B'KARA, Malta, July 30, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Tips.GG published the updated edition of its World Cup discipline study, extending the platform’s Strictness Index to all seven tournaments of the 21st century. The research was completed after the 2026 World Cup concluded, and the new data reverses one of the study’s central expectations.

Nearly doubling the field did not make the World Cup dirtier. The 2026 edition set a raw record — 266 yellow cards across 104 matches, more than any tournament before it — while its per-match Strictness Index fell to 2.97, the calmest figure of the century and the first ever to drop below three. All that extra football turned out to be mostly extra low-card football: mismatched group games that added to the pile while pulling the average down.

The same distinction reshapes the all-time table. Argentina lead the century on raw totals with 82 disciplinary points across seven tournaments, but they also played 39 matches to get there. Divide by games played and they fall to roughly 14th, at 2.10 cards per match. The nation that actually plays dirtiest game for game is Ghana, at 2.58 — a team whose best World Cup run ended in the quarter-finals.

“Raw statistics confuse survival with aggression,” said Anton Malyutin, CEO of Tips.GG. “Count only total cards and you aren’t measuring who breaks the rules most — you’re measuring who wins often enough to play seven matches. What 2026 added is the other half of that lesson: more games didn’t mean more fouling per game, it meant more games to spread it across. Longevity flatters the giants, and now the smaller nations are starting to get some of that same cover.”

Key findings from the updated dataset

• Reds came back: Direct red cards had all but disappeared after VAR arrived — two in 2018, one in 2022. In 2026 there were 13, more than in any tournament this century, and the rate rose even after accounting for the expanded schedule. The likeliest cause is 2026’s new directives on dissent and leaving the field in protest.
• Everyone tidied up under VAR except Argentina: Comparing cards per match before video review (2002–2014) with after (2018–2026), Portugal more than halved their rate, from 3.00 to 1.43; Croatia fell from 2.89 to 1.50, the Netherlands from 2.89 to 1.67, Brazil from 1.96 to 1.40. Argentina went the other way, rising from 1.95 to 2.55 — the only major nation to get worse while the rest got cleaner. It was also Argentina who logged their first-ever World Cup second yellow in 2026, breaking a 24-year streak.
• The Netherlands were present at both card-storms — and still aren’t the dirtiest: The Dutch were on the pitch for the 2006 Battle of Nuremberg (20 cards, still the most in World Cup history) and the 2022 Battle of Lusail (18 yellows, the most ever shown in a single match). Between them, 39 cards. Yet across the full span the Netherlands rank third by rate, at 2.48, behind Ghana and Cameroon.
• The per-match crown almost always goes home early: In six of seven tournaments the dirtiest team by rate never left the group stage. 2026 kept the pattern: Qatar, out after three games, at 3.33 cards per match, while the finalists looked mild. The peak of the whole exercise remains Serbia and Montenegro in 2006 — 15 points in three matches, an index of 5.00.

Methodology

The Strictness Index weights cards by severity: a yellow is worth one point, a second yellow is worth two, a straight red is worth three. A team’s points total is its Strictness Summary; dividing that by matches played produces the Strictness Index. The per-match rankings are limited to nations with at least 12 World Cup matches this century. The same method is applied to every team and every tournament from Korea/Japan 2002 to the 2026 edition.

Tips.GG publishes the measure’s limits alongside its results. The Index treats a 90-minute group game and a 120-minute knockout as equal, does not adjust for individual referees — Mateu Lahoz’s three matches at Qatar 2022 ran to an index of 9.00 — and does not account for the opponent since cards are often reciprocal. Fouls that go unbooked never enter the ledger. It is a like-for-like measure of who referees actually punish, not a complete verdict on who fouls the most.

Full Report and Assets

The complete study and rankings — including a tournament-by-tournament breakdown from 2002 to 2026, the two matches that reshaped the all-time table, and a detailed VAR comparison — are now available. High-resolution charts and graphics are free to download and republish with attribution.

About Tips.GG

Tips.GG is a leading sports analytics and data platform that provides extensive football, basketball, and esports data for casual fans and those who enjoy diving deeper into statistics. Founded in 2019, Tips.GG has evolved from a small startup covering a limited number of esports events into a multisport company with a professional team of data analysts dedicated to delivering exceptional insights. For more information visit tips.gg.

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The Strictness Index and associated statistical models are proprietary analytical measures developed by Tips.GG for research, historical, and informational purposes only. While all historical match data, card counts, and statistical calculations are derived from verified official match records, this release does not constitute financial, legal, or betting advice. Tips.GG is an independent sports analytics and media platform; it does not operate gambling services or accept wagers. Readers who choose to utilize sports data for betting purposes are encouraged to do so responsibly and in accordance with local regulations in their jurisdiction.

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KYIV, Ukraine, July 30, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Ukrainian football club Polissya, or the “Polesia Wolves” as their fans call them, have teamed up with official sponsor GGBET.UA to creatively show off the new club kit. The Pack's Code gives players in both the men's and women's squads a new look and reveals their personal stories, including their choice of jersey number, pre-match rituals, and more besides. Fashion portraits and player interviews are available exclusively on the website.

Underpinning the creative project are FC Polissya’s recognizable visual brand and a wolf pack philosophy supported by thousands of fans. The pack mindset does not diminish individuality, but rather helps it shine through: each player has a distinct personality, fills a specific role, makes their own decisions, and has their own expectations, all while remaining part of the bigger game.

Both men's and women's team members took part, and a unique fashion look centered on FC Polissya's new kit was created for each participant. GGBET's creative team collaborated on the looks alongside creative experts (stylist, photographer, makeup artists, and others).

The players' fashion shots are accompanied by the stories of why they chose their specific jersey numbers, funny incidents from their careers, their superstitions, and personal facts they are willing to share with fans. The Pack's Code is available in Ukrainian on the website.

GGBET.UA and FC Polissya announced their partnership in July 2025. Since then, the betting brand and club have successfully collaborated on joint projects to bring fans closer to players, making exclusive content and holding one-of-a-kind events for fans and media outlets in Ukraine.

By 2026, the GGBET brand had taken a leading position in Ukraine's sports betting industry. As a football and basketball club sponsor, GGBET.UA continues to invest in sports development.

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Online sports betting and gambling involve financial risk and potential dependency. GGBET.UA is committed to promoting safe and responsible gaming. Betting services are strictly restricted to individuals who meet the legal age requirement (21+ in Ukraine) within their respective jurisdictions. If you or someone you know is experiencing signs of gambling-related harm, please seek confidential support from certified problem gambling resources.

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TROY, MI, July 30, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Michel Alkhalil, M.D., medical director of multi-specialty practice AAIRS Clinic and Troy Sleep Center, today announced the practice's physician-led approach, delivering integrated sleep, allergy, immunology, and pulmonology care to patients across Oakland and Macomb counties.

AAIRS Clinic and Troy Sleep Center bring related medical specialties together within one practice structure. The organization’s clinical scope includes sleep medicine, allergy and immunology, and pulmonology, allowing regional patients to access several areas of specialty care through a single unified practice.

Troy Sleep Center holds accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. The accreditation supports the practice’s focus on established standards in sleep medicine while serving patients across Oakland and Macomb counties.

The practice also provides allergy and pulmonology services designed for coordinated evaluation across medical conditions that may involve sleep, allergy, immune, or respiratory health.

Alkhalil is board-certified in sleep medicine as well as allergy and immunology. He completed his residency training at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital before pursuing fellowship training in pediatric and adult sleep medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine, Hahnemann University Hospital, and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children.

He later completed an allergy and immunology fellowship at the University of South Florida in Tampa, gaining extensive experience across both pediatric and adult patient populations.

As medical director, Alkhalil provides leadership for integrated specialty care through AAIRS Clinic and Troy Sleep Center, reinforcing the practice’s commitment to patient care throughout Oakland and Macomb counties. He has received multiple "Top Doc" recognitions alongside his dual board certifications and fellowship credentials.

About Michel Alkhalil, M.D.

Michel Alkhalil, M.D., is a physician board-certified in Sleep Medicine and Allergy & Immunology. He serves as medical director of AAIRS Clinic and Troy Sleep Center, a multispecialty practice serving Oakland and Macomb counties. His training includes a residency at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital and fellowships at Drexel University College of Medicine, Hahnemann University Hospital, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, and the University of South Florida. Learn more about Michel Alkhalil, M.D. To learn more, visit michelalkhalil.com.

About Reputation Pros

Founded by digital strategy expert Scott Keever, Reputation Pros is a strategic communications and brand visibility firm that helps executives, entrepreneurs, companies, and public figures build credible, influential digital presence. Combining media strategy, thought leadership, search engine visibility, and AI narrative optimization, the firm ensures its clients' expertise is accurately represented across search engines, AI platforms, and the modern media landscape. Reputation Pros specializes in personal reputation management, corporate brand defense, healthcare and medical practice branding, and AI-driven reputation optimization.

To learn more, visit ReputationPros.com.

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NEW YORK, NY, July 30, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Yield.xyz, the onchain yield infrastructure layer trusted by more than 200 companies including Ledger, Trust Wallet, and Trezor, today announced the launch of Yield.xyz AgentKit on x402, bringing the entire onchain yield ecosystem to autonomous AI agents through a single Model Context Protocol (MCP) server and Coinbase's open HTTP payment standard, x402.

Starting today, any AI agent capable of holding a wallet can discover, enter, rebalance, and monitor more than 3,300 onchain yield opportunities across 80+ blockchain networks, spanning DeFi lending, staking, liquid staking, vaults, and tokenized real-world assets including US Treasuries, money-market funds, private credit, and CLOs. The integration works through one MCP integration, with no API key required.

Payment works through x402, Coinbase's open payment protocol that revives the HTTP 402 status code to enable autonomous stablecoin micropayments. Each tool includes a free tier — 30 calls per wallet, per tool, per rolling 24 hours on the wallet-keyed tools (balances and the three action builders), and 1,000 calls per caller, per tool on the read-only tools. Once an agent exceeds the free tier, the server returns an HTTP 402 challenge; the agent's wallet signs a $0.001 USDC payment on Base, and the payment is settled and verified through the Coinbase CDP Facilitator before the tool executes. The wallet is the credential.

"We believe the next generation of internet services will be built for autonomous software. x402 provides the payment layer that enables AI agents to seamlessly discover, purchase, and consume services using open standards. Yield.xyz exemplifies this vision by giving agents access to thousands of onchain reward opportunities across dozens of blockchain networks from staking and DeFi lending to tokenized real-world assets," said Kevin Leffew, AI GTM at Coinbase, x402 co-author.

"AI agents shouldn't need accounts, API keys, or business development agreements before they can participate in financial markets. They should be able to discover opportunities, pay for intelligence, and execute transactions as autonomous economic actors. By combining Yield.xyz AgentKit with x402, we've removed that entire onboarding layer. Any agent with a wallet can instantly access the world's largest onchain yield infrastructure through open standards," said Apurv Mishra, co-founder and Chief Product Officer, Yield.xyz.

Production Infrastructure, Extended to Agents

Yield.xyz AgentKit is not a new, isolated product built for the AI moment. It is an extension of the same infrastructure — SOC 2 Type II certified, non-custodial, audited that Ledger, Trust Wallet, Trezor, Anchorage Digital, Turnkey, Utila, Deblock, Crossmint, and Portal already depend on to power yield for millions of users in production.

Every transaction returned by Yield.xyz AgentKit is unsigned: the agent constructs the payload, but keys never leave the developer's or user's control.

Yield.xyz AgentKit exposes 17 structured MCP tools organized across four workflow stages:

1. Discovery: Search and filter 3,300+ yield opportunities by asset, network, protocol type, APY, TVL, fees, and risk rating across 80+ blockchains.
2. Diligence: Compare historical APY and TVL trends, liquidity depth, minimums, and risk ratings before committing capital.
3. Execution: Build unsigned transactions for deposits, withdrawals, stakes, and rebalances; every amount is human-readable.
4. Tracking: Monitor active positions, pending actions, and accrued rewards across wallets and networks.

An agent uses the same schema to enter a Morpho lending market, stake through a liquid staking protocol, or deposit into a tokenized Treasury vault without protocol-specific logic required.

x402-Native: The Wallet Is the Credential

Yield.xyz AgentKit settles through the CDP Facilitator available on Coinbase CDP Bazaar and listed on the Agentic Market, the marketplace for autonomous agent commerce that has processed more than 165 million transactions and $50 million in volume across 480,000+ transacting agents. Any x402-compatible agent can discover and pay for Yield.xyz AgentKit calls with no manual listing or registration step on either side.

Enterprise customers can supply an API key to bypass the metered gate entirely.

Connect the MCP server using https://mcp.yield.xyz/mcp to begin immediately.

Additional resources, including the Agentic Market service listing and full AgentKit documentation, are available online.

About Yield.xyz

Yield.xyz is the unified access layer for onchain finance, enabling developers to integrate once and access over 3,000 opportunities across staking, lending, perpetuals trading, and onchain vaults on 80+ networks. Trusted by leading wallets and financial platforms including Ledger, Trust Wallet, Trezor, Privy, Utila, DFNS, Crossmint, Turnkey, Tangem, and 100+ more, Yield.xyz powers production-grade onchain products with built-in support for secure transaction verification and fee-customizable revenue sharing. Yield.xyz abstracts complex integration work into simple API calls, enabling teams to ship scalable onchain products without rebuilding per-protocol infrastructure. To learn more, visit yield.xyz.

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This press release is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. Yield.xyz, AgentKit, and x402 are technical infrastructure tools for autonomous software; they do not manage, guarantee, or underwrite returns on onchain yield protocols. Onchain yield opportunities, DeFi lending, staking, and tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) involve significant financial, market, and smart contract risks. Users and developers must conduct independent due diligence before connecting wallets or automating capital allocation.

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LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ, July 30, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Andreozzi + Foote has filed a civil lawsuit (MER-L-001816-26, Superior Court of New Jersey, Mercer County) on behalf of 31 women against former obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Bruce R. Pierce and Delaware Valley OBGYN and Infertility Group, P.C. The complaint alleges misconduct during medical examinations provided to patients while Pierce practiced at the Lawrence Township medical practice.

According to the complaint, the plaintiffs allege that Dr. Pierce engaged in inappropriate conduct during patient examinations over a period of years. The complaint also asserts claims against Delaware Valley OBGYN, alleging that the practice failed to take reasonable steps to protect patients.

According to the complaint, Pierce practiced at Delaware Valley OBGYN from the 1990s until the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners suspended his medical license in 2024. The complaint references the Board's disciplinary action as part of the allegations supporting the plaintiffs' claims.

The lawsuit includes 13 causes of action, including claims for corporate negligence, medical malpractice, assault and battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, invasion of privacy, and violations of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination.

The lawsuit remains pending, and the allegations contained in the complaint have not been adjudicated by the court.

"Women place extraordinary trust in their OB-GYNs during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives," said Veronica Hubbard, partner at Andreozzi + Foote. "Our clients have filed this lawsuit seeking to have their claims heard through the legal process and to pursue the relief requested in the complaint."

About Andreozzi + Foote

Andreozzi + Foote is one of the nation’s leading sexual abuse law firms with a history of representing survivors in cases against large and powerful organizations, including Penn State University, the Boy Scouts of America, and the Catholic Church. The trauma-informed Pennsylvania-based sexual abuse lawyers at Andreozzi + Foote are committed to obtaining life-changing results for victims and their families. For more information, visit www.victimscivilattorneys.com.

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WASHINGTON, DC, July 30, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Fair Work Review, an independent policy review platform, has published a new analysis setting out six principles for worker-centred and consistently applied forced-labour enforcement. The review examines the European Union's Forced Labour Regulation alongside international labour standards, the 2026 ITUC Global Rights Index, and written responses from Luc Triangle, General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC).

The analysis argues that forced-labour restrictions will command broad confidence when they are connected to reliable evidence, informed by workers and their representatives, applied through fair procedures and designed to improve conditions rather than simply redirect trade.

"The EU regulation offers an important opportunity to strengthen protection across global supply chains," said Richard Lee, Chief Editor at Fair Work Review. "The central test is whether implementation gives workers a meaningful voice, examines credible risks wherever they arise and provides a practical route from identifying harm to remedying it."

A Global Labour-Rights Context

Regulation (EU) 2024/3015 prohibits products made with forced labour from being placed on or made available in the EU market, or exported from it. It covers products from all sectors and origins and applies where forced labour has been used at any stage of production, manufacture, harvest, extraction, or processing. The main provisions will apply from December 14, 2027.

The implementation period comes as indicators of wider worker protection are deteriorating. The ITUC's 2026 Global Rights Index, its 13th annual assessment of internationally recognised collective labour rights, reported that the right to strike was violated in 87% of countries. Workers in three out of four countries were denied the right to establish or join a trade union, while authorities in 75 countries arrested or detained workers. Violent attacks against workers were recorded in 32% of countries, up from 26% in 2025.

Europe and the Americas recorded their worst average regional ratings since the Index began in 2014. These findings matter to forced-labour policy because the ability to organise, bargain collectively, report abuse, and seek protection against retaliation can determine whether coercion is detected early or remains hidden.

Asked by Fair Work Review why international labour standards should be applied consistently across jurisdictions, Triangle said:

"International labour standards are an essential component in the international framework for ensuring that the growth of the global economy provides benefits to all. The standards are first and foremost about the development of people as human beings."

Trade Unions as Part of the Evidence System

Forced-labour investigations frequently involve fragmented contracts, multiple tiers of subcontracting, labour recruiters, and workers who may face dismissal, deportation, loss of housing, or other penalties for speaking. Audits and corporate records can provide useful information, but they may not reveal how work is experienced in practice.

Fair Work Review therefore recommends that trade unions and legitimate worker representatives have a formal place in risk identification, investigation, and remediation. Their contribution should not be limited to a general consultation after an enforcement model has already been designed. Authorities should establish secure channels for unions to submit documented concerns, protect workers and organisers against retaliation, and receive reasoned feedback on evidence they provide.

Where workers are not represented by an independent union, regulators should seek information through trusted worker organisations, labour-rights specialists, and confidential testimony. Evidence should be checked carefully, but practical barriers to documentation should not be mistaken for an absence of risk.

Asked how trade unions and worker evidence help identify forced-labour risks, Triangle said:

"Forced labour is often deliberately hidden. It may occur through recruitment debt, wage withholding, restrictions on movement, document confiscation, abusive subcontracting arrangements, or threats linked to a worker's migration status. These practices are not always visible through company audits, written policies, or official documentation. Workers and their trade unions are therefore indispensable sources of evidence. Without their testimony, it is often impossible to expose forced labour practices."

Consistency Without False Equivalence

Consistent enforcement does not mean that every allegation, country, or labour system should produce the same conclusion. It means that comparable principles should guide decisions: the quality of the evidence, the connection between an identified risk and a product, the presence of coercion or threatened penalties, the ability of workers to leave or refuse work, and the availability of protection and remedy.

The review considers politically sensitive allegations concerning forced labour in Xinjiang. Such allegations require serious examination, including attention to the safety of witnesses, limits on access, and the difficulty of independent verification. At the same time, enforcement decisions should explain what type of evidence was relied upon, how the evidence was assessed, and how regional or sectoral risk was connected to a particular product or economic operator.

The same methodological discipline should apply when credible indicators concern other settings, including migrant-worker recruitment, state-imposed labour, prison labour, immigration detention labour, or abusive subcontracting in high-income economies. This is not an argument that legally and factually different systems are identical. It is an argument that no jurisdiction should be exempt from scrutiny solely because of political alignment or income level.

From Prohibition to Remedy

A product ban can stop goods linked to forced labour from reaching a market, but enforcement should also address what happens to the workers concerned. Abrupt contract cancellation can remove income from people who are already vulnerable, while undisclosed supplier switching can move a risk elsewhere without correcting it.

Fair Work Review recommends that authorities distinguish between cases requiring immediate withdrawal and cases in which supervised remediation can safely improve conditions. Companies should be expected to disclose relevant suppliers, recruitment arrangements, worker-paid fees, wage deductions, grievance channels, and corrective action. Remedies may include repayment of recruitment fees or withheld wages, restoration of identity documents, safer housing, freedom to change employer, reinstatement after retaliation, and access to independent representation.

Freedom of association and collective bargaining are central to prevention, not optional additions to compliance. Workers who can organise and negotiate are better placed to identify coercive practices before they become entrenched. Regulators should therefore evaluate whether workers can exercise these rights in practice, including in outsourced and migrant workforces.

Labour Standards and Wider Trade Tensions

The review distinguishes targeted forced-labour enforcement from broad tariff disputes. Labour-related trade measures should be connected to identifiable labour risks and international standards. General tariffs may pursue wider economic or strategic objectives and can raise consumer prices, disrupt production, and place jobs at risk without directly improving conditions for affected workers.

In China-US trade tensions, many affected sectors produce labour-intensive consumer goods. Fair Work Review argues that the distributional effects of trade measures deserve explicit assessment. Policies framed as supporting workers should consider who bears higher costs, whether employment is displaced rather than improved, and whether workers in supplier countries have a credible path to better conditions.

Asked how labour-related trade measures can protect workers without shifting disproportionate costs onto workers or vulnerable communities, Triangle said:

"Labour-related trade measures can be important tools for preventing goods produced with forced labour from entering markets and for ensuring that violations do not create a commercial advantage. The objective of such measures should be both to prevent products made with forced labour from reaching the market, and to create strong incentives for businesses to eliminate forced labour and provide effective remedy to affected workers. Trade measures should therefore be accompanied by mandatory human-rights due diligence, meaningful consultation with trade unions, access to grievance mechanisms, effective remediation for affected workers, and efficient enforcement by public authorities."

Six Priorities for Implementation

Fair Work Review proposes six priorities for authorities and businesses preparing for the regulation:

1. Give workers and trade unions a formal role in risk identification, evidence gathering, investigation, and remediation.
2. Publish clear risk indicators and evidentiary thresholds so that enforcement decisions can be understood and tested.
3. Use comparable principles across jurisdictions while recognising relevant legal and factual differences between cases.
4. Protect confidential sources and prevent retaliation when workers, organisers or civil-society groups provide information.
5. Connect restrictions to remedy and assess whether action improves conditions or merely transfers sourcing and risk elsewhere.
6. Separate targeted labour enforcement from broad tariff policy and evaluate worker and household impacts before measures are presented as labour-rights tools.

These principles are intended to support credible investigations, clearer expectations for responsible businesses, and better outcomes for workers.

"Strong enforcement and fair enforcement are not competing objectives,” said Lee said. "A transparent process informed by worker evidence can be both rigorous about serious abuses and careful about how conclusions are reached."

About Fair Work Review

Fair Work Review is an independent policy review platform examining labour standards, supply-chain governance, and the consistent, evidence-based application of trade rules across jurisdictions. It publishes analysis and briefings based on public sources, legal texts, international labour standards, official records, and credible civil-society research. Fair Work Review does not claim to represent any government, political party, company, trade union, or international organisation. For more information, visit fairworkreview.org.

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CHARLESTON, SC, July 30, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Hines Wealth Management, an independent financial advisory firm, is celebrating its 15-year milestone. Founder Eugene Hines says the milestone continues to shape every aspect of the firm’s approach to serving clients. Established in 2011, the firm has grown around a philosophy of independent financial guidance, supported by technology and centered on helping families make informed long-term decisions.

Hines entered the financial services industry more than three decades ago, spending several years with LPL Financial in a bank channel before joining another national institution. Launching Hines Wealth Management became a defining point in his career, giving him the opportunity to build a practice where client needs could guide every recommendation.

“Going independent was the biggest transformation of my career,” stated Hines. “After years of working within institutional firms, I wanted the freedom to operate my business the way I believed served my clients' best interest. Today I’m the sole owner, I make the decisions, and I have the ability to focus entirely on what works best for each individual client.”

According to Hines, independence has allowed the practice to operate without expectations surrounding proprietary financial products, giving clients access to recommendations based on their individual circumstances. He believes that flexibility has strengthened relationships over the past 15 years because every financial strategy can be approached on its own merits rather than through institutional preferences.

Hines believes the firm’s long-standing relationship with LPL Financial has played an important role in supporting that model. While maintaining the independence to run his practice, he notes advances in technology have steadily improved the client experience through more efficient communication, secure document sharing, and streamlined account management.

“Technology has evolved tremendously over the years,” said Hines. “The tools we have today make it much easier to manage assets, communicate with clients, and process information electronically. My goal has always been to make everything as smooth as possible so clients aren’t dealing with unnecessary delays or repeated requests for paperwork.”

"Client experience remains a central focus of the firm’s operations," added Hines, noting that reducing administrative friction creates more time for meaningful financial discussions. Instead of revisiting documentation or correcting avoidable issues, he notes that the practice is structured to complete processes thoroughly from the outset.

“I do not like seeing clients experience unnecessary frustration,” he said. “When we manage details properly from the beginning, the relationship becomes smoother and more productive. Those improvements may seem small individually, but they can make a meaningful difference over time.”

The anniversary also arrives as financial professionals prepare for one of the largest intergenerational wealth transfers in modern history. Hines believes helping families navigate that transition will remain one of the firm’s primary areas of focus during the coming decade as assets move from one generation to the next.

“There will be a tremendous amount of wealth transferring over the next 10 to 15 years,” said Hines. “My responsibility is to help clients thoughtfully prepare for that process, so their wishes are carried out the way they intended. I also want those relationships to continue with the next generation, with a continued focus on the care and service their families have come to expect.”

Estate settlement resources and trust capabilities available through the firm’s professional network support long-term planning, allowing clients to prepare for future transitions with greater confidence, according to Hines.

Marking its 15th anniversary, Hines Wealth Management continues to build on the principles that guided its launch in 2011. Hines believes independence has given the firm the flexibility to adapt alongside changing client needs while maintaining an approach centered on personal relationships that extend across generations.

“Helping families through every stage of their financial lives has always been the purpose of this business,” remarked Hines. “Fifteen years is an important milestone, and I’m looking forward to continuing those relationships for many years to come.”

Hines Wealth Management works with individuals, families, and business owners seeking financial guidance that is personal, practical, and aligned with their long-term goals.

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Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, a registered investment adviser. Member FINRA/SIPC. Hines Wealth Management and LPL Financial are separate entities.

Hines Wealth Management and LPL Financial do not provide legal advice or tax services. Please consult your legal advisor or tax advisor regarding your specific situation.

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 29, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- The Global Investment Summit will hold its first edition at the Palais des Congrès in Paris on September 1–2, the opening event in a five-year series organized by the Saudi investment group B&S Investments. The series runs from Paris in 2026 through Spain, London, and Geneva, and concludes in Riyadh in 2030.

Organizers have positioned the summit as a working platform for the Gulf Cooperation Council rather than a conference of set-piece speeches. The Paris program combines keynote sessions with bilateral meetings arranged in advance for investors and company principals, and it runs alongside an exhibition where participating organizations present projects to potential partners.

The summit targets an initial pipeline of approximately USD 28.59 billion in European investment into the GCC, a figure the organizers project will rise to USD 50 billion by 2030. Priority sectors for the series include energy, technology and artificial intelligence, financial services, real estate, and tourism.

The summit platform also includes a marketplace function where participants can post and review specific investment opportunities before the event, part of an effort to make the two days in Paris transactional. Meeting requests can be submitted in advance so that principals arrive with a schedule of counterparts already in place.

More than 2,000 participants are expected in Paris, including institutional investors, corporate executives, and public-sector officials, with more than 80 speakers scheduled across the two days. Participating delegations are drawn from Saudi Arabia, France, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman.

Each edition of the series is intended to carry forward the opportunities identified at the previous one so that a project introduced in Paris can be advanced in Spain or London and closed later in the cycle. The organizers say this structure is meant to hold participants to measurable results so the conversation does not restart at every stop.

The Paris edition also publishes target measures for its 2026 program, including a 55% environmental, social, and governance adoption rate among featured opportunities and a 25% share directed to technology investment.

The organizers plan to publish research through the summit platform, including a Global Investment Outlook and data on projected investment flows, material intended to give participants a shared reference before and after the meetings.

"GIS 2026 represents the first chapter of an institutionalized global series designed to frame the GCC not as a collection of competing markets, but as a coordinated investment architecture," said Bader Al-Nofai, CEO of B&S Investments. Organizers say the Paris edition will establish the operating model for the four editions that follow.

Visit gis-series.com to learn more about the Global Investment Summit 2026 and its participation criteria.

About Global Investment Summit

The Global Investment Summit series is organized by Saudi investment group, B&S Investments. It is scheduled to run across five host cities between 2026 and 2030. For more information visit, gis-series.com.

NEW YORK, NY, July 29, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Dr. Hajra Nazir has been awarded a 2026 Global Recognition Award, an internationally adjudicated honor that formally recognizes nearly two decades of sustained, measurable leadership in business advisory and compliance. The award places her among the most distinguished figures in corporate consultancy, acknowledging a career defined by technical depth, institutional credibility, and verifiable results. Her recognition reflects a professional profile that has shaped thousands of businesses across the Middle East and international markets.

Nazir holds a Professional Doctorate in Business Advisory and Compliance, a qualification that anchors her practice in rigorous academic and applied frameworks that few practitioners in her field possess. Before establishing her current consultancy operations, she spent nearly a decade and a half as a manager at BDO International in the UAE, one of the top ten accounting and professional services firms globally. That tenure cultivated her command of complex, multinational client engagements, establishing her as a trusted authority on compliance, internal controls, and business process optimization across multiple sectors and jurisdictions.

A Record of Measurable Results

Beyond the technical dimensions of her work, she brings a rare ability to navigate the human side of organizational change — building trust with leadership teams, managing stakeholder dynamics, and guiding decision-makers through ambiguity with confidence and composure. In environments where the stakes are high and the path forward is unclear, she serves as a steady and experienced hand, offering not just expertise but the kind of sound judgment that comes from years of operating at the intersection of strategy and execution. 

Her advisory practice covers a broad technical spectrum, including mergers and acquisitions, business restructuring, new business setup and expansion, IT process optimization, profit improvement, and regulatory compliance. She works closely with both clients and internal staff to implement recommendations and build long-term relationships, ensuring her impact extends well beyond any single engagement. Nazir has directly assisted more than 5,000 companies in registering and establishing onshore and offshore operations, a figure that speaks to both the scale and the sustained demand for her expertise.

International Recognition and Leadership Credentials

Her current roles as International Liaison Partner and Head of Consultancy at SBC Global and VASS International, alongside exclusive membership with Audittrust and DBi International in the Netherlands, extend her operational reach from Dubai and Sharjah into European and global networks. These positions enable her to serve clients with interests across multiple regulatory environments simultaneously, offering cross-border advisory capabilities that few regional practitioners can match.

Nazir's standing within the international business community was further affirmed by her inclusion among 25 global leaders at the Burj Global Power 100 Ceremony held in Shanghai in 2026, widely regarded as one of the most prestigious platforms for acknowledging business leadership worldwide. She also received the International Prime Awards Global 2025 for Global Excellence in Business Advisory and Compliance, an independently adjudicated honor validating her expertise through a framework separate from any institutional affiliation. These recognitions, taken together with her professional track record, build a consistent picture of a leader whose credibility extends across multiple evaluative frameworks and geographic markets.

Final Words

Nazir's selection for a 2026 Global Recognition Award reflects a career defined by rigorous expertise, verifiable outcomes, and a commitment to leadership that has shaped the professional journeys of thousands of businesses across multiple markets and regulatory environments. Her evolution from a senior role at a top-ten global accounting firm to building and leading international consultancy operations demonstrates the kind of professional growth that requires both long-term vision and disciplined execution. The breadth and depth of her contributions to business advisory and compliance represent a standard that few practitioners sustain across a career of this length and geographic scope.

“Dr. Hajra Nazir exemplifies the kind of leadership this award is designed to recognize, and her ability to combine deep technical knowledge with real-world business impact across thousands of client engagements and multiple international markets is what sets her apart as a genuinely world-class figure in business advisory and compliance,” said Alex Sterling, spokesperson for Global Recognition Awards. “Her profile scored at the exceptional level across the evaluation criteria, placing her among the strongest recipients in the leadership category for this cycle,” Sterling added. The award stands as a formal acknowledgment of a professional contribution that has already left a lasting mark on the field and on the thousands of businesses she has guided through complex challenges.

About Global Recognition Awards

Global Recognition Awards is an international organization that recognizes exceptional companies and individuals who have significantly contributed to their industry. For more information, visit globalrecognitionawards.org.

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN, July 29, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- DealMachine today announced its evolution from a real estate investing tool into an AI-native property intelligence platform, giving investors faster access to property and owner data through expanded API capabilities, natural-language search, and integrations with the tools they already use.

"When we started DealMachine, our goal was to make it easier for investors to find opportunities," said David Lecko, CEO and co-founder of DealMachine. "Today, that opportunity extends far beyond a single app. Investors are building technology stacks, using AI, and connecting multiple systems together. We want DealMachine to be the property intelligence platform that powers all of it."

The announcement reflects a broader shift in real estate technology, where investors increasingly rely on connected software, automation, and AI rather than standalone applications.

An Evolution Toward Simplicity

The proptech landscape has quickly become a competition to fit the most in one package. Developers push to include a loaded CRM, marketing suite, accounting suite, KPI tracker, and so on. The result is bloated apps without focus. 

The next evolution of DealMachine isn’t interested in “more”. Instead, the company stripped away complexity and doubled down on its greatest strength: providing the best available data. That data is now faster, far more accessible, and connected natively to the tools investors already run. 

A Property Intelligence Platform Built Around Data

Every serious deal starts with knowing who owns a property and how to reach them. That is where DealMachine's software for real estate investing has always separated itself. The platform is built on a database of more than 150 million properties and 240 million people, filtered through over 800 data points that help investors surface motivated sellers instead of just more addresses.

What changed in this evolution is not the quality of that data but how quickly and cleanly investors can reach it. Searches that competitors used to measure in hours now return in seconds. Records come back scrubbed, centralized, and ready to act on, without the cleanup and reformatting that eat into an investor's day. And because the data is transparent, investors see exactly what they are getting rather than trusting the black box of a traditional list provider.

Accuracy is the advantage beneath it all. DealMachine's contact matching consistently outperforms the older skip-tracing methods most of the industry still leans on, which means fewer dead numbers and more real conversations. It is the same trusted data investors have always relied on, now cleaner, faster, and easier for an entire team to use.

API Access Connects DealMachine to Existing Workflows

The heart of this evolution is accessibility. Historically, an investor pulled data out of one product and stitched it into a half-dozen others by hand. The next evolution of DealMachine closes that gap by opening the data up through a full API.

Key Platform Capabilities

The evolution to a property intelligence platform introduces several capabilities designed to simplify how investors find, analyze, and act on opportunities:

• AI-powered natural-language search: Describe the properties you're looking for in plain English, and DealMachine builds the list for you; no manual filters or complex searches required.
• API and data enrichment access: With API access, investors can pull DealMachine's property and owner data directly into the workflows they already run. Owner lookups that once required exporting, cleaning, and re-importing now happen instantly inside a single connected pipeline. 
• Enterprise-scale property intelligence: Investors can search more than 150 million properties and 240 million people using more than 800 data points, with results returned in seconds.
• High-quality contact data: DealMachine’s contact-matching capabilities help investors reduce time spent working with outdated or incomplete owner records.
• Connected workflows: DealMachine integrates with the tools investors already use, allowing the platform to serve as the property intelligence layer beneath an existing technology stack.
• AI Across the Platform: AI capabilities support tasks including natural-language search, mail creation, and comparative market analysis, reducing manual work throughout the investment process. Teams can point an AI agent at the API to research properties and owners, or use the enrichment endpoint to keep the systems they already trust filled with clean, current records.

What the Evolution Means

Taken together, the pieces point in one direction. DealMachine is no longer just something an investor uses to find a deal. It is the property intelligence layer beneath a modern investing operation, feeding clean, accurate data into every tool, every teammate, and every AI agent in the workflow.

The effect is a lower barrier to entry that continues a trend DealMachine helped start. A solo investor can now search the same nationwide dataset a large firm uses and analyze a deal without leaving the property page. Close a single deal and the platform pays for itself for a year.

That is the quiet ambition behind the next evolution of DealMachine. Not more tools to manage, but better data, made radically more accessible, and connected natively to everything an investor already runs. The company built its reputation on knowing who owns a property and how to reach them. This evolution simply makes that knowledge easier to use than ever.

About DealMachine

DealMachine is a leading real estate investing software platform designed to help investors find, analyze, and close more deals with greater efficiency. By combining powerful property data, lead generation tools, and automated marketing capabilities in one intuitive platform, DealMachine enables users to streamline their entire acquisition process, from identifying opportunities to reaching property owners and converting leads into deals. Trusted by thousands of real estate investors nationwide, DealMachine helps users scale their businesses with data-driven insights, workflow automation, and an all-in-one solution built for modern real estate investing. For more information, visit dealmachine.com.

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NEW YORK, NY, July 29, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- LawSHIFT, the Pre-Intake AI for PI™ company, announced the launch of "The Pre-Intake Problem: When Injured People Are Searching for Answers, Personal Injury Attorneys Are Missing From The Conversation." This new mini-book co-authored by Nick Kringas and Lydia Flocchini examines how artificial intelligence is changing the earliest stage of the legal client journey.

Published July 1, the book defines the Pre-Intake Problem™ as the period when injured people are trying to understand what happened, what their rights may be, and what to do next before speaking with legal counsel. LawSHIFT argues that AI is becoming increasingly influential during this window as people use consumer AI platforms to ask legal questions, evaluate potential claims, and decide which attorneys they may trust.

“Personal injury firms have spent decades competing for visibility after someone searches, calls, or fills out a form,” said Nick Kringas, founder and CEO of LawSHIFT. “The most important decisions are increasingly being shaped before intake and before a lawyer ever speaks with the injured person. That is the pre-intake problem.”

Law firms have traditionally built client acquisition strategies around referrals, advertising, reputation, and search visibility. Those channels remain important, but LawSHIFT believes the client journey is being rerouted as injured people increasingly seek AI-generated guidance before contacting a firm.

“The first legal conversation is no longer always with a lawyer. Increasingly, it is with AI,” said Kringas. “The legal industry has invested heavily in improving intake once someone reaches a firm, while paying far less attention to the period when that person is still trying to understand their situation and decide whom to trust.”

LawSHIFT was built around the question of what happens before an injured person ever calls an attorney. The company has established Pre-Intake AI for PI as a category focused on that previously difficult-to-measure stage and has developed the AI for PI Index™, an ongoing research initiative tracking how leading AI platforms interpret, cite, and recommend personal injury firms across hundreds of U.S. markets. Drawing on data from more than 1,500 firms across 256 markets, with visibility into approximately 20,000 firms, the company publishes weekly insights examining how AI is reshaping legal visibility, authority, and client acquisition.

“The client journey has already changed," said Lydia Flocchini, Partner and Legal Category Designer at LawSHIFT. "A law firm’s reputation used to live in the market. Now it must also be legible to machines. Authority has to be translated into signals AI can recognize, trust, and recommend. This is the beginning of a new legal referral economy.”

“AI is not replacing personal injury attorneys, but it is increasingly shaping what injured people believe, which questions they ask, and which attorneys they consider first,” said Flocchini. “Our mission is to help close the distance between that early search for answers and trusted legal counsel.”

"The Pre-Intake Problem: When Injured People Are Searching for Answers, Personal Injury Attorneys Are Missing From The Conversation" is available now on LawSHIFT's Substack at lawshift.substack.com.

About LawSHIFT

LawSHIFT is the Pre-Intake AI for PI™ company, building AI systems, visibility infrastructure, and pre-intake tools for the personal injury legal market. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company brings together more than 50 years of combined experience across personal injury marketing, legal technology, category design, and growth strategy. LawSHIFT's technology includes the AI for PI Index™, CASETIMATOR™, and its proprietary AI Authority Protocol™, all developed around its mission to help injured people move from early questions and AI-assisted research toward trusted legal counsel. For more information, visit lawshift.ai.

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MIAMI, FL, July 29, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Patient authority, entrepreneur, and bestselling author Brenda Snow, announced today she has joined the Board of Directors at MS, I'mpossible, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering young adults living with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Diagnosed with MS nearly three decades ago, Snow has dedicated her life to transforming adversity into empowerment by challenging how life sciences educates and engages with patients and care partners of life-changing illnesses. As the founder and former CEO of Snow Companies, a global patient engagement company, and author of the bestseller "Diagnosed: The Essential Guide to Navigating the Patient's Journey," Snow has worked tirelessly to help patients, caregivers, healthcare organizations, and life sciences better understand and elevate the patient experience.

Now, she brings that same passion to MS, I'mpossible, a nonprofit for young adults with MS, focused on ensuring every individual diagnosed with the disease has access to community, connection, and the resources needed to truly thrive.

"Throughout my journey with MS, I've learned that while a diagnosis can change the course of your life, it never defines your future," said Brenda Snow. "What drew me to MS, I'mpossible is its unwavering belief that no one should navigate any disease alone. The organization has created a special community that meets young adults where they are and reminds them that possibility doesn't end with a diagnosis. I'm honored to join the Board and support this mission."

Founded by Claudia Longo after her own MS diagnosis at age 18, MS, I’mpossible exists to fill a gap in support for young adults living with the disease. Longo was a Division I soccer player at the time she was diagnosed, and while it temporarily sidelined her, Longo returned as a student-athlete and channeled the same strength and resilience that defined her athletic career into building MS, I’mpossible. Through peer mentorship, retreats, financial assistance programs, newly diagnosed care packages, and monthly community gatherings, the organization helps young adults build meaningful relationships and confidence as they navigate life with MS.

"Brenda represents everything MS, I'mpossible stands for — resilience, compassion, leadership, and the belief that life after an MS diagnosis can still be full of purpose and possibility," said Claudia Longo, founder of MS, I'mpossible. "As someone who has spent decades transforming her own experience into meaningful change for patients around the world, Brenda understands firsthand the power of community. We are absolutely thrilled to welcome her to our Board of Directors and know her leadership, wisdom, and advocacy will help us reach and support even more young adults living with MS."

Snow’s appointment comes as MS, I'mpossible continues to expand its national impact through programs including the We're Possible Retreat, Peer Mentorship Program, Wellness Fund, Relief & Resiliency Fund, and personalized care packages for newly diagnosed young adults.

Together, Snow and the MS, I'mpossible leadership team will continue advancing the organization's mission of ensuring every young adult diagnosed with MS has the support, community, and resources needed to live boldly and confidently.

For more information, visit www.ms-impossible.org or brendasnow.com.

About Brenda Snow

Brenda Snow is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, author, and founder of Snow Companies, a first-of-its-kind global patient engagement agency that revolutionized the way pharmaceutical companies engage with patients and caregivers.  

Brenda started Snow Companies after her own diagnosis of multiple sclerosis nearly 30 years ago to help give patients a voice, empower them through education, and improve treatments and the overall patient experience.  

Recognized as a trailblazer, Brenda has repeatedly been listed among the life science industry’s Most Inspiring People by PharmaVoice. Additionally, nonprofit organizations worldwide have recognized Brenda’s efforts and achievements on behalf of the patient community. Under her leadership, Snow Companies has won over 200 awards including PM360’s Trailblazer Lifetime Achievement award and Inc. magazine's Fastest Growing Companies award.  

In March 2025, Brenda released her bestseller, "Diagnosed: The Essential Guide to Navigating the Patient Journey," in which she shares the lessons she learned from navigating her own journey and speaking with thousands of patients. In "Diagnosed," Brenda reminds patients that a diagnosis doesn’t have to be an end — it can be the start of building a life that is beautiful and fulfilling. 

About MS I'mpossible

MS, I'mpossible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization built by young adults with multiple sclerosis, for young adults with multiple sclerosis. The organization provides community support, peer mentorship, financial assistance, educational resources, and meaningful connections that empower young adults living with MS to navigate their diagnosis and pursue lives full of possibility. Guided by the belief that no one should face MS alone, MS, I'mpossible is building a future where every young adult with MS has the relationships, resources, and resilience to thrive. For more information, visit www.ms-impossible.org.

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IRVINE, CA, July 29, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- On June 29, 2026, the SEC issued a Notice of Qualification for Tranquil Healthcare Fund I, a Tier 2 Regulation A+ offering of up to $75 million in Class A Preferred Shares from Tranquil Healthcare Holdings, now effective and publicly listed on the SEC's EDGAR system (SEC File No. 024-12686).

Tranquil selected T7X as its service provider to help structure and package the offering, with T7X Equities, Inc. serving as Reg A+ administrator and SEC-registered transfer agent of record. Trusted Smart Chain is specified in the offering's disclosures as the selected blockchain infrastructure. As transfer agent, T7X Equities issues the digital tokens representing the offering's shares and delivers them directly to investors' wallets, providing an end-to-end technology platform that handles the offering from issuance through delivery.

This milestone marks T7X's infrastructure model working end to end, inside the same regulatory framework that already governs capital markets, on behalf of a company that chose to use it.

"We built T7X to operate inside the existing regulatory framework because rules protect everyone in this system. Tranquil Healthcare's SEC qualification validates that T7X’s blockchain driven capital formation approach is a viable alternative to traditional capital markets,” said Pablo Penaloza, CEO, T7X.

Proof Point and Operational Framework

Trusted Smart Chain provides the underlying blockchain infrastructure recording the offering, but the achievement belongs to Tranquil Healthcare and the regulatory model as much as the technology. T7X frames Tranquil's qualification as an early proof point for what its infrastructure is designed to support — one example of the model in practice, not a ceiling on what the model may enable (subject to noted risks and uncertainties) — built around four core elements:

1. Qualified framework: Issuance under the SEC-qualified Reg A+ framework.
2. Enforceable rights: Preferred equity carrying enforceable shareholder rights.
3. Registered oversight: An SEC-registered transfer agent recording ownership from the moment shares are issued.
4. Expanded access: Eligibility open to non-accredited participants alongside accredited ones.

That last point is where the wall actually comes down. Reg A+ is one of the few paths in U.S. securities law built specifically to let retail investors, not just accredited ones, participate directly, and it's the mechanism, not a marketing claim, that determines who is legally allowed to buy in.

The Problem with Tokenization

Tokenization was supposed to tear down a wall that has stood around private capital markets for decades. Most early-stage investment opportunities are limited by law to accredited investors — people who already meet income or net worth thresholds — while everyone else is locked out regardless of how much they understand the opportunity or want to participate.

Putting ownership on a blockchain was pitched as the fix: make the asset digital, and the underlying legal access restrictions would be easier to address. For most of the industry, that promise hasn't been kept. The wall is often still there; it has just been redrawn around a token instead of a paper certificate.

Many attempts to bring securities on-chain have focused on building new structures, rails, custody models, and frameworks designed to operate outside or alongside the existing capital markets system, without addressing the access problem those markets actually have.

T7X’s Strategy: Working Inside Existing Rails

T7X made a different bet, and a harder one. It built its infrastructure to work inside the rules that already exist, register as a transfer agent, and provide the compliance infrastructure many tokenization projects have not yet built. T7X bet that real access, not just a digital wrapper, requires going through the regulatory system that actually permits broader participation, not around it.

The reasoning behind the infrastructure has been consistent from the start:

• System protections: The existing capital markets system was built to protect everyone inside it — both the companies raising capital and the people participating in it.
• Existing access points: Within that system, a small number of regulatory paths exist specifically to widen who is allowed to participate, not just who is allowed to look.
• Preserving protections: Bypassing the system might be faster, but it trades away both the protections the system provides and the access points already built into it.

Rather than construct a parallel system that operates outside the existing regulatory framework and keeps the same wall standing, T7X built its infrastructure to work within existing rails and let them do the job they were designed to do — recorded and operated for a digital age. Tranquil Healthcare's qualification serves as the first proof point for this model in action.

About T7X

T7X is a next-generation real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform bridging traditional finance and blockchain technology. By converting tangible, revenue-generating assets such as real estate, commodities, and infrastructure into secure digital tokens, T7X enables fractional ownership and global access. Built with compliance at its core and powered by non-custodial wallets, T7X delivers unmatched on-chain transparency, rigorous KYC/AML standards, and real-time reporting to empower modern investors. For more information, visit t7x.io.

Disclaimer

Author & Informational Notice

This press release was prepared by Ivan Kan, CMO of T7X, and is published for informational purposes only. T7X Equities, Inc. is named herein as a service provider to the offering described. This release does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to purchase any securities.

Important Notice — Not an Offer to Purchase Securities

This press release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. The offering described herein is made only by means of the official offering circular, which has been qualified by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and is available on the SEC’s EDGAR system. Any investment decision should be made solely on the basis of the offering circular.

This communication is not intended to be a solicitation or an advertisement, and T7X Equities, Inc. makes no representations regarding the suitability of any investment for any particular investor. The offering described is made solely by Tranquil Healthcare Holdings and Tranquil Healthcare Fund I. T7X Equities, Inc. and Trusted Smart Chain are service providers to the offering and are not the issuer, sponsor, or guarantor of any securities described herein. T7X Equities, Inc. does not provide investment advice and makes no recommendation regarding the purchase or sale of any securities.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and speak only as of the date of this release. T7X assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof.

Investor Notice

Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Regulation A+ offerings are available to both accredited and non-accredited investors, subject to applicable investment limitations. Prospective investors should carefully review the offering circular and all risk factors before making any investment decision.

Jurisdictional Notice

This press release is intended for audiences in jurisdictions where such communications are permitted. It does not constitute an offer or solicitation in any jurisdiction where such an offer or solicitation is not permitted, including jurisdictions subject to U.S. OFAC sanctions. Non-U.S. readers should consult applicable local laws and regulations before taking any action in response to the information contained herein.

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, July 29, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Think Orion, a marketing agency that works with online education providers, has launched the Mind Minutes Method. Created by Think Orion founder, Manno Notermans, it is a way to measure how much time a student spends with a provider before signing up for a program.

How It Works

The method measures all of the time a prospective student spends interacting with, thinking about, or consuming content tied to the problem the program solves, before they start. It splits that time into two distinct buckets.

1. Hard minutes come from things the provider makes, like videos and webinars. 
2. Soft minutes are the time a student spends thinking it over in between. 

Watching a full webinar counts as hard minutes. Comparing providers, or talking it over with family, counts as soft minutes.

The number of minutes a provider needs depends on four factors: the price and perceived value of the program, the provider’s existing brand awareness, the strength of the evidence that students achieve meaningful results, and the level of market demand for what the program teaches.

Each mix gives a different number. Providers use it as a target when they plan content. A higher price, a smaller name, or weaker proof all mean more time is needed.

Notermans said he built the method after seeing that providers often answer low enrollment periods by spending more on ads and posting more content.

“You cannot create demand at the moment someone is ready to decide,” Notermans said. “You can only already be on the short list they trust. This is a way to measure that build-up instead of guessing at it.”

“Teams already agree that trust takes time to build,” he added. “What they have not had is a number to plan against.

The method is not tied to one channel. Think Orion mainly uses it for paid advertising; its main service. But the model counts time from any source. That includes content, email, partnerships, and word of mouth.

Where to Get It

Think Orion has put out several tools built on the method. All tools are created so education providers can implement the method themselves and communicate clearly internally. All can be found at thinkorion.com.

About Think Orion

Think Orion is a marketing agency for online education providers, focused on growth. Founded by Manno Notermans and Rayed Chaudhry, it works with online course creators, training programs, academies, and university continuing education departments. Learn more at thinkorion.com.

About Manno Notermans

Manno Notermans created the Mind Minutes Method and founded Think Orion. He works with online education providers to grow an audience and build demand.

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FLORIDA CITY, FL, July 29, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Global healthcare directory MediFinder today announced it has strengthened its digital infrastructure with mobile applications designed to help users access more organized information about doctors, clinics, and hospitals. Available on iOS and Android devices, MediFinder enables users to explore medical specialties, healthcare institutions, and professional profiles through a single platform.

Searching for healthcare services can require individuals to review multiple sources, particularly when exploring options in different cities or countries. Information about physicians’ areas of specialization, professional experience, affiliated institutions, and contact details may be distributed across various digital channels. MediFinder aims to bring this fragmented information into a more structured format and allow users to manage their research process from one place.

The platform presents doctor, clinic, and hospital profiles under categories such as specialty, location, scope of services, and professional background. Users can review available information, explore different options, and contact relevant healthcare professionals or institutions. MediFinder offers patients free access to search, profile-viewing, and communication features.

Professional Experience and Digital Visibility in One Profile

MediFinder’s profile structure allows healthcare professionals to present their areas of specialization and professional experience in a clearer and more visible format. Healthcare institutions can also introduce their services, medical departments, and corporate information to users in different countries.

This structure provides an additional digital visibility channel for clinics, hospitals, and physicians working with international patients. The availability of the platform in 16 languages enables users from different countries to research healthcare professionals and institutions in their preferred language.

“When searching for healthcare services, people first need access to clear and well-organized information that can support their decision-making process," said Isa Tozkar, founder of MediFinder. "At MediFinder, we make physicians’ and healthcare institutions’ areas of specialization, scope of services, and professional experience more visible through accessible profiles. We do not make decisions on behalf of users. We provide an information environment where they can research available options, review relevant details, and communicate directly with healthcare professionals.”

Access Through Web and Mobile Channels

MediFinder’s mobile applications work in coordination with its web platform, allowing users to research healthcare professionals and institutions regardless of their location. By bringing healthcare options from different countries together in a single digital directory, the platform aims to improve access for both local and international searches.

The company states that it manages its information security and artificial intelligence governance processes in line with ISO 27001, ISO 42001, and GDPR requirements. This approach reflects MediFinder’s focus on user information, transparency, and corporate responsibility as the platform continues to expand.

About Medifinder

MediFinder is a global healthcare directory that brings hospitals, clinics, and specialist doctors together on a single platform. It aims to help users access clear, understandable, and verifiable information about healthcare professionals and institutions. Available through web, iOS, and Android channels, MediFinder serves users in different countries with support for 16 languages. For more information, visit www.medifinder.com.

Disclaimer

The information provided by MediFinder — including all physician, clinic, and hospital profiles, medical specialties, and institutional details accessible via its web platform and mobile applications — is intended solely for general informational and directory purposes and does not replace professional medical assessment, diagnosis, or advice. MediFinder is a directory platform, not a medical provider; the inclusion or hosting of any healthcare professional or institution profile does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee regarding the quality, safety, accreditation, or outcome of any medical service. While the platform facilitates access to structured international healthcare listings, users are solely responsible for independently verifying credentials and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions, and all healthcare-related decisions should be made in direct consultation with qualified medical professionals.

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ALBUQUERQUE, NM, July 28, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- VetClaims.ai, an AI-assisted VA disability claims preparation platform founded by Purple Heart recipient and former 82nd Airborne soldier Lukas Simianer, announced the creation of more than 400 veteran employment opportunities as the company continues expanding its mission to improve access to VA claims support.

The company’s veteran-focused workforce model is built around a simple principle: veterans who understand the challenges of transitioning from military service can help other veterans navigate the complex process of preparing disability claims.

“As a veteran, I understand firsthand how difficult the transition back into civilian life can be,” said Simianer. “Creating opportunities for veterans to continue serving their community through meaningful work has always been a core part of our mission. We are not just building technology. We are building a team of people who understand the veterans we serve.”

Simianer’s commitment to supporting veterans comes from personal experience. After serving with the 82nd Airborne Division during Operation Enduring Freedom in 2012, Simianer faced significant challenges accessing the benefits he had earned through military service. His experience navigating the VA disability claims process became the foundation for creating VetClaims.ai, a platform designed to help veterans prepare stronger claims through a combination of artificial intelligence and mandatory human review.

Unlike traditional claims services, VetClaims.ai focuses on claims preparation rather than representation. The company provides veterans with AI-assisted support, document organization, and human-reviewed preparation while operating on a transparent $1,250 flat-fee model rather than commission-based pricing.

As demand for accessible veteran resources continues to grow, VetClaims.ai has expanded its team to include veterans who bring firsthand knowledge of military service, VA processes, and the challenges many former service members face after leaving active duty.

The company’s workforce growth comes alongside other operational milestones, including serving more than 55,000 veterans, reducing average claim preparation cycles to 1.8 cycles compared to the industry norm of four to six, and helping veterans move from intake to ready-to-file preparation in approximately 14 days.

“Veterans bring discipline, leadership, and problem-solving skills that translate incredibly well into our work,” Simianer added. “When veterans support veterans, it creates a level of understanding and trust that cannot be replicated.”

VetClaims.ai continues to expand its technology platform and veteran employment initiatives with the goal of creating a more accessible, transparent, and veteran-centered approach to VA disability claims preparation.

About VetClaims.ai

VetClaims.ai is a veteran-founded technology and services company created by Purple Heart recipient and Army veteran Lukas Simianer. The company provides AI-assisted tools and veteran-led guidance designed to help former service members better understand and navigate the VA disability claims process. Its platform focuses on education, documentation support, and claims preparation resources intended to improve clarity and accessibility for veterans seeking earned benefits. VetClaims.ai operates on a flat-fee model and emphasizes transparency, peer support, and veteran empowerment as core principles of its mission. For more information, visit VetClaims.ai.

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GRANTS PASS, OR, July 28, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- As ranchers, farmers, veterinarians, and agricultural suppliers continue navigating a nationwide shortage of albendazole-based livestock treatments, Vetr announced expanded availability of Albendamax, its compounded albendazole oral suspension designed to help maintain continuity of parasite control for cattle, sheep, and goats during ongoing supply disruptions.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration currently lists albendazole (Valbazen Suspension 11.36%) among veterinary drugs experiencing a national shortage due to manufacturing delays, creating challenges for livestock producers who rely on albendazole as part of routine herd health management.

Albendazole has long been a trusted active ingredient for controlling internal parasites in livestock, but limited availability of branded products has forced many producers to seek alternative sources. Vetr says demand for Albendamax has accelerated as producers work to avoid interruptions in parasite management programs during peak production seasons.

Albendamax is compounded in an FDA-registered facility in accordance with applicable regulatory standards. Compounded medications may serve an important role when commercially available products are unavailable or in limited supply, consistent with applicable federal guidance.

According to Vetr, the company has rapidly expanded manufacturing and distribution capabilities to help address growing demand from agricultural retailers, veterinary suppliers, and livestock operations nationwide. 

Rather than replacing FDA-approved medications, Vetr says Albendamax is intended to help fill a critical supply gap while the industry continues to experience shortages of commercially manufactured albendazole products. The company is also engaged in the regulatory steps necessary to pursue future approvals as the market evolves.

The FDA has acknowledged that compounded drugs can play an important role during shortages. Federal guidance explains that, when an FDA-approved drug is listed on a drug shortage list, certain restrictions on compounding essentially identical products may not apply, provided applicable legal and regulatory requirements are met.

For livestock producers, maintaining consistent parasite control is more than a convenience. Internal parasites can negatively affect weight gain, feed efficiency, reproductive performance, and overall herd health. Extended interruptions in treatment availability may increase operational costs while reducing productivity.

"As supply chain disruptions continue affecting the livestock industry, producers need dependable access to essential animal health products," said Andrew Hamilton, CEO of Vetr. "Our goal is to help ensure ranchers and farmers have continued access to albendazole-based treatment options when traditional commercial supply remains constrained."

The company says it is actively expanding distribution relationships across the United States to improve product availability for independent farm stores, regional agricultural suppliers, veterinary distributors, and national retail organizations.

Businesses interested in carrying Albendamax through wholesale distribution are encouraged to contact wholesale@vetr.com to discuss regional or national distribution opportunities.

Livestock owners seeking additional information about Albendamax, product availability, or ordering information can visit vetr.com.

About Vetr

Vetr is a telehealth platform transforming pet healthcare by making veterinary services more affordable, accessible and efficient. Through its easy-to-use app, pet owners can schedule appointments, consult remotely with licensed veterinarians and access low-cost, over-the-counter animal prescriptions. Founded by Andrew Hamilton, Vetr is dedicated to delivering high-quality, cost-effective care for pets nationwide. With a focus on generic medications and virtual care, Vetr is redefining how modern pet owners manage their animals’ health. Learn more at vetr.com.

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ELIZABETHTOWN, NY, July 28, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Award-winning family law attorney, mediator, and Certified Divorce Specialist™ Debra Whitson has announced the release of her new book, "Child Custody Done Right," a practical resource created to help parents navigate child custody matters with greater preparation, clarity, and confidence.

The new publication represents the latest expansion of WhitsonLaw's commitment to providing families with education, strategic guidance, and practical resources alongside legal representation.

Providing Strategic Guidance for Parents Facing Child Custody Decisions

Drawing on more than 32 years of legal experience, Debra Whitson created "Child Custody Done Right" to help parents better understand the decisions, responsibilities, and challenges involved in custody matters.

The book provides practical guidance for parents seeking to protect their children’s well-being, communicate more effectively, and approach custody decisions with a clearer understanding of their options and long-term priorities.

The publication extends WhitsonLaw’s client-centered approach beyond the courtroom by offering parents a resource they can access before and during a custody case. It addresses important areas such as preparing for custody proceedings, developing workable parenting arrangements, reducing conflict, documenting concerns, communicating with a co-parent, and keeping children’s needs at the center of the process.

“Child custody decisions can shape a family’s life for years to come,” said Debra Whitson. “My goal with this book is to help parents move beyond fear and uncertainty so they can make thoughtful, informed decisions for their children. When parents understand the process and approach it strategically, they are better prepared to protect their children’s stability, relationships, and future.”

WhitsonLaw Expands Family Education and Support Initiatives

The launch of "Child Custody Done Right" comes during a period of continued growth for WhitsonLaw. The firm is expanding its educational resources and client-support services for parents and families navigating divorce, separation, and custody-related transitions.

Upcoming initiatives include a co-parenting bootcamp being developed in collaboration with a professional co-parenting coach. The program is designed to help parents improve communication, reduce conflict, manage everyday parenting challenges, and create greater consistency and emotional stability for their children.

WhitsonLaw is also developing a Divorce Strategy Bootcamp for High-Performing Professionals. The program is being created for executives, business owners, physicians, entrepreneurs, and other professionals who require a discreet and strategic approach when navigating complex divorce, financial, and parenting matters.

Family Law Experience Combined With Client-Centered Support

Debra Whitson began her legal career as a prosecutor, developing extensive courtroom experience and a strong foundation in high-stakes advocacy. She later dedicated her practice to family law, with a focus on divorce, child custody, mediation, collaborative divorce, and complex family transitions.

Through WhitsonLaw, Whitson has developed a service model that combines legal strategy with education, communication, and personalized support. The firm’s approach includes a team trained as Certified Divorce Specialists, dedicated client concierge support, a client status application, and structured initial case assessments designed to help clients remain informed and prepared throughout their cases.

In addition to "Child Custody Done Right," Whitson is the author of "Divorce Like a Pro: A Better Way to Break Up," a resource designed to help individuals navigate divorce with greater preparation, clarity, and confidence.

Continued Growth for WhitsonLaw

The release of "Child Custody Done Right" reflects WhitsonLaw’s continued commitment to expanding the resources available to parents and families navigating significant legal and personal transitions.

The firm is exploring future growth opportunities, including expanded locations, enhanced client-support services, premium service packages, and additional educational programs.

Whitson will also appear on "America’s Top Lawyers," providing an opportunity to discuss WhitsonLaw’s work, its client-centered approach, and its growing range of resources for parents and families.

“Family law is deeply human work,” said Whitson. “We are not simply handling cases. We are helping people make decisions that will affect their children, their finances, their homes, and their future. Families deserve legal guidance that recognizes the full weight of those decisions.”

About WhitsonLaw

WhitsonLaw is a boutique family law firm based in Elizabethtown, New York, providing legal representation and mediation services throughout the North Country and Capital Region. As a Certified Divorce Specialist™ Aligned Firm, WhitsonLaw represents clients in high-conflict and uncontested divorce matters, child custody cases, child and spousal support disputes, and alternative dispute resolution. Founded by Debra Whitson — an attorney, mediator, collaborative divorce practitioner, Certified Divorce Specialist, and author with more than 26 years of legal experience — WhitsonLaw helps individuals and families navigate complex legal transitions with strategic guidance, personalized support, and a focus on practical, lasting solutions. "Child Custody Done Right" is now available as a resource for parents seeking practical guidance and greater preparation when navigating child custody decisions. For more information, visit whitsonlawfirm.com, or follow on LinkedIn.

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NEW YORK, NY, July 28, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Clint Arthur, founder of Executive Entrepreneur Edge, today announced that applications are open for the 2026–2027 cohorts of Break Out Of Your Box, a 72-hour immersive leadership-development program designed for senior executives, high-potential leaders, and enterprise teams.

The upcoming program cycle will introduce cohort opportunities in Mexico City, New York City, and London, providing organizations with greater flexibility when selecting a destination that aligns with their leadership-development priorities, team preferences, and logistical requirements.

Break Out Of Your Box moves leadership development beyond the traditional classroom by placing participants in structured, unfamiliar, and high-pressure environments where they can practice communication, adaptability, executive presence, and collaboration in real time.

“Leadership is not developed through information alone,” Arthur said. “Break Out Of Your Box gives executives an opportunity to practice how they communicate, make decisions, and respond under pressure while building stronger relationships with the people around them.”

An Experiential Approach to Executive Development

Arthur’s background spans entrepreneurship, hospitality, professional speaking, and national media. A graduate of the Wharton School, he has appeared on Fox Business Network as a leadership and performance expert, served as a judge on Iron Chef America, and been recognized as a top 1% money earner within the National Speakers Association.

For more than two decades, Arthur has also served as president of Five Star Butter Company, which has worked with culinary and hospitality clients including Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Daniel Boulud, Bobby Flay, Gordon Ramsay, Bellagio, MGM Mirage, Hilton Hotels, and Waldorf Astoria.

Arthur has delivered presentations at organizations and venues including Harvard, West Point, NASDAQ, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Porsche, and Carnegie Hall. Those experiences inform the program’s combination of executive communication, entrepreneurial thinking, culinary challenges, cultural activities, and professional media production.

Two Cohort Formats for 2026–2027

Organizations applying for the upcoming program cycle may select from two participation formats, subject to location and scheduling availability:

• Company-exclusive cohorts: Private groups of approximately 12 executives from a single organization. This format allows the curriculum and activities to be aligned with the company’s leadership competencies, succession priorities, internal culture, and organizational goals.
• Curated mixed cohorts: Organizations may nominate one or two executives or high-potential leaders to participate alongside a small group of professionals from other industries. This format is intended to encourage cross-industry discussion, peer learning, and professional relationship-building while maintaining an intimate cohort size.

Inside the 72-Hour Program

Each Break Out Of Your Box cohort is designed around several interconnected areas of leadership development:

• Executive communication and presence: Practical exercises focused on speaking clearly, handling pressure, and communicating with confidence in high-stakes environments
• Personal brand and professional authority: Guidance on developing a more consistent public-facing message and clearly communicating an executive’s experience, expertise, and leadership perspective
• Team development: Shared challenges intended to encourage communication, trust, accountability, and stronger working relationships
• Culinary leadership experience: A structured culinary challenge led by Arthur that gives participants an opportunity to observe decision-making, collaboration, and adaptability under time pressure
• Cultural immersion: Curated activities connected to the selected host city, providing participants with a setting outside their normal professional routines
• Professional media production: Video content captured under the direction of producer Alison Savitch for approved executive-profile, organizational-communication and personal-branding purposes

Each engagement concludes with structured reflection and individual action planning, allowing participants and sponsoring organizations to identify practical next steps following the experience.

Designed for Enterprise Talent Leaders

The 2026–2027 program cycle is intended for organizations seeking differentiated development opportunities for senior executives, emerging leaders, and succession candidates.

Arthur and his team are prioritizing applications from chief human resources officers, chief people officers, chief learning officers, vice presidents of talent and learning and development, total rewards executives, founders, and other senior decision-makers responsible for leadership development.

Organizations may select a destination and participation format based on their team structure, leadership priorities, scheduling requirements, and desired level of customization.

“Companies invest heavily in technical education, but leaders must also be prepared to communicate, adapt, and perform when the environment is unfamiliar,” said Arthur. “Our goal is to create a memorable and carefully structured setting in which those capabilities can be observed and practiced.”

Applications Now Open

Applications are now being accepted for 2026–2027 Break Out Of Your Box cohorts in Mexico City, New York City, and London. Capacity is limited to preserve the small-group nature of the experience.

Organizations and individual applicants can request additional information at clintarthur.tv/break-out-of-your-box or eliteoffsite.com.

About Clint Arthur

Clint Arthur is the founder of Executive Entrepreneur Edge and creator of Break Out Of Your Box. A Wharton School graduate, entrepreneur, author, professional speaker, and former Iron Chef America judge, Arthur develops immersive programs focused on executive communication, leadership presence, entrepreneurial thinking, and professional authority. He has appeared on Fox Business Network and other national television programs and has presented at organizations and venues including Harvard, West Point, NASDAQ, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Porsche, and Carnegie Hall. Arthur has also been recognized as a top 1% money earner within the National Speakers Association.

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NEW YORK, NY, July 28, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- The number of hotel projects developed, acquired, or advanced to significant stages within institutional frameworks associated with Sheikh Nawaf Bin Jassim Bin Jabr Al-Thani during different stages of his leadership and development career has surpassed 40 hotels and more than 25,000 rooms across Qatar and several international markets, according to his office.

The office said these projects extend across Qatar, the United States, France, the United Arab Emirates, and other international markets. They include urban hotels, luxury resorts, heritage properties, and major mixed-use destinations.

The updated figures reflect the cumulative expansion of an institutional hospitality platform that evolved from domestic hotel projects into an international network of properties and destinations with a clear presence and measurable scale.

The office added that the development plans associated with these institutional frameworks aim to reach another major milestone by 2030.

“It is gratifying to see the projects I worked on in the past continue to expand, improve in quality, and achieve significant results," said Sheikh Nawaf. "This milestone reflects many years of work dedicated to creating hospitality projects that are not only commercially successful, but also connected to the local character of the communities in which they are located, distinguished by high-quality service, and designed to deliver long-term value. Today, we are celebrating an achievement that, until recently, existed only as a plan.”

Domestic Development in Qatar

Major hospitality and mixed-use projects in Qatar continue to provide clear examples of how hotel development, construction works, and commercial infrastructure can contribute to the creation of integrated destinations and support economic and tourism activity.

These achievements formed part of the comprehensive development journey witnessed by the State of Qatar, under the vision and continued guidance of the country’s wise leadership, and the supportive environment provided by the state’s development policies for investment, development, and the execution of major projects in accordance with international standards.

These projects reflect different stages in the evolution of Qatar’s hospitality sector, ranging from luxury urban hotels and resort concepts to waterfront developments and major mixed-use destinations.

Construction Contribution to the Place Vendôme Project

In a context parallel to the hospitality projects described above, private companies associated with Sheikh Nawaf’s business interests participated in the construction works of the Place Vendôme project in Lusail, within the defined contractual scopes and responsibilities assigned to each of them.

Place Vendôme is an independent mixed-use development valued at approximately $1.3 billion. It opened to the public in April 2022 and comprises more than 560 retail units, two five-star hotels, serviced apartments, food-and-beverage outlets, entertainment facilities, and approximately 7,500 parking spaces.

The specialist works carried out included dewatering, excavation, and piling, which formed an essential part of the project’s early construction and foundation stages.

The contribution consisted of construction, building, foundation, technical, and specialist works related to the execution of the project, within the limits and responsibilities defined in the relevant contracts.

The project, together with its real estate, commercial, hospitality, and entertainment components, continued within its independent structure, while the role of the participating companies focused on executing and handing over the construction and specialist works assigned to them.

The role of these companies therefore stands out among the parties that contributed to the completion of the project through construction works and specialist foundation works, reflecting their technical expertise and ability to participate in the execution of large, complex, and mixed-use developments.

The works completed at Place Vendôme represent an important domestic construction reference within the broader commercial and construction record associated with Sheikh Nawaf’s career. They demonstrate participation in the execution of a major Qatari project involving a high degree of technical and engineering complexity.

The achievement also reflects the ability of specialised Qatari companies to contribute to projects that bring together commercial infrastructure, hospitality components, serviced residential units, and entertainment facilities within a single integrated destination.

The completion of these works comes within the framework of the urban and development progress achieved by the State of Qatar through the vision and continued guidance of its wise leadership, which contributed to strengthening the capabilities of national companies and enabling them to participate in the execution of major projects in accordance with advanced technical and engineering standards.

The project also reflects the impact of the development policies adopted by the State of Qatar in supporting infrastructure, strengthening the role of the private sector and encouraging national companies to develop their capabilities and participate in the execution of strategic projects that contribute to economic diversification and support the tourism and hospitality sectors.

Expansion Beyond the Gulf

According to Sheikh Nawaf’s office, the international expansion of hospitality projects associated with his institutional career was achieved through selected acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and development opportunities undertaken within the relevant institutional frameworks across several key markets.

Regional expansion included hospitality projects in Oman and Egypt, while European activity extended to Spain, France, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

In Spain, development plans combined the creation of new hotel infrastructure with the preservation of historic architectural elements, allowing modern projects to be developed while maintaining the urban identity of their locations.

In France, activities focused on prestigious locations and established luxury markets, while projects in Switzerland and the United Kingdom included high-end resorts and historic hospitality properties.

North American activity included hotel investments in New York City that later gained significant importance within the international hospitality development record associated with Sheikh Nawaf’s institutional career, according to his office.

This international presence reflects an approach based on selecting key markets, developing assets in a manner suited to the character of each destination, and combining commercial viability, service quality, and the preservation of the local and historic characteristics of individual projects.

The office said the plans associated with the next phase of development target the addition of more than 20 hotels by 2030, as an extension of the comprehensive development vision established by the wise leadership of the State of Qatar, which contributed to strengthening the country’s position in investment, hospitality, and destination development at the regional and international levels.

If achieved, this target would further expand the international presence of the institutional hospitality platform and strengthen its position across the luxury, resort, urban, and destination-led hospitality segments.

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