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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WETEX 2025 : Promouvoir la compétitivité des véhicules écologiques

S’inscrivant dans la dynamique de la Stratégie de mobilité verte 2030 de Dubaï et face à la montée en puissance de la demande en véhicules électriques (VE) et en solutions logistiques durables, l’Exposition sur l’eau, l’énergie, la technologie et l’environnement (WETEX), organisée par l’Autorité de l’électricité et de l’eau de Dubaï (DEWA), confirme son rôle de plateforme internationale incontournable. Elle réunit un nombre croissant d’entreprises locales et internationales qui façonnent l’avenir de la mobilité durable sur terre, en mer et dans les airs.

 

A travers son Pavillon dédié à la mobilité verte, WETEX 2025 a mis en lumière les percées technologiques les plus récentes dans le domaine de l’hydrogène, des carburants à faibles émissions et des applications de l’intelligence artificielle (IA). Ces innovations accélèrent l’adoption des véhicules électriques, tout en accompagnant le développement d’infrastructures de nouvelle génération, de projets pionniers et de réseaux de stations de recharge capables de soutenir une transition énergétique à grande échelle.

 

« En parfaite harmonie avec la Stratégie Zéro Émission 2050 des Émirats Arabes Unis et la Politique nationale sur les véhicules électriques – et face à l’essor fulgurant du marché des VE, tant au niveau national qu’international – WETEX s’impose, année après année, comme un catalyseur majeur du développement et de la compétitivité des entreprises du secteur. Véritable vitrine d’innovation, le salon attire les technologies de pointe, les expertises internationales et les meilleures pratiques capables de réduire de manière substantielle les coûts de production des véhicules électriques et de leurs batteries. Ainsi, WETEX ne se limite pas à dynamiser la performance du secteur : il consolide aussi sa position face aux modes de transport traditionnels, en plaçant l’efficacité énergétique et l’optimisation des ressources au cœur de ses priorités », a affirmé S.E. Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Directeur Général et PDG de la DEWA, Fondateur et Président de WETEX.

 

Solutions de mobilité alimentées par l’intelligence artificielle

À l’occasion de WETEX 2025, les visiteurs ont découvert un éventail de solutions de nouvelle génération proposées par des entreprises pionnières qui exploitent la puissance de l’intelligence artificielle (IA) et de l’IA générative pour redéfinir les standards de la mobilité durable. Ces technologies de pointe ne se contentent pas d’accélérer la cadence de production des véhicules électriques. Elles renforcent la sécurité routière, optimisent les performances et ouvrent la voie à une nouvelle génération de véhicules intelligents, connectés, interactifs et respectueux de l’environnement, capables d’utiliser les ressources de manière optimale. Ces percées technologiques s’annoncent comme de véritables catalyseurs de changement, appelés à transformer durablement le secteur et à impulser une dynamique positive au service des générations futures.

 

DEWA

Lors de WETEX 2025, la DEWA a mis en lumière son initiative innovante EV Green Charger, une infrastructure avancée comprenant plus de 1 500 points de recharge répartis sur l’ensemble de son réseau et auprès des opérateurs de points de recharge agréés (CPOs). Dans le cadre de ses partenariats stratégiques, la DEWA s’est associée au groupe ENOC pour lancer la Station-service du futur (SSoF) à Expo City, Dubaï. Une première dans la région, cette station propose de l’hydrogène vert, des carburants hydrocarbures traditionnels (tels que l’essence et le diesel) et des bornes de recharge pour véhicules électriques. Parallèlement, la DEWA produit de l’hydrogène vert dans son usine pilote installée au parc solaire Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

 

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• 33 finalistes sélectionnés parmi 7 761 candidatures provenant de 173 pays.
• Les finalistes de cette année développent des solutions inclusives, technologiques et adaptées localement pour relever les défis mondiaux urgents ; fournissant de l'énergie propre, de l'eau potable, une alimentation nutritive, des soins de santé de qualité et une résilience climatique à des millions de personnes dans le monde.
• Le Prix a déjà eu un impact mondial en améliorant la vie de 400 millions de personnes, illustrant la capacité de l’innovation à transformer les communautés et à bâtir un avenir durable.

 

Le Zayed Sustainability Prize, récompense pionnière des Émirats arabes unis pour les solutions innovantes aux défis mondiaux, a annoncé les finalistes de cette année après une évaluation rigoureuse par son jury prestigieux.

Les lauréats seront dévoilés lors de la cérémonie de remise du Prix, qui se tiendra le 13 janvier 2026 dans le cadre de la Semaine de la durabilité d'Abu Dhabi.

Le jury du Zayed Sustainability Prize a sélectionné les 33 finalistes parmi 7 761 candidatures reçues, représentant une augmentation de 30% par rapport à l’année dernière, dans six catégories : santé, alimentation, énergie, eau, action pour le climat et lycées du monde.

S.E. Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, ministre de l'Industrie et des Technologies de pointe des Émirats arabes unis et directeur général du Zayed Sustainability Prize, a souligné le potentiel transformateur des finalistes de cette année :

« Les finalistes de cette année démontrent que la durabilité et la prospérité ne sont plus des objectifs distincts, mais les deux facettes d'une même voie à suivre. Qu'il s'agisse de diagnostics de santé basés sur l'intelligence artificielle, de systèmes alimentaires circulaires, de préparation aux catastrophes ou de résilience climatique, ils exploitent la technologie, la finance et le leadership local pour proposer des solutions abordables, fiables, évolutives et génératrices de valeur socio-économique pour les communautés qu'ils servent.

Ce faisant, ils reflètent l'héritage durable de Cheikh Zayed, dont la vision du développement durable et de l'humanitarisme continue d'inspirer l'engagement des Émirats arabes unis en faveur du progrès. Ensemble, ils réaffirment que lorsque nous donnons les moyens d'agir aux jeunes, aux entrepreneurs et aux communautés, l'ambition peut se transformer en une action inclusive, pratique et mondiale. »

Grâce aux 128 lauréats du Prix à ce jour, 11,4 millions de personnes ont accès à l'eau potable, 54,1 millions de foyers ont accès à une énergie fiable, 17 millions de personnes ont accès à une alimentation plus nutritive et plus de 1,2 million de personnes ont accès à des soins de santé abordables.

S.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, président du jury du Prix, a déclaré : « Les finalistes de cette année reflètent un fait incontestable : la durabilité n'est plus une ambition lointaine, c'est une réalité vécue, façonnée par les communautés, les jeunes, et les innovateurs du monde entier. Leurs solutions traduisent d’un monde qui prend conscience de l'urgence des changements rapides des réalités environnementales et socio-économiques, et le Prix continue d'être une lueur d'espoir, montrant comment des idées audacieuses peuvent transformer des vies et restaurer notre planète. »

 

Les finalistes de la catégorie Santé de cette année proposent des soins de santé transformateurs qui élargissent l'accès aux services essentiels dans certaines des communautés les plus défavorisées au monde. Leurs innovations couvrent le diagnostic par intelligence artificielle, la réfrigération solaire des vaccins et les outils cognitifs ludiques.

Les finalistes dans la catégorie Santé sont :

• Drop Access, une PME kényane, fournissant des systèmes de réfrigération médicale à énergie solaire via Vaccibox, permettant le transport et le stockage en toute sécurité de plus de 2,5 millions de vaccins, de médicaments et de poches de sang, au bénéfice de plus d'un million de personnes.

• Healthy Learners, une organisation à but non lucratif zambienne, qui transforme les écoles en centres de santé de première ligne en formant les enseignants à devenir des auxiliaires de santé, ce qui permet de détecter et de traiter en temps réel les maladies de plus d'un million d'enfants.

• Jade Autism, une PME des Émirats arabes unis, qui développe des outils cognitifs basés sur l'IA et la gamification pour dépister et soutenir les enfants neurodivergents, qui sont utilisés dans plus de 450 institutions dans 179 pays.

 

Les finalistes du Prix dans la catégorie Alimentation sont à la pointe de l'innovation en matière d'agriculture durable, de nutrition et de systèmes alimentaires circulaires. Leurs solutions couvrent l'AgriTech, la résilience des cultures et les modèles de production intelligents face au climat.

Les finalistes dans la catégorie Alimentation sont :

• E Green Global, une PME sud-coréenne qui produit des pommes de terre de semence exemptes de maladies à l'aide d'une technologie de microtubes dans des usines végétales en intérieur, bénéficiant à 15 millions de personnes et fournissant plus de 10 millions de pommes de terre de semence par an.

• INMED South Africa, une organisation à but non lucratif sud-africaine mettant en place des systèmes aquaponiques qui intègrent la pisciculture et la production maraîchère hydroponique pour les écoles et les ménages, bénéficiant à plus de 158 000 personnes.

• N&E Innovations, une PME basée à Singapour créant des sprays et des emballages antimicrobiens recyclés et biodégradables qui prolongent la durée de conservation des aliments et réduisent les déchets, permettant de recycler plus de 2 tonnes de déchets alimentaires en plus de 400 000 unités et touchant 80 000 personnes dans sept pays.

 

Les finalistes de la catégorie Énergie proposent des approches inclusives et évolutives en matière d'énergie durable, qui répondent aux enjeux liés à l'accès et à l'efficacité énergétique. Leurs solutions couvrent l'approvisionnement en énergie des communautés isolées, le refroidissement non polluant et le recyclage des batteries à base d'eau.

Les finalistes dans la catégorie Énergie sont :

• BASE Foundation, une organisation à but non lucratif suisse, qui promeut un modèle de refroidissement sous forme de service rendant les technologies de refroidissement propres plus accessibles grâce à une approche de paiement à l'utilisation, bénéficiant à 160 000 personnes, créant 2 500 emplois et réduisant de plus de 81 000 tonnes les émissions de CO₂ dans 68 pays.

• GRST, une PME chinoise (Hong Kong), développe des liants pour batteries au lithium sans PFAS qui permettent un recyclage à base d'eau, produisant plus de 2 millions de cellules de batterie, créant plus de 200 emplois et réduisant les émissions liées à la fabrication des batteries jusqu'à 40 %.

• Poder y Luz Maya, une organisation à but non lucratif du Guatemala, fournit des systèmes d'énergie solaire et des outils d'apprentissage numériques aux écoles autochtones, bénéficiant à plus de 49 000 personnes, réduisant la consommation d'énergie de plus de 4 700 MWh et réduisant les émissions de CO₂ de plus de 1 200 tonnes.

 

Les finalistes du Prix dans la catégorie Eau apportent des solutions innovantes qui améliorent l'accès à l'eau potable, renforcent les infrastructures hydrauliques et favorisent une gestion intelligente de l'eau. Leurs innovations couvrent les systèmes de purification à énergie solaire, la prévention de la pollution plastique et la détection des fuites grâce à l'intelligence artificielle.

Les finalistes dans la catégorie Eau sont :

• IRIBA Water Group, une PME du Rwanda, qui fournit des distributeurs automatiques d'eau intelligents alimentés à l'énergie solaire, équipés d'un système de purification par UV et osmose inverse, d'un système de paiement mobile et d'un système de surveillance numérique afin d'élargir l'accès à l'eau potable. Elle bénéficie à plus de 517 000 personnes grâce à 203 distributeurs automatiques d'eau et crée 194 emplois.

• Stattus4, une PME brésilienne, proposant des solutions IoT basées sur l'IA qui détectent les fuites dans les réseaux de distribution d'eau, permettant d'économiser 540 millions de litres d'eau par jour dans 250 municipalités et d'améliorer l'approvisionnement en eau de près de 4 millions de personnes.

• The Great Bubble Barrier, une PME néerlandaise, qui prévient la pollution plastique dans les rivières à l'aide d'un rideau de bulles d'air qui guide les déchets vers les systèmes de collecte sans nuire à la vie aquatique, bénéficiant ainsi à 2 millions de personnes et éliminant 180 tonnes de polluants des cours d'eau.

 

Les finalistes du Prix Action pour le climat mènent des efforts déterminants en matière de résilience climatique, de préparation aux catastrophes et d'innovation circulaire. Leurs solutions couvrent les briques écologiques, les systèmes de biogaz et les technologies de valorisation des déchets.

Les finalistes du Prix Action pour le climat sont :

• Build Up Nepal, une organisation à but non lucratif népalaise qui développe des éco-briques résistantes aux séismes favorisant la construction durable. Cela bénéficie à plus de 58 000 personnes, autonomise 200 entrepreneurs et permet de réduire les émissions de CO₂ de plus de 110 000 tonnes.

• CLIC RECYCLE, une PME espagnole, transforme les cheveux humains en paillis biodégradable et en filtres marins, mobilisant plus de 7 000 utilisateurs, éliminant 180 tonnes de polluants et améliorant la rétention d'eau du sol jusqu'à 40 %.

• GREE Energy, une PME chinoise (Hong Kong), crée des systèmes modulaires de biogaz pour les transformateurs alimentaires ruraux, bénéficiant à 4 000 agriculteurs, générant 9,3 GWh d'énergie propre et réduisant les émissions de CO₂ de 140 000 tonnes.

 

Les finalistes de la catégorie Lycées du monde ont présenté des solutions durables basées sur des projets menés par des élèves, répartis en six régions. Les finalistes régionaux sont les suivants :

Amériques :  Centro de Ensino Médio 111 - Recanto das Emas (Brésil) ; Escuela Secundaria Técnica 117 Guillermo González Camarena (Mexique) ; et Mamawi Atosketan Native School (Canada).

Afrique subsaharienne : Likuni Boys Secondary School (Malawi) ; Kallamino Special High School (Éthiopie) ; et Kyanja High School, Mpigi (Ouganda).

Moyen-Orient et Afrique du Nord : Fawakhir School for Applied Technology (Égypte) ; Al-Raja School for the Hearing Impaired (Jordanie) ; et Rashaya High School (Liban).

Europe et Asie centrale : Bodrum Anadolu High School (Turquie) ; Specialized School in Angor (Ouzbékistan) ; et Istedad Lyceum (Azerbaïdjan).

Asie du Sud : Qadir Nagar High School (Pakistan) ; Faafu Atoll Education Center (Maldives) ; et Kikani Vidhya Mandir (Inde).

Asie de l'Est et Pacifique : Lycée Camarines Norte (Philippines) ; École internationale True North (Vietnam) ; et École internationale Ruamrudee (Thaïlande).

Chaque lauréat dans les catégories Santé, Alimentation, Énergie, Eau et Action pour le climat percevra 1 million de dollars US, tandis que chacun des six lycées lauréats recevra jusqu'à 150 000 dollars US.

 

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New Global GCCA Initiative to Rally Building Value Chain for Cement and Concrete Net Zero Mission

 Aims to deepen collaboration throughout the industry and accelerate net zero progress

Industry making progress but cannot reach net zero without involvement of building value chain and policymakers

 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has launched a new initiative and category of membership - Net Zero Value Chain Partners (NZVCP) - to support and help deliver the industry’s net zero mission. With a membership that extends beyond cement and concrete manufacturers, the NZVCP initiative is for organisations in the wider building value chain, such as equipment suppliers, admixture companies, industrial infrastructure partners for carbon capture, utilization and storage, and other solutions providers, to share expertise, innovation and ideas, and key engagement to help decarbonise the industry.

Dominik von Achten, GGCA President and Chairman of the Managing Board of Heidelberg Materials said: “Our industry is fully committed to reaching Net Zero, and we are working hard to drive progress. However, we know we cannot achieve it alone and need the support, expertise, and partnerships across our value chain. That’s why we have created a new engagement structure to work closer with organisations who are also committed to building a net-zero future.”

Value chain companies will partner with the GCCA’s 50 world leading cement and concrete producers, participating in activities, working groups, key events and programmes, and deepening collaboration across the industry to help decarbonise cement and concrete, the world’s most used material after water.

Thomas Guillot, GCCA Chief Executive said: “Concrete is seen as the essential material because it is used all across the world in buildings, houses and key infrastructure, underpinning our modern world. It makes great sense to engage more deeply with those who provide our industry equipment, services and solutions for the manufacture and use of our material.”

GCCA has already welcomed its first NZVCPs - CDE; KHD; Master Builders Solutions; Saint-Gobain; Schneider Electric; Sinoma International.

Darren Eastwood, Strategic Development Director of CDE said: “CDE is thrilled to be joining the GCCA. The transformative potential of turning underutilized and discarded materials into catalysts for decarbonization is immense for the cement and concrete industry. This is not just collaboration, the Net Zero Value Chain Partners program is a bold step towards reshaping our joint future.”

Matthias Mersmann, Chief Technology Officer of KHD said: “We highly welcome the GCCA’s approach to open the membership for value chain partners, because we know that innovation projects in the cement industry can only be successful when cement producers and technology suppliers cooperate intensely. This is even more true for solving the biggest challenge that has ever been posed to the cement industry: the transformation into the decarbonized and digitized future.”

Paul H. Seiler, Vice President of Marketing, Master Builders Solutions said: “We are very pleased to join the GCCA as a Net Zero Value Chain Partner. Master Builders Solutions is focused on developing technologies that will enable the decarbonization of our industry. This initiative is key in bringing the main stakeholders to the table and working together towards achieving this important goal. Master Builders Solutions is honored to be a partner, and we look forward to what we will accomplish together.”

Gustavo Blazquez, Specialty Construction Chemicals Business Line Director, Saint-Gobain said: “Saint-Gobain is proud to join the GCCA’s ‘Net Zero Value Chain Partners’ initiative, reinforcing our Group’s commitment to sustainable construction. Through our Chryso and Fosroc additives and admixtures, we actively contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of cement and concrete and supporting a circular economy. By engaging in this collective effort, we aim to accelerate progress across the value chain and help build a more sustainable future, in line with Saint-Gobain’s purpose: ‘Making the world a better home’.”

Maxime Ramael, Global Business Development Manager, Green Cement, Schneider Electric said: "We are proud to join the GCCA as a Net Zero Value Chain Partner. At Schneider Electric, our mission is to accelerate sustainability through innovation, combining digitalization, electrification, and advanced energy management solutions. By harnessing the power of software and Artificial Intelligence alongside our industrial expertise, we help the cement sector reimagine processes, optimize operations, and reduce emissions at scale. The road to decarbonization demands not only ambition but also collective action, and we believe technology is the catalyst that turns vision into reality.”

Dr. Sui Tongbo, VP of Sinoma International said: “We are very pleased to join the GCCA as a Net Zero Value Chain Partner. We focus on delivering cutting-edge decarbonisation total solutions for the cement industry which are essential to achieving a net zero future. These include technologies for energy efficiency improvement, alternative raw materials & fuels and new energy, clinker substitution by SCM, new low-carbon clinker cements, oxy-fuel combustion coupled with carbon capture and extended carbon mitigation technologies along industry chain. We look forward to collaborating with global partners, sharing expertise, and accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future together.”

More information at gccassociation.org/nzvcp.

 

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IFF secures ISO/IEC 27001 certification, elevating global trust in data security and operational excellence

(BUSINESS WIRE)--IFF (NYSE: IFF) — a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences — has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, the gold standard for information security management systems (ISMS). The certification, awarded by leading cybersecurity firm A-LIGN, follows a rigorous audit in which IFF demonstrated exceptional maturity in its security practices, completing the process with zero major or minor non-conformities. This milestone reinforces IFF’s commitment to safeguarding customer data, intellectual property and operational integrity enterprise-wide, positioning the company as a trusted partner for customers in highly regulated industries.

“Achieving ISO 27001 certification sends a powerful message to our customers: Their data is protected by world-class security standards,” said Vic Verma, executive vice president, chief information officer at IFF. “This milestone reflects the strength of our systems and the culture of accountability we’ve built to earn and maintain customer trust.”

The certification spans IFF’s business units and core business functions — including legal, commercial, finance, procurement and human resources — and will play a critical role in strengthening customer partnerships, particularly in highly regulated industries such as food, beverage, personal care and pharmaceuticals. By aligning with ISO/IEC 27001:2022, IFF delivers measurable value to its customers:

• Building trust and transparency: Customers gain confidence knowing their data is managed under globally recognized security standards.
• Minimizing risk: Robust controls help prevent data breaches, cyber threats and regulatory violations.
• Accelerating onboarding: Certified security practices streamline vendor assessments and reduce delays in procurement.
• Supporting compliance: ISO 27001 aligns with global data protection laws, helping customers meet their own regulatory obligations.
• Ensuring resilience: The ISMS framework includes disaster recovery and incident response planning, reinforcing business continuity.

IFF’s ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification builds on a strong foundation of globally recognized standards that reinforce the company’s leadership in quality, sustainability and operational excellence. The company maintains ISO certifications across the enterprise covering environmental management systems across global sites, quality management systems, laboratory testing and calibration, and natural ingredient certification, among others.

Welcome to IFF

At IFF (NYSE: IFF), we make joy through science, creativity and heart. As the global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, health and biosciences, we deliver groundbreaking, sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products — advancing wellness, delighting the senses and enhancing the human experience. Learn more at iff.com, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

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Andorran Financial Authority (AFA) Modernizes Supervisory Infrastructure with Regnology’s RSH Cloud-Native Technology

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regnology, a global leading software provider of regulatory reporting and supervisory technology solutions, is proud to announce that the Andorran Financial Authority (AFA) has selected the Regnology Supervisory Hub (RSH) hosted on Rcloud to modernize its supervisory operations to meet evolving cross-jurisdictional reporting demands.

Founded in 1989, the AFA safeguards the stability of Andorra’s financial sector, including banking entities and insurance companies among other financial activities. In recent years, mounting pressure to keep pace with increasingly complex regulatory mandates from pan-European bodies such as the European Banking Authority (EBA), due to the Monetary Agreement with the European Union (EU), has prompted the AFA to invest considerable efforts in adapting its legacy infrastructure—an environment that lacked the agility to handle growing data volumes and rapidly evolving reporting requirements.

To support this digital transformation, the AFA has deployed the Regnology Supervisory Hub (RSH) hosted on Rcloud—a future-ready solution built on a hyperscale-grade cloud infrastructure developed using Google Cloud. Rcloud provides a secure, scalable foundation, while RSH delivers end-to-end automation across the supervisory lifecycle—from data collection and validation to analytics and regulatory insights. The solution offers best-in-class security, high availability, and geographic flexibility, while accelerating deployment, lowering operational costs, and enabling regulators to respond swiftly and autonomously to evolving mandates.

Linda Middleditch, Chief Product Officer of Regnology, commented: “This partnership marks another milestone in our mission to empower financial authorities with the technology they need to navigate today’s regulatory complexity. We’re proud to support the AFA as it strengthens its supervisory capabilities and future-proofs its operations through intelligent automation and secure cloud infrastructure.”

David Cerqueda, Managing Director of Andorran Financial Authority, added: “Moving to Regnology’s cloud-native platform has been a pivotal step in our modernization journey, and the team has given us a solid technical foundation that can support any mandate. Their cloud-native platform helped us go live fast without stretching our resources—and gave us the tools to adapt and scale on our own. We’ve reduced infrastructure costs, streamlined reporting and manage both our national and European supervisory processes with far greater efficiency—thanks to Regnology’s scalable cloud-native architecture and deep regulatory expertise.”

With regulators worldwide embracing digital transformation, the AFA’s adoption of Regnology’s solutions reflects a broader industry shift toward intelligent automation and cloud-enabled supervisory frameworks built for long-term resilience.

Héctor Martin, Head of Public Sector Iberia, Google Cloud, said: "Our new collaboration with Regnology and the AFA builds on the Memoriam Of Understanding we signed with the Government of Andorra in 2025. This collaboration is a significant milestone in our shared commitment to digitalization, bringing advanced technology to Andorra's public and private sectors to benefit its citizens and businesses."

Download the full case study to discover how the Andorran Financial Authority is driving supervisory innovation with Regnology’s cloud-native technology: https://www.regnology.net/en/resources/insights/afa-modernizes-regulatory-oversight-with-rsh/

About the AFA

The Andorran Financial Authority (AFA) is the prudential supervisor of the banking, financial markets and insurance and reinsurance system of the Principality of Andorra. The AFA is a public entity with its own equity, its own legal personality and has full capacity to act both publicly and privately, independently of the General Administration, in order to carry out the functions assigned to it in accordance with those established in the legislation in force.

For more information about the AFA, visit the website: www.afa.ad.

About Regnology

Regnology is a leading technology firm on a mission to enhance efficiency, transparency, and stability in the financial markets. Regnology has a focus on regulatory reporting with thousands of financial institutions and corporates of all sizes, and close to 100 regulators and tax authorities as clients. Regnology connects regulators and regulated financial institutions across the world through purpose-built solutions and common standards, bringing greater data quality and cost savings to all. With over 1,200 employees in 25 countries and a fast, flexible, and future-proof platform, clients can quickly implement and derive value from Regnology’s solutions and rely on us to easily keep pace with ongoing regulatory changes. Regnology was formed in 2021 when BearingPoint RegTech, a former business unit of BearingPoint Group, joined forces with Vizor Software, a global leader in regulatory and supervisory technology.

For more information about Regnology, connect with us on LinkedIn and X.

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Neuraptive Therapeutics, Inc. Announces First Patient Enrolled in Phase 3 Clinical Trial Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of NTX-001 Compared to Standard of Care in the Treatment of Upper Extremity Transected Nerves Requiring Surgical Repair

 (BUSINESS WIRE)--Neuraptive Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company focused on developing novel therapies to improve outcomes in peripheral nerve injuries (PNI), today announced the first patient has been enrolled in its phase 3 clinical trial using NTX-001 in peripheral nerve injuries due to trauma.

The phase 3 study is a multicenter, randomized, subject and evaluator blinded, controlled study evaluating the safety and efficacy of NTX-001 compared to standard of care (neurorrhaphy) in the treatment of upper extremity transected nerves requiring surgical repair. The study is expected to enroll approximately 110 patients across approximately 24 clinical sites within the US. Subjects will be randomized in equal numbers to receive either standard of care or NTX-001 as an adjunct to standard of care.

“Enrolling the first patient in our phase 3 trial marks a major milestone for Neuraptive and NTX-001 for patients who have sustained traumatic injuries requiring surgical repair. We believe NTX-001 has the potential to set a new standard of care to address a significant unmet need, and this is another important step forward toward FDA approval,” stated Seth Schulman, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Neuraptive.

“Our team is excited to be a part of this clinical trial which represents a significant step forward in developing innovative treatments to accelerate functional recovery for patients with peripheral nerve injuries,” said Dr. Katie Liu, Assistant Professor at University of Washington Medical Center, and Principal Investigator for the study site.

NTX-001 has previously received from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Fast Track Designation for its franchise therapeutics product, NTX-001, as well as Orphan Drug Designation for its fusogen contained in the NTX-001 treatment kit.

The study is supported by an Armed Forces Institute of Regenerative Medicine (AFIRM) Fiscal Year 2024 Clinical Trial Award, granted to Neuraptive through the Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM), and funded by the Defense Health Agency Research and Engineering Directorate, Department of Defense. This effort is sponsored by the Government under Other Transaction Number W81XWH-15-9-0001.

This funding is specifically directed at advancing regenerative medicine technologies for the treatment of traumatic battlefield injuries that are of critical concern to the military. These include combat-related damage to nerves and extremities, areas where NTX-001 may offer significant clinical benefit.

The views and conclusions contained herein are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as necessarily representing the official policies or endorsements, either expressed or implied, of the U.S. Government.

For more information about the phase 3 clinical trial, visit ClinicalTrials.gov at NTX-001 Phase 3 Trial.

About Neuraptive Therapeutics, Inc.

Neuraptive Therapeutics, Inc. is dedicated to the innovation and development of medical products and therapeutics to repair and regenerate peripheral nerves. The company is focused on addressing the unmet medical needs of patients and physicians dealing with the complex challenges of nerve injuries.

 

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Sobi Selects Kinaxis to Accelerate Access to Life-Changing Treatments

AI-powered supply chain orchestration and rare-disease innovation join forces for faster delivery of critical therapies to patients in need

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kinaxis^® (TSX:KXS), a global leader in end-to-end supply chain orchestration today announced that Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB (Sobi), a leading international biopharmaceutical company, has elected to implement the Kinaxis Maestro^® platform to facilitate end-to-end collaboration across its partner network, enable data-driven decisions and support the delivery of critical therapies to patients with rare diseases.

With a mission to serve 95% of rare diseases that still lack approved treatments, Sobi operates in a complex and urgent field of healthcare. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Sobi specializes in hematology, immunology and specialty care, delivering innovative treatments to over 40,000 patients annually across 55 countries. Sobi’s operations have a direct impact on the quality of life of patients suffering from rare conditions – requiring a high degree of speed, precision and visibility across its supply chain.

Maestro’s advanced capabilities in scenario planning, centralized data management and attribute-based planning will support Sobi to strengthen partner connectivity, scale operations, and respond faster to potential disruptions to facilitate the supply of critical therapies for rare diseases to patients with high medical needs.

“Kinaxis is well-regarded in the life sciences sector for its understanding of the unique complexities of supply chains that define this specific industry,” said Norbert Schoellhorn, vice president of global manufacturing and supply chain at Sobi. “We believe that Kinaxis will help us connect better with our partners, respond faster to change and deliver life-changing treatments to patients who can’t afford to wait.”

“Sobi’s work changes lives, and we’re proud to support them in delivering on that mission,” said Fabienne Cetre, executive vice president of EMEA at Kinaxis. “Sobi will utilize Maestro to unlock real-time collaboration and seamless execution in order to fast-track the delivery of critical therapies worldwide.”

Kinaxis is a leading supply chain technology partner for life sciences companies globally including Merck, Novartis, Bristol Myers Squibb, Cardinal Health, Boston Scientific, Servier and more. Deloitte Nordics will lead the implementation of Maestro. To learn more about Kinaxis and its supply chain management solutions, please visit Kinaxis.com.

About Kinaxis

Kinaxis is a global leader in modern supply chain orchestration, powering complex global supply chains and supporting the people who manage them. Our powerful, AI-infused supply chain orchestration platform, Maestro^™ combines proprietary technologies and techniques that provide full transparency and agility across the entire supply chain — from multi-year strategic planning to last-mile delivery. We are trusted by renowned global brands to provide the agility and predictability needed to navigate today’s volatility and disruption. For more news and information, please visit kinaxis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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Universe of Existence, Universe of Perception: teamLab Biovortex Kyoto Opening on October 7, 2025. Fully Unveiled

 KYOTO, Japan - Thursday, 02. October 2025 AETOSWire 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- teamLab Biovortex Kyoto, art collective teamLab’s permanent art museum, is set to open in Minami-ku, Kyoto, as part of the Kyoto Station Southeast Area Project on October 7, 2025.

This museum, located within walking distance of Kyoto Station, will be teamLab's largest exhibition in Japan, spanning over 10,000 square meters.

The museum will feature more than 50 artworks, including Massless Amorphous Sculpture, an artwork that has never been exhibited in Japan, based on Environmental Phenomena, a concept that the environment which produces the various phenomena causes the artworks to exist. Other artworks include the newly unveiled Megaliths, Transient Abstract Life and Return, as well as Athletics Forest, a complex, multi-dimensional creative athletic space, and Future Park, a collaborative space for co-creation, which are both part of teamLab’s educational projects.

Tickets are now available on the official website.

https://www.teamlab.art/e/kyoto/

This project, a collaboration with several companies based in Kyoto and Osaka, involves establishing and operating a facility on city-owned land in the southeastern area of Kyoto Station. The complex aims to be a "creative hub for generating and disseminating new value," with plans including a complex cultural facility featuring teamLab's art museum and an art center, among other attractions.

Through this project, teamLab aims to support Kyoto City's vision for urban development in the Kyoto Station Southeast Area, centered around culture, art, and youth.

teamLab Biovortex Kyoto

Opening October 7th, 2025

21-5 Higashikujo Higashi-Iwamotocho, Minami-ku, Kyoto

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Entrance Pass (Admission time is specified)

* This is a timed-entry ticket.

* Adult admission fees are based on a variable pricing system, so the price varies depending on the date and time. Please check the official website for details.

Adults (18 and above): JPY 3,400 ~

13–17 years: JPY 2,800

4–12 years: JPY 1,800

3 years and under: Free

Visitors with disabilities: 50% off the adult price

Flexible Pass (Admission time is not specified):

* This is a date-specific ticket. You can enter anytime during our open hours on your selected date.

Flexible Pass: JPY 12,000

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CHIEF, Klook, THIRDWAVE

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NIQ Launches Global Data Clean Room on Snowflake to Power Enrichment and Ad Effectiveness Measurement

 CHICAGO - Thursday, 02. October 2025 AETOSWire 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- NIQ, a leading consumer intelligence company, today announced the launch of its data clean room on Snowflake, designed to enable both data enrichment and outcome measurement for leading marketers worldwide. This marks NIQ’s first data clean room dedicated to supporting these critical use cases for marketers, media owners, retail media networks, and ad tech platforms.

Through secure collaboration via the Snowflake clean room, marketers can enrich their proprietary first-party data with NIQ’s privacy-compliant consumer signals to drive audience discovery, segmentation, scoring, and campaign activation — all within a secure environment that protects consumer data and upholds global privacy standards.

“Advertisers are sitting on a wealth of first-party data, but unlocking its full potential requires the right consumer signals and data collaboration solutions,” said Lana Busignani, General Manager at NIQ. “By enriching their data with NIQ’s deep consumer insights in a secure environment, marketers can uncover high-value audiences, sharpen segmentation, and activate campaigns with greater precision. Just as importantly, they can now measure the real-world impact of those campaigns by connecting media investments to meaningful outcomes. We are thrilled to collaborate with Snowflake, who is already a strategic partner to most global advertisers and media companies, to help clients improve the quality and value of their first-party data to drive better outcomes.”

In addition to enrichment, the clean room also supports outcome measurement, leveraging NIQ’s retail insights to help advertisers and media owners assess campaign impact. This allows marketers to tie media investments to real-world outcomes, accelerating the industry’s shift toward outcome-based planning and optimization. By operating in clean rooms, both NIQ and Snowflake help customers ensure privacy is maintained, data is auditable, and measurement data leaves the clean room according to approved aggregation rules.

The collaboration underscores both companies’ commitment to innovation, consumer privacy, and measurable marketing outcomes in a rapidly evolving media landscape. “We are proud to play a strategic role in the evolution of advertising measurement with NIQ, whose unique data assets and solutions make this possible,” said Dennis Buchheim, Global Head of Media, Entertainment, Advertising & Marketing Technology at Snowflake. “Together, we’re enabling marketers to make smarter, data-driven decisions with confidence, all while prioritizing consumer privacy.”

About NIQ

NIQ is a leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. Our global reach spans over 90 countries covering approximately 85% of the world’s population and more than $7.2 trillion in global consumer spend. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. For more information, please visit www.niq.com.

For more information, please visit www.niq.com

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Marjan Announces New Mixed-Use Beach Town Destination, Marjan Beach

 

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, October 2, 2025:

Marjan, the master developer of freehold properties in Ras Al Khaimah, has announced the launch of its new mixed-use beach town destination, Marjan Beach. The development is set to attract billions in investments across lifestyle, real estate and hospitality and accelerate RAK Vision 2030. A transformational catalyst in RAK’s evolution as the region’s premier sustainable investment destination and tourism gateway, Marjan Beach will establish new benchmarks for waterfront living in the GCC.

 

This destination is strategically designed to deliver a seamless fusion of accessibility and livability, offering a luxury lifestyle for residents and visitors alike. Upon completion, the development will host 12,000 hotel keys and 22,000 residential units with an anticipated population of 74,000 residents and a workforce of 32,000. The mixed-use development is designed to accommodate up to 180,000 visitors annually, reflecting its dual role as a thriving residential community and a premier tourism destination. The project encompasses eight distinctly positioned neighbourhoods, set across 85 million sq. ft of total masterplan area, with a beach frontage of three kilometres and 6.5 million sq. ft of open green spaces, ensuring that nature and urban convenience exist in perfect balance.

 

Overlooking the Arabian Gulf and Al Marjan Island, Marjan Beach is located in close proximity to notable developments such as Wynn Al Marjan Island, Al Hamra Village and the Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone. The destination also enjoys easy access to the main highway, with ongoing roadworks enhancing connectivity to all parts of the country. Offering residences, hotels, offices, leisure hubs and an educational institution, the sustainable development is set to offer a wholesome lifestyle with a focus on people’s wellbeing.

 

About Marjan

Marjan is the master-developer of freehold property in Ras Al Khaimah, responsible for path-breaking developments such as Al Marjan Island aimed at positioning Ras Al Khaimah as one of the region’s leading tourism and investment destinations. Mandated with developing waterfront, urban and mountain destinations that will add to the competitiveness of the Emirate, Marjan’s strategic master-planning approach is to leverage Ras Al Khaimah’s natural assets and lay the foundations of the Emirate’s future expansions. Through its world-class master-planned communities in Ras Al Khaimah, Marjan attracts foreign investment as well as international visitors and positions the Emirate as a strong investment and tourism hub.

 

Source: AETOSWire

 

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Nivine William

Burson

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