني بن فيصل آل ثاني وزير التجارة والصناعة، أن الأسواق في دولة قطر تشهد استقراراً في توافر السلع، مع توفر مخزون استراتيجي كافٍ، وذلك بفضل الخطط الاستباقية التي وضعتها الوزارة للتعامل مع مختلف التحديات، إلى جانب وجود منظومة متكاملة لمتابعة حركة الأسواق ومستويات التخزين. جاء ذلك خلال لقاء خاص لسعادته مع تلفزيون قطر من داخل مركز العمليات بوزارة التجارة والصناعة، حيث أوضح سعادته أن المركز تم تأسيسه قبل أكثر من عشر سنوات للتعامل مع المتغيرات وأي ظروف طارئة، وتتمثل مهمته في متابعة توافر مجموعة سلع أساسية في السوق القطري، وضمان الإمدادات، وذلك من خلال أنظمة إلكترونية متطورة تتيح متابعة حركة السلع منذ دخولها عبر المنافذ الحدودية، والمخازن، وجميع منافذ البيع في مختلف مناطق الدولة، مع مراقبة مستويات المخزون وحركة الطلب بشكل مستمر. وأضاف سعادته أن المركز يشرف على تنسيق وتنفيذ خطط الرقابة الميدانية، من خلال أكثر من 300 مفتش يتولون متابعة الأسواق وضمان التزام المنشآت التجارية بالأنظمة والقوانين، واستقرار الأسواق وتوفر السلع للمواطنين والمقيمين، مشيراً إلى تنفيذ حوالي 3000 عملية تفتيش يومياً منذ بداية الأزمة. وفيما يتعلق بالتوترات الإقليمية الحالية وإغلاق مضيق هرمز، أوضح سعادته أن وزارة التجارة والصناعة وضعت منذ أكثر من 10 سنوات خططاً للتعامل مع مختلف التحديات والمخاطر، مثل إغلاق مضيق هرمز أو تعطل مسارات الشحن، وذلك بالتنسيق مع الجهات المعنية، ووضعت خطط طوارئ لتنويع مسارات الإمداد وتأمين خطوط شحن بديلة. وأشار إلى أنه مع بداية الأزمة الحالية تم تفعيل هذه الخطط مباشرة، وفتح مسارات لوجستية بديلة، إلى جانب تفعيل غرفة عمليات الطوارئ في الوزارة التي تعمل على مدار الساعة بالتنسيق مع الجهات الحكومية والقطاع الخاص لمتابعة حركة الإمدادات وضمان استمرار توفر السلع في السوق. ولفت سعادته إلى أنه تم التنسيق مع الخطوط الجوية القطرية لتسيير شحنات عاجلة لبعض السلع الأساسية عند الحاجة، حيث وصلت إلى الدولة حتى الآن أكثر من 300 طن من الشحنات الجوية، ومن المستهدف أن تصل إلى 1000 طن. وفيما يخص الأسعار، أوضح سعادته أنه من الطبيعي أن تتأثر أسعار بعض السلع في ظل الظروف الحالية نتيجة ارتفاع تكاليف الشحن والنقل عالمياً، كما أن زيادة الطلب على السلع في العديد من الدول خلال فترة الأزمة، أدت إلى ارتفاعات بسيطة ومؤقتة في بعض الأسعار في بلد المصدر، متوقعاً أن تعود إلى مستوياتها السابقة بعد انتهاء هذه الظروف. وأكد في المقابل، أن توفر مخزون كبير من السلع في دولة قطر يساهم في الحفاظ على استقرار الأسعار في السوق المحلي، مشيراً في هذا الصدد إلى أن دولة قطر تحتل المركز الـ 19 عالمياً في مؤشر الأنظمة الغذائية المرنة، ما يعكس قوة المنظومة الغذائية وكفاءة سلاسل الإمداد. وأشار سعادته إلى أن الوزارة تتابع الأسعار بشكل مستمر، حيث يتم تسجيل أسعار جميع المنتجات لدى الوزارة، كما يتم مراقبة الأسواق يومياً للتأكد من التزام منافذ البيع بالأسعار المعتمدة، مشدداً على أن الوزارة لن تتهاون مع أي حالات تلاعب بالأسعار أو استغلال للظروف، وسيتم اتخاذ الإجراءات القانونية اللازمة بحق أي جهة مخالفة. كما تستقبل الوزارة البلاغات عبر الخط الساخن 16001، إضافة إلى المنصات الرقمية للوزارة، ويتم التعامل معها بشكل فوري وتحويلها إلى فرق التفتيش الميدانية. وتطرق سعادته إلى دور الصناعات الوطنية، مؤكداً أهميتها في دعم استقرار الأسواق وتعزيز الأمن الغذائي، حيث يضم القطاع الصناعي حالياً أكثر من 138 مصنعاً غذائياً وطنياً يعمل بكفاءة عالية لتوفير المنتجات للسوق المحلي. كما شهد الإنتاج الوطني تطوراً ملحوظاً خلال السنوات الماضية، حيث ارتفع عدد المنتجات الوطنية في عام 2025 إلى أكثر من 2000 منتج، بزيادة نسبتها 9 بالمئة مقارنة بعام 2024، ما يعكس تنامي قدرات القطاع الصناعي المحلي وتنوع المنتجات المتوفرة في الأسواق. وأضاف سعادته أن الظروف الحالية ساهمت في خلق فرصة حقيقية للقطاع الخاص لمساهمته في دعم الاكتفاء الذاتي، والتوسع في الإنتاج والاستثمار في الصناعات الغذائية. وفيما يتعلق بالمخزون الاستراتيجي، أشار سعادته إلى أن دولة قطر حققت المرتبة الـ 30 عالمياً في مؤشر الأمن الغذائي العالمي، ما يعكس نجاح السياسات الحكومية في بناء منظومة غذائية مرنة وقادرة على مواجهة مختلف التحديات. وأكد سعادته أن المخزون الاستراتيجي من السلع الأساسية متوفر بمستويات كافية بفضل الاستعدادات المسبقة، وأنه حتى هذه اللحظة لم نصل إلى مرحلة استخدام هذا المخزون، حيث يتم الاعتماد على المخزون المتوفر لدى الموردين ومنافذ البيع. وأوضح أن المخزون الاستراتيجي يشمل عدداً من السلع الغذائية الأساسية مثل الأرز، والسكر، والقمح، والزيوت وغيرها من السلع الضرورية، وهي متوفرة بمستويات عالية تلبي احتياجات السوق، مؤكداً أن السلع الأساسية والاستهلاكية وحتى الكمالية متوفرة بكميات كافية في جميع منافذ البيع. وفيما يخص خدمات الوزارة، أكد سعادة وزير التجارة والصناعة أن الوزارة تواصل تقديم خدماتها دون انقطاع في مركز خدمات النافذة الواحدة، كما توفر أكثر من 500 خدمة إلكترونية عبر الموقع وتطبيق الجوال، مشيراً إلى أن الوزارة جاهزة لتقديم جميع الخدمات إلكترونياً، وكانت الوزارة تقدم 95 بالمئة من جميع خدماتها إلكترونياً حتى قبل الأزمة. واختتم سعادته بالتأكيد على حرص الوزارة على التواصل المستمر مع الجمهور عبر منصاتها في وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي، لنشر المعلومات الرسمية والتوجيهات والتنبيهات التي تسهم في توعية المستهلكين وتعزيز الشفافية وتوفير المعلومات الدقيقة في الوقت المناسب.
2026-03-18 07:17:16

Cherry Blossoms Aren't the Only Thing in Full Bloom This Spring: CASEKOO Debuts LinKOO, the World's First Open Clasp System
LOS ANGELES, March 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CASEKOO, a leader in innovative mobile lifestyle accessories, today announced the launch of LinKOO, a groundbreaking phone case featuring the world's first open clasp system. Celebrating the vibrant energy and happiness of Spring, LinKOO is designed for the season's getaways, outdoor adventures, and everyday moments of delight. Revolutionary design offers ultimate versatility, allowing the clasp to fold away seamlessly when not in use. The magic of LinKOO happens when the chain comes off. Engineered with a patented clasp at the base of the case, it securely holds a chain or wristlet to complement any spring look. But the true innovation? The clasp folds completely flat against the phone when not in use—instantly transforming from a statement accessory into a sleek, pocket-friendly case built for life in motion. "Spring represents a time of renewal and reconnection, so we designed LinKOO to be the perfect companion for the season's adventures," said Ralph, founder of CASEKOO. "We've engineered a clasp that simply 'disappears' when you don't need it—giving our community the freedom to move seamlessly from a morning run to an afternoon of shopping, all while keeping their style and their phone protected. But what truly excites us is how LinKOO sparks curiosity. It's designed to be noticed—inviting others to come closer, to ask what it is, and to start a conversation. Because the best connections happen when we're open to them." A Joyful, Adventure-Ready DesignJust as the season calls for versatility and a touch of whimsy, the LinKOO case is built to adapt. Key features include: World's First Open Clasp System: A unique, hinged clasp that opens to hold a chain and closes to lay flush against the case, offering a clean, uninterrupted profile. Transformative 2-in-1 Design: Effortlessly switches between a secure chain-carry mode for hands-free convenience and a compact traditional case for slipping into a pocket or bag. Spring-Ready Style & Protection: Constructed with a durable, impact-resistant frame and available in a range of fresh, seasonal colors and finishes to match any spring wardrobe. Interchangeable Chain Compatibility: Works seamlessly with CASEKOO's collection of chains and straps, allowing users to mix and match for a personalized look that fits every spring adventure. Playful Extras & AvailabilityEmbracing the spirit of discovery, the LinKOO launch invites users to refresh their style for the new season. The CASEKOO LinKOO case is now available in Vital Orange for the iPhone 17 Pro Max, with a full range of colors and finishes rolling out in late May. To inspire endless mix-and-match possibilities, complementary straps are currently included with every LinKOO case purchase. About CASEKOOCASEKOO is a design-led lifestyle brand dedicated to creating style-forward phone accessories for life in motion. Built for Innovation Enthusiasts and Style Pioneers, the brand blends purposeful protection with modern design and personal expression—empowering individuals to protect what matters while expressing who they are. Learn more at casekoo.com.
2026-03-13 22:00:00

YY Group (NASDAQ: YYGH) Projects FY2026 Revenue Exceeding US$103 Million, Issues First Formal Guidance
SINGAPORE, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- YY Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ: YYGH) ("YY Group" or the "Company"), a global leader in on-demand workforce solutions and integrated facilities management (IFM), today announced revenue guidance in the range of US$103 million to US$110 million for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. This outlook represents growth of approximately 75% to 90% over the midpoint of the Company's FY2025 revenue estimate of US$57 million to US$58 million and marks its first formal revenue guidance as a Nasdaq-listed company. This outlook is supported by several key growth assumptions, including: Strong demand and revenue pipeline visibility in overseas markets for the manpower outsourcing segment. Full-year revenue contribution from businesses acquired in 2025. Expansion of contracted IFM client base and service offerings, including bundled facility management solutions. Sustained client retention rates and contract renewals across both manpower and IFM segments. Focused capital deployment toward the Company's core operations, including investments in technology platform development, geographic expansion, and on-demand workforce capacity. "We enter 2026 with a significantly larger, more diverse platform and the operational foundation to convert our recent investments into accelerating revenue growth," said Mike Fu, CEO of YY Group. "Our FY2026 guidance is underpinned by an expanded geographic footprint, a maturing portfolio of 2025 acquisitions contributing at full run-rate, and deepening client relationships and strong demand visibility across key markets. Our capital and resources are deployed where they generate the highest returns: in our people, our platform, and our client partnerships. As we scale toward our revenue goals, we expect our model's inherent operating leverage to become increasingly evident, driving meaningful margin improvement and progress on our path to profitability. The strength of YY Group's contracted revenue base – anchored by our established Singapore operations – combined with a robust pipeline of new business across our manpower subsidiaries in Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand and other global markets, gives us a clear line of sight to delivering on this outlook." Jason Phua, Chief Financial Officer of YY Group, added, "Our FY2026 revenue targets are supported by a strong contracted revenue base, a clear pipeline of new business, and the full-year contribution of acquisitions completed in 2025. Our capital allocation priorities remain centered on scaling our core manpower and IFM operations and investing in the people, technology, and operational infrastructure that drive our revenue growth. We are focused on translating top-line momentum into improved operating leverage and long-term shareholder value." The above forecast is based on the current market conditions and reflects the Company's current preliminary views and expectations on market and operational conditions and the regulatory and operating environment, as well as customers' and institutional partners' demands, all of which are subject to change. US Dollar ranges are based on a USD/SGD exchange rate of 1.28 as of March 10, 2026. About YY Group Holding LimitedYY Group Holding Limited (Nasdaq: YYGH) is a Singapore-headquartered, technology-enabled platform providing flexible, scalable workforce solutions and integrated facility management (IFM) services across Asia and beyond. The Group operates through two core verticals: on-demand staffing and IFM, delivering agile, reliable support to industries such as hospitality, logistics, retail, and healthcare. Leveraging proprietary digital platforms and IoT-driven systems, YY Group enables clients to meet fluctuating labor demands and maintain high-performance environments. In addition to its core operations in Singapore and Malaysia, the Group maintains a growing presence in Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania and the Middle East. Listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, YY Group is committed to service excellence, operational innovation, and long-term value creation for clients and shareholders. For more information on the Company, please visit https://yygroupholding.com/. Safe Harbor StatementThis press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the YY Group Holding Limited's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. These factors include, but are not limited to, (i) growth of the hospitality market (ii) capital and credit market volatility, (iii) local and global economic conditions, (iv) our anticipated growth strategies, (v) governmental approvals and regulations, and (vi) our future business development, results of operations and financial condition. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "target," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and YY Group Holding Limited undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law. Investor ContactJason Phua Zhi Yong, Chief Financial OfficerYY Groupenquiries@yygroupholding.com
2026-03-12 12:07:00

LG Innotek Secures "Leadership A" in CDP Climate Change Assessment for Third Consecutive Year
Achieved "Leadership A" grade, awarded to top 3% of 22,100 global companies evaluated. Selected for "Carbon Management Sector Honors" for seventh consecutive year. Achieved 60% company-wide renewable electricity transition rate across domestic and overseas sites, making excellent progress toward "2040 Carbon Neutrality" goal. SEOUL, South Korea, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 12, LG Innotek (CEO Moon Hyuksoo) announced that it earned a grade of "Leadership A" in the Climate Change Response Assessment of the 2025 Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), marking the third consecutive year the company has received this top rating. Jongho Kim, LG Innotek’s ESG representative (center), poses with CDP Korea committee officials at the 2026 CDP Korea Conference on March 10 at Ambassador Seoul Pullman Hotel, Jung-gu, Seoul, to commemorate the awards. The CDP is a global initiative commissioned by major financial investment institutions to collect and assess environment-related information of major companies worldwide and provide relevant information to stakeholders through a public platform. The CDP assessments cover companies based in approximately 130 countries worldwide. It is widely recognized as one of the most authoritative and reliable global sustainability disclosure systems. The climate change response category of this year's assessment included 22,100 companies worldwide. Only 766 companies, 3% of the total, received the Leadership A grade, among which were 35 Korean enterprises. LG Innotek earned high marks for its dedicated carbon neutrality organization, which has swiftly advanced the company's initiative toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2040 (2040 Carbon Neutrality). Furthermore, LG Innotek received the "Carbon Management Sector Honors" award, which is presented to the top two companies in the IT sector, at the '2026 CDP Korea Conference' held on March 10 at the Ambassador Seoul Pullman Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul. LG Innotek has been recognized as an outstanding company in the CDP climate change response category for seven consecutive years, from 2019 to 2025. LG Innotek recognizes climate change as a serious issue requiring urgent action and prioritizes climate response as its top ESG management task. In 2022, LG Innotek declared its "2040 Carbon Neutrality" goal and has actively pursued eco-friendly management initiatives to achieve it. The company is making multilateral efforts, including transitioning to renewable energy, increasing energy efficiency, and improving manufacturing processes. It is particularly focused on securing renewable energy to satisfy its electricity consumption, accounting for a high proportion of its greenhouse gas emissions, with renewable energy. LG Innotek has expanded its renewable energy supply through a massive power grid and increased usage via Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Additionally, the company has installed rooftop solar PV facilities at domestic and overseas sites and participated in the Green Premium to build a stable renewable energy supply grid. As a result, LG Innotek has switched 650GWh of its electricity consumption, accounting for more than 60% of the electricity used by its domestic and overseas business operations in the past year alone, to renewable sources. This is enough to power 135,000 households for an entire year, based on a family of four (average monthly electricity consumption of about 400kWh). CEO Moon Hyuksoo stated, "LG Innotek is committed to genuine ESG management by accelerating the renewable energy transition, ensuring that the surging power demand from the physical AI evolution does not worsen climate change. Moving forward, we will deliver differentiated customer value through global ESG leadership." [Glossary] Global initiative: a set of principles and guidelines, or a council that establishes them, aimed at inducing companies to act responsibly in terms of ESG management and pursue sustainable development. Carbon neutrality: effective reduction of carbon emissions to "zero" by a company through the adoption of countermeasures to remove as much carbon dioxide as it emits. Power purchase agreement (PPA): an agreement entered into by an electricity user to directly purchase power from a renewable energy supplier, with the agreement classified as an "on-site PPA" or "off-site PPA" depending on whether the power generation facility is located inside or outside the location where the electricity is used.
2026-03-12 12:00:00

81% of Vietnamese Travelers Want to Use AI to Plan Their Next Trip, Agoda Report Finds
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the Agoda 2026 Travel Outlook Report, Vietnamese travelers are emerging as the region's most enthusiastic adopters of artificial intelligence (AI) in travel planning. The report reveals that 81% of Vietnamese travelers are likely to use AI to plan their next journey - the highest rate in Asia, where the average is 63%. Despite being at an early stage of adoption, sentiment towards AI remains largely positive. Agoda's study shows that 86% of Vietnamese travelers either trust AI-generated information or feel neutral about it, with 59% expressing a neutral stance and 28% saying they actively trust AI. This openness suggests strong potential for wider adoption as AI-powered travel solutions become more accessible and familiar. Vietnam's rapid digital transformation and booming tech ecosystem are accelerating the integration of AI into everyday life from work and education to shopping and entertainment. Travel planning is no exception. Among Vietnamese users who already engage with AI, Agoda's report found that the most common applications include recommending local attractions and activities , suggesting restaurant and dining options, creating personalised travel itineraries (30%), and real-time language translation (30%) - demonstrating a clear appetite for smarter, more personalised travel experiences. Commenting on the findings, Lam Vu, Country Director Vietnam at Agoda, said:"It is impressive to see how open Vietnamese travelers are to applying technology to their travel journeys. This strong interest in AI reflects a broader mindset of curiosity, efficiency, and personalization. As a digital travel platform, Agoda continuously invests in innovating our technology to deliver seamless, intuitive experiences - empowering travelers to explore the world in ways that suit their own preferences, pace, and style." With over 6 million properties, 130,000 flight routes, and 300,000 activities available in one seamless booking experience, Agoda is well positioned to support Vietnamese travelers as they set out to discover more of the world in 2026 - backed by intelligent technology designed to simplify planning and personalise every journey.
2026-03-11 02:15:00

BLUETTI Elite 300 Certified as the World's Smallest 3kWh Portable Power Station as Global Launch
LOS ANGELES, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BLUETTI, a global leader in portable energy storage, today officially announced the market release of the Elite 300 portable power station. Certified by Frost & Sullivan as the world's smallest 3kWh portable power station by volume as of January 2026*, the Elite 300 arrives as a breakthrough compact 3kWh unit for both emergency home backup and RV travel. Packing 3kWh of capacity into a 2kWh-sized footprint, the BLUETTI Elite 300 provides a reliable, space-saving backup for RV travel, seasonal camping, and power outages during extreme weather. A New Standard in Energy Density BLUETTI's Elite series is globally recognized for the dedicated balance between power and portability. Following the success of the widely acclaimed Elite 200 V2 portable power station, the new Elite 300 prioritizes mobility without sacrificing capacity. With dimensions of 366 mm × 305 mm × 297.5 mm—roughly the size of a standard milk crate and comparable to many 2kWh units—it marks a significant leap in energy density for the 3kWh category. Despite its streamlined footprint, the Elite 300 delivers 3,014.4Wh of LiFePO4 energy and a 2,400W output in such a mobile chassis. It integrates seamlessly into tight living quarters in RV or small apartments, providing heavy-duty backup power without the typical bulk of high-capacity units. Built for Resilience: From Outages to Open Roads Emergency Backup & Home ResilienceAs homeowners face increasingly frequent extreme weather, from hurricanes to summer heatwaves, the Elite 300 offers a silent, emission-free take on the traditional generator. It can keep a standard household refrigerator (1kWh/day) running for nearly 60 hours during prolonged outages. With a 2,400W continuous output (4,800W Power Lifting Mode), it effortlessly handles heavy-duty essentials like space heaters, electric kettles, and ovens to maintain warmth during sudden outages. With a seamless 10ms UPS switchover, the Elite 300 ensures instant power for essential electronics like Wi-Fi routers. Beyond essential backup, the BLUETTI App provides intuitive tools—such as Remote Wakeup, Sleep Mode, and Time-of-Use scheduling—to help homeowners manage energy consumption and reduce electricity costs. RV, Camping & Road TripsTailored for the needs of RV owners, van-lifers, and campers, the Elite 300 features 11 versatile outlets, including a dedicated TT-30R RV port and a high-current 12V/30A DC output. The NEMA TT-30R RV port provides a 30-amp, 120-volt connection essential for off-grid power, supporting high-demand appliances such as A/C units, microwaves, and water heaters. The 12V/30A DC port eliminates the energy loss of AC-to-DC conversion, directly powering high-draw loads like diesel heaters and water pumps. For boondocking and extended road trips, Elite 300 can be paired with portable solar panels and the Charger 2 (an alternator and solar dual charger), to capture 13 times faster on-the-go recharging. In about three hours of driving, it stands ready for immediate use upon arrival—powering camp lights, cooking appliances, or RV essentials without the typical wait for a recharge. Price and Availability The Elite 300 portable power station is available for purchase with a special debut price of $1,099 through May 31—representing an exceptional value at roughly $0.36 per watt-hour in the 3kWh category. An additional 8% discount is available with the code BLUETTI8OFF, further supporting customers preparing for unexpected outages or gearing up for the upcoming travel season. Customers can secure their units via the BLUETTI Official Store or the BLUETTI Amazon Store. Source: Frost & Sullivan, confirmed based on the research on the global portable power station market. About BLUETTI Established in 2013, BLUETTI has evolved into a pioneer in the clean energy sector. Driven by robust in-house R&D and sustainable innovation, the brand empowers millions across 120+ countries to stay safe and prepared. Its portfolio of portable power stations and home battery backup solutions ensures reliable power for emergency preparedness, RV travel, and off-grid lifestyles. CONTACT: Ellen LeePR Specialistellenlee@bluetti.com
2026-03-09 16:12:00

Ulike Spring: Dare to Glow -- Celebrating Confident and Aspirational Women
LOS ANGELES, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ulike — the world's top brand for at-home hair removal — invited confident and influential women around the world to experience its transformational self-care power at its Ulike Spring: Dare to Glow event in March. Staying true to its mission of empowering women around the world, Ulike recently entered an official partnership with the PCOS Awareness Association (PCOSAA), a global nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals with PCOS and improving public understanding of the condition. The Ulike Spring: Dare to Glow event highlighted Ulike's partnership with the PCOSAA, with organization officials in attendance. Ulike Spring: Dare to Glow This exclusive, high-end immersive experience took place on March 7, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Lombardi House in West Hollywood. After a red carpet arrival and opening ceremony, it took attendees through a tech deep dive covering the real science behind pain-free glowing. There was also a KOL round table with inspiring creators sharing their personal stories of confidence and embracing their inner beauty. The event concluded with a hands-on session with Ulike's tech and an exclusive gift suite. Spring, Glow, Dare Ulike Spring emphasizes three core elements — spring, glow, and dare — and encourages aspirational women to embrace each of them. Spring represents transformation and renewal. Marked by growth and replenishment on the trees, the season encourages people to start fresh and bring a transformational upgrade to their self-care regimens. The event motivated busy working women to phase out outdated and ineffective wellness routines for Ulike's efficient and smart solutions. The event's glow element wasn't just about glowing skin, but the inner radiance and confidence of a woman who feels desired, empowered, and beautiful. This is exactly what Ulike stands for. It strives to make every woman feel so beautiful and strong that they radiate that energy everywhere they go, while letting their confidence speak for itself, in any situation. The word "dare" adds an aspect of power and momentum. It encourages women to embrace their beauty unapologetically and share it boldly. Whether it's wearing a dress they've always wanted to wear or spontaneously deciding to go to the beach without anxious preparation, it inspires women to challenge the norm and be the most genuine version of themselves. Simplifying Wellness Regimens Ulike simplifies the complex goal of looking and feeling beautiful. Using smart engineering, it transforms it into a comfortable, a few minutes a week ritual. Thus, by saving significant time and money and removing all the pain, prep, and doubt, Ulike ensures its tech caters to women of all categories for different reasons. The busiest superstar moms prefer it for its short sessions and quick results, while it appeals to top business women and entrepreneurs because of its elevated experience and efficient performance. It's also the number one recommendation by medical professionals as it holds clinical credibility and is fully backed by science. Ulike challenges the age-old "no pain, no gain" motto by replacing it with "no pain, all gain." By featuring thoughtful features such as Sapphire Ice Cooling Technology on its IPL hair removal device, it shows people that beauty doesn't always have to come with pain. It also lets consumers break free from the shackles of salon or clinic visits, by allowing them to pick their own wellness schedule. The results are effective and long-lasting, making every penny spent on its tech a wise investment. About Ulike Since 2013, Ulike has harnessed the power of clinical technology to produce luxurious, comfortable, and cost-effective IPL at-home hair removal devices. FDA-cleared, clinically tested, and dermatologist-recommended, Ulike devices feature the latest IPL and Sapphire Ice Cooling technologies, providing an excellent alternative to laser treatment for long-lasting hair removal from head to toe. Since its inception, the brand has grown into a global leader in IPL at-home beauty devices, with over 8 million units sold across 49 countries and regions worldwide. As a beauty-tech innovator, Ulike allocates 30% of its annual profits to research and development, securing over 800 global patents and achieving international success. Discover more at ulike.com PRESS CONTACT Alessio BraddeGlobal Communications & PR Senior Manageralessiobradde@ulike.com
2026-03-09 16:00:00

SANY America Launches Community Disaster Response Fund at CONEXPO 2026
LAS VEGAS, March 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, SANY America and SANY Foundation jointly announced the launch of the SANY America Community Disaster Response Fund, a new initiative designed to accelerate disaster response and post-disaster recovery across the United States through the rapid deployment of construction equipment. SANY announces the launch of the SANY America Community Disaster Response Fund at CONEXPO 2026 The fund will provide financial and technical support to SANY America's nationwide dealer network, enabling equipment to be mobilized quickly to disaster sites when emergencies occur. From Field Lessons to Systemic Action: The Texas Catalyst The initiative was inspired by SANY America's response to the July 2025 floods in Texas, where excavators were deployed to remove fallen trees, clear flood debris, and reopen access routes for emergency services. "Texas taught us that speed saves communities," said David E. Nicoll, Chief Executive Officer of SANY America. "Every hour matters when roads are blocked and homes are flooded. This fund ensures our dealers can move equipment the moment it's needed, not when paperwork clears." Expanding the Horizon: From Local Response to Global Alliance The launch event at CONEXPO 2026 served as a platform to connect this local action with a broader global strategy. Danxi Shen, Secretary General of the SANY Foundation, outlined the roadmap for the Global Machinery Relief Alliance, a proposed international mechanism designed to coordinate construction equipment resources across borders for disaster response. "The U.S. fund represents an important step toward building a global disaster response network," Danxi said. "Our goal is to ensure that industrial capacity can be mobilized quickly to protect communities and livelihoods when disasters strike." Lihua Tang, Board Member of SANY Group and Trustee of the SANY Foundation, noted that SANY's industrial internet platform connects millions of construction machines worldwide, creating a powerful ecosystem that can support disaster response and other critical scenarios. This initiative reflects the strategic convergence of industrial strength and social responsibility. By combining AI-driven platforms, a global dealer network, specialized equipment expertise, and rapid financial support, SANY is redefining the role of the private sector in crisis response. It demonstrates that industrial capability and humanitarian commitment can work as one force—turning construction power into a source of hope and recovery. It reflects SANY's commitment to using industrial capability not only to build infrastructure, but also to support communities when it matters most.
2026-03-09 16:00:00

MCIT Concludes Qatar’s First Global Quantum Computing Hackathon Convening Experts Across the Quantum Value Chain
وزارة الاتصالات وتكنولوجيا المعلومات تختتم أول هاكاثون عالمي للحوسبة الكمّية في دولة قطر جامعًا خبراء من سلسلة قيمة الحوسبة الكمية nourSun, 03/08/2026 - 09:38 شهد البرنامج تعاون بين وزارة الاتصالات وتكنولوجيا المعلومات ووزارة الدفاع وجامعة حمد بن خليفة ومجموعة بوسطن الاستشارية وكوانتيكس وثماني شركات عالمية من مجال الحوسبة الكمّية وأبرز الشركاء الصناعيون.النتائج تركز على تطبيق الأفكار المبتكرة وتقديم العروض التشغيلية الجاهزة والكفاءات المُدرّبة والخطط التجريبية التي تتماشى مع أجندة قطر الرقمية 2030.اختتمت وزارة الاتصالات وتكنولوجيا المعلومات مسابقة هاكاثون الحوسبة الكمّية- قطر 2025 في مبنى ذو المنارتين بالمدينة التعليمية بالدوحة، والتي تأتي تتويجًا لأول هاكاثون عالمي للحوسبة الكمّية في دولة قطر. وقد صُمم برنامج الفعاليات الممتد لأربعة أيام بهدف تحويل الأبحاث الواعدة إلى حلول قابلة للتجربة والتنفيذ لدى المؤسسات القطرية، بما يتماشى مع أجندة قطر الرقمية 2030.وأُقيمت فعاليات الهاكاثون بتنظيم من مختبر تسمو للابتكار التابع لوزارة الاتصالات وتكنولوجيا المعلومات، وتحت رعاية وزارة الدفاع، وباستضافة الشريك الاستراتيجي جامعة حمد بن خليفة، وبدعم من مجموعة بوسطن الاستشارية وكوانتيكس بصفتهما شريكيّ المعرفة، وبدعم من شركة كوانتينيوم لتتحول من المرحلة الفنية (خلال اليومين الأول والثاني) إلى مرحلة التطبيق التجاري (خلال اليومين الثالث والرابع). وعملت الفرق المشاركة على تطوير نماذج أولية باستخدام منصاتٍ حية قدّمها مزودون عالميون لحلول الحوسبة الكمية، وتعاونوا مع مستثمرين وخبراء استشاريين لتقييم الجدوى الاقتصادية لحالات الاستخدام التي اعتمدوها، وتطوير نماذج أعمال مبتكرة تستطيع تطبيق المفاهيم وتحويلها إلى خطط واضحة.وأسفر الهاكاثون عن توفير نماذج تشغيلية عملية في مجالات متعددة، بما فيها الكيمياء، وتعلّم الآلة، وتحسين العمليات، والتمويل، والمحاكاة العددية، إلى جانب تأهيل دفعة جديدة من الطلبة والمهندسين والباحثين، وتطوير أدلة عمل قابلة لإعادة الاستخدام لتحديد المشكلات وقياس الأداء وتنفيذ المشاريع.وشهد البرنامج مشاركة مجموعة من أبرز الجهات في القطاع، بما فيها وزارة البيئة والتغير المناخي، والخطوط الجوية القطرية، ومصرف قطر الإسلامي، وشركة أريدُ، والوكالة الوطنية للأمن السيبراني، ومركز سدرة للطب، وبنك قطر للتنمية، وجهات أخرى، حيث تعاونوا بشكل مباشر مع الفرق لمواءمة الحلول وتوجيهها بما يتناسب مع الظروف التشغيلية، والبيانات المتوفرة، وسير العمل، ومتطلبات الأمان والحوكمة، بما يضمن الانتقال من وضع الأفكار الواعدة إلى التطبيق العملي وتلبية المعايير الوطنية.واستقطب الهاكاثون اهتمامًا عالميًا واسعًا، حيث تلقّى 474 طلب مشاركة من 64 دولة وشارك في المسابقة 40 مشاركًا ضمن 8 فرق للعمل على حالات استخدام ذات أولوية بدعم من ثمانية شركاء عالميين، زودوا المشاركين بالتقنيات والأدوات المطلوبة، وهم أليس آند بوب، وAWS، وIBM، ومايكروسوفت، وكوانديلا، وكوانتينيوم، وكويبلي، وكوانتوم كومبيوتينغ إنك. وقد أتاحت منصاتهم وخبراؤهم للمشاركين اختبار أفكارهم المبتكرة في بُنى كمّية متنوعة، بما فيها cat-qubits، والموصلات الفائقة، والأيونات المحصورة، والفوتونات، والسيليكون، إضافةً إلى البُنى البرمجية الداعمة. واستفادت الفرق المشاركة من مزايا هذه المنصات في تطوير حلول باستخدام أحدث التقنيات الكمية المتاحة على مستوى العالم.وتعليقًا على المبادرة، قالت السيدة إيمان الكواري، مدير إدارة الابتكار الرقمي في وزارة الاتصالات وتكنولوجيا المعلومات: "من خلال مبادرات مثل هاكاثون الحوسبة الكمّية الذي تنظمه وزارة الاتصالات وتكنولوجيا المعلومات عبر مختبر تسمو للابتكار، نعمل على إرساء مسارات منهجية لاستكشاف واعتماد التقنيات الناشئة بشكل مسؤول. ومن خلال جمع الأكاديميا والصناعة ومزوّدي التكنولوجيا العالميين في بيئة آمنة وتعاونية تتيح الوصول العملي إلى منصّات رائدة، نحول الاستخدامات عالية القيمة إلى خطط واضحة للانتقال نحو التنفيذ التجريبي في الدولة. ويعزز ذلك دور الوزارة كمنسّق وطني لتطوير التقنيات الناشئة، ويجسّد الدعم المتكامل لنمو منظومة الكم في قطر بما يتماشى مع أجندة قطر الرقمية 2030."وعلق اللواء الركن زايد أحمد الكواري قائد سلاح الإشارة الأميري القطري: "نفخر في وزارة الدفاع القطرية برعاية أول هاكاثون للكمّ في دولة قطر، وهو حدث كشف عن مستويات متميزة من الإبداع والطموح لدى المبتكرين الشباب. إن ما قدمته الفرق المشاركة يعكس قدرة الكفاءات الوطنية على التعامل مع التقنيات الناشئة وتطوير حلول نوعية في مجال الحوسبة الكمية. وتؤكد وزارة الدفاع استمرارها في دعم المبادرات التي تسهم في تعزيز جاهزية الدولة التقنية وترسيخ مكانة قطر كدولة رائدة في هذا المجال المتقدم."ومن جانبه، قال الدكتور سيف الكواري، الأستاذ المشارك في قسم تكنولوجيا المعلومات والحوسبة بجامعة حمد بن خليفة ومدير مركز قطر للحوسبة الكمية: "لقد جمعت مسابقة هاكاثون الحوسبة الكمّية قطر 2025، نخبة من أبرز العقول في مجتمع الحوسبة الكمّية لاستعراض كيف يمكن للحلول الكمية الناشئة ريادة الموجة التالية للتحول الرقمي في دولة قطر. ونحن في جامعة حمد بن خليفة، نلتزم ببناء بنية تحتية تعزز الابتكار وتدعم تحقيق هذه الأهداف مستقبلًا، من خلال تعزيز إجراء البحوث المؤثرة، ورعاية المواهب المتخصصة، والعمل مع شركائنا لتسريع نمو منظومة كمّية متكاملة داخل الدولة وخارجها."وأوضح خوان فاسكيز، المديرُ المُفوَّض والشريكُ الأول في مجموعة بوسطن كونسلتينغ جروب، قائلًا: "لقد أظهر هاكاثون الحوسبة الكمّية في قطر 2025 حجم الإنجازات التي يمكن تحقيقها عندما تتكامل الخبرةُ العالمية مع الطموحِ الوطني نحو هدفٍ مشترك. على مدى الأيام الأربعة الماضية، تمكَّنت فرقُ العمل من الانتقال من مرحلة الاستكشاف النظري إلى ابتكار حلولٍ عمليةٍ مُبتكرة، وتصميم مساراتٍ تنفيذيةٍ متكاملة قابلةٍ للتطبيق بكفاءة لدى الجهات المعنية في الدولة. يُسهم هذا المسار العلمي المُتقدم في تسريع الجهود المبذولة لتنمية القدرات الوطنية، وتعزيز دور الحوسبة الكمّية في تحقيق أثرٍ اقتصادي ومجتمعي مستدام. نفخر في مجموعة بوسطن كونسلتينغ جروب بالمساهمة في بناء منظومةٍ متكاملة ترعى المواهب والكفاءات، وتسهم في الارتقاء بجاهزية المؤسسات، وترسيخ مكانة دولة قطر باعتبارها مركزًا إقليميًا رائدًا للتقنيات المتقدمة والابتكار."وقالت الدكتورة إلفيرا شيشينينا، الشريك المؤسس ورئيس شركة كوانتيكس، "على مدى أربعة أيام مميزة، أصبحت قطر عاصمة عالمية للحوسبة الكمّية ومكانًا التقت فيه التقنيات المتنوعة مع تحديات واقعية من القطاع، وأظهرت كيف يمكن لكل تقنية أن تتألق عندما تُطبّق في السياق المناسب. لقد كان المشاركون في الهاكاثون استثنائيين ومبدعين ومتحمسين ومتفاعلين بشكل كبير، مما يمنحنا ثقة كاملة بأن مستقبل الحوسبة الكمّية في أيدٍ أمينة. نحن ممتنون بشدة لشركائنا والمنظمين المشاركين على شجاعتهم والتزامهم في طرح الحلول المبتكرة، ومشاركة الخبرات، وإلهام المواهب القادمة، والمساهمة في إبراز الإمكانات الهائلة التي ستجلبها تقنيات الحوسبة الكمّية لدولة قطر."وقال زين حسين، مدير مكتب الرئيس التنفيذي في شركة كوانتينيوم، "تفتخر شركة كوانتينيوم بدعمها لفعالية هاكاثون الحوسبة الكمية الذي أقيم في قطر، وهو حدث عالمي يُسلّط الضوء على الزخم والطموح الهائلين لمنظومة الحوسبة الكميةّ الناشئة في البلاد. من المُلهم أن نرى الجيل القادم من المبتكرين الموهوبين في قطر يتقدمون للأمام، مُستعدّين لخوض غمار المنافسة وتجاوز حدود الممكن. إن التزامنا بالمساهمة في بناء وتنمية منظومة الحوسبة الكميّة في قطر أقوى من أي وقت مضى، وإظهار تنوع التحديات التي تُطرحها الشركات الوطنية الرائدة في هذا المجال وواقعيتها ومدى سرعة تطوّر هذا المجال. نُعرب عن امتناننا للمُنظّمين: وزارة الاتصالات وتكنولوجيا المعلومات، ووزارة الدفاع، وجامعة حمد بن خليفة، وكوانت إكس، ومجموعة بوسطن الاستشارية – على دعمهم هذا المجتمع النابض بالحياة من المفكرين والبنّائين. نتطلع إلى النسخ القادمة وإلى مواصلة رحلة الابتكار هذه معًا."واختُتم الهاكاثون بحفل توزيع الجوائز لتكريم المتأهلين والفرق الفائزة في المسارين التقني والتجاري. وحضر الحفل مجموعة من كبار المسؤولين الحكوميين والخبراء الدوليين في مجال الحوسبة الكمية، ثم أقيم حفل استقبال لتعزيز العلاقات الاجتماعية وتبادل المعرفة.جمعت وزارة الاتصالات وتكنولوجيا المعلومات وشركاؤها في هذا الهاكاثون الرائد بين الجهات الحكومية والأوساط الأكاديمية والمعنيين من القطاعات المتخصصة، لتقديم نموذج للابتكار المسؤول، مما أثمر عن كوادر مُدرّبة، وعروض عملية ناجحة، ومشاريع تجريبية واعدة تتمتع بالمعايير الكافية لتنفيذها لدى المؤسسات القطرية. ويمكن لهذه النتائج تنفيذ تطبيقات الحوسبة الكمية، وبناء القدرات السيادية، وتوفير قيمة عامة ملموسة وقابلة للقياس، مع ترسيخ مكانة قطر كمركز إقليمي لرعاية التقنيات الناشئة ودعم الابتكار. 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2026-03-08 06:26:14

Learning the Etiquette of Dua of the Prophets Peace and Blessings Be Upon Them
آداب الدعاء في قصص الأنبياء nourSun, 03/08/2026 - 09:13 هل تساءلت يومًا ما هو سر أولياء الله الصالحين في استجابة دعائهم؟ هل تريد أن تتعلم آداب الدعاء من أفضل أوليائه وصفوة خلقه، الأنبياء، سلام الله عليهم أجمعين؟إن المتتبع للسرد القرآني لقصص الأنبياء يجد أنه لا يعلمنا العظات والعبر فقط، بل يخبرنا بقصص رسله وأوليائه، فيسرد علينا ابتلاءاتهم ويصف حالهم وكربهم، مما يؤكد بدوره على إنسانيتهم، وأنهم بشر مثلنا يصيبهم ما يصيبنا، وهم عرضة للمرض، وفقد الذرية، وفساد الأبناء، وغيرها من ابتلاءات المؤمنين. فيا لها من تسلية لعباده الصالحين، إذ يخبرهم الله أن هذه سنته في صفوة خلقه، ثم يعلمنا من خلال قصصهم كيف كان حالهم في ابتهالهم إلى الله عز وجل في تلكم البلاءات، ويرسم لنا الطريق لنتبع نهجهم وسنتهم. هذه الأسطر ستأخذنا في رحلة تأملية في مختلف قصصهم في القرآن لنستقي منها نهج الأنبياء في الدعاء والابتهال لربهم، لنتعلم كيف كان أدبهم مع ربهم جل في علاه. مكانة الدعاء في الإسلام وقبل الشروع في ذلك، أود أن أعرج على مكانة الدعاء في الإسلام، إذ إنه من أعظم العبادات والشعائر، لقوله تعالى: (وَقَالَ رَبُّكُمُ ٱدْعُونِىٓ أَسْتَجِبْ لَكُم، إنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ يَسْتَكْبِرُونَ عَنْ عِبَادَتِى سَيَدْخُلُونَ جَهَنَّمَ دَٰخِرِينَ) غافر: 60. وقال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم: "الدعاء هو العبادة". المتفكر أيضًا في هذه العبادة العظيمة يجدها من أعظم نعم الله على عباده، إذ تُعين على نوائب الدهر وتصل المؤمنين بخالقهم مباشرة بلا حاجب ولا وسيط. وكما أن لمخاطبة الملوك آدابًا يتأدب بها الطالب، فإن لمخاطبة ملك الملوك ورب الأرباب آدابًا يتلذذ بها المؤمن والداعي، واستقاء هذه الآداب ممن اصطفاهم الله هو من لبِّ التقرب إليه، إذ يقول جل جلاله: (أُو۟لَٰئِكَ ٱلَّذِينَ هَدَى ٱللَّهُ فَبِهُدَىٰهُمُ ٱقْتَدِهْ) الأنعام: 90.يُعرِّف ابن حجر العسقلاني الدعاء بأنه "إظهار غاية التذلل والافتقار إلى الله والاستكانة له". فهو "شفيع الحاجة ونجحها باللَّجاجة". وللدعاء آداب أوردها العلماء، أشهرها: الإخلاص في الدعاء، والتذلل والافتقار لله، وعدم الاعتداء في الدعاء، لقوله تعالى: (إِنَّهُ لَا يُحِبُّ ٱلْمُعْتَدِينَ) الأعراف: 55، فضلًا عن الطهارة، واستقبال القبلة، والبدء بالحمد والثناء، والختم بالصلاة على الحبيب المصطفى، ورفع اليدين نحو السماء، علاوة على الإلحاح على الله .أما عن الآداب المستقاة من قصص أنبيائه أذكر منها بضعة أمثلةٍ أولها: إن أول ما يعلمنا إياه سيدنا إبراهيم عليه السلام هو أن الدعاء يصنع المعجزات، وأن من أولى آداب الدعاء توحيد الله عز وجل والامتثال لأوامره، إذ دعا ربه بعد أن ترك ذريته في وادٍ قفرٍ غير ذي زرع، قائلًا: (وَإِذْ قَالَ إِبْرَٰهِيمُ رَبِّ ٱجْعَلْ هَٰذَا بَلَدًا ءَامِنًا وَٱرْزُقْ أَهْلَهُۥ مِنَ ٱلثَّمَرَٰتِ) البقرة: 126. قد أجاب الله دعاءه، فجعله حرمًا آمنًا، لا يسفك فيه دم إنسان، ولا يظلم فيه أحد، ولا يصطاد صيده، ثم أنبع فيه لذريته زمزم الجارية إلى يومنا هذا. كما أنه توسل إلى الله بعمله الصالح وإقامة أهله للصلاة، فقال في سورة إبراهيم: (رَّبَّنَآ إِنِّىٓ أَسْكَنتُ مِن ذُرِّيَّتِى بِوَادٍ غَيْرِ ذِى زَرْعٍ عِندَ بَيْتِكَ ٱلْمُحَرَّمِ رَبَّنَا لِيُقِيمُوا۟ ٱلصَّلَوٰةَ فَٱجْعَلْ أَفْـِٔدَةً مِّنَ ٱلنَّاسِ تَهْوِىٓ إِلَيْهِمْ وَٱرْزُقْهُم مِّنَ ٱلثَّمَرَٰتِ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَشْكُرُونَ) إبراهيم: 37. يقال أنّ السائل عند كرماء العرب قديمًا كان يُذكّرهم بمآثرهم وفضائلهم ويستشهد بكرمهم السابق ليستميل نفوسهم للعطاء، فنجد هذا المعنى في استذكار الأنبياء صلوات ربي عليهم لمنة الله السابقة عليهم وإظهار عادات تفضله من قبل. إذ يقول زكريا (لم أكن بدعائك رب شقيًا) مريم: 4، أي ولم أشق يا رب بدعائك، لأنك لم تخيب دعائي من قبل إذ كنت أدعوك في حاجتي إليك فتعرّفني الإجابة، يقول القرطبي: إنك عودتني الإجابة فيما مضى فكان جواب الله عز وجل (يَا زَكَرِيَّا إِنَّا نُبَشِّرُكَ بِغُلَامٍ) مريم: 7، ويقول نبي الله إبراهيم عند طلبه للذرية (وَأَدْعُوا۟ رَبِّى عَسَىٰٓ أَلَّآ أَكُونَ بِدُعَآءِ رَبِّى شَقِيًّا) مريم: 48، فأجابه الله عز وجل في نفس السورة، (وَهَبْنَا لَهُۥٓ إِسْحَٰقَ وَيَعْقُوبَ وَكُلًّا جَعَلْنَا نَبِيًّا (49) وَوَهَبْنَا لَهُم مِّن رَّحْمَتِنَا وَجَعَلْنَا لَهُمْ لِسَانَ صِدْقٍ عَلِيًّا (50).ومما تعلّمناهُ من نبي الله زكريا أيضًا من آداب الدعاء وأسرار الاستجابة؛ دعاء الله عند رؤية نعمه على الغير وأفضاله عليهم إذ لما رأى رزق الله لمريم عليها السلام (كُلَّمَا دَخَلَ عَلَيْهَا زَكَرِيَّا ٱلْمِحْرَابَ وَجَدَ عِندَهَا رِزْقًا قَالَ يَٰمَرْيَمُ أَنَّىٰ لَكِ هَٰذَا قَالَتْ هُوَ مِنْ عِندِ ٱللَّهِ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَرْزُقُ مَن يَشَآءُ بِغَيْرِ حِسَابٍ) آل عمران: 37، قال ابن عباس: وجد عندها ثمارَ الجنة، فاكهةَ الصّيف في الشتاء، وفاكهةَ الشتاء في الصيف. وكان هذا في عز أزمة أصابت بني إسرائيل. فلما علم زكريا أنه سبحانه القادر على الإتيان بالشيء في غير حينه دعا ربه وسأله من فضله أيضًا (هُنَالِكَ دَعَا زَكَرِيَّا رَبَّهُۥ قَالَ رَبِّ هَبْ لِى مِن لَّدُنكَ ذُرِّيَّةً طَيِّبَةً إِنَّكَ سَمِيعُ ٱلدُّعَآءِ (38) فَنَادَتْهُ ٱلْمَلَٰٓائِكَةُ وَهُوَ قَآئِمٌ يُصَلِّى فِى ٱلْمِحْرَابِ أَنَّ ٱللَّهَ يُبَشِّرُكَ بِيَحْيَىٰ (39)). مر أنبياء الله بلحظات كرب وامتحان شديدة، فها هو نبي الله هود عليه السلام إذ كذبته عادٌ وآذته، ولم يجد ناصرًا، فالتجأ إلى جناب الحي القيوم وحقق تمام التوكل إذ لا ناصر إلا الله وأخبرهم أن يجتمعوا عليه جميعًا ليكيدوه، لذلك قال: (إنِّى تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى ٱللَّهِ رَبِّى وَرَبِّكُم ۚ مَّا مِن دَآبَّةٍ إِلَّا هُوَ ءَاخِذٌۢ بِنَاصِيَتِهَآ ۚ إِنَّ رَبِّى عَلَىٰ صِرَٰطٍ مُّسْتَقِيمٍ) هود: 56، فحري بنا إن كادنا كائد أو اجتمع علينا بلاء أن نتذكر أنه ما من دابة في الأرض إلا ربي آخذ بناصيتها. ما أعجبها من آية وما أعجبه من تعبير. فجاءه جواب ربه (وَلَمَّا جَآءَ أَمْرُنَا نَجَّيْنَا هُودًا وَٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ مَعَهُۥ بِرَحْمَةٍ مِّنَّا وَنَجَّيْنَٰهُم مِّنْ عَذَابٍ غَلِيظٍ) هود: 58، وانظر إلى التجائه عليه السلام لركن ربه الشديد إذ اجتمع عليه قومه وهموا بالسوء ولم يجد بدًا من وقوعه مع قلة حوله وقوته (قَالَ لَوْ أَنَّ لِي بِكُمْ قُوَّةً أَوْ آوِي إِلَىٰ رُكْنٍ شَدِيدٍ) هود: 80.وقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : رحم الله لوطًا، إن كان ليأوي إلى ركن شديد. قال ابن عباس: فلما رأت الملائكة ما لقي من الجهد والكرب والنصب بسببهم، قالوا: يا لوط إن ركنك لشديد، وإنهم آتيهم عذاب غير مردود، وإنا رسل ربك، فافتح الباب ودعنا وإياهم، ففتح الباب فضربهم جبريل بجناحه فطمس أعينهم وجعلوا يقولون: النجاء النجاء! قَالُوا يَا لُوطُ إِنَّا رُسُلُ رَبِّكَ لَن يَصِلُوا إِلَيْكَ ۖ فَأَسْرِ بِأَهْلِكَ بِقِطْعٍ مِّنَ اللَّيْلِ وَلَا يَلْتَفِتْ مِنكُمْ أَحَدٌ إِلَّا امْرَأَتَكَ ۖ إِنَّهُ مُصِيبُهَا مَا أَصَابَهُمْ ۚ إِنَّ مَوْعِدَهُمُ الصُّبْحُ ۚ أَلَيْسَ الصُّبْحُ بِقَرِيب) هود: 81. وما ألطف ما علمنا نبي الله يوسف من تذكر لطف الله ودعائه بأسمائه الحسنى وصفاته العلى إذ قال (وَقَدْ أَحْسَنَ بِىٓ إِذْ أَخْرَجَنِى مِنَ ٱلسِّجْنِ وَجَآءَ بِكُم مِّنَ ٱلْبَدْوِ مِنۢ بَعْدِ أَن نَّزَغَ ٱلشَّيْطَٰنُ بَيْنِى وَبَيْنَ إِخْوَتِىٓ إِنَّ رَبِّى لَطِيفٌ لِّمَا يَشَآءُ إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ ٱلْعَلِيمُ ٱلْحَكِيمُ (100) رَبِّ قَدْ ءَاتَيْتَنِى مِنَ ٱلْمُلْكِ وَعَلَّمْتَنِى مِن تَأْوِيلِ ٱلْأَحَادِيثِ ۚ فَاطِرَ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ أَنتَ وَلِىِّۦ فِى ٱلدُّنْيَا وَٱلْآخِرَةِ تَوَفَّنِى مُسْلِمًا وَأَلْحِقْنِى بِٱلصَّٰلِحِينَ (101)) سورة يوسف.ختامًا، هذه التأملات في قصص الأنبياء هي نداء لكل مؤمن طالب لقرب ربه، لاسيما مع اجتماع بركة الزمان وبركة الحال في رمضان من البر والتقوى، ونداء خاص لكل مبتلى وفي كرب أن يستذكر قدرة ربه وإعجازه، ويسأله بقديم كرمه ومنه، ويأوي إلى ركن ربه الشديد، فوالله إن فرجه لقريب. 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2026-03-08 06:06:09

Weichai empowers green transition of shipping and public transport with clean power
WEIFANG, China, March 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Against the backdrop of global efforts to combat climate change and accelerate the energy transition, equipment manufacturing giant Weichai is contributing green and low-carbon solutions to the shipping and public transport sectors with its diversified clean energy power systems. In Singapore, a global maritime hub, Weichai is actively exploring the application of alternative fuels such as biofuels in the shipping industry. The transport vessel 'President 100,' powered by 100% biofuel (B100) with a core power system supplied by Weichai, has been officially launched. The vessel is equipped with two Weichai marine main engines and two generator sets, which significantly reduce emissions through optimized combustion efficiency, improving the ship's environmental performance and providing a replicable green pathway for the global shipping industry to achieve net-zero emissions. In Central Asia, Uzbekistan is comprehensively promoting a green and low-carbon transition, making the development of clean energy public transport a key priority for national infrastructure upgrades. Weichai has precisely met Uzbekistan's green transport needs, with green buses equipped with WP7NG natural gas engines officially delivered to the Bukhara region, continuously injecting clean momentum into the local public transport system. With its high efficiency and low emissions, the engine meets local green travel demands and has gained widespread recognition from the local government and public. As an international enterprise, Weichai practices the 'We are One' philosophy, continuously empowering the low-carbon transformation of overseas sectors such as transport and shipping with its leading technologies, and contributing its wisdom and strength to global sustainable development.
2026-03-08 05:36:00

TECNO and Tonino Lamborghini Announce a New International Collaboration
Advanced technology and Italian design come together in a strategic partnership blending innovation and iconic style. BARCELONA, Spain, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TECNO, the AI-driven innovative technology brand, today at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) announced a new collaboration with Tonino Lamborghini, the Italian lifestyle experience brand renowned for its heritage, boldness and uncompromised spirit. The partnership is born from a shared vision of innovation and modern lifestyle experience. More than a collaboration, this partnership is an expression of a lifestyle shaped by design, technology and attitude, where Italian aesthetics meet advanced technological innovation to accompany everyday moments with purpose, boldness, and personality. TECNO & Tonino Lamborghini This collaboration represents a natural evolution for both brands. TECNO reinforces its leadership of merging cutting-edge technology with bold and elegant design through a partnership that conveys character, reliability and high-end user performance. Tonino Lamborghini gains an opportunity to expand into new categories while staying true to its core values of quality, identity and sophistication. Products developed as part of this collaboration will feature exclusive design elements inspired by Tonino Lamborghini's iconic style, paired with TECNO's cutting-edge technological solutions. The result is a refined yet functional offering, designed for an international audience with a strong appreciation for both aesthetics and user experience. "This partnership is built on the same pursuit of excellence and commitment to their missions. TECNO has shaped the digital experience of hundreds of millions worldwide, and the partnership is another milestone in our relentless journey to reimagine performance and aesthetics," said Jack Guo, General Manager of TECNO. "This collaboration brings together two complementary worlds: our design language and TECNO's technological know-how. Together, we have created a project that interprets contemporary lifestyle with coherence and vision," commented Dr. Tonino Lamborghini, Founder of Tonino Lamborghini S.p.a. The first products of the TECNO x Tonino Lamborghini line was officially launched at MWC 2026 Barcelona, marking a new chapter in technology and gaming experiences. The collaboration will extend across gaming devices, mobile phones, laptops, earphones, and tablets, creating a complete smart ecosystem infused with the iconic Tonino Lamborghini design. Tonino Lamborghini TECNO TAURUS (MEGA MINI G1 Pro) Tonino Lamborghini TECNO TAURUS (MEGA MINI G1 Pro) Tonino Lamborghini TECNO TAURUS (MEGA MINI G1 Pro) is the second generation of TECNO Mini gaming PCs, following the success of the MEGA Mini G1, the world's first and smallest water-cooling gaming PC. The latest model continues to redefine what a compact gaming system can be, empowering both creative professionals and gaming enthusiasts to harness the full capabilities of the latest applications. A sleek, all-metal body accented with dazzling RGB lighting highlights the impactful Tonino Lamborghini design and color. The Intel® CoreTM i9-13900HK processor boasts an impressive 14 cores and 20 threads, with a clock speed reaching up to 5.4 GHz. The newly upgraded NVIDIA® GeForce RTXTM 5060 8GB GDDR 7 discrete graphics card boasts 145W of total graphics power. Adopting the NVIDIA Blackwell architecture, it brings game-changing realism of path tracing, cinematic quality visuals at unprecedented speed, ultimate responsiveness and 614 AI TOPS. The CPU and GPU performance can be monitored via a real-time screen on body, and even in intense computing environments, the mini PC remains silently cool with approximately 10,000mm2 pure copper water-cooled cold plate and a triple-fan setup. Connectivity is equally robust, with 15 ports, WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4. Power is supplied through an external 330W GaN (Gallium Nitride) power adapter. The device represents the first product line of the TECNO x Tonino Lamborghini collaboration and the next step in high-performance, lifestyle-focused technology. TECNO POVA Metal Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition POVA Metal Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition TECNO POVA Metal Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition is the world's first-ever full-metal unibody 5G phone. The phone captures the most distinctive elements of both POVA series and Tonino Lamborghini with uninterrupted curves and an ultra-thin 0.99mm bezel. The Rear Dot Matrix features a 241-pixel independent LED matrix that showcases signature Tonino Lamborghini design elements. It can be personalized to display call alerts, notifications, and other dynamic visuals. Complementing this is a pulse light strip that adds an extra layer of motion and energy to the overall design. Adding to the memorable design is a Snapdragon® processor. Tonino Lamborghini TECNO AIoT Ecosystem Laptop of Tonino Lamborghini TECNO AIoT Ecosystem Tablet of Tonino Lamborghini TECNO AIoT Ecosystem Wearable of Tonino Lamborghini TECNO AIoT Ecosystem TECNO also displays a full concept AIoT Ecosystem, which will include laptops, tablets and wearables. Inspired by the iconic aesthetics of Tonino Lamborghini, it features a unified design language marked by sharp geometry and a sleek, modern silhouette. Light in weight and high in performance, the devices will fit users' daily life for work, creativity, study and daily communications, while fully expressing their individuality. Mobile World Congress 2026 is from March 2 to 5 in Barcelona, Spain at Fira Gran Via. Visitors may experience the collaboration at the TECNO Booth, located at Stand 7A40, Hall 7. For any related media queries, please contact pr.tecno@tecno-mobile.com ## END ## About TECNO As a global innovative technology brand with operations in over 70 markets, TECNO has been committed to revolutionizing the digital experience in global emerging markets, relentlessly pushing for the perfect integration of contemporary, aesthetic design with the latest technologies and AI. TECNO offers a wide range of smartphones, smart wearables, laptops and tablets, smart gaming, HiOS operating systems and smart home products. Guided by its brand essence of "Stop At Nothing", TECNO is committed to unlocking the newest technologies and AI-powered new experiences for forward-looking individuals, inspiring them to never stop pursuing their best selves and their best futures. For more information, please visit TECNO's official site: www.tecno-mobile.com. About Tonino Lamborghini Group Since 1981, Tonino Lamborghini brand has stood out for innovative design and exclusive luxury. With a product range spanning watches, eyewear, fashion accessories, hospitality, real estate, total living, luxury beverages, and electric golf carts, the brand embodies Italian elegance and sophistication. For more information: www.lamborghini.it
2026-03-03 23:50:00

Passenger Update: Frequently Asked Questions
تحديث الركاب: الأسئلة المتداولة146210Wed, 03/04/2026 - 02:42 لا تزال عمليات الطيران معلّقة في مطار حمد الدولي بسبب الإغلاق المؤقت للمجال الجوي القطري، وذلك وفقًا لتوجيهات الهيئة العامة للطيران المدني في دولة قطر. ومن منطلق حرصنا على دعمكم خلال هذه الظروف الاستثنائية، أعددنا مجموعة من أكثر الأسئلة شيوعًا لتزويدكم بأحدث المعلومات التي قد تحتاجونها في هذه المرحلة. كما نرجو منكم متابعة قنواتنا الرسمية على منصتَي X وإنستغرام، حيث سنواصل موافاتكم بالتحديثات فور توفرها. شاكرين لكم حسن تفهمكم خلال هذه الظروف الخارجة عن إرادتنا. هل هناك رحلات جوية تُشغّل حاليًا عبر مطار حمد الدولي؟لا تزال عمليات الطيران معلّقة مؤقتًا نتيجة إغلاق المجال الجوي القطري، وذلك وفقاً لتوجيهات الهيئة العامة للطيران المدني في دولة قطر، وبناءً على التطورات الإقليمية. متى سيتم استئناف الرحلات؟سيتم استئناف العمليات التشغيلية فور إعلان الهيئة العامة للطيران المدني في دولة قطر إعادة فتح المجال الجوي بشكل آمن, و تبعاّ للقيود الإضافية على المجال الجوي في المنطقة. للحصول على آخر التحديثات المتعلقة بالسفر يرجى متابعة منصات مطار حمد الدولي على X وانستغرام، بالإضافة إلى شركات الطيران الخاصة برحلاتكم. هل ينبغي على المسافرين التوجه إلى المطار في الوقت الحالي؟على المسافرين عدم التوجه إلى المطار في الوقت الحالي. كما نرجو من المسافرين التأكد من حالة رحلاتهم الجوية وحجوزاتهم مع شركة الطيران المعنية قبل التوجّه إلى المطار واتخاذ ترتيبات السفر اللازم. ما الذي ينبغي على المسافرين توقّعه عند الإعلان عن إعادة فتح المجال الجوي القطري؟عند إعلان الهيئة العامة للطيران المدني في دولة قطر عن إعادة فتح المجال الجوي القطري، من المتوقع أن تُستأنف عمليات الطيران بشكل تدريجي. وسيتم استئناف التشغيل على مراحل بالتنسيق مع شركات الطيران، علماً بأن الرحلات لن تعود جميعها في الوقت نفسه. وعليه، ندعو المسافرين إلى التحقق أولًا مع شركة الطيران المعنية للحصول على آخر التحديثات المتعلقة برحلتهم قبل التوجّه إلى المطار. كيف يمكن للمسافرين الحصول على آخر المعلومات المتعلقة برحلاتهم؟يُرجى من المسافرين التواصل مع شركات الطيران المعنية للحصول على آخر التحديثات المتعلقة برحلاتهم، بما في ذلك تحديثات التي تطرأ على جداول الرحلات، وخيارات إعادة الحجز واسترداد قيمة التذاكر، أو ترتيبات السفر البديلة. في حال رغب مسافرو الترانزيت المقرّر عبورهم عبر الدوحة في تغيير شركة الطيران لمواصلة رحلتهم، من الجهة التي يمكنهم التواصل معها بهذا الشأن؟في الوقت الحالي، لا تزال عمليات الطيران معلّقة بسبب ظروف خارجة عن إرادتنا. وبمجرد استئناف العمليات، يرجى من مسافري العبور التواصل مباشرةً مع شركة الطيران المعنية للاطلاع على خيارات إعادة الحجز المتاحة أمامهم. هل يمكن للمسافرين إعادة حجز رحلاتهم الجوية من مركز اتصال مطار حمد الدولي؟نُدرك ما قد تسببه هذه الظروف من قلق للمسافرين. إلّا أننا نوّد التوضيح بأن مركز الاتصال في مطار حمد الدولي لا يتولى إجراءات إعادة الحجز. وعليه، يُرجى التواصل مع شركة الطيران المعنية للحصول على التحديثات ومعرفة الإجراءات المطلوبة. حيث يمكن للمسافرين الحصول على تفاصيل التواصل بشركات الطيران هنا. كيف سيتمكن المسافرون الذين لم يستلموا أمتعتهم بعد إلغاء رحلاتهم من استعادتها؟للمسافرين المتواجدين حاليًا في الدوحة بسبب توقف و إلغاء الرحلات لأسباب خارجة عن إرادتنا، نود أن نؤكد أن أمتعتهم ستبقى محفوظة بأمان حتى يتم الإعلان عن تحديثات جديدة. ويجري حالياً التنسيق مع شركائنا من شركات الطيران للتعامل مع طلبات مسافرينا المتعلقة بالأمتعة خلال هذه الفترة. يرجى من مسافري الخطوط الجوية القطرية التواصل مع فريق الخطوط الجوية القطرية المتواجدين في الفنادق للمساعدة.المسافرون على متن شركات طيران أخرى يمكنهم التواصل مباشرةً مع شركة الطيران وخدمات الأمتعة على الأرقام +974 4010 1812 أو +974 4010 5568. من هي الجهة التي يمكن للمسافرين التواصل معها في حال حاجتهم إلى مساعدة عاجلة داخل دولة قطر؟ اتخذت دولة قطر التدابير اللازمة لضمان سلامة الجميع على أرضها. وقد أكدت الجهات المختصة أن السلع الأساسية والأدوية متوفرة، وأن سلاسل الإمداد تعمل بشكل طبيعي.في حالات الطوارئ، بما في ذلك الخدمات الطبية أو الشرطة أو الإطفاء، يرجى الاتصال على الرقم 999.للمساعدة القنصلية، مثل متطلبات وثائق السفر يرجى التواصل مع السفارة المعنية.وفيما يتعلق بالأمور المرتبطة بالرحلات الجوية، يرجى التواصل مباشرةً مع شركة الطيران المعنية. من الجهة المسؤولة عن إدارة التحديات التشغيلية الحالية وتقديم دعم للمسافرين؟يتولى فريق إدارة الأزمات في مطار حمد الدولي تنسيق الجهود الميدانية، بالتعاون الوثيق مع شركات الطيران والجهات الحكومية المعنية، وذلك بهدف ضمان سلامة وأمن المسافرين وتوفير معلومات واضحة وذلك في ظل استمرار تعليق عمليات الطيران. في حال وجود أسئلة إضافية - بإمكانكم التواصل معنا على مدار الساعة على:الرقم: 40106666 974+البريد الالكتروني: contact-us@hamadairport.com.qa
2026-03-03 23:42:16

24X National Exchange Sets Aggressive New Pricing to Attract Liquidity Providers
Pricing program launched today following its recent filing with the SEC STAMFORD, Conn., March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 24 Exchange announced today the launch of its retail trade pricing program for members of 24X National Exchange ("24X" or the "Exchange"), the first national securities exchange approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer 23-hour weekday trading of U.S. equities. 24X's new pricing program is now in effect, following its recent filing with the SEC. The retail program's pricing is set at $0.0038 (38-mils) rebate, with no tiers, for equities trading over $1.00. In addition, 24X is offering a $0.0034 (34-mils) rebate for adding liquidity across all tapes on stocks trading above $1.00, while the take rate will remain unchanged at $0.00295/share (29.5 mils), also without tiers. 24X National Exchange CEO and Founder Dmitri Galinov said: "We're grateful for our 24X members who are supporting the first U.S. national exchange purpose-built for extended-hours trading. We designed our retail program to deliver great value grounded in accessibility, simplicity, and affordability. The new pricing range is intended to drive greater retail limit order flow while attracting liquidity providers to the exchange. 24X's straightforward rebate with no tiers eliminates the complexity that has historically disadvantaged smaller participants and ensures retail order flow is valued appropriately. Combined with our inverted pricing structure, market participants can focus on execution quality rather than navigating complicated fee schedules. As we prepare for our 23/5 trading launch later this year, transparent and competitive pricing will level the playing field for retail investors trading via 24X member broker-dealers." Trading on 24X National Exchange commenced last October with extended hours trading of U.S. equities from 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET on weekdays. This next-generation electronic trading venue expects to launch 23/5 trading of U.S. equities in the second half of this year. About 24X24X Bermuda Holdings LLC ("24 Exchange") is a privately held company with two primary operating subsidiaries: 24X Bermuda Limited, which allows seamless and cost-effective exchange of currency exposures; and 24X National Exchange LLC, the first national securities exchange approved by the SEC to operate 23 hours each weekday. 24X's mission is to enable cost-effective trades across a growing range of asset classes around the clock. 24X lowers the cost of exchanging assets in the global markets while delivering creative and unique workflows catered to each asset class. More information is available at https://24exchange.com/. 24X National Exchange will enable retail and institutional customers around the world to trade in U.S. equities via broker-dealers who are approved members. More information about 24X National Exchange is available at https://equities.24exchange.com/home. Media Contact:Eric Andrus, KARV24Xmedia@karv.global
2026-03-02 13:49:00

Pinnacle Food Group Limited Announces Investor Day 2026 and Non-Deal Roadshow
VANCOUVER, BC, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinnacle Food Group Limited (Nasdaq: PFAI), a technology-driven smart farming and bio-engineering company, providing integrated farming-as-a-service solutions and developing biology-enabled platforms to support efficient and sustainable food systems, today announced that it will host its virtual "Investor Day 2026 & Non-Deal Roadshow" on Monday, March 9, 2026 (U.S. Time) / Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (Asia Time). Event Schedule The virtual event will be accessible across multiple time zones to accommodate the Company's global investor base: New York (EDT): Monday, March 9, 2026, from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM (GMT-04:00) Vancouver (PDT): Monday, March 9, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM (GMT-07:00) Hong Kong (HKT): Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM (GMT+08:00) Webcast and Dial-in Information Investors, analysts, and media representatives are invited to join the meeting via Zoom or VooV Meeting (Tencent Meeting). Please use the following details to access the live event: Option 1: Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 881 7820 5131 Passcode: 7324 Option 2: VooV Meeting (Tencent Meeting) Meeting ID: 670-985-346 Passcode: 7324 Participants are encouraged to log in to the meeting 5-10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to ensure a timely connection. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. federal securities laws, including statements regarding the Company's scheduled events and expectations. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law. Investor Relations Contact Jiulong You Email: ir@pinnaclefoodinc.com Phone: +1 (604) 727-7204
2026-03-02 13:30:00

YY Group Malaysia Subsidiary to Grow Retail Promoter Workforce Fivefold, Targeting US$14 Million in 2026 Revenue
Strategic Expansion Deepens Retail Sector Penetration, Strengthening and Diversifying Revenue Pipeline SINGAPORE, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- YY Group Holding Limited (NASDAQ: YYGH) ("YY Group" or the "Company"), a global leader in on-demand workforce solutions and integrated facilities management (IFM), today announced its subsidiary, YY Circle Malaysia, projects approximately US$14 million in revenue for 2026, driven by an expansion of its retail promoter workforce from 120 to 600 personnel across Malaysian supermarket chains. Retail promoter staffing is in high demand in Malaysia's large and growing retail sector. The Company's strategic operational expansion in this segment is forecasted to contribute an estimated 15% to 20% increase in revenue for YY Circle Malaysia, making it a meaningful growth driver beyond the subsidiary's hospitality core. The Company will manage this workforce through its proprietary YY Circle platform, delivering trusted, data-driven scheduling, deployment and performance tracking solutions at scale. "Our rapid scaling of this specialized retail workforce demonstrates the versatility of our digital platform," said Ken Teng, YY Group's Director of Southeast Asia. "Broadening our presence in Malaysia's retail sector diversifies our service mix and creates a more resilient revenue base, while laying the groundwork for further expansion into additional verticals." "Malaysia was our first overseas market to reach meaningful scale, and growing our retail promoter workforce by fivefold reflects the market's strong demand for our specialized manpower solutions," said Mike Fu, CEO of YY Group. "This expansion not only reinforces our overall revenue growth trajectory for the 2026 fiscal year but also raises YY Circle Malaysia's profile among nationally-recognized brands, paving the way for broader growth." About YY Group Holding Limited YY Group Holding Limited (Nasdaq: YYGH) is a Singapore-headquartered, technology-enabled platform providing flexible, scalable workforce solutions and integrated facility management (IFM) services across Asia and beyond. The Group operates through two core verticals: on-demand staffing and IFM, delivering agile, reliable support to industries such as hospitality, logistics, retail, and healthcare. Leveraging proprietary digital platforms and IoT-driven systems, YY Group enables clients to meet fluctuating labor demands and maintain high-performance environments. In addition to its core operations in Singapore and Malaysia, the Group maintains a growing presence in Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania and the Middle East. Listed on the Nasdaq Capital Market, YY Group is committed to service excellence, operational innovation, and long-term value creation for clients and shareholders. For more information on the Company, please visit https://yygroupholding.com/. Safe Harbor Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the YY Group Holding Limited's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and a number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. These factors include, but are not limited to, (i) growth of the hospitality market (ii) capital and credit market volatility, (iii) local and global economic conditions, (iv) our anticipated growth strategies, (v) governmental approvals and regulations, and (vi) our future business development, results of operations and financial condition. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "target," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and YY Group Holding Limited undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law. Investor ContactJason Phua Zhi Yong, Chief Financial OfficerYY Groupenquiries@yygroupholding.com
2026-03-02 13:30:00

MDJM LTD Announces Journey to the West Officially Enters Production
A Prestigious European Production Team Leads the Project LONDON, March 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MDJM LTD (Nasdaq: UOKA) (the "Company" or "MDJM"), an integrated global culture-driven asset management company, today announced that the animated short film Journey to the West, inspired by the celebrated "True and False Monkey King" episode from the Chinese literary classic, has formally entered full production. The project is led by a distinguished European creative and production team, marking a major step in bringing a cornerstone of Chinese literature into the global auteur animation arena. A Prestigious European Production Team at the Helm The film is spearheaded by an exceptional directing trio whose combined artistic achievements position the project at the forefront of contemporary European animation. Isabel Herguera — Former Festival Artistic Director & International Animation Auteur The film is written and co-directed by Isabel Herguera, one of Spain's most internationally respected animation filmmakers. Her feature El sueño de la sultana (2023) received the Best Basque Screenplay Award at the San Sebastián International Film Festival, and her earlier short films have been widely screened and acclaimed. From 2002 to 2012, Herguera served as Artistic Director of Animac, one of Europe's leading animation festivals. Her decade-long tenure significantly shaped the festival's artistic direction and international profile. She currently teaches animation at the Academy of Media Arts Cologne (KHM), continuing to influence the European animation landscape. Gianmarco Serra — Interdisciplinary Filmmaker, Composer and Sound Architect Co-director Gianmarco Serra brings an interdisciplinary cinematic approach, combining writing, editing, composition, and sound design. His work has been recognized at major international festivals including Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Animafest Zagreb. Before fully dedicating himself to animation, Serra directed cultural programs for Italy's national broadcaster RAI, enriching his storytelling with intellectual and documentary depth. Gina Thorstensen — A Bold Contemporary Visual Force Joining the directing team is Gina Thorstensen, widely regarded as one of the most compelling voices in contemporary European animation. Her work is characterized by vitality, artistic courage, and strong emotional resonance. With incisive imagery and powerful visual language, Thorstensen brings a distinctive contemporary sensibility that elevates the project's artistic ambition. Abano Producións — Internationally Acclaimed Production Partner The film is produced in collaboration with Abano Producións S.L., one of Europe's most internationally recognized animation studios. Abano's productions have been selected and awarded at major global festivals including: Annecy International Animation Film Festival San Sebastián International Film Festival Animafest Zagreb Stuttgart International Festival of Animated Film The studio has also been honored at the Goya Awards, Spain's highest national film awards. Chelo Loureiro — A Strategic and Creative Production Force The production is overseen by Abano's founder and CEO, Chelo Loureiro, one of Spain's most influential animation producers and a multiple Goya-recognized industry leader. Loureiro has built a reputation for championing director-driven animated works that achieve both artistic excellence and international festival success. Her leadership ensures: International-level production supervision Strategic positioning toward multiple top-tier global film festivals Strong European co-production expertise High artistic and technical standards aligned with global distribution The collaboration between Herguera, Serra, Thorstensen, and Loureiro forms a uniquely powerful creative and production alliance — a combination of artistic vision and international production experience rarely assembled within a single animated short project. Targeting October 2026 Completion Aiming for Multiple Top International Film Festivals MD Local Global announced that the project is targeting completion in October 2026, with the strategic goal of competing at multiple top-tier international film festivals. Following its festival circuit, the film is also planned to be showcased on leading international digital media platforms and global streaming services, further expanding its worldwide reach. A Strategic Step Toward Global Animation Expansion The official production launch of Journey to the West represents a significant milestone in MD Local Global's broader strategy to expand into European and global animation and cultural content development. By assembling a prestigious European production team and aligning with a studio of Abano's international stature, the project establishes a strong foundation for long-term cross-cultural animation initiatives across Europe and beyond. This marks a solid and forward-looking step in the company's global animation and cultural project strategy. About MDJM LTD MDJM LTD is a global culture-driven asset management company focused on transforming historical properties into cultural hubs that integrate modern digital technology with rich historical value. The Company has been expanding its operations in the UK, where it is developing projects such as Fernie Castle in Scotland and the Robin Hill Property in England. These properties are being remodeled into multi-functional cultural venues that will feature fine dining, hospitality services, art exhibitions, and cultural exchange events. Fernie Castle is undergoing comprehensive architectural and landscape renovation planning in design collaboration with renowned architectural firm Kengo Kuma and Associates. As part of its broader strategy, MDJM seeks to position itself as a hub for artisan exchanges, art shows, and sales, leveraging its historical properties as platforms for promoting Eastern and Western cultural exchanges. This initiative reflects the Company's commitment to furthering its global market expansion and enhancing its cultural business footprint. For more information regarding the Company, please visit https://www.ir-uoka.com/. Forward-Looking Statements This announcement contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact in this announcement are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that the Company believes may affect its financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, and financial needs. Investors can identify these forward-looking statements by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "potential," "continue," "is/are likely to" or other similar expressions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or changes in its expectations, except as may be required by law. Although the Company believes that the expectations expressed in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it cannot assure you that such expectations will turn out to be correct, and the Company cautions investors that actual results may differ materially from the anticipated results and encourages investors to review other factors that may affect its future results in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F and its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Investor Contact: Sherry ZhengWAVECREST GROUP INC.Phone: +1 718-213-7386Email: sherry@wavecrestipo.com
2026-03-02 13:30:00

ហេតុ​អ្វី​ប៉ាគីស្ថាន​​ប្រកាស​សង្គ្រាម​ជាមួយ​​អាហ្វហ្កានីស្ថាន នៅ​ពេល​នេះ?
ប៉ាគីស្ថាន​ជា​សម្ព័ន្ធមិត្តដ៏​ចម្បង​​របស់​ពួកតាលីបង់អាហ្វហ្កានីស្ថាន​ ដោយ​បាន​សម្រួល​ឱ្យ​អង្គការ​តាលីបង់កើត​ជា​រូបរាង​នៅ​ដើម​ទស្សវត្សរ៍​ឆ្នាំ​១៩៩០ផង ក្នុង​បំណង​ចំណេញ​យុទ្ធសាស្ត្រ​ប្រឆាំង​នឹង​ឥណ្ឌា​ជា​គូ​ប្រជែង​ប្រចាំ​តំបន់។ ប៉ុន្តែ​នៅ​ព្រឹក​ថ្ងៃសុក្រ​ទី​២៧​កុម្ភៈ​២០២៦ ​ជា​លើក​ទីមួយ ប៉ាគីស្ថាន​ស្រាប់​តែ​​ប្រកាសដោយ​ចំហ ​ធ្វើ​សង្គ្រាម​ជាមួយ​តាលីបង់​អាហ្វហ្កានីស្ថាន។ ​​ហេតុ​អ្វី​ទំនាក់ទំនង​រវាង​ប្រទេស​ទាំងពីរបែរ​ជា​ក្រឡាប់​ចាក់​ទៅ​វិញ​យ៉ាង​ដូច្នេះ?
2026-02-27 16:43:30

XCMG Drives National Standard for Crane Graphical Symbols, Strengthening Leadership in Industry Standardization
XUZHOU, China, Feb. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The State Administration for Market Regulation and the National Standardization Administration of China have officially released the national standard GB/T 25195.2-2025, Cranes — Graphical Symbols — Part 2: Mobile Cranes. Developed with substantial contributions from XCMG, the new standard unifies and regulates the graphical symbols used in mobile crane control systems, enhancing operational safety and supporting the international development of the industry. Graphical symbols serve as a "universal language" between equipment and operators. By converting complex operational commands into intuitive visual cues, GB/T 25195.2-2025 helps minimize the risk of operational errors from the outset, improving on-site efficiency and safety oversight while providing frontline operators with an invisible safeguard. The newly released standard not only strengthens China's crane standardization system but also aligns technically with the international standard ISO 7296-2, laying a solid foundation for the global expansion of Chinese mobile cranes. As a benchmark enterprise in the industry, XCMG continues to lead innovation in technical standards. In 2025 alone, XCMG has led or participated in the development and revision of eight national and industry standards covering both wheeled and crawler cranes. To date, the company has contributed to 64 standards, including three international standards. Transitioning from product export to standard export, XCMG is accelerating the transformation of its technological advantages into regulatory influence, further solidifying its role as an industry leader and standard-setter. The company stated that it will continue to drive industry development through standardization, promoting a more regulated, safer, more efficient, and globally integrated crane industry.
2026-02-26 06:26:00

Australian Motoring Service Adds Support for Apple's Roadside Assistance via Satellite through Infobip
Off-grid communication brings enhanced safety and reliability to drivers with iPhone 14 or later SYDNEY, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global cloud communication platform Infobip supports Apple's Roadside Assistance via satellite feature through Australian Motoring Service (AMS).* The groundbreaking technology enables drivers with iPhone 14 or later to request help and text with AMS — even in areas without cellular coverage — marking a significant advancement in automotive safety and customer service in Australia. According to the Australian Government, many parts of Australia's regional and remote areas have no or poor mobile reception, which can make roadside assistance challenging. By leveraging Apple's Roadside Assistance via satellite on Infobip's Cloud Contact Center solution, AMS provides critical support to stranded motorists in remote locations, including isolated highways, national parks, and mountainous regions. Rebecca Stenhouse, Chief Executive Officer at AMS, said: "At AMS, our priority is ensuring the safety and security of drivers across Australia. With Apple's Roadside Assistance via satellite and Infobip, we can take a leap forward in fulfilling that mission. We're at the forefront of roadside assistance and will continue working to protect our drivers." Harsha Solanki, VP & General Manager of Asia-Pacific at Infobip, said: "This integration demonstrates how innovation can overcome geographical barriers and increase driver safety when it matters most. By combining our robust messaging infrastructure with Apple's Roadside Assistance via satellite feature, we're giving AMS customers unparalleled peace of mind, no matter where their journeys take them." Key features of Roadside Assistance via satellite include: Alternative connectivity: This feature maintains communication when terrestrial networks fail or are unavailable, ensuring connection during disasters. Precise location sharing: Roadside Assistance via satellite enables precise location sharing, which is crucial for roadside assistance providers who need to quickly and accurately pinpoint the location of individuals in distress. Text communication: This feature allows essential messages between users and roadside assistance providers. About Infobip Infobip is a global cloud communications platform that enables businesses to build connected experiences across all stages of the customer journey, with AI as the driving force of innovation. Through a single, natively built platform, Infobip delivers omnichannel engagement, identity, user authentication and contact centre solutions that help businesses and partners overcome the complexity of consumer communications while driving growth and increasing customer loyalty. Infobip is focused on enabling and accelerating AI adoption as it continues its transformation into an AI-first company. Infobip's technology has the capacity to reach over seven billion mobile devices in 6 continents connected to over 10k+ connections of which 800+ are direct operator connections. The company was established in 2006 and is led by its co-founders, CEO Silvio Kutić and Izabel Jelenić. *Apple's satellite features were designed for use in open spaces with a clear line of sight to the sky. Performance may be impacted by obstructions such as trees or surrounding buildings. Roadside Assistance is only available to vehicles located on or near a public road. Off-road recovery is not provided.
2026-02-23 10:49:00

CTF Life Title-Sponsored "Fencing Plus" Training Programme by Kai Tak Sports Initiative Culminates in Star-studded Finale
Hong Kong Sabre Duo Inspire Young Fencers in Demonstration Match HONG KONG, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Fencing Plus" Training Programme, title-sponsored by CTF Life and organised by Kai Tak Sports Initiative (KTSI), has culminated in the Champions Cup (the Cup) and programme finale at the Kai Tak Arena. Since its launch in May 2025, the programme has received an enthusiastic response, attracting almost 800 participants in the initial stage, with nearly 170 of them advancing to compete in the Cup after several rounds of rigorous selection. CTF Life is the Title Sponsor of the KTSI “Fencing Plus” Training Programme. To mark its successful conclusion, the Champions Cup & Commencement was held at the Kai Tak Arena, with more than 100 participants competing for top honours and showcasing their acquired techniques. The top 20 performers in the Cup have been selected to join a 1.5-year elite training programme, with opportunities to progress into professional athlete development and will participate in local and regional competitions, paving the way for their future careers in the sport. CTF Life Supports Young Fencing Athletes to Pursue Their Dreams This is CTF Life's inaugural title sponsorship of the KTSI "Fencing Plus" Training Programme as the exclusive Founding Insurance Partner of Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) and an active supporter of sports development in Hong Kong. The initiative underscores the Company's commitment to providing high-quality, systematic training schemes to discover and nurture young athletes. The programme aims to promote a "Sports for All" culture and enhance athletes' professional development, while encouraging healthy lifestyles and building a vibrant community. CTF Life • CIRCLE members were also able to take part in the programme for the first time. Man Kit Ip, Executive Director and CEO of CTF Life, said: "CTF Life has a 40-year legacy in Hong Kong, and we have been playing an important role in society through our commitment to the community. By offering innovative and premium lifestyle experiences to our customers, we are creating value beyond insurance. Our title sponsorship of the KTSI 'Fencing Plus' Training Programme is a significant step in supporting Hong Kong sports development and nurturing local talent. We will continue to support emerging athletes to advance to the international stage to become future world champions, as we foster a healthy and vibrant community and encourage the public to embrace a healthy lifestyle, creating value beyond sportsmanship." Young Fencers Embark on Elite Training The two-year KTSI "Fencing Plus" Training Programme is led by Head Coach, Antonio Lam, former Olympic Games representative of the Hong Kong Fencing Team and the Top Sabre Fencer in Hong Kong. Antonio is supported by a professional coaching team, delivering comprehensive and progressive training to the participating athletes. The programme is structured into five stages, and involves rigorous training regimes and evaluation mechanisms to nurture rising sports stars. The Cup provides a valuable platform for participants to put their training into practice and learn from their peers. The top 20 fencers in the Cup will receive full sponsorship from CTF Life to undertake a 1.5-year, 216-hour elite training programme, starting in March. During this period, participants will take part in local ranking competitions and have the opportunity to join the Hong Kong Under-14 Cadet Pre team. In his remarks, Tang King-shing, Director (Strategic Planning) of KTSP, said: "The KTSI 'Fencing Plus' Training Programme aims to support the long-term development of fencing in Hong Kong and to provide opportunities for underprivileged children to learn the sport. Through systematic and professional training, participants not only receive comprehensive coaching, but also have the chance to progress onto elite sports programmes in Hong Kong, laying a solid foundation for their future development as professional athletes. I would like to thank CTF Life for being the title sponsor of the programme, and I hope all the young fencers treasure this rare opportunity, by persevering on their fencing journey in order to shine." Inspiration from Hong Kong Fencing Stars To further inspire the participants, leading fencing athletes shared their insights and demonstrated their skills at the Cup. Zheng Kangzhao, Chief Coach of the Hong Kong Fencing Team; Ho Sze-long, silver medallist in Sabre at the 15th National Games of China; and Chan Lok-hei, two-time silver medallist at the Junior Fencing Championships in Hong Kong, were among the special guests. They interacted with the participants, sharing valuable competition and training experiences. Zheng Kangzhao also commented on the participants' performance during the competition and shared his vision for nurturing Hong Kong's next tier of fencing talent. Meanwhile, Ho Sze-long and Chan Lok-hei staged an exciting bout, demonstrating top-level fencing skills and allowing young fencers to appreciate elite technique at close range. Chief Coach Zheng Kangzhao said: "Hong Kong fencing has achieved remarkable results in international competitions. In addition to a comprehensive training system, nurturing the next generation of athletes is equally important. If systematic fencing training can begin in childhood, it will help the coaching team identify talented athletes early on and enable them to offer appropriate and professional guidance. Focused talent development will help more outstanding athletes achieve even better results in major competitions." KTSI and CTF Life are currently planning the launch of the next edition of the "Fencing Plus" Training Programme to benefit more young people through professional training. Further details will be announced in due course. Click here to download high-resolution photos; for more information on the training programme, please visit: "Fencing Plus" Training Programme - Kai Tak Sports Initiative About CTF Life Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited ("CTF Life") is proud of its rich, 40-year legacy in Hong Kong. CTF Life is a wholly-owned subsidiary of CTF Services Limited ("CTFS") (Hong Kong Stock Code: 659) and is one of the most well-established life insurance companies in Hong Kong. As a member of Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited, CTF Life consistently strengthens its collaboration with the Chow Tai Fook Group ecosystem to support customers and their loved ones in navigating life's journey with personalised planning solutions, lifelong protection and diverse lifestyle experiences. By leveraging the Group's robust financial strength and strategic investments across the globe, CTF Life aspires to become a leading insurance company in Asia while continuously creating value beyond insurance. About Kai Tak Sports ParkKai Tak Sports Park is the largest integrated sports, leisure, and entertainment landmark in Hong Kong. The 28-hectare Sports Park is part of the redevelopment of the former Hong Kong International Airport site in Kai Tak. The precinct features the 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium, which has a retractable roof; the Kai Tak Arena, an indoor sports center with the flexibility to host community sports and events for up to 10,000 seats; and the Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground, an outdoor track and field facility with a capacity of 5,000 seats. These venues are complemented with extensive open spaces for events and leisure, together with dedicated retail and harbourfront dining spaces. About Kai Tak Sports InitiativeKai Tak Sports Initiative (KTSI) is a community sports project under Kai Tak Sports Park. We are devoted to promoting "Sport for All" as well as the physical and mental health of the Hong Kong community through organizing a variety of sports activities for people from all walks of life. KTSI has been working with over 100 partners, including National Sports Associations, sports associations, athletes, NGOs, and schools, to launch more than 200 community sports programmes, attracting around 220,000 participants since its establishment. The team has reached more than 82 primary and secondary schools, inspiring nearly 13,700 students to actively participate in sports. As a registered charity in Hong Kong, KTSI is committed to building a mutifaceted learning platform to enhance public sports and health knowledge through creative, interactive, and fun approaches. While our programmes already cover various sports, we will collaborate with more partners to bring extraordinary sports experiences to HK citizens, creating a vibrant community together!
2026-02-23 10:17:00

ICONIC FLORIDA POLO FACILITY HITS THE MARKET
AN UNPARALLELED LEGACY AND LEGENDARY PROPERTY IN MODERN POLO HISTORY LISTED FOR SALE BY ICON GLOBAL. Texas/Colorado Polo Dynasty - Jornayvaz Family to Sell Prestigious Legacy Asset in Landmark Transaction. WELLINGTON, Fla., Feb. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Iconic Valiente Polo Farm, regarded globally as the most renowned and accomplished polo facility of the modern era, is being offered for sale for the first time in its extraordinary history. Set across approximately 150 acres of pristine, private, and immaculately manicured land in Wellington, Florida, Valiente Farm is considered the most revered address within the global polo community - a place whose legacy transcends ownership and whose impact on the sport is unmatched. Four championship fields, barns, accommodations and infrastructure like no other. "Valiente Farm is hallowed ground, and no matter its future owner or its future use, it will always be hallowed ground in the world of Polo." - Icon Global Founder, Bernard Uechtritz. Conceived through the passion, vision, and lifelong commitment of Robert (Bob) Jornayvaz, Valiente Farm represents a singular achievement in equestrian sport, design, and operational excellence. Jornayvaz assembled world-class architects, designers, horsemen, and management teams to build not only the iconic Valiente complex, barns, entertainment and hospitality infrastructure and its championship fields, but an entire ecosystem that redefined what was possible in polo. Valiente fields became the foundation for unprecedented global, competitive team success, while simultaneously serving as a platform for generations of aspiring professionals and amateur players. Through collaboration with the legendary G.O.A.T, Adolfo Cambiaso, and his La Dolfina bloodlines, together with the Jornayvaz family's J5 Equestrian breeding operation, managed for decades by Roberto Zedda, Valiente evolved into the most successful and comprehensive polo enterprise in the sport's history. Winning teams with winning horses that literally changed the game, while conquering the most coveted tournaments, winning polo championships the world over, including multiple US OPEN titles. From its earliest days - when the land was still an orange grove - Valiente Farm was envisioned as more than a polo facility. Jornayvaz designed the property with future flexibility in mind: engineering an intricate yet simple sports complex capable of evolving across decades, disciplines, use and development opportunities. At the vortex of the world's most prestigious and expensively built equestrian estates and competition venues within the Golden Triangle of Wellington, Valiente Farm offers unparalleled value and versatility of use. The property can host multiple concurrent events and lends itself to a wide range of uses, including polo, show jumping, dressage, reining, cutting, or conversion into a private multi-estate enclave or venue of any kind. Such adaptability was always central to its design. Comparable opportunities are nonexistent. The most recent sale of similar size and use of significance includes the 2022 National Polo Center and Isla Carol transactions, which together, traded for approximately $150M. The site of the Winter Equestrian Festival showgrounds is also comparable in size. Valiente Farm, on every level - privacy, tranquility, flexibility, and ambience stands apart. Truly One of One. A rare opportunity for new stewards to continue their own vision and build upon one of the greatest dreams ever realized in sport. About Valiente As of February 2026, Valiente remains one of the most successful organizations in high-goal polo, most recently securing the 2024 C.V. Whitney Cup title, the sixth title for Valiente, retained back-to-back. Historically, the team is most noted for its dominance in the Gauntlet of Polo and the U.S. Open Polo Championship having won the latter in 2015 and 2017, while finalists in 2024, they lost, narrowly, to La Dolfina 10-7. Valiente is a 5-time winner of the USPA Gold Cup, 2-time winner of the World Polo League All-Star Challenge (2019 and 2020) and swept all three major 26-goal tournaments of the Triple Crown of Polo (US), in one season. About Icon Global Icon Global designs and implements strategic, tactical, national and global marketing campaigns for Iconic real estate, and additionally provides specialty advisory and portfolio services for owners of unique assets across the USA, parts of Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Icon represents banking and governmental institutions, and high net worth individuals', as well as corporations and family offices globally, in the acquisition, management and disposition of property in all asset classes. Icon Global was founded by complex deal maker and International real estate advisor, Bernard Uechtritz. Icon Global - media package - Valiente FarmIcon Global - video - Valiente Farm Trailer Media Contact: 214.855.4000, Info@icon.global
2026-02-13 12:37:00

Dreame Robotic Vacuums Takes Center Stage: Showcasing Cutting-Edge Technology with a Game Day Commercial on NBC
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dreame Robotic Vacuums announced its most significant global media moment to date with a multi-million dollar nationwide television commercial premiering during Game Day. This major milestone marks a key moment in Dreame Robotic Vacuums' efforts to bring next-gen robotic vacuum technology to households across North America and the globe. The global showcase reflects Dreame Robotic Vacuums' relentless pursuit of innovation, echoing the spirit of sports where athletes push the limits of human performance in their quest for perfection. Just as athletes challenge their boundaries, Dreame Robotic Vacuums' technology breaks through traditional limits to achieve new heights in performance, efficiency, and design. As the core product, the commercial showcases Dreame Robotic Vacuums' cutting-edge technology and innovative design with the X60 Max Ultra Complete—the thinnest robot vacuum at just 7.95 cm tall. Equipped with AI-Enhanced OmniSightTM navigation and 35,000Pa suction, it delivers precise cleaning even in hard-to-reach areas. Its dual flex arms and heated mopping system ensure thorough cleaning along edges and corners. By combining advanced robotics with exceptional performance, it offers unmatched convenience, making every cleaning session more efficient and effective. A month before the commercial launch, Dreame Robotic Vacuums made a strong impact at CES 2026, where its X60 Ultra vacuum won 10 prestigious awards, becoming the exhibition's focal point and attracting significant global investment, particularly from Silicon Valley, which accelerated its expansion and technological rollout worldwide. A week ago, Dreame Robotic Vacuums hosted The Age of Dreame Intelligence launch event in Silicon Valley's Stanford area, a global hub for innovation, where it announced securing the top market share in 30 countries by 2025, further solidifying its global dominance. Dreame Robotic Vacuums has quickly emerged as a market leader, with a strong presence in Poland, Germany, and Switzerland, where its market share consistently exceeds 40%. Its expansion continues rapidly across North America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and South America. Currently, Dreame operates in over 120 countries and regions, with more than 6,500 retail outlets worldwide.
2026-02-09 07:04:00

Baidu Announces New Share Repurchase Program and Dividend Policy
BEIJING, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIDU and HKEX: 9888 (HKD Counter) and 89888 (RMB Counter)), ("Baidu" or the "Company"), a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has approved a new US$5 billion share repurchase program and a dividend policy, with the objective of further enhancing shareholder returns. The Board has authorized a new share repurchase program for up to US$5 billion of the Company's shares, effective through December 31, 2028. The Board will periodically review the repurchase program and may adjust its terms and size as appropriate. With our substantial cash reserves and sound financial management capabilities, we aim to create and continuously enhance long-term value for our shareholders through our proactive shareholder return initiatives. Apart from previous repurchase tactics, this brand new program will be executed on a regular basis in a disciplined and transparent manner, guided by a strategic focus beyond short-term stock price fluctuations. Repurchases may be effected from time to time through open market transactions at prevailing prices or by other legally permissible means, in compliance with applicable regulations and subject to market conditions. In addition, with the objective of further enhancing shareholder returns, the Board has approved the adoption, for the first time, of a dividend policy for the Company's ordinary shares, which may include regular and/or special distributions of dividends. Future dividend distributions will be supported by sustainable funding sources, primarily derived from operating profits and potentially supplemented by proceeds from non-core asset disposals and other investment returns. The Board intends to establish a clear, balanced policy framework that aligns shareholder returns with the continued strategic growth of the Company. The Board expects to declare the first payment of dividend in 2026. The declaration, timing, and amount of any future dividend will be subject to the determination of the Board at its discretion based on factors such as the Company's financial performance, capital requirements, prevailing market conditions and other considerations that the Board deems relevant. A formal announcement of the dividend will be made after the Board's review and approval. About Baidu Founded in 2000, Baidu's mission is to make the complicated world simpler through technology. Baidu is a leading AI company with strong Internet foundation, trading on NASDAQ under "BIDU" and HKEX under "9888". One Baidu ADS represents eight Class A ordinary shares. Safe Harbor Statement This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "confident" and similar statements. Baidu may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), in announcements made on the website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including but not limited to statements about Baidu's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: Baidu's growth strategies; its future business development, including development of new products and services; its ability to attract and retain users and customers; competition in the Chinese Internet search and newsfeed market; competition for online marketing customers; changes in the Company's revenues and certain cost or expense items as a percentage of its revenues; the outcome of ongoing, or any future, litigation or arbitration, including those relating to intellectual property rights; the expected growth of the Chinese-language Internet search and newsfeed market and the number of Internet and broadband users in China; Chinese governmental policies relating to the Internet and Internet search providers, and general economic conditions in China and elsewhere. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F and other documents filed with the SEC, and announcements on the website of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Baidu does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law. All information provided in this announcement is as of the date of the announcement, and Baidu undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.
2026-02-05 01:00:00

XAG P150 Max Agricultural Drone Comes to U.S. with Proven Efficiency and Reliability
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With labor in short supply and spray windows growing shorter, many U.S. farmers face increasing pressure to finish critical fieldwork on time. At this year's Spray Drone End User Conference, XAG introduced the new P150 Max Agricultural Drone to help address that challenge. Designed for high-efficiency operation under tight schedules, the P150 Max prioritizes productivity, reliability, and versatility across multiple field tasks to turn workforce constraints into a solvable problem. Performance Built on Field-Proven Reliability The XAG P150 Max handles autonomous spraying, spreading, field mapping, and on-farm logistics using swappable task systems that can be changed out in minutes. With a maximum payload of 176 pounds and a flight speed of up to 44.7 mph, it's designed to cover more ground and minimize stops for refills. Under typical conditions, the P150 Max achieves average spraying productivity of 50–60 acres per hour, with peak performance reaching 70–80 acres per hour—among the highest efficiency ratings currently available in the agricultural drone market. Additionally, the unique swarm control capability allows a single operator to manage two drones simultaneously, effectively doubling productivity when the situation demands it. XAG P150 Max Agricultural Drone delivers precision spraying across cornfields. The P150 Max isn't a prototype. Since 2022, XAG's P Series has logged more than 9.3 million flight hours across the globe, creating one of the most sophisticated agricultural drone systems available. The P150 Max has also been field-tested in New Zealand, Bulgaria, South Africa, and Australia—places where hilly terrain, irregular boundaries, and varied crop structures mirror the challenges found across Missouri, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and the Carolinas. Designed to Ease Labor Pressure For liquid applications, the XAG P150 Max with RevoSpray 5 system carries a 21.1-gallon smart tank with dual centrifugal nozzles delivering up to 8.45 GPM. An optional four-nozzle upgrade increases maximum flow to 12.15 GPM for orchards and other commercial crops with dense canopies. Droplet sizes are adjustable from 60 to 500 microns, allowing operators to adapt to different crop protection products and coverage requirements. For spreading operations, such as fertilizer application, cover crop seeding and biological treatments, the RevoCast 5 System dispenses up to 661 pounds per minute. The vertical broadcast mechanism reduces wind drift, supporting consistent coverage across wide or irregular field areas. XAG P150 Max Agricultural Drone performs efficient and even spreading on the field. At the core of P150 Max, the SuperX 5 Ultra Intelligent Control System delivers centimeter-level navigation using RTK positioning, while 4D imaging radar detects center pivots, power poles, and overhead lines—the obstacles that show up in every Midwest section. The built-in RealTerra Field Mapping System surveys up to 49.4 acres per flight, with onboard AI identifying field boundaries and obstacles, then generating autonomous flight routes tailored to the terrain. Missions can be planned and managed through the XAG One App on a smartphone or the SRC 5 Remote Controller, with RTK positioning supported by the XRTK 7 Mobile Station in areas with limited or no network coverage. To support extended field operations, the Smart SuperCharge Battery can be recharged in as little as seven minutes with two chargers working in parallel and a mist-cooling tower, minimizing downtime during peak workloads. Now Available in the U.S. The XAG P150 Max draws from a platform deployed in agricultural operations worldwide. Years of field use across varied crops, climates, and terrain have refined a design built for durability and adaptability—tested globally, ready for U.S. operations. The drone is now FCC-approved and available for sales through XAG's authorized dealer network, with local support, training, and parts supply. Deliveries are expected to begin shortly.
2026-02-05 01:00:00

TOKYO CREATIVE SALON 2026 Officially Announced
Japan's Largest Creative Festival Returns to Tokyo, March 13–22, 2026 TOKYO, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tokyo Creative Salon Executive Committee today announced the upcoming TOKYO CREATIVE SALON 2026 (TCS2026), Japan's largest creative festival, to be held from Friday, March 13 to Sunday, March 22, 2026. Scenes from TOKYO CREATIVE SALON 2025 Entering its seventh year, TCS2026 will take place across nine major areas of Tokyo — Marunouchi, Nihonbashi, Ginza, Akasaka, Roppongi, Shibuya, Harajuku, Shinjuku, and Haneda — and will be free and open to the public. Since its launch in 2020, TOKYO CREATIVE SALON has evolved into a city-wide creative week originating from Tokyo, bringing together fashion, design, art, craft, and technology during the cherry blossom season. By using the city itself as a stage, the festival has attracted wide attention both domestically and internationally, welcoming over 1.25 million visitors in its most recent edition. The theme for 2026 is "FUTURE VINTAGE." TCS2026 explores how memories, culture, and creative expressions accumulated within the city can be reinterpreted through contemporary sensibilities and carried forward into the future. The festival aims to present expressions that will continue to resonate across generations, from Tokyo to the world. Hiroshi Ohnishi, Chairman of TCS2026, commented: "Across the world, cities are strengthening their cultural value by bringing creators and communities together. TOKYO CREATIVE SALON is an initiative to showcase Japan's world-class creativity with Tokyo as the stage. Under the theme 'FUTURE VINTAGE,' we seek to connect the city's accumulated culture and memories to expressions that resonate into the future." Satoshi Sugiyama, Executive Director of TCS2026, added: "Tokyo is a city where layers of creativity have been built up over time through people, places, and diverse cultural influences. With TOKYO CREATIVE SALON, we reinterpret these layers through contemporary perspectives and transform the city itself into a space for creative expression. 'FUTURE VINTAGE' reflects our intention to revisit the memories embedded in Tokyo and shape new forms of creativity that will be carried forward into the future." Further details regarding individual programs and exhibitions will be announced in the coming weeks.
2026-02-05 01:00:00

Casio Announces Ambassador Partnership with Pro Skateboarder Yuto Horigome
Sharing the World of G-SHOCK with a Global Audience TOKYO, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today that it has entered into an ambassador partnership with professional skateboarder Yuto Horigome. Through this partnership, Casio will support Horigome and seek to raise awareness and increase users of the G-SHOCK brand of shock-resistant watches around the world. KeyVisual Since taking up skateboarding at the age of six, Horigome has built an outstanding competitive record, including numerous victories at major events. In addition, he has released a great deal of skateboard-related content that conveys the technical skill and creative appeal of the sport. Through both skateboarding as a competitive sport and as part of street life, he has played a key role in the development of skate culture. Yuto Horigome continues to challenge himself to reach unprecedented goals, overcoming setbacks along the way. This approach resonates with the spirit and passion for never giving up that drives the G-SHOCK brand as it continues to push the limits of watchmaking, leading to the ambassador partnership. To mark the ambassador appointment, a special visual was created featuring typography by VERDY, an artist and close collaborator of Horigome. In addition, a special movie produced by THIRTY 3 MAGAZINE, a street culture publication with VERDY serving as editor-in-chief, was released today on official Casio social media channels. Along with these works, Horigome and G-SHOCK will continue to share new messages with audiences in Japan and around the world. Together with Horigome, who is known for expressive street skateboarding and as a fashion and culture icon, G-SHOCK will engage in initiatives that support the broader recognition and continued development of skate culture. Yuto Horigome commented:"I am excited to be able to partner with G-SHOCK. I want to continue taking on challenges in my own way, and at the same time to do what I can to support the next generation. I look forward to taking on new challenges together with everyone involved."
2026-02-05 01:00:00

Floyd Mayweather Faces Greek Icon 'Iron' Mike Zambidis in Athens at BATTLE of the LEGENDS
Undefeated vs Unbreakable ATHENS, Greece, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Floyd "Money" Mayweather Jr., the most successful and undefeated boxer in history, will step into the ring in Athens, the birthplace of the Olympic Games and the very foundations of global sport. HISTORY IS ABOUT TO BE MADE: Floyd “Money” Mayweather vs“Iron” Mike Zambidis, Saturday, June 27, 2026, TELEKOM CENTER, OAKA, Athens, Greece On June 27, 2026, Mayweather headlines BATTLE OF THE LEGENDS, a global mega-event, facing Mike "Iron" Zambidis, Greece's most iconic combat sports athlete, in a once-in-a-lifetime Super Fight that bridges continents, eras, and fighting cultures. The American professional boxer with the undefeated record of 50-0 that won 15 major world championships spanning five weight classes from super featherweight to light middleweight and Bronze Olympic Champion. One of the best defensive boxers in the history of the sport with an extraordinary career record defined by dominance, precision and longevity at the highest level. Mayweather is the most accurate puncher among professional boxers. Standing opposite him is the Greek legend of boxing and kickboxing, Mike "Iron" Zambidis. An 18-time World Champion, Zambidis has competed against the greatest athletes from around the world in breathtaking fights, with an impressive professional record of 180 fights, 158 wins, and 87 knockouts. He is globally renowned for his achievements in international competitions and K-1 events in Japan, and stands out for his exceptional boxing skills, unparalleled technique, and uniquely aggressive fighting style. The event will take place at the Telekom Center, OAKA Olympic Complex, welcoming thousands of spectators live and millions of viewers worldwide through international broadcasting platforms, and digital media distribution. Scheduled for 27th of June2026, at Telecom Center, OAKA Arena in Athens, as one of the most globally anticipated sporting spectacles. "BATTLE of the LEGENDS" is an elite boxing event featuring a Main Event bout with Floyd "Money" Mayweather vs "Iron" Mike Zambidis, while additionally two World Title bouts will take place, featuring world-class athletes, alongside parallel entertainment activities and a live concert. Ticket sales will be available via Ticketmaster. Further details and the official on-sale announcement will be revealed at a later stage. BATTLE OF THE LEGENDS is proudly sponsored by SEAJETS the Largest Network of High Speed Vessels, with X-treme Stores the largest fitness chain in Greece & Cyprus as the official supporter of the event. For all media inquiries, requests related to BATTLE OF THE LEGENDS, please contact the official event representatives: SO FINE! Communications Management:Tonia Fouseki tfouseki@sofine.gr+30 210 9211011 For official updates and announcements, follow "Iron" Mike Zambidis on social media: Instagram: @ironmikezambidisofficial Facebook: Iron Mike Zambidis (Official Page) TikTok: @ironmikezambidis www.ironmikezambidis.com
2026-02-05 01:00:00

NAVER D2SF Invests in AI Workflow Automation Platform 'CNAPS.AI'
- Optimized for multi-AI model environments, creating the most efficient workflows using the latest AI models - Pursuing intelligence mapping for automatic generation of optimal workflows by connecting and combining AI models SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NAVER D2SF, NAVER's in-house corporate venture arm, has invested in [CNAPS.AI] a company that developed an automated AI workflow automation platform. This seed round marks CNAPS.AI's first institutional funding since its founding in October 2025, led by NAVER D2SF, with participation from Bluepoint Partners, Laguna Investment, and Joyakdol Fund. CNAPS.AI has developed a studio that connects various AI models to quickly generate the best outputs. Ultimately, the company aims to achieve intelligence mapping—where users simply input their desired task and the system automatically builds the optimal workflow by determining which AI models to connect and how to combine them with performance and cost in mind. The company is focused on addressing challenges in multi-AI model environments. In the current multi-AI model landscape, where high-performance AI models are released in rapid succession, finding the optimal model takes significant time. Notably, one of the main reasons AI projects fail is the excessive time and cost required to explore optimal models and integrate the right models into a cohesive workflow. Launched in early 2026, CNAPS.AI's first product supports and connects over 50 popular AI models for text and image generation, drawing interest from the e-commerce, entertainment, and content industries. The company regularly adds the latest AI models to its platform and plans to expand its AI model support to include additional modalities, such as voice, video, and 3D, through future updates. CNAPS.AI's cofounding team, which includes CEO Innfarn Yoo, has accumulated experience at NVIDIA, Google Research, and global gaming companies. Their extensive background in AI R&D and commercialization is one of the company's key strengths. Yang Sang-hwan, Head of NAVER D2SF, stated, "We expect CNAPS.AI to ultimately evolve into an intelligence map optimized for users' needs and contexts." He added, "NAVER D2SF will continue to discover and invest in bold entrepreneurs who pioneer new standards and approaches in the evolving AI landscape, supporting their growth." About NAVER D2SF [NAVER D2SF] is NAVER's in-house corporate venture arm, supporting sustainable growth by collaborating with startups. Founded in 1999, NAVER has maintained its position as Korea's leading search engine for over 20 years and operates across commerce, content, fintech, and cloud services. Under the technological vision of D2 (For Developers, By Developers), NAVER is actively developing new technologies and global partnerships to grow as a leading tech company. To learn more, visit https://d2sf.naver.com/en
2026-02-05 01:00:00

Guoen Technology Advances Toward Dual Listing with Hong Kong IPO, Sets Final Offer Price at HK$36
HONG KONG, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 15, Qingdao Guoen Technology Co., Ltd. (SHE: 002768) announced that it has successfully passed the hearing of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) Main Board, marking a significant milestone in its pursuit of a dual listing on both the Shenzhen and Hong Kong stock exchanges. The company's H-share initial public offering (IPO) will be exclusively sponsored by China Merchants Securities International. According to the updated prospectus and official announcement dated February 3, Guoen Technology has finalized the issue price of its H-shares at HK$36.00 per share, excluding relevant fees. A total of 30 million shares will be offered globally—3 million for the Hong Kong public offering and 27 million for international placement, with an over-allotment (greenshoe) option available. The Hong Kong public offering period ran from January 27 to January 30. Trading of the H-shares is scheduled to commence on February 4, 2026, on the HKEX Main Board. This IPO is expected to raise capital primarily for the development of domestic and overseas manufacturing bases, as well as to supplement working capital—supporting the company's long-term goal of building a cross-market, globally integrated supply platform. Founded in Qingdao, Guoen Technology is a leading player in the advanced polymer materials sector. The company operates a vertically integrated platform covering the entire value chain of high-performance plastics—from raw material polymerization to modification, compounding, and the manufacturing of end-use products. Its product portfolio spans modified plastics, composite materials, and biodegradable polymers, with strong applications in sectors such as new energy vehicles, smart manufacturing, consumer electronics, and healthcare. Notably, Guoen is accelerating investment into strategic materials such as PEEK (polyether ether ketone), a high-performance engineering thermoplastic widely used in aerospace, medical devices, and robotics. The company has announced plans to establish 1,000-ton annual PEEK production capacity, positioning itself at the forefront of domestic innovation and import substitution in this field. This is a critical step for Guoen Technology to deepen capital market access, enhance international brand recognition, and advance its ambition to become a global materials technology platform.
2026-02-03 14:41:00

The Year Strategy Meets Scale: Brillio's Beyond the Curve 2026 Charts the Enterprise AI Roadmap
DALLAS, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brillio today unveiled Beyond the Curve 2026, a flagship outlook that reframes the AI agenda for enterprise leaders and shows how to convert scattered pilots into measurable value at scale. Anchored by ADAM (Agentic Data and Application Management), Brillio's AI accelerator platform, the company brings a practical view on building autonomous, governed, and scalable AI foundations. The report argues that the decisive advantage now lies with companies that address Strategy, Technology, and AI Native Talent as a single operating system for growth. Behind the curve infographic Over the past year, AI has moved from early-stage experimentation to active, everyday application. The question is no longer if AI will transform the enterprise, but how fast leaders can seed value across the P&L. Beyond the Curve 2026 distills what separates winners from the pack: outcome first strategy, platform centric integration, and a talent model built for AI assisted engineering, so AI is not a tool that is simply deployed but a capability that is fully operationalized. "Executives don't need another AI hype cycle; they need a way to seamlessly integrate AI into their business operations," stated Chander Damodaran, CTO, Brillio. "This report encapsulates the trends we observe with our customers. By aligning strategy, platforms, and AI-native talent, agentic systems start to perform tasks rather than just offering advice, marking the point where productivity and resilience significantly improve." What's inside Beyond the Curve 2026 A new operating narrative for AI: This section explains why treating AI as an enterprise capability instead of treating it as a collection of isolated projects leads to stronger outcomes, clearer governance, and faster execution. Four Key Business Priorities for Leaders: Four key priorities drive resilience and growth this year: Cost optimization, digital transformation, customer experience, and new business models. Investing in scalable revenue streams will build resilience and drive sustainable growth. Talent as the multiplier: This section describes how AI assisted engineering, copilots, multi agent development frameworks, and large-scale reskilling help organizations close delivery gaps and maintain innovation velocity. Sector playbooks: The report shows how Agentic AI is transforming industries including BFSI, Hi Tech, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Retail and CPG, and Communications, Media and Telecom by shifting from task level automation to outcome driven autonomy. Banks are using it for fraud detection and compliance, Hi Tech firms for accelerating software engineering, and Healthcare and Life Sciences organizations for clinical triage, trial matching, and safety monitoring. Retail and CPG companies are applying it to demand forecasting, supply chain optimization, and store level execution, while Communications and Media providers are improving network planning, service operations, and customer support. Across all sectors, Agentic AI enables real-time decision intelligence and operational performance that delivers measurable business results. Why it matters now The report emphasizes the need for organizations to move beyond isolated AI experiments and adopt integrated, outcome-driven approaches. By aligning AI initiatives with strategic priorities, organizations can accelerate decision-making, streamline operations, and deliver personalized customer experiences at scale. Brillio's positioning: Built to Accelerate. Engineered to Deliver. Brillio positions itself as The Enterprise AI Accelerator, reaffirming its ethos to accelerate impact, from AI intention to scaled execution. ADAM, Brillio's AI accelerator platform connects data, digital, and AI ecosystems to make every platform intelligent, every workflow agentic, and every outcome measurable. ADAM delivers proven architectures and accelerators while ensuring clients retain full ownership, governance, and compliance control. By unifying industry-aligned context with scalable execution, ADAM connects AI agents seamlessly across enterprise ecosystems to orchestrate end-to-end business transformation. Know more about ADAM: https://www.brillio.com/the-enterprise-ai-accelerator/agentic-data-and-application-management/ Beyond the Curve 2026 is designed as a board‐to‐shop‐floor guide for leaders' intent on turning AI from promise to performance. Click here to read or download the full report to explore the insights shaping enterprise AI in 2026. About Brillio: Brillio is The Enterprise AI Accelerator helping Fortune 1000 companies move from AI ambition to scaled impact, faster. Powered by our AI accelerator platform – Agentic Data and Application Management (ADAM), Brillio is one of the fastest-growing digital technology service providers, delivering transformation across five core workstreams: business-led transformation, customer experience transformation, AI and data engineering, digital engineering, and infrastructure engineering. With 14 delivery locations across North America, Europe, and Asia and a team of over 6,000 customer-obsessed professionals, Brillio combines deep industry expertise, modern engineering, and accelerators to deliver measurable outcomes. Learn more at www.Brillio.com
2026-02-03 14:41:00

Elevated Materials Completes First Year with Strong Commercial Momentum and Announces Plans to Triple Production in 2026
Company delivers more than 100 kilometers to one of its customers and accelerates toward gigawatt-hour scale manufacturing SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Elevated Materials today announced major milestones as it celebrates its one-year anniversary, highlighting rapid growth in production, customer adoption, and organizational scale. Elevated Materials was carved out of Applied Materials on February 1, 2025, with an investment from the TPG Rise Climate Fund. The company closed 2025 with record output of ultra-thin lithium metal films, shipping product to more than 30 customers worldwide. Notably, Elevated Materials delivered more than 100 kilometers of lithium film to a single customer, underscoring strong market demand for high-quality, scalable lithium metal solutions. "The industry has long been seeking a reliable source of high-quality, ultra-thin lithium films to improve battery performance," said Jim Cushing, CEO of Elevated Materials. "We are filling that gap with our ultra-thin, smooth, and low-defect ELiTM films. Demand has been particularly strong for lithium metal anodes, where ELi significantly improves both safety and performance." Elevated Materials' proprietary roll-to-roll vacuum deposition platforms produce ELi, the industry's highest-quality ultra-thin lithium metal films. These films enable next-generation anode architectures across electric vehicles, consumer electronics, aviation, and grid-scale energy storage. The company's production momentum reflects the growing urgency among battery manufacturers to secure reliable supplies of ultra-thin lithium metal anodes as advanced cell designs move closer to commercial deployment. Looking ahead, Elevated Materials noted that 2026 will be focused on scaling production to meet increasing customer demand. "As we move into 2026, Elevated Materials will continue ramping to true gigawatt-hour scale manufacturing," Cushing added. "With accelerating customer demand, we are tripling production capacity to support the commercial battery programs of our key customers." Elevated Materials' successful first year and rapid scale-up reinforce its position as a critical supplier for next-generation battery developers seeking consistent, scalable lithium metal solutions. About Elevated MaterialsElevated Materials is a TPG Rise Climate portfolio company carved out of Applied Materials and focused on scaling breakthrough battery technologies to accelerate global decarbonization and electrification. The company draws on decades of expertise in semiconductors and roll-to-roll vacuum deposition to deliver the industry's widest and highest-quality ultra-thin lithium films. Elevated's films boost energy density, extend battery life, and enable significantly faster charging across lithium-ion battery applications and anode chemistries.
2026-02-03 14:30:00

Ping An Money Market Fund's 'AAAmf' Rating Affirmed by Lianhe Global
HONG KONG, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ping An of China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Company Limited ("PAAMC HK"), the offshore asset management arm of the Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. ("Ping An") is delighted to announce that, Lianhe Ratings Global Limited ("Lianhe Global") has affirmed 'AAAmf' money market fund ("MMF") rating[1] - the highest money market fund rating - to Ping An of China Select Investment Fund Series - Ping An Money Market Fund ("the Fund"). Ping An Money Market Fund is a USD-denominated MMF, established in March 2021 and domiciled in Hong Kong. As of December 31, 2025, the fund had a fund size of USD 6,095 million and a diversified investor base, maintaining a leading position among its peers. On the Wind–HKCAMA Hong Kong Offshore Mainland Public Fund Performance Ranking, jointly released by Wind and the Chinese Asset Management Association of Hong Kong ("HKCAMA"), the Fund has consistently ranked among the top performers. In the latest Q3 2025 ranking, Ping An Money Market Fund Class I – USD Accumulation placed within the top three in the three-year performance category for USD money market funds[2]. The Fund's objective is to invest in short-term deposits and high-quality money market instruments and seeks to achieve a return in USD in line with prevailing money market rates. As stated in the Lianhe Global's press release, the 'AAAmf' rating reflects the Fund's fairly strong ability to provide liquidity and preserve principal, supported by the Fund's well managed asset quality, strong liquidity profile and low exposure to market risk. The credit quality of the Fund's underlying investments met Lianhe Global's criteria for 'AAAmf' rated MMFs, with asset-weighted average credit quality equivalent to a high-investment-grade international rating ('BBB+' or above), throughout the review period since January 2025. Concentration risk was also well managed; large exposures were only limited to strong credit quality assets. In addition, the Fund had a strong liquidity profile, supported by sufficient daily and weekly liquidity to meet investors' fund flows. Its weighted average maturity and weighted average life were below 60 days and 120 days, respectively, which limited the Fund's exposure to market risk. Derivatives (if employed) is only for hedging purposes and the manager will hedge non USD-denominated investments into USD in order to manage any material currency risk. "We are delighted that Lianhe Global has maintained the Fund's 'AAAmf' rating for the third consecutive year," said Mr. Armin Cheung, the portfolio manager of the Fund, "This continued affirmation underscores our disciplined investment process, robust risk management, and consistent focus on liquidity and principal preservation. We remain committed to provide our clients with more first-class strategic investment solutions and liquidity management tools." About Ping An of China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Company Limited Ping An of China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Company Limited ("PAAMC HK") was established in 2006. It is a direct subsidiary of China Ping An Insurance Overseas (Holdings) Limited and a wholly owned subsidiary of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. (2318.HK and 601318.SH). It is licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong ("SFC") to conduct Type 1 (Dealing in Securities), Type 4 (Advising on Securities) and Type 9 (Asset Management) regulated activities. With strong capabilities in investment research and asset management, PAAMC HK is a leading provider of global investment management solutions in equities, fixed income, ETFs, structured products and alternative assets. For more information, please visit PAAMC HK's website (asset.pingan.com.hk). (This website has not been reviewed by the SFC). Disclaimer This press release is issued by PAAMC HK. This press release is not an offer in relation to any investment. Investments involve risks. Past performance of any products referenced in this press release (the "Product") does not guarantee future returns. Due to market volatility, the Product is subject to market value fluctuation and the risk of loss of principal. Investors should read the Product's offering documents carefully for further details including the risk factors and consider their own financial conditions and the Product's risk situations before making any investment decision. If in doubt, please seek independent financial and professional advice. Please visit PAAMC HK's website for the relevant offering documents. This press release has not been reviewed by the SFC. Risk Disclosure: Ping An of China Select Investment Fund Series - Ping An Money Market Fund (the "Fund") primarily invests in USD-denominated and settled short-term deposits and high quality money market instruments (e.g. debt securities are rated investment grade or above, or are issued/guaranteed by issuers/guarantors that are rated investment grade or above) issued by governments, quasi-governments, international organisations and financial institutions. The value of the Fund can be volatile and can go down substantially within a short period of time. It is possible that a certain amount of the entirety of your investment could be lost. The Fund is an investment product and is not equivalent to bank deposits. There is no guarantee in respect of repayment of principal. The Fund may invest in i) asset-backed securities which is typically subject to higher default, volatility and liquidity risks; ii) reverse repurchase transactions and sale and repurchase transactions, both of which are subject to the risk of loss as difficulty in realizing collateral, or inaccurate pricing of the collateral or market movements resulting in proceeds from the sale of the collateral to be less than the cash placed with the counterparty. The Fund is also subject to other risks associated with debt securities (e.g. short-term debt instruments, credit/counterparty, interest rate, credit rating and downgrading, credit rating agency and valuation risks). The Fund's investments are concentrated in USD-denominated and settled short-term deposits and high quality money market instruments. The Fund may be more susceptible to adverse economic, political, policy, foreign exchange, liquidity, tax, legal or regulatory events affecting the USD money markets. The Fund's investments may also include onshore China debt securities and is subject to emerging market risk. The Fund may use derivatives for hedging purposes. Use of derivatives may expose the Fund to significant losses. The investment decision is yours. You should not base your investment decision on this material alone. Please refer to the Fund's explanatory memorandum and product key facts statement (including risk factors and charges stated therein) for further details. [1] Source: https://lhratingsglobal.com/ratings-actions/ [2] Source: Wind–HKCAMA Hong Kong Offshore Mainland Public Fund Performance Ranking
2026-02-02 04:33:00

Trip.com Group's 2026 Lunar New Year Forecast: Longer Journeys and Premium Travel Gain Momentum in the Year of the Horse
Travellers are taking longer trips and venturing further, with cross-border stays of seven nights or more up nearly 40% and long-haul bookings up over 50%. Comfort is becoming a priority, with first-class and business-class flights and five-star hotel stays all showing strong growth. SINGAPORE, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Galloping into the Year of the Horse, Lunar New Year 2026 travel is gathering speed. Bookings across Trip.com Group's platforms have climbed by double digits compared with the Lunar New Year period last year, as travellers lean into longer holidays and more ambitious festive travel. Long-haul travel, packaged routes and premium choices are also redefining this year's Lunar New Year journeys. Longer Holidays Are Reshaping Travel Depth and Pace Extended public holidays across Asia-Pacific markets are reshaping Lunar New Year travel behaviour, enabling longer stays and more layered itineraries. In China, one of the largest traveller source markets, the 2026 Lunar New Year holiday spans nine days and can extend beyond 15 days by taking five days of annual leave. In Vietnam, combining public holidays with weekends allows travellers up to nine days off. Similar dynamics are seen in South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines, where taking two to three days of leave can extend breaks to nine days. Trip.com Group data show that cross-border bookings with stays of seven nights or more have risen nearly 40% year-on-year. Long-haul bookings have surged by over 50% during the same period. Together, these trends point to travellers taking longer trips and venturing further afield during the festive period. Europe and Oceania are emerging as top long-haul picks for Asian travellers seeking to escape Lunar New Year. Norway records the fastest growth among Singaporean travellers, with bookings soaring over 200% year-on-year, boosted by experiences such as the Northern Lights, fjords, and scenic rail routes. The Maldives, Turkey, Spain, and Mongolia are also seeing rapid growth across markets. Australia attracts the most travellers from China, recording an increase of over 100% year-on-year, with popular sights including the Great Barrier Reef, the Sydney Opera House, and the Outback's landscapes, while New Zealand is experiencing strong global interest, rising close to 50% year-on-year. Longer holidays are also boosting interest in package tour products. Among Trip.com's package tour options, popular ones include an eight-day Turkey journey covering Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, and Ephesus. In the United States, a five-day Los Angeles–Las Vegas–Grand Canyon tour illustrates the appeal of multi-city travel. In Japan, a five-day Osaka–Kyoto itinerary features Amanohashidate, Ine's boathouses, Arashiyama's Togetsukyo Bridge, and Nara Park. Premium Travel Gains Ground as Comfort and Quality Take Priority As travel patterns evolve across destinations, choices around comfort and quality are also shifting. Besides travelling for longer, people are also travelling better — more are favouring premium ways to travel. First-class flight bookings have risen 83% year-on-year, while business-class travel has risen 38%. Such a trend is further mirrored in accommodation, where five-star hotel demand has climbed 59%. In Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Vietnam, five-star hotels account for close to or more than half of all stays booked. Including four-star hotels, upper-tier properties represent around three-quarters of accommodation booked across these Southeast Asian markets. Asia Dominates as Urban Hubs Anchor Regional Travel During the Lunar New Year period, East Asia and Southeast Asia accounted for the largest share of overall bookings. In terms of year-on-year growth, Vietnam, South Korea, and Indonesia rank among the fastest-growing markets. Several major Asian cities are standing out for particularly strong booking growth. Seoul, Ho Chi Minh City and Bali each have recorded year-on-year booking growth of more than 70%. In Seoul, winter attractions and shopping districts such as Myeongdong and Dongdaemun are key draws. Cultural landmarks, including Gyeongbokgung Palace, and popular day trips to Nami Island further enhance the city's appeal. Ho Chi Minh City is gaining traction, renowned for the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon and the vibrant Ben Thanh Market. Bali's tropical atmosphere is a magnet for Lunar New Year travel, attracting travellers seeking beach escapes, wellness experiences, and resort‐style stays. Kuala Lumpur has recorded double-digit booking growth, fueled by Lunar New Year events across Chinatown and major malls, as well as visits to Batu Caves. Meanwhile, Singapore packaged tours on Trip.com perform strongly, driven by family-oriented attractions such as Universal Studios Singapore and Gardens by the Bay. Inbound Travel to China on a Steady Rise China remains a top destination for Lunar New Year travellers. In addition to strong travel demand from Asian markets, China is also seeing robust growth from countries in Europe and Oceania. In particular, bookings from the United Kingdom and New Zealand have each increased by more than 150% year on year. Major gateway cities, including Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou, account for the largest share of inbound visitors. To ease travel during the festive period, starting 10 February, Trip.com will be introducing an "Explore Beijing" Starter Pack at Beijing Daxing International Airport for three months. This provides arriving international passengers with a complimentary pre-loaded public transport card, along with flight and attraction vouchers. Notably, Xiamen and Shenzhen saw strong inbound growth, with bookings up 60% and 90%. In Shenzhen, Trip.com has al so introduced "Shenzhen Express" — a free half-day city tour for international transit passengers — offering visitors a smooth and immersive experience during short layovers. Trip.com's package tours to destinations such as Chengdu, Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong and the Sanxingdui Museum are also drawing inbound travellers. Overall, Lunar New Year 2026 travel is marked by longer trips, premium choices, and growing interest in multi-city and packaged itineraries across Asia and beyond. Travellers are truly ready to go the extra mile this festive season.
2026-02-02 04:28:00

NetDragon Leads Government-Backed AI Push to Build Thailand's Future Workforce
HONG KONG, Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited ("NetDragon" or "the Company"; Hong Kong Stock Code: 777), a global leader in building internet communities, is pleased to announce that, together with its subsidiary, EDA (Thailand), it has joined forces to drive a government-backed AI initiative aimed at building Thailand's future-ready workforce by linking education, skills development, and productivity through an AI-driven Learn-to-Career Ecosystem. Unveiled in Bangkok, the collaboration reflects a growing policy-led push to position AI not merely as an educational tool, but as a core engine for workforce readiness, economic competitiveness, and long-term productivity across industries. By combining EDA (Thailand)'s role as a local ecosystem builder with NetDragon's global expertise in AI-powered learning platforms and digital talent systems, the initiative seeks to address one of Thailand's most pressing challenges: preparing talent at scale for rapid AI-driven change in the labor market. Strategic MOU Signing to Advance AI-Driven Workforce Development As part of the initiative, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was formally signed to establish a long-term framework for collaboration in advancing AI-driven learning, skills assessment, and workforce development in Thailand. The agreement brings together NetDragon and EDA (Thailand), with policy support from Thailand's Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), to jointly develop AI-enabled learning platforms, competency measurement frameworks, and career linkage mechanisms designed to prepare Thai talent for real-world workforce demand. The MOU reflects a shared commitment to embedding AI across the learning-to-employment pipeline, ensuring that skills development translates into measurable productivity and employability outcomes. From Learning to Workforce Impact At the heart of the collaboration is a shift in how "job readiness" is defined in the AI era. Rather than treating AI as a supplementary skill, the Learn-to-Career approach embeds AI across the full talent journey—from skills assessment and personalized learning pathways to real-world application and career matching. The initiative is designed to deliver measurable outcomes, enabling learners, institutions, and employers to align skills development directly with evolving workforce demand. Perspectives from Global Industry During a panel discussion at the event, Dr. Simon Leung, Vice Chairman and Executive Director of NetDragon, emphasized the pace and scale of AI-driven transformation. "AI is changing every day, sometimes even faster than we realize, and governments must take an active role to ensure its benefits reach the whole society," Dr. Leung said. Drawing on regional comparisons, he noted that policy-driven approaches in Asia have accelerated AI adoption across sectors. "China's top-down, policy-driven approach has helped popularize AI across every sector, and Thailand's direction today is both encouraging and impressive," he added. Leveling the Playing Field for SMEs NetDragon and EDA (Thailand) also highlighted AI's role as a productivity equalizer—particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which form the backbone of Thailand's economy. "For SMEs, AI is a major equalizer. It reduces the gap between small businesses and large corporations by dramatically improving productivity," Dr. Leung noted. By integrating AI-enabled skills frameworks and clearer competency benchmarks, the initiative aims to help SMEs access AI-ready talent more efficiently while enabling workers to demonstrate measurable, market-relevant capabilities. A Scalable Model for the Region The partners believe the collaboration can serve as a scalable model for other emerging economies across Asia, demonstrating how policy-supported, public–private collaboration can accelerate AI adoption while maintaining a strong focus on workforce outcomes. Looking ahead, NetDragon and EDA (Thailand) reaffirmed their commitment to expanding AI-enabled learning access, strengthening cross-sector collaboration, and building a resilient talent pipeline that supports sustainable economic growth. About NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (HKSE: 777) is a global leader in building internet communities, with a long track record of developing and scaling multiple internet and mobile platforms that impact hundreds of millions of users. Over the desktop and mobile internet eras, NetDragon previously established China's first online gaming portal, 17173.com, and China's most influential smartphone app store platform, 91 Wireless. Established in 1999, NetDragon is one of the most reputable and well-known online game developers in China with a history of successful game titles including Eudemons Online, Conquer Online, Heroes Evolved and Under Oath. In the past 10 years, NetDragon has also achieved success with its EdTech business both domestically and globally. Fully embracing the new AI era, NetDragon is driving its vision of "Infinite Growth" through a dual-focus strategy of "AI+Gaming" and "AI+Education". With its AI Content Factory empowering operations and working with partners to develop a global learning metaverse, NetDragon is committed to once again building a massive user community in the new AI era. NetDragon's overseas edtech business entity, currently a U.S.-listed subsidiary named Mynd.ai, is a global leader in interactive technology and its award-winning interactive displays and software can be found in more than 2 million learning and training spaces across 126 countries.
2026-02-02 04:27:00

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