Euromonitor International unveils Global Consumer Trends for 2026

 LONDON 

Consumers seek holistic wellbeing in the face of global challenges

Authenticity and self-expression drive consumer behaviour and brand loyalty

Wellness is going pro as consumers demand professional-grade solutions for everyday use

 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Data analytics company Euromonitor International has today revealed its top Global Consumer Trends for 2026, with the annual report identifying four global trends that highlight crucial shifts in consumer behaviour.

In a reality shaped by cost of living, authenticity and wellbeing expectations, these trends are at the core of consumer behaviour worldwide.

Alison Angus, head of innovation at Euromonitor International, said: “The future of consumer behaviour is characterised by a desire for comfort, self-expression and cutting-edge wellness solutions, driven by the need for authenticity and simplicity in an increasingly complex world.”

Euromonitor’s top Global Consumer Trends in 2026 are:

Comfort Zone: Consumers are seeking comfort and simplicity amid global volatility, with 58% experiencing moderate to extreme stress daily. They are looking for products that provide emotional reassurance, like natural and wholesome ingredients. Businesses need to develop products and services that offer comfort, boost confidence, simplify life or promote balance to help consumers find serenity in uncertainty.

Fiercely Unfiltered: Consumers are embracing bold self-expression and radical honesty. Half of all consumers seek products and services that reflect their unique identity, while 65% feel society accepts who they truly are. Companies need to focus on hyper-segmentation for targeted strategies to resonate with specific customer profiles or buyer personas.

Rewired Wellness: Demand for high-tech, medically validated wellness solutions is growing with consumers willing to pay for premium products with scientific formulations. 49% of consumers would be willing to pay 10% or more for premium beauty products with a scientific formulation. Brands can leverage data-driven storytelling to demonstrate health benefits and educate consumers on product value.

Next Asian Wave: East Asian brands, particularly Chinese companies, are gaining global influence by combining affordability, innovation and digital-first experiences. China's projected export value is expected to reach USD4 trillion by 2026. Businesses should optimise mobile-first digital experiences and design frictionless shopping journeys that blend content and commerce to remain competitive.

For more information see Euromonitor’s Top Global Consumer Trends 2026 report.

Notes to Editors

8,000+ new products launched online with a natural claim from September 2024 to August 2025

50% of consumers want products and services that are uniquely tailored to them

9% of consumers who are trying to lose weight take GLP-1s in 2025, up from 6% in comparison to previous year

37% of livestream shoppers used this channel to discover new brands, products or services

About Euromonitor International

Euromonitor International leads the world in data analytics and research into markets, industries, economies and consumers. We provide truly global insight and data on thousands of products and services to help our clients in unlocking worlds of opportunity® and we are the first destination for organisations seeking growth.

With our guidance, our clients can make bold, strategic decisions with confidence. We have 16 offices around the world, with 1000+ analysts covering 210 countries and 99.9% of the world's consumers and use the latest data science and market research techniques to help our clients to make sense of global markets.

 

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BOSTON ONCOLOGY ARABIA and LOCAL CONTENT & GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY Sign Agreement to Localize Advanced Biologic Medicines in Saudi Arabia

 RIYADH, Saudi Arabia 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- In a major step toward advancing pharmaceutical local content and national drug security, BOSTON ONCOLOGY ARABIA and the Local Content & Government Procurement Authority (LCGPA) have signed an agreement to localize the manufacture of two biosimilar medicines within the Kingdom.

The signing ceremony took place at the Global Health Exhibition, under the auspices of the Ministry of Health and the Local Content & Government Procurement Authority, underscoring the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening local manufacturing capabilities and ensuring reliable access to essential biologic therapies for patients nationwide.

Strengthening National Drug Security

Through this agreement, Boston Oncology Arabia will lead the technology transfer, local manufacturing, and commercial rollout of two high-value biologics — adalimumab and etanercept — used in the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. The initiative contributes to the continued expansion of the Kingdom’s pharmaceutical local content portfolio and advances Vision 2030’s objectives for healthcare transformation and industrial self-sufficiency.

“This signing represents a defining moment in the localization of complex biologics,” said Dr. Abdullah Baaj, Founder & CEO of Boston Oncology Arabia. “By manufacturing adalimumab and etanercept domestically, we are not only expanding access to life-changing biologic therapies, but also building a sustainable foundation for Saudi self-reliance in advanced pharmaceutical production.”

Eng. Abdulrahman bin Ibrahim Alsagheir, LCGPA’s Official Spokesperson, stated that “these agreements are expected to generate an estimated economic impact exceeding SAR 1.2 billion on the national GDP and create around 500 direct jobs to qualify Saudi talent in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.”

A Milestone for Localized Biologic Manufacturing

Boston Oncology Arabia has been at the forefront of Saudi Arabia’s pharmaceutical local content strategy, with an expanding portfolio of advanced generics, biosimilars, peptides, and critical-care injectables designed to meet national demand across high-impact therapeutic areas. The company’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Sudair Industrial City operates to USFDA, EMA, and SFDA standards, ensuring that every locally made product meets the highest international benchmarks for quality and safety.

The localization of these advanced biologics further solidifies Boston Oncology Arabia’s role as a national leader in biologic manufacturing, enabling faster, more reliable access to critical medicines and supporting the Kingdom’s long-term objective of pharmaceutical independence.

About Boston Oncology Arabia

Headquartered in Riyadh, Boston Oncology Arabia is a fully integrated pharmaceutical company purpose-built for localization. The company develops, manufactures, and commercializes advanced generics, biosimilars, peptides, and critical-care injectables to meet the highest global standards while serving the real-world needs of Saudi hospitals.

With operations anchored in Sudair Industrial City, Boston Oncology Arabia supports the goals of Vision 2030 by strengthening national drug security and expanding the Kingdom’s capacity for high-value, technology-driven pharmaceutical production. Its end-to-end model—spanning licensing, local development, manufacturing, and commercialization—ensures a reliable supply of world-class medicines that reach patients swiftly, safely, and affordably.

Learn more at https://bostononcology.com/

 

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Mouser Electronics Explores the Future of Advanced Air Mobility and Its Impact on Design

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial automation products, released its latest installment of the Empowering Innovation Together (EIT) technology series, Urban Transport Takes Flight, examining the emerging sector of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). This series details the technology behind electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, the challenges of infrastructure for city deployment, and the hydrogen fuel cell solutions that power the future of urban transport.

The path for Urban Air Mobility (UAM) to transition from futuristic concept to scalable reality is constrained by barriers in form, power, and energy storage. Engineers have addressed this challenge by taking a modular design approach, which allows eVTOL aircraft to be purpose-built for inner-city air taxis or longer regional flights. Overcoming energy limitations is key to ensuring the sustainability of urban transport, and cutting-edge advancements, particularly in hydrogen fuel cell technology, have proven vital. These fuel cells help shape dependable solutions by offering reliable, high-density power while significantly reducing turnaround times over traditional batteries. The combination of modular design and advanced power is a critical foundation in building a functional urban transportation ecosystem.

In The Tech Between Us podcast, guest host Matt Campbell, Technical Marketing Engineer at Mouser, is joined by Bob Johnson, Principal at Johnson Consulting and Advisory LLC, for an insightful conversation on the future of air travel. They examine the critical engineering challenges and market dynamics of UAM, including the necessary infrastructure for deployment, the foundational technology within eVTOLs, and the pathway to sustainable, scalable adoption.

"Advanced air mobility has moved past the drawing board and into the realm of complex technical implementation," said Raymond Yin, Mouser Director of Technical Content. "By exploring these evolving aviation landscapes and underlying technologies, we're equipping engineers with the knowledge to develop the cutting-edge, sustainable transportation solutions of tomorrow."

In addition to the podcast, the EIT series includes an in-depth video, technical articles, a topic-related infographic, as well as subscriber-exclusive content, examining the technology, infrastructure, and challenges associated with the future of transportation. By leveraging insights into the shifting air mobility landscape, engineers can design the next generation of sustainable UAM solutions.

Established in 2015, Mouser's Empowering Innovation Together program is one of the electronic component industry's most recognized educational programs. To learn more, visit https://www.mouser.com/empowering-innovation/urban-air-mobility/ and follow Mouser on Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and YouTube.

For more Mouser news and our latest new product introductions, visit https://www.mouser.com/newsroom/.

As a global authorized distributor, Mouser offers the widest selection of the newest semiconductors, electronic components and industrial automation products. Mouser's customers can expect 100% certified, genuine products that are fully traceable from each of its manufacturer partners. To help speed customers' designs, Mouser's website hosts an extensive library of technical resources, including a Technical Resource Center, along with product data sheets, supplier-specific reference designs, application notes, technical design information, engineering tools and other helpful information.

Engineers can stay abreast of today's exciting product, technology and application news through Mouser's complimentary e-newsletter. Mouser's email news and reference subscriptions are customizable to the unique and changing project needs of customers and subscribers. No other distributor gives engineers this much customization and control over the information they receive. Learn about emerging technologies, product trends and more by signing up today at https://sub.info.mouser.com/subscriber/.

About Mouser Electronics

Mouser Electronics is an authorized semiconductor and electronic component distributor focused on New Product Introductions from its leading manufacturer partners. Serving the global electronic design engineer and buyer community, the global distributor's website, mouser.com, is available in multiple languages and currencies and features more than 6.8 million products from over 1,200 manufacturer brands. Mouser offers 28 support locations worldwide to provide best-in-class customer service in local language, currency and time zone. The distributor ships to over 650,000 customers in 223 countries/territories from its 1 million-square-foot, state-of-the-art distribution facilities in the Dallas, Texas, metro area. For more information, visit https://www.mouser.com/.

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Merz Aesthetics® Announces New Arms and Abdomen* Indication for Ultherapy PRIME, the Only Ultrasound Solution With Integrated Real-Time Visualization

Latest Intention for USE Expands to Improve the Appearance of Skin Laxity on the Posterior and Anterior Arms and Abdomen, to launch in the United States before worldwide expansion.

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Merz Aesthetics, the world’s largest dedicated medical aesthetics business, announced today the upcoming availability of Ultherapy PRIME to improve the appearance of skin laxity on the anterior arms and posterior arms, and abdomen.

Ultherapy PRIME is the only solution with integrated real-time visualization to treat the upper face, lower face, neck, décolleté, and now the body*.¹ The new indications will launch in the United States before expanding to markets worldwide, with commercial rollout in EMEA planned for early 2026.** We are excited to share updates with our customers soon and look forward to supporting practices and patients with these innovative solutions.

“This indication expansion is proof of our incredible momentum, following last year’s successful Ultherapy PRIME launch.” said Bob Rhatigan, CEO, Merz Aesthetics. “By extending our reach from face*** to body*, we’re unlocking new treatment possibilities, meeting rising patient demand, and reinforcing our leadership in non-invasive skin lifting and tightening.”

Ultherapy PRIME builds on the legacy of Ultherapy^®, which was recognized by a panel of experts as the Gold Standard in non-invasive skin lifting and tightening with over 3.5 million treatments performed^§ globally and a 95% patient satisfaction rate.^1-3 The skin lifting market is expanding rapidly and is expected to grow approximately 9% by 2030, driven largely by life stage (post-partum, menopause), and weight loss related skin laxity patient demographics.⁴

Ultherapy PRIME stimulates the body’s natural collagen and elastin production precisely where it’s needed. In just one session, Ultherapy PRIME lifts and tightens the upper face, lower face, neck, and décolleté. Now, Ultherapy PRIME also firms and tones the skin on the arms and abdomen - with no downtime and suitable for all skin tones^1,5. It offers personalized, visible natural-looking results, along with younger looking skin, that can last up to a year or more on the face*** and 6 months or more on the arms and abdomen.^4-7

“The Ultherapy PRIME platform offers all the signature benefits of Ultherapy for non-invasive skin lifting and tightening, plus the ability to improve skin laxity on the abdomen and arms in a single session,” said Dr. Sabrina Fabi, world-renowned Double Board-Certified Dermatologist and Dermatological Cosmetic Surgeon from San Diego, California. “This is of great value for my patients who want to keep the skin on their body looking as youthful as the skin on their face.”^4,6,7

“These new indications for arms and abdomen* strengthen Ultherapy PRIME’s position as a multi-purpose skin lifting, tightening, and firming treatment solution,” said Alexis Stern, Chief Marketing Officer, Merz Aesthetics. “This exciting journey started a year ago when we launched Ultherapy PRIME as a platform to lift the face*** and with this next phase of growth for the platform we are now able to firm and tone the body.”*^,1,6

To highlight the latest body* indications, Merz Aesthetics is also launching a new global campaign for Ultherapy PRIME. To learn more about Ultherapy PRIME, visit Ultherapy.com and follow @Ultherapy on Instagram.

About Merz Aesthetics

Merz Aesthetics is a medical aesthetics business with a long history of empowering health care professionals, patients and employees to live every day with confidence. We aim to help people around the world look, feel and live like the best versions of themselves — however they define it. Clinically proven, its product portfolio includes injectables and devices designed to meet each patient’s needs. Being family owned for more than 115 years; Merz Aesthetics is known for building unique connections with customers who feel like family. Merz Aesthetics’ global headquarters is in Raleigh, N.C., USA, with a commercial presence in 90 countries worldwide. It is also a part of Merz Group, which was founded in 1908 and is based in Frankfurt, Germany. Learn more at merzaesthetics.com.

About Ultherapy:

The Ulthera System is intended to lift and sculpt the upper face, lower face, neck and décolleté, and to improve the appearance of skin laxity on the abdomen, anterior arms, and posterior arms. Reported adverse events from post marketing surveillance are available in the Instructions for Use (IFU). Please reference the IFU for additional information, including specific indications in your country, full product and safety information, and possible side effects.

The most common side effects reported in clinical trials were redness, swelling, pain and transient nerve effects. Talk to your practitioner for additional safety information and possible side effects.

*Indicated to improve the appearance of skin laxity on the abdomen, anterior arms and posterior arms.
**Timelines may vary by market based on regulatory approvals and will begin as soon as all required registrations are received.
***Face refers to the cleared indications for Ultherapy PRIME.
^§Treatments performed with Ultherapy and Ultherapy PRIME.

References:

1.		Ulthera® Instructions for Use.
2.		Werschler WP, Werschler PS. Long-term efficacy of micro-focused ultrasound with visualization for lifting and tightening lax facial and neck skin using a customized vectoring treatment method. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2016;9(2):27-33.
3.		Ultherapy PRIME Letter of Treatments Sold. Merz Aesthetics®, Herring L, Sr Director, Regulatory Affairs, Advertising and Promotion. July 16, 2025. Data on File.
4.		Data on File. Merz Custom Market Forecasting 2025.
5.		Marquardt K, Hartmann C, Wegener F, et al. Microfocused ultrasound with visualization induces remodeling of collagen and elastin within the skin. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2025;24(1):e16638. doi:10.1111/jocd.16638.
6.		Fabi SG, Joseph J, Sevi J, Green JB, Peterson JD. Optimizing patient outcomes by customizing treatment with microfocused ultrasound with visualization: gold standard consensus guidelines from an expert panel. J Drugs Dermatol. 2019;18(5):426-432.
7.		Park JY, et al. Customized Treatment Using Microfocused Ultrasound with Visualization for Optimized Patient Outcomes: A Review of Skin tightening Energy Technologies and a Pan-Asian Adaptation of the Expert Panel’s Gold Standard Consensus. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2021;14(5): E70-E79.
8.		Sasaki G, Grossman J, Fabi SG, et al. Stimulation of Collagen Synthesis in Human Skin Following Microfocused Ultrasound Therapy. Presented at the ASDS 2018 Annual Meeting.
9.		Goldie K, Kerscher M, Fabi SG, Hirano C, Landau M, Lim TS, Woolery-Lloyd H, Mariwalla K, Park JY, Yutskovskaya Y. Skin Quality - A Holistic 360° View: Consensus Results. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2021 Jun 14;14:643-654. doi: 10.2147/CCID.S309374. PMID: 34163203; PMCID: PMC8214518.

© 2025 Ulthera, Inc. All Rights Reserved. MERZ AESTHETICS is a trademark and/or registered trademark of Merz Pharma GmbH & Co. KGaA in the U.S. and/or certain other countries. ULTHERA, ULTHERAPY and ULTHERAPY PRIME are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Ulthera, Inc. in the U.S. and/or certain other countries.

Various features of the ULTHERA^® System are covered by U.S. patents identified at https://merzaesthetics.com/patents/. Other U.S. and international patents to which Ulthera, Inc. has rights are issued, published, or pending.

 

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Maxion Announces Strategic Actions to Serve Growing Demand for Light Vehicle Aluminum Wheels in South America

 Includes Joint Venture through Polimetal to Increase Capacity in Argentina

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Iochpe-Maxion (B3: MYPK3) through its wheels business, Maxion Wheels, announced the strategic expansion of its light vehicle aluminum wheels business in South America with the redeployment of existing global assets to Brazil, and the acquisition of a 50.1% shareholding in Polimetal, a leading producer of aluminum wheels in Argentina.

“Passenger car sales continue to rise across South America, with our wheels business, especially light vehicle aluminum wheels, continuing to gain share in Mercosur,” stated Pieter Klinkers, President and CEO of Iochpe-Maxion. “To address this growing market and corresponding aluminum wheel demand, Maxion Wheels is implementing three strategic initiatives. First is the utilization of our global operations, together with our domestic forces in Brazil, to support the immediate additional demand. Second is the redeployment of existing global assets to our two Brazilian light vehicle aluminum wheel plants in Santo Andre and Limeira. And lastly and most strategically, we are proud to announce a formal partnership in Argentina through Polimetal. They have been a long-term strategic- and well-respected supplier of aluminum wheels to OEMs producing in the local market.”

The Polimetal share transaction, consummated today, will be submitted to the Argentinean competition authority, according to local applicable laws.

Klinkers concluded, “We are confident our strategic actions in South America are putting in place the level of service and high-quality wheel output our customers need to meet both their short- and long-term demands.”

ABOUT IOCHPE-MAXION

Iochpe-Maxion is a world leader in the production of automotive wheels and a leading producer of automotive structural components in the Americas. The Company has 33 manufacturing facilities in 14 countries and approximately 17,000 employees, enabling Iochpe-Maxion to serve its customers worldwide with the quality, competitiveness, and delivery standards they require.

Iochpe-Maxion operates its core business through Maxion Wheels and Maxion Structural Components. Maxion Wheels produces a wide range of wheels for passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and trailers, and agricultural machinery. Maxion Structural Components produces side rails, crossmembers, and assembled chassis for commercial vehicles, as well as structural assemblies for passenger vehicles.

To learn more please visit Iochpe-Maxion’s website at www.iochpe.com.br.

 

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Ripple Announces $500 Million Strategic Investment Led by Fortress and Citadel Securities, Valuing the Company at $40 Billion Following Record Growth

SAN FRANCISCO - Wednesday, 05. November 2025

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ripple, the leading financial technology company that offers crypto solutions for businesses, today announced a $500 million strategic investment at a $40 billion valuation from world-class institutional investors led by funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group, affiliates of Citadel Securities, Pantera Capital, Galaxy Digital, Brevan Howard, and Marshall Wace. The investment follows Ripple’s strongest year to date and its recent $1 billion tender offer at the same valuation, underscoring continued confidence in the company’s growth trajectory and long-term vision.

As Ripple continues its record year of growth, providing liquidity for shareholders and employees remains a priority. The company has repurchased more than 25% of its outstanding shares in recent years, returning meaningful value to employees and early investors. Its most recent tender offer attracted significant interest from institutional investors eager to join Ripple’s cap table. The decision to accept $500 million in new common equity reflects the strategic value of deepening relationships with financial partners whose expertise complements Ripple’s expanding global suite of products.

“This investment reflects both Ripple’s incredible momentum, and further validation of the market opportunity we’re aggressively pursuing by some of the most trusted financial institutions in the world,” said Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple CEO. “We started in 2012 with one use case - payments - and have expanded that success into custody, stablecoins, prime brokerage and corporate treasury, leveraging digital assets like XRP. Today, Ripple stands as the partner for institutions looking to access crypto and blockchain.”

In just over two years, Ripple completed six acquisitions, including two valued at over $1 billion, expanding its footprint across payments, custody, and stablecoins, while entering new markets in prime brokerage and treasury management.

Payments have quickly become one of the most practical and scalable applications of crypto. Earlier this year, the company acquired stablecoin infrastructure company Rail, adding capabilities to Ripple Payments as a full-service cross-border platform, using Ripple USD (RLUSD) and XRP, to make global money movement faster and more efficient for businesses. With 75 regulatory licenses, Ripple can move money on behalf of its customers, cutting out intermediaries, and simplifying liquidity management and on-and-off ramps. Total Ripple Payments volumes have now surpassed $95 billion, a clear sign of growing demand and real-world utility.

In a post-GENIUS Act world, institutions are increasingly turning to trusted stablecoins like RLUSD for use cases such as treasury payments and collateral – a key reason why Ripple acquired GTreasury in October. GTreasury manages trillions of dollars of volume for its Fortune 500 customers who are keen to use stablecoins and digital assets to move money 24/7/365, and put their idle capital to work.

Just this week, RLUSD crossed a $1 billion market cap in less than a year since launch. Ripple also recently completed its acquisition of Hidden Road, now known as Ripple Prime, where RLUSD is already in use as collateral. Since the deal was announced, client collateral has doubled, average daily transactions have climbed to more than 60 million, and the business has tripled in size. Ripple Prime is now expanding into collateralized lending for XRP and supporting a rapidly growing base of institutions trading XRP-based products.

About Ripple

Ripple is a financial technology company that offers crypto solutions for businesses. Ripple Payments uses blockchain to make cross-border payments faster, more transparent, and widely accessible. Ripple Custody offers customers a secure way to store and manage digital assets. Through Ripple Prime, the company offers a global, multi-asset prime brokerage for institutional customers. Ripple's stablecoin (RLUSD) and the cryptocurrency, XRP, are leveraged across these solutions to make traditional finance more efficient and enable new ways to utilize digital assets.

 

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Corpay and National Hockey League Announce Multiyear North American Partnership

 Corpay Cross-Border Named the Official Foreign Exchange Provider of the National Hockey League

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Corpay, Inc.* (NYSE: CPAY), a global leader in corporate payments and the National Hockey League (NHL®) today announced a multiyear North American partnership, naming Corpay’s Cross-Border business the Official Foreign Exchange (FX) Provider of the NHL.

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Through this partnership, the NHL will be able to use Corpay Cross-Border’s innovative solutions to help mitigate foreign exchange exposure in their daily operations. The NHL will also benefit from Corpay’s award-winning platform, which allows for seamless global payment management from a single point of access.

As part of the partnership, Corpay will have brand presence on the NHL’s digitally enhanced dasherboards and with in-stadium signage at NHL Winter Classic®, NHL Stadium Series™, and NHL Heritage Classic™, in addition to other activation opportunities at NHL tentpole events in future seasons. Corpay and the NHL will also create content across Corpay and NHL media platforms to engage NHL fans and Corpay consumers about how Corpay is helping the League enhance its FX business using Corpay’s tools and expertise.

“Corpay is thrilled to join the NHL family as the League’s Official FX Provider,” said Brad Loder, Chief Marketing Officer, Corpay Cross-Border Solutions. “With our proven expertise in cross-border payments and currency risk management, we’re confident the NHL, its 32 teams, and network of business partners will benefit from our innovative solutions. Drawing on our extensive experience in sports, we are uniquely positioned to deliver meaningful value, and we look forward to supporting the NHL’s continued growth and success worldwide.”

“As a premier global sport that connects people from around the world, the NHL is pleased to welcome Corpay, a global leader in corporate payments as our Official Foreign Exchange Provider,” said Chris Falkiner, NHL Vice President, Business Development Solutions. “We look forward to Corpay providing best-in-class foreign exchange services to our League.”

NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks of the National Hockey League. © 2025 NHL. All Rights Reserved.

About Corpay

Corpay, Inc. (NYSE: CPAY) is a global S&P500 corporate payments company that helps businesses and consumers pay expenses in a simple, controlled manner. Corpay’s suite of modern payment solutions help its customers better manage vehicle-related expenses (such as fueling and parking), travel expenses (e.g. hotel bookings) and payables (e.g. paying vendors). This results in our customers saving time and ultimately spending less. Corpay Cross-Border refers to a group of legal entities owned and operated by Corpay, Inc.

Corpay – Payments made easy. To learn more visit www.corpay.com.

About the NHL

The National Hockey League (NHL), founded in 1917, consists of 32 Member Clubs. Each team roster reflects the League’s international makeup with Players from more than 20 countries represented, all vying for the most cherished and historic trophy in professional sports – the Stanley Cup. Every year, the NHL entertains more than 670 million fans in-arena and through its partners on national television and radio; more than 191 million followers - League, team and Player accounts combined - across Facebook, X, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube; and more than 100 million fans online at NHL.com. The League broadcasts games in more than 260 countries and territories through its rightsholders including ESPN, TNT Sports and NHL Network in the U.S.; Prime Video, Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada; and via SiriusXM NHL Network Radio™, Sports USA and TuneIn; and reaches fans worldwide with games available to stream in every country.

Fans are engaged across the League’s digital assets on mobile devices via the free NHL App; across nine social media platforms; on SiriusXM NHL Network Radio™; and on NHL.com, available in eight languages and featuring unprecedented access to Player and team statistics as well as every regular-season and playoff game box score dating back to the League’s inception. NHL Productions develops compelling original programming featuring unprecedented access to Players, coaches and League and team personnel for distribution across the NHL’s social and digital platforms.

The NHL is committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using hockey to celebrate fans of every race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status. The NHL’s social impact platform, NHL Unites, reinforces that the official policy of the sport is one of inclusion on the ice, in locker rooms, boardrooms and stands. For more information, visit NHL.com.

*“Corpay” in this document primarily refers to the Cross-Border Division of Corpay, Inc. https://www.corpay.com/cross-border; a full listing of the companies that are part of Corpay Cross-Border is available here: https://www.corpay.com/compliance.

 

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NHL Communications

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TOURISE and Globant Unveil Game-Changing Report on Agentic Tourism that Sets New Standards for AI-Driven Destination Innovation

 RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Imagine a traveler’s perfect day planning itself, rerouting around a rainstorm, prompting a café to add staff before the lunch rush, suggesting a quiet gallery when crowds swell. This is the promise of Agentic Tourism, an AI-powered operating model introduced in a new white paper by TOURISE and Globant, a digitally native company that helps organizations thrive in a digital and AI-powered future, with strategic contribution from Kearney. The report, titled Tourism’s AI Takeover: Reinventing Travel through Agentic Tourism, presents a practical framework for transforming the tourism experience, making it more seamless, intelligent, and emotionally resonant.

In 2024, tourism generated 10.9 trillion dollars, nearly 10 percent of global GDP, and is projected to reach 16.5 trillion dollars by 2035. AI in the tourism market is expected to grow from 3.4 billion dollars in 2024 to 13.9 billion dollars by 2030; destinations face a clear choice, evolve with coordinated AI adoption or risk fragmentation, inefficiency, and diminished traveler satisfaction.

Released ahead of the inaugural TOURISE Summit in Riyadh this November 11 to 13, 2025, the white paper offers a roadmap for public and private sector leaders to apply AI across five key dimensions: experience, operations, sustainability, wellbeing, and economic opportunity. The goal is to help destinations across the entire tourism ecosystem act now, scale responsibly, and remain human-centered.

A Coordinated Model for the Future of Travel

Agentic Tourism introduces a system of autonomous AI agents governed by people and shared standards. These agents are designed to deliver measurable impact. They aim to reduce wait times, boost satisfaction scores, increase eco-friendly bookings, and unlock new economic value. The model includes five agent archetypes:

Experience Maximizer curates and adapts itineraries in real time, managing disruptions and enhancing personalization.

Operations Optimizer balances staff, assets, and services to improve efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.

Regeneration Guardian surfaces environmental and social impacts to promote responsible travel choices.

Wellness Agent uses contextual data to support traveler health, comfort, and safety.

Opportunity Connector matches visitors’ interests to local networks, events, and collaborators to create economic value.

The white paper serves as a strategic playbook, helping tourism destinations, governments, operators, platforms, and communities implement these innovations without losing the human touch that defines meaningful travel.

“Agentic Tourism is not just a model. It is a movement and those who adopt it first will shape the trajectory of future sector disruption,” said His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Board of TOURISE, “AI empowers every country to embrace an era that uplifts both established and emerging destinations, ensuring inclusive access for all. To accelerate innovation across tourism and its converging sectors, TOURISE will continue to collaborate with industry experts on a series of white papers presenting actionable data and high-impact research to address the sector’s most pressing challenges.”

“Tourism’s next chapter will be championed by destinations that orchestrate technology around people, not the other way around,” said Martín Migoya, CEO and Co-Founder at Globant, “Agentic Tourism provides a blueprint to digitize end-to-end digital experiences so hosts, travel operators, and destinations can transform isolated innovations into interconnected, adaptive and meaningful interactions at every journey.”

Download the full white paper and request an invitation to the TOURISE Summit at TOURISE.com.

About TOURISE

TOURISE is the world’s premier platform shaping a new horizon for global tourism.

Powered by the Saudi Ministry of Tourism, the inaugural TOURISE Summit will take place 11–13, November 2025 in Riyadh. TOURISE will convene visionaries from government, business, investment, and academia to unlock the innovations that will drive holistic impact initiatives and transformative deals that will reset the industry and build a tourism sector that is sustainable, equitable, and future-focused.

Physically exclusive and digitally inclusive, TOURISE will ensure broad global participation while providing targeted access to visionaries shaping the future of global tourism. Following the Summit, TOURISE will extend as a year-round platform where bold ideas become real-world solutions.

This is where the next 50 years of tourism are shaped. Together, we are unstoppable.

For more information about TOURISE, visit www.TOURISE.com and connect with the focused solutions.

About Globant

At Globant, we help organizations thrive in a digital and AI-powered future. Our industry-focused solutions combine technology and creativity to accelerate enterprise transformation and design experiences customers love. Through digital reinvention, our subscription-based AI Pods, and Globant Enterprise AI platform, we turn challenges into measurable business results and promised savings into real impact.

We have more than 30,000 employees and are present in over 35 countries across 5 continents, working for companies like Google, Electronic Arts, and Santander, among others.

We were named a Worldwide Leader in AI Services (2023) and a Worldwide Leader in Media Consultation, Integration, and Business Operations Cloud Service Providers (2024) by IDC MarketScape report.

We are the fastest-growing IT brand and the 5th strongest IT brand globally (2024), according to Brand Finance.

We were featured as a business case study at Harvard, MIT, and Stanford.

We are active members of The Green Software Foundation (GSF) and the Cybersecurity Tech Accord.

We are global partners of Open AI, NVIDIA, AWS and Unity bringing world-class technology together to accelerate innovation across industries.

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CODE81, Moro Hub, and Liferay Sign Strategic Partnership to Advance Digital Experiences in the UAE

 The alliance brings together Liferay’s global technology, CODE81’s regional expertise, and Moro Hub’s hosting infrastructure to drive digital transformation and deliver seamless stakeholder experiences

Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, the digital arm of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (PJSC), has announced a strategic partnership with Liferay, a global leader in Digital Experience Platforms (DXP), and CODE81, a regional technology consultancy and solutions provider.  The MoU was signed between Mohammed Bin Sulaiman, CEO of Moro Hub, Moussalam Dalati, General Manager - Middle East, Africa, and France, of Liferay and Nader Paslar, General Manager of CODE81 on the sidelines of GITEX Global.

“At Moro Hub, our vision goes beyond delivering technology infrastructure, we are actively shaping the UAE’s journey towards becoming a global digital capital. This partnership underscores our commitment to building secure, sustainable, and future-ready ecosystems that align with the UAE’s digital economy strategy and its Net Zero ambitions. By joining forces with world-class partners like Liferay and CODE81, we are enabling organisations to accelerate transformation, encourage innovation, and reinforce the UAE’s position as a regional and global leader in digital excellence,” said Mohammed Bin Sulaiman, CEO of Moro Hub

The alliance combines Liferay’s global technology leadership in digital experiences, CODE81’s regional implementation expertise, and Moro Hub’s world-class hosting infrastructure, creating a comprehensive foundation for organisations to accelerate digital transformation and enhance stakeholder experiences.

According to a recent BCG report, Digital Government in the Age of AI, GCC citizens report higher satisfaction with digital services than the global average (81% compared to 65% globally). With evolving expectations, governments and enterprises must continually innovate to deliver effective and trusted services. The partnership directly supports this agenda by enabling future-ready digital platforms that provide security, scalability, and measurable impact.

Strategic partnerships like this are essential to advancing the UAE’s digital vision and building a connected, trusted ecosystem. At CODE81, we move from strategy to execution—architecting scalable, intelligent digital platforms that turn vision into measurable impact. Together with Liferay’s advanced DXP and Moro Hub’s world-class infrastructure, we look forward to empowering organizations to accelerate innovation, enhance digital trust, and shape the UAE’s future economy,” said Nader Paslar, General Manager at CODE81.

“Citizen-centric, hyper-personalised experiences are fast becoming central to the region’s digital future. Liferay DXP – a cloud-ready, open-source and AI-enabled platform - integrates with existing systems and unifies content and data across environments to deliver securely and at scale. Through our partnership with Moro Hub and CODE81, we will create scalable, future-ready frameworks that set new standards for innovation in digital experiences across the region,” said Moussalam Dalati, General Manager, Middle East, Africa and France, Liferay.

This strategic collaboration reflects a shared vision to empower organisations with cutting-edge solutions that combine innovation, security, and sustainability. By leveraging global expertise and local capabilities, the partnership will play a critical role in driving the UAE’s digital transformation agenda, supporting businesses and government entities in realising their long-term growth and competitiveness in an increasingly digital-first world.

About CODE81

Established in 2023, CODE81 (a Ghobash Group Enterprise) is an agile, AI-driven organization committed to enabling progressive thinkers and coding a better future. At the forefront of innovation in Data & AI, Application Development, and Automation & Integration, CODE81’s team brings together 90+ specialists in AI-powered delivery, CRM development, and low-code/no-code approaches. Fostering a culture of agility, innovative methodologies, strategic partnerships, and diverse perspectives, CODE81 delivers tailored solutions across Government, Banking & Financial Services, Education, Healthcare and Telecommunications. From strategy to execution, CODE81 partners with clients to accelerate transformation and drive measurable business impact.

For more information, visit code81.com or write to info@code81.com.

 

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Doha Debates Explores the Role of Ancient Wisdom in Today’s World

 Doha, Qatar - Wednesday, 05. November 2025

Experts and students debate whether ancient wisdom holds answers for modern societies

 

As the world grapples with questions of meaning and moral direction, Doha Debates takes on a fundamental question: Should ancient wisdom guide today’s societies?

In this episode of the new flagship season, moderated by Dareen Abughaida, students from across Qatar join three global thinkers to wrestle with a timeless dilemma: whether the answers to our most pressing problems lie in tradition or in bold new ideas.

Wael Hallaq, Avalon Foundation Professor in the Humanities at Columbia University, critiques what he calls the “moral emptiness” of modernity and its fixation on material progress. He calls for a return to ethical foundations rooted in the divine. “We have to look to the past, which is rich in resources, and we have to develop particular methods of thinking about it,” he says.

For Sophie Scott-Brown, a philosopher and historian of political thought based at the Institute of Intellectual History (St. Andrews University), the danger lies in romanticizing the past. She challenges inherited authority, urging critical awareness of how power often hides behind the language of tradition. “We need to be very careful about how much authority we give to claims that something is natural or historical,” she says. “We need to be very mindful of the politics behind it.”

Bruno Maçães, author of World Builders and former Secretary of State for European Affairs in Portugal, offers a pragmatic middle path. As liberal universalism gives way to a world of “civilizational modernities,” he argues, nations are rediscovering their own cultural inheritance: “Even if we don’t want to accept the solutions or the answers that are given by past traditions or societies, we have a lot to learn from them.”

The debate expands from questions of tradition into a broader search for meaning, as guests and students consider how humans find moral grounding—whether in sacred law, cultural memory or radical freedom.

“Across civilizations, people are searching for moral direction in an age of uncertainty,” says Amjad Atallah, managing director of Doha Debates. “This debate challenges all of us to explore where we can find wisdom, meaning and purpose in our lives.”

Filmed in Doha Debates’ Majlis-style format, the conversation reflects the organization’s mission to spark open, truth-seeking conversations and reminds us that wisdom, ancient or new, is never just inherited; it is rediscovered and shaped across cultures and generations.

Watch the full episode on DohaDebates.com and the Doha Debates YouTube channel.

Doha Debates

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About Doha Debates

 

Doha Debates engages a vanguard of intellectually curious truth-seekers to constructively debate differences in order to build a better future. We emphasize unity over division, encouraging conversations that bring us together rather than drive us apart.

 

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Galderma Receives U.S. FDA Approval for Restylane® Lyft™ for the Enhancement of the Chin Profile

ZUG, Switzerland - Wednesday, 05. November 2025

This approval is based on results showing the safety and effectiveness of Restylane Lyft in enhancing the chin profile, with high patient satisfaction and long-lasting results1,2

Restylane Lyft is the only hyaluronic acid (HA) injectable approved to treat the midface, facial folds and wrinkles, back of hands and the chin, with consistent results observed across diverse patient types1,2

Galderma’s Restylane portfolio, including Restylane Lyft, is supported by decades of clinical evidence and real patient experiences with over 77 million treatments delivered worldwide3,4

 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Galderma (SIX: GALD), the pure-play dermatology category leader, today announced that the United States (U.S.) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Restylane Lyft with Lidocaine for augmentation of the chin region to improve the chin profile in patients over the age of 21 with mild-to-moderate chin retrusion.2 Restylane Lyft is a versatile HA injectable with over 20 years of worldwide safety data, which is also approved to treat the midface, facial folds and wrinkles (such as nasolabial folds) and back of hands.2,3,4

The Restylane portfolio offers a versatile range of HA injectables, from soft and flexible to firm gel formulations, empowering practitioners to deliver personalized aesthetic outcomes.5-8 Restylane Lyft, developed with NASHA® technology, has a firmer gel with minimal modification, closely resembling the skin’s natural HA.9,10 With its high G-prime (a measure of firmness), Restylane Lyft is specifically designed to provide structure and support, enabling it to enhance the chin for a balanced profile.2,5,11

 

“This approval reinforces our commitment to advancing our Injectable Aesthetics portfolio – the broadest on the market – to meet the diverse needs of patients. By expanding how innovations like Restylane Lyft can be used, we aim to empower aesthetic practitioners to achieve their patients’ unique aesthetic goals with enhanced flexibility and precision.”

 

BILL ANDRIOPOULOS, PHD

VICE PRESIDENT OF MEDICAL AFFAIRS

GALDERMA U.S.

 

 

The approval is based on results from a pivotal clinical trial, confirming the clinical performance and safety of Restylane Lyft for chin enhancement.1,2 The primary endpoint of the study was met, demonstrating its safety and effectiveness in improving chin projection three months after initial injection, with improvement sustained in the majority of patients through 12 months.1 Additional results showed:1

Global aesthetic improvement, as assessed by both patients and investigators, remained consistently high throughout the study. At Month 3, 99.1% of investigators and 94.5% of subjects reported visible improvement. These results were maintained at Month 12, with 95.4% of investigators and 89.0% of patients continuing to report positive outcomes

At the end of the study (Month 12), a high proportion of patients agreed or strongly agreed that Restylane Lyft delivered natural-looking chin projection, improved the appearance of the lower face, and provided a smooth transition from chin to jawline, with satisfaction rates up to 86.3%

Restylane Lyft was well tolerated, with no unexpected or serious adverse events related to the product reported during the study, reinforcing its favorable safety profile

 

“The chin plays a vital role in overall facial harmony. Restylane Lyft offers a safe and effective way to enhance this area, helping to bring balance and definition to the face. It’s already a trusted product in my clinic, supported by my own experience and over two decades of global safety data, so I’m pleased to now be able to also offer patients its benefits in the chin.”

 

ALIA S. BROWN, M.D. FAAD

ATLANTA BIOMEDICAL CLINICAL RESEARCH AND GEORGIA DERMATOLOGY PARTNERS

COSMETIC DERMATOLOGIST

 

 

Regulatory applications for Restylane Lyft for use on the chin will continue to be submitted and assessed by additional authorities globally. Galderma is working to bring this expanded indication to as many countries as possible.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Restylane Lyft with Lidocaine is indicated for deep implantation into the facial tissue for the correction of moderate-to-severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as nasolabial folds, for cheek augmentation and for the correction of age-related midface contour deficiencies in patients over the age of 21. Restylane Lyft with Lidocaine is also indicated for injection into the dorsal hand to correct volume loss in patients over the age of 21. Restylane Lyft with Lidocaine is also indicated for injection into the mid-to-deep dermis (subcutaneous and/or supraperiosteal) for augmentation of the chin region to improve the chin profile in patients over the age of 21 with mild-to-moderate chin retrusion.

Restylane Lyft with Lidocaine contains traces of gram-positive bacterial protein and is contraindicated for patients with allergies to such material or for patients with severe allergies that have required in-hospital treatment. This product should not be used by people with bleeding disorders, with hypersensitivity to amide-type local anesthetics, such as lidocaine, or by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

The most common side effects reported in the clinical study to support approval of augmentation of the chin region included bruising, nodules, exfoliation, hemorrhage, edema, papules and redness. Patients also reported pain, tenderness, swelling, itching, and lumps/bumps.

Delayed-onset inflammation near the site of dermal filler injections is one of the known adverse events associated with dermal fillers, and cases have been reported to occur at the dermal filler treatment site following viral or bacterial illnesses or infections, vaccinations, or dental procedures. Typically, the reported inflammation was responsive to treatment or resolved on its own. Serious but rare side effects include delayed onset infections, recurrence of herpetic eruptions, superficial necrosis, and scarring at the injection site. Do not implant into blood vessels. Use with caution in patients recently treated with anticoagulant or platelet inhibitors to avoid bleeding and bruising.

Restylane Lyft with Lidocaine is only available through a licensed practitioner. Complete Instructions for Use are available here.

About the Restylane portfolio

Restylane hyaluronic acid (HA) injectables are designed differently to go beyond volumizing for natural-looking results.1,12-14 Our HA is exceptionally pure and our innovative manufacturing process preserves its biocompatibility while creating individual products designed for a specific purpose.9,10,15 Restylane’s unique technologies, NASHA HD™, NASHA and OBT™/XpresHAn™ are meaningfully designed to mimic the diverse range of facial structures and skin layers.12-14 With the highest G’ and highest flexibility, Restylane can provide structural support, natural expressions and a healthy glow.7,13,15-18 Trusted for almost three decades, our HA gels work in sync with your skin for 100% natural looking results.12,19,20

About Galderma

Galderma (SIX: GALD) is the pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body’s largest organ – the skin – meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story. For more information: www.galderma.com.

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Galderma. Data on file. MA-60800. 43USCH2208 R Lyft Chin US Clinical Study Report.

Restylane® Lyft. Instructions for Use. Available online. Galderma Laboratories, L.P., 2025.

Galderma. Data on file. MA-57232 [Updated]. 77 Million treated.

Galderma. Data on file. MA-55607. Restylane® 27 years data publications analysis.

Galderma Data on file. MA-56724. X-strain and G’ including Shaype.

Nikolis A, Humphrey S, Rivers JK, et al. Effectiveness and Safety of a New Hyaluronic Acid Injectable for Augmentation and Correction of Chin Retrusion. J Drugs Dermatol. 2024;23(4):255–261.

Öhrlund Å, Winlöf P, Bromée T, et al. Differentiation of NASHA and OBT Hyaluronic Acid Gels According to Strength, Flexibility, and Associated Clinical Significance. J Drugs Dermatol. 2024;23(1):1332–1336.

Belmontesi M, De Angelis F, Di Gregorio C, et al. Injectable Non-Animal Stabilized Hyaluronic Acid as a Skin Quality Booster: An Expert Panel Consensus. J Drugs Dermatol. 2018;17(1):83–88.

Edsman K, Nord LI, Öhrlund Å, et al. Gel Properties of Hyaluronic Acid Dermal Fillers. Dermatol Surg. 2012;38:1170–1179.

Galderma. Data on file. MA-58650. Degree of modification of HA fillers.

Data on file. MA-34483. Study Report. Galderma Laboratories, L.P., 2021.

Di Gregorio C, Avelar L, Lam S, et al. 25+ years of experience with the Restylane portfolio of injectable HA fillers for facial aesthetic treatment. E-poster presented at AMWC; March 27-29, 2024; Monaco.

Nikolis A, Enright KM, Lazarova D, et al. The role of clinical examination in midface volume correction using hyaluronic acid fillers: should patients be stratified by skin thickness? Aesthet Surg J Open Forum. 2020; 2(1):1–12.

Galderma. Data on file. Subject satisfaction (GAIS) – NASHA and OBT Fillers. 2021.

Kablik J, Monheit GD, Yu LP, et al. Comparative physical properties of HA dermal fillers. Dermatol Surg. 2009; 35, 302–312.

Bromée T, Öhrlund Å, Winlöf P, et al. A new hyaluronic acid injectable, HASHA, sets new G-prime standards. Abstract presented at AMWC 2025; Mar 27-29, 2025; Monaco.

Narins RS, Brandt FS, Dayan SH, et al. Persistence of nasolabial fold correction with a HA dermal filler with retreatment: results of an 18-month extension study. Dermatol Surg. 2011;37: 644-650.

Talarico S, Meski AP, Buratini L. et al. High patient satisfaction of a HA filler producing enduring full-facial volume restoration: an 18-month open multicenter study. Dermatol Surg. 2015;41: 1361–1369.

Solish N, Bertucci V, Percec I, et al. Dynamics of HA fillers formulated to maintain natural facial expression. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2019;18(3): 738-746.

Philipp‐Dormston WG, Schuster B, and Podda M. Perceived naturalness of facial expression after HA filler injection in nasolabial folds and lower face. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2020;19(7): 1600-1606.

 

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Franchises and R&D Communications Director

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Game Developers Can Now Capture More Holiday Demand With Xsolla’s Expanded Payments Portfolio

 MB Way, JKOPay, Paidy, Airtel Mobile Money, MTN Mobile Money, Paga, MVola, Spenn, Mercado Pago, and Bank Transfers in Nigeria are now available through Xsolla

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today announced new local payment methods across key markets in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Timed for the peak holiday season, this expansion helps developers reduce friction at checkout and convert seasonal demand into long-term engagement.

The expansion introduces 10 new local payment options that match how players already pay in their home markets, including:

Europe: MB Way (Portugal) adds nationwide, mobile-first checkout with instant confirmations and broad recognition.

Asia: JKOPay (Taiwan) delivers a trusted, mobile wallet with QR payments and loyalty; Paidy (Japan) offers card-free Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) with single-bill or installment options.

Africa: Airtel Mobile Money (Tanzania, Madagascar) and MTN Mobile Money (Cameroon, Congo-Brazzaville, Zambia) enable app/USSD approvals and real-time confirmations; Paga (Nigeria) reduces card friction with in-app wallet payments; Bank Transfers (Nigeria) meet demand for Pay-by-Bank flows; MVola (Madagascar) brings nationwide reach as the country’s leading wallet; Spenn (Rwanda, Zambia) offers wallet-led payments with instant confirmations.

Latin America: Mercado Pago (Uruguay) provides a leading regional wallet with multiple funding sources and real-time confirmations.

“Holiday launches are won or lost at checkout,” said Chris Hewish, President at Xsolla. “By adding preferred local payment methods players already trust from digital wallets across Africa and Latin America to BNPL options in Japan and mobile wallets in Taiwan and Portugal, we’re helping studios turn festive demand into loyal long-term relationships.”

Across these regions, mobile wallets, Pay-by-Bank, and flexible credit options continue to outpace traditional cards, especially among younger, mobile-first players. Aligning with local rails delivers instant confirmation, familiar authentication, and materially higher completion rates during peak holiday volume periods.

For more information about Xsolla’s expanded payment coverage and how to enable these methods, please visit: xsolla.pro/RNPM25

About Xsolla

Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.

For more information, visit xsolla.com

 

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The Earthshot Prize and 500 Global Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Climate Innovation in Emerging Markets

 RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Wednesday, 05. November 2025 AETOSWire  

500 Global and The Earthshot Prize are partnering on an investment strategy to identify, support and scale climate solutions across Emerging Markets.

Supporting three themes at the intersection of climate impact and commercial viability: AgTech, Clean Tech, and Nature Tech.

The strategy was announced at The Earthshot Prize Summit in Rio De Janeiro ahead of the 2025 Earthshot Prize Awards Night, targeting to roll out H1 of 2026.

 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- 500 Global, one of the world’s most active venture capital firms and The Earthshot Prize, the world’s most prestigious and impactful environmental award, are announcing today a new strategic partnership to accelerate climate innovation in Emerging Markets, as climate finance is more relevant than ever before.

500 Global intends to develop and implement an investment strategy designed to de-risk early-stage investments, unlocking private capital for a pipeline of high-impact climate solutions ready for growth, targeting H1 of 2026. Alongside its own pipeline, 500 Global will leverage The Earthshot Prize’s portfolio of climate solutions, drawn from five years of Prize nominations – 40% of which are based in the Global South – to create new opportunities to scale innovations.

Emerging Markets face 75% of global climate risk but receive only 15% of the capital to confront climate challenges. Through their partnership, 500 Global and The Earthshot Prize intend to address this imbalance and accelerate inclusive growth by supporting community-driven, future-focused initiatives that traditional funding often overlooks.

Thematically focused on the intersection of climate impact and commercial viability, they will prioritise supporting:

Agtech – digital input and distribution systems, post-harvest storage and logistics, soil/carbon analytics, ag-fintech for access and risk, seed innovation.

Clean Tech – off-grid and distributed energy platforms, EV and micro-mobility infrastructure, clean cooking and industrial process tech, demand response and energy efficiency tools.

Nature Tech – oceans and coastal resilience, forest, land, and water restoration tech, MRV (measurement, reporting, verification) platforms, biodiversity marketplaces and carbon project enablers, regenerative land use models.

500 Global has invested in 140+ companies focused on sustainable innovation across 27 countries including Mexico, Egypt, India and Indonesia, as well as 2024 Earthshot Prize finalist, MYCL. MYCL used the funding to establish a raw material hub in Indonesia to empower smallholder farmers and transform agricultural waste into value-added products to be scaled across Indonesia.

Building on this momentum, 500 Global and The Earthshot Prize will work together to channel risk capital to innovators, helping them overcome barriers to scale. The blended finance strategy will attract support from Development Finance Institutions, foundations, philanthropies, and private investors.

Alongside this – as part of a global hub strategy that has seen 500 Global establish innovation hubs across Emerging Markets – 500 Global’s next destination will be Rio de Janeiro, to deepen its presence in Latin America and create a new wave of climate innovation.

Dr Alaa Murabit, Managing Partner, Sustainable Growth, 500 Global, said: “For too long, communities across the Global South have carried the greatest climate burden while receiving the least climate capital, training, and support. Our partnership is about shifting that dynamic – amplifying local leadership, supporting community-driven solutions, and ensuring that the entrepreneurs closest to the challenge are equally close to the opportunity.

“With 500 Global’s deep emerging-market expertise and The Earthshot Prize’s global platform, we’re bridging inspiration and investment, moving from promise to practice, and actioning the collective need to redefine and align the climate ecosystem to accelerate solutions that deliver for both people and planet.”

Jason Knauf, CEO, The Earthshot Prize, commented: “Access to capital, training, and support is one of the biggest barriers our Finalists and portfolio projects face when trying to scale their impact operationally and across geographies. It is for this reason that 500 Global, The Earthshot Prize, and its partners are building a powerful platform for climate innovation, training, and investment, reshaping how climate capital flows and accelerating solutions that protect people and the planet while delivering real-economy impact.

“The Earthshot Prize community is an unprecedented network of organisations, corporates, philanthropists, and leaders working together. In 2025 – the halfway point in the Earthshot decade – we are excited to see support go where the climate crisis is most urgent, and where the innovation gap is widest.”

Innovative investment and support strategies have a crucial role to play in tackling the climate crisis, and 2025’s cohort of The Earthshot Prize Finalists – selected from nearly 2,500 nominees – includes:

Re.green (Protect and Restore Nature category): Brazil’s largest forest restoration platform for the Atlantic Forest, home to 150 million people - pioneering cutting-edge technology and finance that turns degraded land into thriving ecosystems, creating carbon sinks, restoring biodiversity, and generating sustainable livelihoods.

ATRenew (Build a Waste-Free World category): China’s leading circular economy platform giving new life to millions of electronic devices each year - scaling reuse, reducing e-waste, and building a blueprint for zero-waste cities.

Matter. (Revive Our Oceans category): A UK company whose simple filters captures microplastics from washing machines and textiles factories before they reach our oceans - helping turn the tide on invisible pollution through cutting-edge filtration technology.

To find out more about this year’s Earthshot Prize Finalists, please visit the website. To learn more about 500 Global’s Sustainable Growth practice, please visit the website.

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Founded by HRH Prince William and incubated in the The Royal Foundation in 2020 for a year before becoming an independent organisation, The Earthshot Prize is the world’s most prestigious and impactful award designed to identify, back and celebrate groundbreaking leadership in environmental action. Inspired by President John F. Kennedy’s Moonshot, which united millions of people around the goal of reaching the moon, The Earthshot Prize is designed to mobilise a decade of action for the planet. The five challenges are: Protect and Restore Nature; Clean Our Air; Revive Our Oceans; Build a Waste-Free World; and Fix Our Climate.

The Earthshot Prize aims to turn the current pessimism surrounding environmental issues into optimism by championing inspiring leadership and helping to scale incredible cutting-edge solutions. It will discover 50 Winners over 10 years with the power to repair the planet.

More than an award, The Earthshot Prize works in partnership with a Global Alliance of Partners to support the scaling of the solutions discovered and selected each year. The Global Alliance Founding Partners are a group of leading global organisations and philanthropists, which act as strategic funding partners to the Prize, including Aga Khan Development Network, Allen Family Philanthropies, Bezos Earth Fund, Bloomberg Philanthropies, Breakthrough Energy Foundation, Builders Vision, Coleman Family Ventures, DP World, Elaine and Eduardo Saverin Foundation, Eleven Eleven Foundation, Giving Grousbeck Fazzalari, Holch Povlsen Foundation, Law Family Charitable Foundation, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, Rob Walton Foundation, Sandy and Paul Edgerley, Standard Chartered Bank, Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, Temasek Trust, and Uber. Global Alliance Partners are non-profit environment and sustainable development organisations that bring expertise, global reach and serve as nominating organisations each year. For a full list of our Global Alliance Partners, visit: https://earthshotprize.org/people-partners/global-alliance/

Global Alliance Members are some of the world’s largest and most influential companies and brands that will support The Earthshot Prize, implement ambitious changes within their businesses and accelerate the advancement of the solutions of The Earthshot Prize Finalists and Winners. They are Arup, Bloomberg L.P., British Airways, Deloitte, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, Hitachi, Ingka Group (IKEA), Microsoft, The Multichoice Group, Natura &Co, Safaricom, Salesforce, Unilever, Vodacom Group, and Walmart.

About 500 Global

500 Global is a multi-stage venture capital firm with $2.1B in assets under management (as of March 31, 2025) that invests in founders building fast-growing technology companies. We focus on markets where technology, innovation, and capital can unlock long-term value and drive economic growth and development. We work closely with key stakeholders and advise governments on how best to support entrepreneurial ecosystems and economic development in emerging markets.

500 Global established its Sustainable Growth practice to build on our expertise in emerging market ecosystem development. We aim to partner with sovereign funds, governments, DFIs, the private sector, and philanthropies to replace fragmented development with coordinated public–private finance strategies that enable lasting economic transformation and human capital growth.

500 Global has backed over 5,000 founders representing more than 3,000 companies operating in 80+ countries. We have invested in more than 35+ companies valued at over $1 billion and 160+ companies valued at over $100 million (including private, public, and exited companies). Our 175+ team members are located in more than 25 countries (as of September 2025) and bring experience as entrepreneurs, investors, and operators from some of the world’s leading technology companies.

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Corona Cero Brings Golden Moments to the Mountains of Milano Cortina 2026

 MILAN - Wednesday, 05. November 2025 AETOSWire 

First-ever no-alcohol beer sponsor of Olympic Winter Games celebrates “For Every Golden Moment” platform with consumers globally

(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the 100-day countdown to the Olympic Winter Games continues, and in a year the global Corona brand is celebrating its 100th anniversary, Corona Cero is officially set to bring golden moments to the slopes of Milano Cortina 2026. As the first no-alcohol beer sponsor of the Winter Olympics, the brand is revving up its “For Every Golden Moment” global platform to invite consumers to celebrate every golden moment any time, any season.

What began at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Corona Cero’s Olympics partnership reinforces that beer and sports are better together by offering consumers more choices for any occasion. Corona Cero’s role reflects AB InBev and the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) shared commitment to responsible consumption, connecting fans and athletes of a legal drinking age to a fresh perspective on relaxation and celebration.

“Together with the IOC, we are creating unforgettable experiences for consumers and athletes, where beer and sport come together in celebration of the Winter Olympics,” said Richard Oppy, AB InBev Global President, Premium Brands. “Corona Cero’s momentum since its Paris debut reflects the growing global demand for balanced choices, and we are proud to bring messages of connection, moderation, and celebration to the Games.”

A Global Platform for All Golden Moments and Seasons

While the brand’s heritage has long embodied the spirit of the beach, Corona Cero reimagines its “For Every Golden Moment” platform for the Winter Olympics, celebrating both Olympic triumphs and the golden moments in everyday life that transcend all seasons. Whether breaking world records, connecting with friends, or enjoying a sunset on a snowy mountain, “For Every Golden Moment” reminds people that these meaningful moments can happen anytime or anywhere.

To kick off the platform, citywide takeovers have launched in key markets, featuring dynamic out-of-home and digital media to celebrate 100 days until the Olympic Winter Games. The “For Every Golden Moment” platform will then scale across more than 25 select markets worldwide, including brand activations, product sampling with Corona Cero’s iconic lime ritual, athlete engagement, experiential and trade programs, and the debut of Olympic-themed bottles.

“The Olympic Games bring people together to celebrate humanity’s greatest achievements, and we are pleased to have Corona Cero continue as part of that celebration,” said Anne-Sophie Voumard, Managing Director, Television and Marketing Services from the IOC. “Corona Cero’s golden moments began a tradition for fans of a legal drinking age worldwide, and we are excited to see it come to life even further this winter.”

The platform is anchored by an anthem film, titled “For Every Golden Moment,” created in partnership with a curated global team at creative agency, Grey. The hero film features speedskater Irene Schouten (Netherlands), alongside snowboarders Mark McMorris (Canada), Billy Morgan (Great Britain), and Ayumu Hirano (Japan), among others. The film combines iconic Olympic footage and everyday imagery, drawing parallels with real-life events, both big and small, to show that golden moments can be experienced anywhere in the world.

A Fast-Growing Global Brand

Since its activation at Paris 2024, Corona Cero has expanded its global presence to over 55 countries and has become the fastest-growing brand within AB InBev’s balanced choice portfolio. In a year where Corona is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025, Corona Cero has achieved high double-digit growth, further cementing its leadership in the no-alcohol beer category and showcasing the momentum behind AB InBev’s Worldwide Olympic Partnership (TOP) with the IOC, now extended through 2032.

To learn more and to join the celebrations throughout Milano Cortina 2026, visit Corona on YouTube, and follow @corona on Instagram using the hashtag #GoldenMoments.

About Corona Global

Corona, an AB InBev global brand*, is the iconic beer brand that is synonymous with paradise, with a presence in 180 countries. Recognized as the world’s most valuable beer brand in Kantar’s BrandZ global 2024 and 2025 rankings, Corona invites the world outside, beckoning you to reconnect with your essential nature and embrace the simple pleasures of life. But it's not just about the beer – it's about the ritual. The ritual of adding a slice of lime to your Corona, an experience that elevates the moment. Corona isn't just a beverage; it's nature in a bottle. And we strive to help protect nature and have become the first global beverage brand with a net-zero plastic footprint. This builds on our longstanding ambition to help protect the world’s oceans and beaches from plastic pollution. Every sip of Corona is a celebration of nature and the beauty of the world around us.

*Corona is not sold by AB InBev in the United States.

About AB InBev

Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) is a publicly traded company (Euronext: ABI) based in Leuven, Belgium, with secondary listings on the Mexico (MEXBOL: ANB) and South Africa (JSE: ANH) stock exchanges and with American Depositary Receipts on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BUD). As a company, we dream big to create a future with more cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, move our industry forward and make a meaningful impact in the world. We are committed to building great brands that stand the test of time and to brewing the best beers using the finest ingredients. Our diverse portfolio of well over 500 beer brands includes global brands Budweiser®, Corona®, Stella Artois® and Michelob Ultra®; multi-country brands Beck’s®, Hoegaarden® and Leffe®; and local champions such as Aguila®, Antarctica®, Bud Light®, Brahma®, Cass®, Castle®, Castle Lite®, Cristal®, Harbin®, Jupiler®, Modelo Especial®, Quilmes®, Victoria®, Sedrin®, and Skol®. Our brewing heritage dates back more than 600 years, spanning continents and generations. From our European roots at the Den Hoorn brewery in Leuven, Belgium. To the pioneering spirit of the Anheuser & Co brewery in St. Louis, US. To the creation of the Castle Brewery in South Africa during the Johannesburg gold rush. To Bohemia, the first brewery in Brazil. Geographically diversified with a balanced exposure to developed and developing markets, we leverage the collective strengths of approximately 144 000 colleagues based in nearly 50 countries worldwide. For 2024, AB InBev’s reported revenue was 59.8 billion USD (excluding JVs and associates).

 

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