Fanatics Collectibles and Kayou Join Forces to Bring NBA Trading Cards to China

 NBA Match Attax 2025 to launch on Oct. 3 at retail locations across China

Fanatics Collectibles kicks off licensed basketball with presence at NBA China Games

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Fanatics Collectibles, via Topps, and Kayou have announced today a partnership to provide NBA trading cards to China through NBA Match Attax 2025. The deal represents a landmark product offering accessible NBA trading cards for basketball fans in China and further growing the country’s passion for the sport. As part of the deal, Kayou, a leading trading card manufacturer in China, will handle the manufacturing and distribution of the product, leveraging its expansive existing distribution network, while Topps will utilize its world class design to delight Chinese fans and collectors.

The deal underscores Fanatics Collectibles’ commitment to growing the Chinese market, as well as its international growth strategy in identifying key markets with passionate sports fans and providing them best-in-class products. Earlier this year, Fanatics Collectibles established offices in both Shanghai and Beijing to further strengthen its local presence. For Kayou, this represents a monumental opportunity to expand its already massive consumer base and work with Fanatics Collectibles to provide China its first NBA/NBPA licensed Topps trading card product.

“We are incredibly excited to partner with Kayou in this historic deal to bring officially licensed trading cards to basketball fans in China,” said Ann Wang, Fanatics Collectibles’ Regional President, APAC. “China is home to one of the largest and most passionate basketball communities in the world, and this partnership reflects Fanatics Collectibles’ commitment to serving fandom by creating products and experiences that bring Chinese fans even closer to the players and sport they love.”

A representative from Kayou, remarked: “We are thrilled to partner with Fanatics Collectibles to deliver the best product experience for NBA fans in China. This collaboration allows Kayou to enter a new realm of sports IP and immerse ourselves in the unique charm of sports culture. Through our joint efforts, we believe we can offer an amazing product at the start of the new NBA season, providing NBA fans and trading card collectors a fresh way to interact with their favorite players and teams.”

NBA Match Attax is the first mass market product released by Fanatics Collectibles and Topps under the new basketball license. To celebrate the license and provide unforgettable experiences to fans and collectors in China, Fanatics Collectibles will be at the Asia Sports Card Show (October 10–12) and NBA House (October 8–12). These events will celebrate the joy of collecting and get fans excited about the world of collectibles and everything Topps has to offer.

NBA Match Attax is available in China online, as well as Kayou flagship stores, hobby shops, and other retailers beginning Oct. 3 with two different SKUs – Power Pack and Super Pack – selling for 10 RMB and 20 RMB per pack, respectively.

About Fanatics Collectibles

Fanatics Collectibles is a new model and vision for the hobby fundamentally changing the experience for current and future collectors, leagues, and players across many professional and college sports. The organization secured long-term, exclusive rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards for several sports and entertainment properties, including NBA, MLB, MLBPA, the Premier League, MLS, UFC, Formula 1 as well as Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars, among others. In January 2022, Fanatics Collectibles announced the acquisition of Topps, establishing the preeminent licensed trading card brand as the cornerstone of Fanatics’ trading cards and collectibles business and jumpstarted its MLB and MLBPA rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards.

About Kayou

Kayou is a leading pan-entertainment product company, ranked 66th among the Global Unicorn Index 2025 published by Hurun Wealth, and trusted by a portfolio of 70+ licensed IPs across anime, entertainment, and pop culture. Kayou unites scale, speed, and creative innovation to deliver next-level collectible experiences fans have never seen. Bringing trading cards and collectibles together under one roof, Kayou introduces a whole new dimension of excitement, creating deeper connections for fandoms worldwide.

 

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Downtown UAQ | Sobha Realty - Plus de 50% des unités vendues dès la première semaine

Le promoteur de renom Sobha Realty a annoncé des ventes record su sein de son mégaprojet côtier phare Downtown UAQ | Sobha Realty,. Ce succès fulgurant témoigne non seulement de la confiance croissante des investisseurs, mais aussi de l’attrait croissant d’Umm Al Quwain comme la prochaine destination immobilière stratégique aux Émirats arabes unis.

 

En seulement une semaine après le lancement, le promoteur a confirmé la vente de plus de 50 % des unités dans les trois premières tours résidentielles, établissant ainsi un nouveau standard en termes de rapidité de vente dans les Émirats du Nord.

 

S’étendant sur une superficie de 25 millions de pieds carrés et niché le long du littoral naturel de l’émirat d’Umm Al Quwain, le projet est envisagé de devenir la nouvelle icône côtière de demain. Avec un plan directeur mêlant résidences de luxe, zones commerciales et de loisirs haut de gamme, ainsi que des services hôteliers et des aménagements pensés pour le bien-être, Downtown UAQ promet de créer un style de vie exceptionnel. Fort de son engagement au développement durable, le projet vise à concilier croissance urbaine et respect de l’environnement, avec plus de 50 % du terrain réservé aux espaces verts et aux zones ouvertes, favorisant ainsi un environnement de vie sain et équilibré.

 

Avec un Masterplan ambitieux, Downtown UAQ proposera 11 kilomètres de littoral intact, dont 7 km de plages immaculées de sable fin, 2 marinas, des boulevards paysagers, ainsi que des solutions de mobilité écologiques, notamment des bateaux-taxis. Le quartier UAQ Trade Center accueillera des bureaux commerciaux et des installations de loisirs haut de gamme, réaffirmant l’ambition du projet de devenir une destination résidentielle, commerciale et touristique incontournable.

 

Dévoilé plus tôt cette année, Sobha Aquamont, la première phase résidentielle de Downtown UAQ comprend trois tours d’appartements en bord de mer, comprenant des unités d 1, 2 ou 3 chambres. Ces tours ont été conçues pour maximiser la lumière naturelle et les panoramas marins, incarnant l’engagement de Sobha Realty envers le luxe, la qualité artisanale et la durabilité.

 

« Umm Al Quwain s’impose comme destination privilégiée et très attrayante pour les résidents et les investisseurs à la recherche d'une vie côtière de classe mondiale, mariant la nature et la modernité », a déclaré Francis Alfred, directeur général de Sobha Realty. « Le fort succès des ventes de UAQ Downtown témoigne de la confiance accordée à la vision de Sobha Realty et confirme le positionnement croissant d'Umm Al Quwain en tant que marché à fort potentiel de croissance durable aux Émirats. »

 

S'ajoutant au portefeuille croissant de communautés de luxe de Sobha Realty aux Émirats arabes unis, Downtown UAQ | Sobha Realty renforce la réputation du promoteur pour son excellence en ingénierie et son engagement envers un design urbain durable. Ce projet illustre également la dynamique des nouvelles orientations de développements côtiers à usage mixte dans le pays, suscitant un intérêt croissant auprès des acheteurs locaux et internationaux.

 

En enregistrant un démarrage commercial record dès sa semaine d'ouverture, Downtown UAQ | Sobha Realty s’impose d'ores et déjà comme l’une des destinations côtières les plus ambitieuses et prometteuses de la région.

 

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Esmark Appoints Jack Biegalski CEO of Esmark Steel Group, Alvarez to Lead Esmark International

 SEWICKLEY, Pa. - Friday, 03. October 2025 AETOSWire Print 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Esmark Steel Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Esmark, Inc., today announced the appointment of Jack Biegalski as Chief Executive Officer effective October 1. Biegalski succeeds Roberto Alvarez, who has been appointed CEO of Esmark International.

Biegalski will report to Esmark Inc. founder and Executive Chairman James P. Bouchard and join the executive leadership team. Also reporting to Bouchard are Alvarez, Dave Luptak, CEO of Ohio Coatings Company-Tin Operations, and Randy Stanton, acting President and CFO of Esmark Inc.

Biegalski brings nearly four decades of steel industry experience to the Esmark Steel Group. He most recently served as President and Chief Operating Officer, American Heavy Plates. He also served as Director of Sales, ArcelorMittal USA, and has served as the chair of the Metals Service Center Institute’s Plates and Shapes Council. Biegalski has also served on the Executive Council, Boy Scouts of America, for 21 years. He earned a B.A. degree from Washington University in St. Louis and an M.B.A. from the University of Notre Dame.

“We are very excited to welcome Jack to the Esmark family to lead our steel group,” said Bouchard. “He brings a wealth of steel and producer industry experience to the team, and I know he will make an immediate impact on our organization, our customers, and our partners.”

“I am very grateful to Roberto for running Esmark Steel Group successfully for many years. Focusing all of his time now on our international business and our growth into new markets is the perfect next role for him,” continued Bouchard.

As CEO of Esmark International, Alvarez will focus his time on international markets including Esmark’s Mexico subsidiary and joint ventures in Latin America, Slovakia, Japan and South Korea.

Esmark Steel Group is a leading service center, processor and distributor of value-added flat-rolled steel products, offering the products, services and innovations to help customers meet their exacting standards and sustain a competitive edge in their industries. Since its founding in 2003, Esmark Steel Group has built an enviable reputation for excellence in serving the metals processing and distribution requirements for a wide range of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and companies engaged in the manufacturing, building construction, consumer products, appliances, container and storage/shelving industries. As one of the nation’s largest processors and distributors of flat-rolled steel, Esmark Steel Group maintains “Just-In-Time” inventory in a full range of product grades. All facilities are ISO 9001:2008 Certified.

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About Esmark Steel Group

Esmark Steel Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Esmark, Inc., is one of the United States’ leading processors and distributors of value-added flat-rolled steel and its affiliate is the third-largest U.S. producer of tin plate steel. We offer the products, services and innovations to help our customers gain and sustain the competitive edge in their industries. www.esmarksteelgroup.com

About Esmark, Inc.

Esmark, Inc. is a diversified, privately held family company with a portfolio of industrial companies with strong roots in the steel industry. Over the years, Esmark has diversified its interests and operations into a number of businesses engaged in the industrial and commodity sectors. Esmark (a former publicly traded company on NASDAQ: ESMK) has focused on several key industries including steel services, oil and gas exploration, aviation, real estate, professional services, technology and youth sports development. The company is also an active corporate citizen in the communities it serves, having committed more than $10 million in philanthropic support of a wide range of humanitarian, education, family wellness and youth sports programs in Pennsylvania, Illinois and internationally. www.esmark.com

 

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Huawei Africa Night 2025 honors the “African Intelligence Pioneers”

 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Held on September 18 alongside HUAWEI CONNECT 2025, “Huawei Africa Night 2025” convened under the theme “All Intelligence for New Africa”. More than 500 partners, government representatives, experts, and industry leaders gathered to share the latest advances in ICT (information and communications technology) innovation and collaboration, with a common goal: advancing the continent’s intelligent transformation.

Shen Li, President of Huawei Northern Africa (North, West, and Central Africa), said the continent is at a pivotal inflection point, transitioning from informatization to a fully digital and intelligent era. Across sectors, leapfrog development is underway: from no network coverage to 4G, 5G, and FTTH; from paper-based governance to intelligent, one-stop government services platforms; from cash transactions to mobile payments; and from no stable electricity to green, efficient solar power. As a global leader in ICT, and true to its commitment “In Africa, for Africa,” Huawei positions itself as a reliable, long-term partner. To deliver on the vision of “All Intelligence for New Africa,” the company is rolling out a three-pillar framework — New Value, New Infrastructure and New Ecosystem. Under the New Value pillar, Huawei is rolling out five inclusive solutions tailored to core scenarios: Inclusive Connectivity, Inclusive Education, Inclusive Government Service, Inclusive Security, and Inclusive Energy. Under New Infrastructure, it combines cloud and AI, core networks, and devices to deliver end-to-end offerings. Through New Ecosystem, Huawei is cultivating an open, collaborative, win-win community of customers, partners, and talent to accelerate the shift to digital and intelligent operations in Africa. The company will continue to work closely with the broader ecosystem on strategy, technology, innovation, and talent development.

Huawei Northern Africa team then delivered keynote sessions detailing how this three-pillar framework supports Africa’s digital and intelligent transformation, and engaging guests in discussions on the current trends and best practices across the continent.

During the event, Huawei unveiled the “African Intelligence Pioneers” — a recognition program honoring visionary organizations whose investments in intelligent technologies are already delivering tangible results.

The honorees span nine sectors — public administration, telecommunications, education, healthcare, oil & gas, mining, transport, energy, and finance — and include fourteen organizations. By adopting AI, cloud, and other advanced technologies, these organizations are innovators and pathfinders—shaping new business models and solutions tailored to the continent, and paving the way toward a more intelligent, tightly interconnected digital Africa.

 

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World Green Economy Summit hosts a high-level ministerial roundtable

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Friday, 03. October 2025

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Chairman of the World Green Economy Organization (WGEO), delivered the opening address at the high-level roundtable hosted by WGEO during the 11th World Green Economy Summit in Dubai.

The session, held under the theme ‘Delivering Climate Ambition by 2030 and Beyond–United Action for Green Transition’, aimed to advance climate ambitions and promote dialogue on aligning policies, finance and innovation with sustainable development. It was attended by HE Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment; HE Dr. Ayman Suleiman, Minister of Environment, Jordan; HE Dorin Junghietu, Minister of Energy, Moldova; HE Dr. Muaviyath Mohamed,  Minister of State for Tourism and Environment, Maldives; HE Abubakar Ben Mahmoud Minister of the Environment, in charge of Tourism , Comoros; Hon James Opiyo Wandayi, MGH Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum, Kenya; HE Iury Valter de Sousa Santos, Secretary of State for the Environment, Angola; HE Hambardzum Matevossian, Minister of Environment, Armenia; HE Roberto Mito Albino, Minister of Agriculture, Environment, and Fishery, Mozambique, and HE Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability at the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs .

The session was also attended by ambassadors and delegates from the 91 member states of the Global Alliance on Green Economy, and representatives of international organisations.

In his speech, Al Tayer emphasised that the visionary leadership of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, continues to champion a sustainable, just and inclusive future for all.

“Our task is to translate pledges into policies, strategies into scalable projects and commitments into measurable impact. This means confronting the hard questions: How do we dismantle policy, financial and institutional barriers? How do we unlock private finance and forge powerful public-private partnerships aligned with National Determined Contributions? And how do we ensure innovation is not only fast-tracked but also inclusive – benefitting youths, women and vulnerable communities? Clean energy and innovation will drive this transition. We must focus on co-operation and investment in breakthrough technologies, in addition to accelerating renewable deployment and enabling green finance to flow where it is most needed, particularly in the Global South,” said Al Tayer.

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CSC Honored in New York Law Journal “Best Of” Awards for Fourteenth Consecutive Year

 WILMINGTON, Del. - Wednesday, 24. September 2025 AETOSWire Print 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- CSC has once again been recognized in the New York Law Journal’s annual “Best Of” survey, securing top rankings in two categories:

Business Formation Services Provider – recognized for 14 consecutive years and placed in the Hall of Fame.

Entity Management System/Company – recognized for 12 years.

The New York Law Journal “Best Of” awards celebrate the most respected providers of legal products and services as voted by practicing attorneys and legal professionals across New York.

“CSC is honored to be recognized once again by the New York legal community. These awards reflect the trust our clients place in us and our commitment to delivering solutions that help them meet their goals with confidence,” says CSC’s Chief Commercial Officer Jennifer Kenton. “Earning these awards for 14 consecutive years is a true testament to the dedication of our teams and the strong partnerships we’ve built with leading law firms.”

Founded in 1899, CSC has long partnered with law firms and legal professionals to streamline entity management, underpinned by market-leading expertise in U.S. compliance. Today, CSC has office locations and capabilities in more than 140 jurisdictions across Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East.

For more information about CSC's award-winning business and legal solutions, visit cscglobal.com.

About CSC

CSC is the trusted partner of choice for more than 90% of the Fortune 500®, more than 90% of the 100 Best Global Brands (Interbrand®), and more than 70% of the PEI 300. We are the world’s leading provider of global business administration and compliance solutions, specialized administration services to alternative asset managers across a range of fund strategies, transactions involving capital markets participants in both public and private markets, domain name system management and digital brand and fraud protection, and corporate tax software solutions. Founded in 1899 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, CSC prides itself on being privately held and professionally managed for more than 125 years. CSC has office locations and capabilities in more than 140 jurisdictions across Europe, the Americas, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. We are a global company capable of doing business wherever our clients are—and we accomplish that by employing experts in every business we serve. We are the business behind business®. Learn more at cscglobal.com.

 

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With the Redevelopment Works Underway, UCC Holding on behalf of the JV Partners Signs Five Design and Consultancy Agreements with Global Firms for the Development of Damascus International Airport

 Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic. -

UCC Holding, on behalf of the JV partners and through its subsidiary Urbacon Airports, has signed five consultancy and design agreements as part of Damascus International Airport comprehensive redevelopment project.

Scopes include the redevelopment of the airport and all associated facilities — a phased redevelopment designed to reach 31 million passengers annually. This includes the refurbishment of existing terminals and buildings, as well as the design and development of a new five-star hotel adjacent to the airport, featuring 200 premium rooms, multiple dining and leisure facilities, and direct terminal access. The hotel will be managed and operated by by an internationally recognized hospitality brand, ensuring world-class service and guest experience.

Additionally, works are now underway across key infrastructure packages, including the beautification and enhancement of the Airport Road — a vital corridor connecting Lebanon–Syria border to Damascus International Airport— incorporating upgraded entrances and exits, improved safety and connectivity, enhanced lighting, and comprehensive landscaping. Together, these initiatives form part of a transformative, multi-phase redevelopment program aimed at creating a modern, efficient, and sustainable aviation hub that meets ICAO and IATA international standards.

UCC Airport signed the agreements with the following companies:

 

HESCO Hammada Engineering Services: Responsible for the design and rehabilitation of Terminals 1 and 2, as well as the design of the new Terminal 3 and all associated facilities. HESCO brings extensive experience across more than 25 major infrastructure and airport development projects in the region, ensuring technical excellence and international design compliance.

 

H’Collective: Responsible for the architectural and interior design of the new Damascus Airport Hotel. The scope spans all stages — from concept to construction design — ensuring an optimized layout and a premium guest experience. H’Collective has successfully designed over 20 hotels in partnership with leading international hospitality brands worldwide.

 

Dar Al-Handasah (Shair and Partners): As the Project Management Office (PMO), responsible for site supervision, design review and approval, oversight of design development, and verification of project schedules and interim payments, ensuring quality, safety, and timely delivery.

 

The scope also covers the study and enhancement of the Damascus Airport Road, including maintenance and connectivity reviews, and proposing both short-term beautification and comprehensive upgrade options in line with international standards.

Dar Al-Handasah brings extensive global aviation expertise, having contributed to more than 40 international airport projects across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.

 

DG Jones and Partners: Responsible for contract management, cost control, and quantity surveying, leveraging a global portfolio of over 30 airport and aviation infrastructure projects, ensuring value engineering, transparency, and financial efficiency.

 

JV Elegancia Catering and Newrest Gulf: Overseeing the design and operation of the airport’s central kitchen and in-flight catering facilities. Both entities collectively bring experience from over 15 international airport catering and hospitality projects, delivering operational excellence and world-class service quality.

The Damascus International Airport Development Project is led by Urbacon Airports, in collaboration with Cengiz İnşaat and Kalyon İnşaat from Türkiye, and Assets Investments from the United States — uniting global expertise to deliver a transformative aviation gateway for Syria. Through this strategic partnership of international and regional firms, the project is set to establish world-class airport infrastructure that enhances connectivity, drives economic growth, and repositions Damascus as a key hub on the global aviation map.

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