TEL AVIV-YAFO, Israel, October 14, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- As companies move artificial intelligence from isolated experiments into day-to-day business operations, attention is shifting toward the processes, systems, and internal knowledge that support those deployments. Haiku is highlighting the role of process documentation in helping organizations capture how work is actually performed as business workflows become more technology-driven.

Built by WalkMe, Haiku is a corporate process documentation platform that records workflows and uses AI to turn them into step-by-step guides. The platform captures processes as employees complete them, rather than requiring teams to document each workflow manually from a blank page.

Documenting the Work Behind AI Adoption

The expansion of AI across business functions is creating new demands on organizations to understand how existing work gets done. Companies adopting automation tools need to identify processes, establish clear workflows, and ensure employees understand how those processes operate.

Haiku takes a capture-first approach. Users can record a workflow through its browser extension while completing the process normally. The platform captures clicks, navigation, and form fields, then generates descriptions and organizes the activity into a step-by-step guide.

The resulting documentation can be edited, annotated, and shared through links or embedded into tools such as Notion and Confluence. Guides can also be exported in formats including PDF, HTML, and Markdown.

For businesses, the significance is less about producing another document and more about creating a record of how a process is performed in practice.

From Process Capture to Operational Knowledge

Traditional process documentation often depends on subject-matter experts remembering each step and finding time to write it down. That can make documentation difficult to maintain as software interfaces, internal procedures, and responsibilities change.

Haiku's model begins with the workflow itself. An employee performs the task, the activity is captured, and the resulting guide can then be reviewed and adjusted before it is shared.

The approach is relevant across several business functions. Haiku identifies operations, human resources, learning and development, engineering, product, quality, compliance, and finance among its use cases.

For teams working across multiple software systems, documenting processes can also provide a common reference point for onboarding, training, and operational handoffs.

Enterprise Software Is Moving Toward Process Automation

The focus on workflows comes as enterprise software companies increasingly position AI around practical business processes rather than standalone demonstrations.

In April, Reuters reported that Box was preparing to launch Box Automate, an AI service designed to handle routine business work such as invoice processing and extracting information from corporate documents. The Box Automate rollout reflects the broader movement toward software that can participate directly in operational workflows.

That shift creates a parallel need for businesses to understand the processes being automated. Before a workflow can be improved, transferred, or automated, organizations still need a clear view of the steps involved, the systems employees use, and the points where human judgment is required.

Haiku's documentation model addresses that narrower layer by capturing and structuring the workflow itself.

Documentation Becomes Part of Modernization

Enterprise AI adoption is also exposing weaknesses in older technology environments. In July, Reuters reported that Capgemini expected a multiyear wave of IT modernization as companies prepared to deploy AI more extensively. The modernization cycle was linked to fragmented systems, legacy technology, and the difficulty of deploying AI across disconnected environments.

Process documentation sits at a different level from infrastructure modernization, but the two issues are connected by a common requirement: organizations need to understand how their operations work before changing them.

Documentation can help make those workflows visible to employees, managers, and technical teams. It can also record changes over time, especially when organizations move between software systems or introduce new automated tools.

Capturing Knowledge Before It Disappears

The business case for process documentation is not limited to AI. Employee turnover, new software deployments, and organizational restructuring can all leave companies dependent on knowledge held informally by individual employees.

Recording a workflow as it's performed creates a structured reference that can be reviewed and updated. Haiku's platform also supports version history on its paid plans, giving teams a way to maintain documentation as processes change.

That matters when different departments, new employees, or external stakeholders need to understand the same procedure. Instead of relying entirely on a person to explain a process repeatedly, the organization can point to a documented sequence of steps.

About Haiku

Haiku is a process documentation platform built by WalkMe. It enables users to capture workflows through browser and desktop recording, generate step-by-step guides with AI, edit and annotate those guides, and share or export the resulting documentation. WalkMe's corporate headquarters are in Tel Aviv, Israel. The company was founded in 2011 and SAP acquired it in 2024. For more information, visit gethaiku.ai.

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NEW YORK, NY, October 14, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Email deliverability platform Warmy today launched Adeline, an AI email deliverability agent that helps senders find out why their messages land in spam and what to fix first. Adeline is built into the Warmy dashboard, and the company describes it as the first AI agent on the market dedicated to email deliverability.

AI tools now write subject lines, personalize messages, and plan email sequences, which has made sending email at scale easier for sales and marketing teams. Understanding why those emails fail to reach the inbox has stayed difficult. When inbox placement drops, teams usually go back to dashboards, authentication records, sender reputation signals, and several separate diagnostic tools, then try to piece the picture together themselves.

Adeline Answers Deliverability Questions in Plain Language

Adeline lets users start with the business problem itself. A sender can ask "Why are my emails ending up in spam?" or "Is my domain ready for higher sending volume?" and the agent reviews the deliverability signals available in the account, connects them, and suggests likely causes along with recommended next steps. Users can continue with follow-up questions, such as which problem to address first, and Adeline keeps the context of the conversation as the investigation moves from finding the cause to choosing a fix.

"There is already a lot of deliverability data. The hard part is understanding what all of those signals mean together," said Daniel Shnaider, CEO of Warmy. "We wanted someone to be able to ask 'Why am I being sent to spam?' and have an agent actually investigate the answer."

Existing Deliverability Tools Stay in Place

The Adeline AI agent works on top of Warmy's existing toolkit. Dashboards, inbox placement tests, sender and domain reputation monitoring, and SPF, DKIM, and DMARC authentication checks remain part of the platform, and the agent uses Warmy's deliverability data to interpret them for the user. Adeline's focus is what happens after a message is sent, from spam placement to sender reputation. The agent is built on billions of deliverability data points that Warmy has collected over the years, and on a machine learning engine designed specifically for email deliverability, so she is not a generic chatbot added to an email tool.

Warmy built the agent at a time when mailbox providers keep raising their requirements for authentication and sender behavior, while AI tools increase the volume of outbound email.

"Adeline is our first step toward a world where businesses don't need to become deliverability specialists just to understand what is happening with their email," Shnaider said.

Adeline is available starting Oct. 8, 2026, to Warmy users inside the platform's dashboard.

About Warmy

Warmy is an email deliverability platform that helps businesses monitor, analyze, and improve their email sending performance. Its tools help teams detect deliverability issues, maintain sender health, and increase the chance that important emails reach the inbox. With Adeline, Warmy adds AI-powered deliverability investigation to its platform. To learn more, visit warmy.io.

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CEO, Warmy
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MIAMI, FL, October 14, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Cata-Kor, a U.S.-based nutraceutical company focused on science-informed longevity formulations, has launched two of its core products at Target stores nationwide on Oct. 4. The launch marks the brand's first entry into physical retail and brings Cata-Kor NMN and Cata-Kor Liposomal NAD⁺ to the Vitamins & Supplements section across the U.S.

Both products are available in retail-specific 25-serving packs priced at $34.99, a format developed specifically for Target. Cata-Kor NMN delivers 500 mg of beta-nicotinamide mononucleotide per serving, combined with resveratrol, TMG, and quercetin. Cata-Kor Liposomal NAD⁺ provides direct NAD⁺ support in a liposomal delivery format.

The two products represent complementary pathways within the same NAD+ portfolio — one built around a precursor-based mechanism, the other around direct delivery — giving Target guests a choice of formats within the brand's longevity-focused lineup.

"Launching at Target is a significant step for Cata-Kor as we move into physical retail," said Vlad Seuruk, CEO at Cata-Kor. "We built our presence online first. Taking that to Target means our products are now accessible to a much broader audience — people who want science-backed longevity options and find them on a shelf rather than searching for them online."

The Target launch follows a series of quality milestones for the brand. Cata-Kor NMN holds NSF certification under NSF/ANSI 173, confirming compliance with manufacturing quality, purity controls, and label accuracy. The company's NAD⁺ formulations have also undergone independent verification under the Alkemist Assured™ program.

Prior to its physical retail debut, Cata-Kor's NMN formula sold over 200,000 units on TikTok Shop.

About Cata-Kor

Cata-Kor is a U.S.-based nutraceutical company developing longevity formulations that support cellular health, vitality, and daily performance. Its portfolio is built around cellular energy mechanisms and healthy ageing pathways. Cata-Kor has a manufacturing facility in the United States and conducts all testing domestically, with a focus on transparency, quality, and science-informed development. Learn more at catakor.com.

Disclaimer

Statements made in this press release regarding Cata-Kor's dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. NSF/ANSI 173 certification verifies manufacturing quality, facility cGMP compliance, and label accuracy against contamination risks; it does not constitute an endorsement or evaluation of therapeutic claims by NSF or the FDA. Individuals should consult a healthcare professional before starting any dietary supplement regimen.

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Cata-Kor
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA, October 14, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Saber Money, a payment infrastructure company enabling financial institutions, fintechs and businesses to move money across key emerging-market corridors, today announced strategic funding from Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer and Hong Kong-based CMCC Global’s Titan Fund.

With the new capital, Saber plans to deepen its presence in existing corridors while expanding into additional emerging markets in Asia-Pacific and the Gulf region. A key focus will be securing local licenses and banking relationships that will enable Saber to build deeper payment capabilities and improve settlement economics within each market.

"Emerging markets are where the next chapter of global payments is being written, and stablecoins are the infrastructure that makes it possible. Saber has built real regulatory depth and market access across Asia and the Middle East, and we're proud to support a team that understands how to translate that into products businesses can actually use. This is exactly the kind of use case where stablecoin settlement changes the economics for everyone involved," said Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether.

“Saber Money sits at the convergence of a vast market opportunity and a generational shift in financial infrastructure. Asia is home to some of the world’s largest cross-border payment corridors contributing to about 53% of global remittances. Yet moving money across the region remains costly, fragmented, and reliant on outdated rails. With cross-border B2B stablecoin payments projected to reach $5 trillion by 2035, we believe Saber Money is well positioned to become a category-defining global payments company and a trusted infrastructure layer through which money moves as seamlessly as information,” said Shiau Sin Yen, co-founder and Managing Partner of Titan Fund.

Saber currently holds licenses, registrations and authorizations in Canada, the EU, India, and Australia. The group also operates Mudrex, one of the largest crypto exchanges in India. Over the past nine months, Saber’s payment volumes have grown over 6x, processing billions of dollars across 40+ countries. More than 90% of payments are processed in under one minute, enabling faster and more efficient cross-border transactions.

“Saber gives businesses stablecoin-powered payment rails into markets like the Asia-Pacific and the Gulf region, bringing near-instant, 24/7 and cost-effective settlement infrastructure available in developed markets to the regions driving the next wave of global cross-border volume,” said Edul Patel, CEO, Saber Money.

The company also plans to expand into B2B payments, where businesses continue to face significant friction when paying suppliers, managing treasury, and moving working capital internationally.

Asia-Pacific and the Gulf region sit at the centre of some of the world’s largest and fastest-evolving cross-border payment corridors. Asia already accounts for roughly 35% of global payment flows, while South Asia and East Asia & Pacific together receive more than $1 trillion annually. The GCC is one of the world’s most important sources of outbound payments; the UAE alone sent approximately AED 188 billion in remittances in 2025.

“As trade, migration and digital commerce expand, these corridors represent a significant opportunity for payment infrastructure that can provide faster settlement, deeper local connectivity and more efficient movement of liquidity across borders. Stablecoins fundamentally change what is possible in cross-border payments,” Patel added.

The investment from Tether and Titan Fund marks the next phase of Saber’s ambition to build a payment network connecting emerging-market financial systems with global stablecoin liquidity.

About Saber Money

Saber Money is a payment infrastructure company that enables financial institutions, fintechs, and businesses to move money across key global and emerging-market corridors using stablecoin-powered payment infrastructure. The company is backed by tier-1 investors like Y Combinator, Nexus Ventures, Tether and CMCC Global’s Titan Fund. Saber supports businesses in sectors such as remittances, payroll, and fintech with easy-to-use APIs, strong compliance systems, and round-the-clock support. Learn more at saber.money.

Disclaimer

This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding future expansion, local licensing, market projections, and product developments that involve inherent risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. This release is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell, a solicitation of an offer to buy, financial advice, or a recommendation for any security, digital asset, stablecoin, or financial product or service.

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Sathish Sharma
GTM & Growth Lead, Saber Money
sathishsharma@saber.money

PITTSBURGH, PA, October 13, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Author Stanley Slaczka has reached a major publishing milestone with more than 16 reported literary, book, leadership, and professional honors associated with his work. The recognition spans multiple award organizations and categories, including self-help, education, personal development, book publishing, and leadership.

The milestone comes as Slaczka's two principal books, "The Structure of Perseverance!" and "The United Diamonds Versus The Eagles Country!," continue to reach readers through Amazon and other book channels.

For readers, the significance extends beyond the number of awards. Much of Slaczka's published work deals with a problem that doesn’t belong to one profession, age group, or community: what people do when they encounter an obstacle, and their existing way of dealing with it’s no longer enough.

Examining What Happens When Persistence Alone Isn’t Enough

"The Structure of Perseverance!" is built around Slaczka's view that perseverance should involve more than simply continuing through hardship.

The book asks readers to look at the environment surrounding a problem and break difficult situations into smaller parts that can be examined. Instead of treating an obstacle as something that must simply be endured, readers are encouraged to identify what is creating the difficulty, determine which factors they can influence, and consider whether a different strategy could produce a better result.

That approach can apply to everyday situations. A student may need to understand what is interfering with concentration rather than simply studying longer. A professional dealing with a stalled goal may need to identify the conditions affecting the outcome. A parent may need to understand how a child's environment influences behavior and learning. Someone facing a personal setback may need to reconsider the strategy rather than abandon the objective.

The book connects this process with critical thinking, problem solving, focus, concentration, confidence, and personal development. Its underlying premise is straightforward: people often make better decisions when they first understand the problem they’re trying to solve.

The book has received several distinctions. Slaczka reports receiving the International Impact Book Award, Finalist Author of the Year recognition, and the Best Personal Development in New York of 2025 award for his work. "The Structure of Perseverance!" also received two Silver Awards from the Global Book Awards, in the Self-Help and Education categories, and an Amazon Best Seller Award.

Bringing a Second Awarded Title to Readers

Slaczka's second major title, "The United Diamonds Versus The Eagles Country!," has established a separate record of recognition.

The book received a Gold Award and First Place Award from the Global Book Awards, placing it among the organization's recognized titles. It also received an Amazon Best Seller Award.

The title adds another dimension to Slaczka's published work and demonstrates that the recognition surrounding his writing isn’t limited to a single book or category.

For readers discovering Slaczka through the award-winning titles, the two books offer different points of entry into his work. "The Structure of Perseverance!" concentrates on the process of examining obstacles and developing ways to respond, while "The United Diamonds Versus The Eagles Country!" has built its own readership and recognition record.

Recognition Extends Beyond the Books

The more-than-16-honor milestone also includes distinctions that recognize Slaczka's wider professional work.

Insider Weekly awarded him the Foundations of Law Excellence Award. The Dana Book Awards presented him with the Dana Best Book Award, Vellum Star Award, Aether Story Award, and Nebula Narrative Prize Award.

His reported professional honors also include the Global Leadership Excellence Award from Entrepreneur's Diaries, the Top 5 Leaders Award from Business Times, and a Top Global Recognition Award.

The combined honors cover different areas rather than coming from a single award program. That range has become a defining part of the milestone, with recognition attached both to individual books and to Slaczka's wider work.

"I’m proud of the recognition these books have received," said Slaczka. "But I also want readers to find something useful in them. Perseverance is something people need when they’re dealing with difficult situations, and understanding how to approach those situations can make a difference."

About Stanley Slaczka

Stanley Slaczka is an internationally accredited author based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His published work includes "The Structure of Perseverance!" and "The United Diamonds Versus The Eagles Country!" His books have received more than 16 literary, book, leadership, and professional honors across multiple award organizations. For more information, follow his LinkedIn profile.

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NEW YORK, NY, October 13, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Community Life Projects has received a 2026 Global Recognition Award for its direct charitable work and a funding model that keeps decisions close to the neighbourhoods it serves. The Canadian federal charity, which operated as a nonprofit until it obtained its charitable designation in January 2026, earned top marks in the service category. It backs projects that improve the well-being of families and children across the country.

Industry experts screened each nomination against six criteria: industry recognition, innovation, leadership, service, sustainability, and social responsibility. Shortlisted applicants were graded from 1 to 5 in every category, and the scores were then measured with the Rasch model. This model builds a linear scale for each category so that applicants who excel in different areas can be compared precisely.

Service with a Clear Purpose

The organization funds work in four areas: relieving poverty, advancing education, promoting physical and mental health, and strengthening cultural and community connections. Each area answers a need that families report in their own neighbourhoods, and its support reaches households in need, youth programs, and mental health and wellness initiatives. A single family can therefore receive several forms of help without approaching several organizations, which is why the panel placed the nomination in the service category.

Community Life Projects partners with other groups to deliver camps, cultural events, mentorship, and educational opportunities that many children and parents could not otherwise afford or reach. These partnerships extend its capacity beyond what one charity could offer alone. They keep decisions with the people who understand local circumstances best. The supported projects are varied and locally rooted, so the benefits reach several age groups, from young people gaining guidance to parents gaining access to wellness resources.

Accountability and Leadership

The organization states that every dollar raised goes directly to the project a donor specifies, giving contributors a clear view of where their money is used. Recipients can plan around funding that is not reduced by unrelated costs, and donors can trust that their intentions are respected from the first gift to the last. Commitments this direct are uncommon among charities, which is mainly why the panel scored its measurable outcomes so highly.

The applicant rated itself 5 in every service criterion, and the evidence reviewed supported that claim for impact on society, scale and reach, sustainability, innovative approaches to societal needs, measurable outcomes, and the effect of volunteerism and civic engagement. Its national reach and record of funded projects give those ratings a factual basis, while the move to federal charity status in January 2026 adds regulatory oversight and public reporting obligations. These duties strengthen the trust that donors and partners place in the organization and support the durability of its programs.

Barbara A.M. Romanow, who co-founded the organization, is a global developer of wellness lifestyle concepts whose expertise draws on international experience. She holds a bachelor's degree in holistic health sciences and is completing a master's degree in natural medicine and a doctorate in integrative medicine through Quantum University of Higher Learning, and her studies in quantum physics inform an approach that joins scientific study with attention to the emotional and spiritual side of health. Romanow and her team describe their mission as helping people find balance, vitality, and a stronger connection to life's essential elements, which explains why wellness initiatives sit beside education and poverty relief.

Final Words

Alex Sterling, Global Recognition Awards spokesperson, said, "Community Life Projects earned a 2026 Global Recognition Award because it turns donations into results for families and children, and its transparency, reach, and commitment to community well-being reflect exceptional achievement in service." His comment reflects the panel's view that the combination of accountability and measurable impact sets a high standard for the charitable sector. The panel considered that the organization's clear accounting of costs and intentions set it apart among the nominees in the service category.

Community Life Projects has shown that a charity can be direct and accountable at once, funding projects for families and children while keeping its costs in clear view. Its work in poverty relief, education, health, and cultural connection reaches many Canadian communities, and its new federal status allows it to continue and expand that work in the coming years. The organization now joins the list of recipients recognized for their contributions to their fields, and its record gives other local groups a practical model to follow.

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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MUSCAT, Oman, October 13, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- The International Financial Centre of Oman (IFC Oman) is preparing to issue the laws that will underpin its operations and to begin testing its digital registry, as it moves towards registering companies later this year and launching full licensing operations in 2027, the Centre said on Oct. 10 following a board meeting on Oct. 8.

A package of laws covering business registration and licensing, financial services regulation and an independent dispute resolution framework is due to be issued shortly. These laws give the Centre’s authorities the legal basis to adopt an initial set of regulations and rules governing activities conducted in and through IFC Oman. In parallel, a registry system will move into testing, allowing businesses to apply online to establish a presence in the Centre.

Why this step matters

According to the report, Azza Al Habsi, VP Economic Research at Oman International Development and Investment Company (Ominvest) said, "the laws are the hinge between establishment and operation. Until they are issued, the Centre’s authority, regulator and dispute resolution authority cannot adopt the rulebooks that prospective firms need to assess licensing requirements, capital rules and the route to resolving disputes. The registry is the first point of contact with applicants. Together, they determine whether company registration can begin on schedule this year."

International engagement

In September, IFC Oman was approved as a member of the World Alliance of International Financial Centres at the alliance’s annual meeting in Busan. Its outreach has included the Hong Kong Belt and Road Summit and Astana Finance Days, with meetings with financial services firms in Bangkok this week on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank annual meetings and the Institute of International Finance’s annual membership meeting, followed by meetings in London later this month. The itinerary mirrors the East–West bridge the Centre aims to become.

How the Centre was set up

IFC Oman was established by Royal Decree 8/2026 in January 2026 as an independent jurisdiction based on English common law, with three bodies: an Authority, a Regulator and a Dispute Resolution Authority with its own courts. The founding law provides tax exemptions of up to 50 years for eligible activities.

Its seven-member Board, appointed by Royal Order in June 2026, is chaired by H.H. Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, with Minister of Finance Sultan Al Habsi as Deputy Chair. Its other members are Abdulsalam Al Murshidi, President of the Oman Investment Authority; Ahmed Al Musalami, Governor of the Central Bank of Oman; Mahmood Al Aweini; Mulham Al Jarf; and an independent international expert.

Analysis: the economic case and the test ahead

The GCC already hosts large, established hubs, including the Dubai International Financial Centre and Abu Dhabi Global Market, while Qatar and Saudi Arabia are also courting international firms. 

Azza further explains that Oman’s case rests less on competing head-on and more on acting as a bridge for capital moving between the GCC, South Asia and East Africa. Her analysis found that four factors support it. The first is geography: the IMF notes that Oman’s trade and production saw minimal disruption from this year’s regional conflict because its main sea access lies entirely outside the Strait of Hormuz. The second is a balanced diplomatic stance that has preserved relations across competing blocs. The third is a stronger macroeconomic base. Public debt fell from 68% of GDP in 2020 to 34.7% at end-2025, according to IMF staff. In its October World Economic Outlook, the IMF projects 2026 growth of 4.1% for Oman, the only GCC economy expected to expand this year. All three major rating agencies now rate Oman investment grade, with S&P affirming BBB- in September.

The fourth is quality of life, which matters when firms ask senior staff to relocate with their families. Oman ranked third globally and first in Asia in Numbeo’s mid-2026 Quality of Life Index, with the highest safety score among the top ten countries. The index also rates its cost of living as low and housing as affordable relative to incomes, a practical advantage for firms weighing where to base regional teams.

Experience elsewhere shows that IFCs generate demand well beyond finance, in legal and professional services, technology and real estate, which is directly relevant to Oman Vision 2040.The need for new sources of capital is clear in the data. Non-oil activities account for about 72% of real output, according to National Centre for Statistics and Information, yet roughly four-fifths of the USD 83.7 billion FDI stock sits in oil and gas. Real GDP rose 5.1% in the second quarter of 2026, but petroleum activities grew 14.7% while non-oil activities grew just 0.7%. A financial services platform that draws in international asset managers and advisers could help broaden the investor base and complement the 11th Five-Year Plan’s push to deepen domestic capital markets.

The competition is challenging. Dubai’s DIFC passed 10,000 active registered companies in the first half of 2026, and Abu Dhabi Global Market’s workforce is approaching 50,000. Tax incentives are easily matched, so differentiation will have to come from regulatory quality, speed and the corridor focus. The more consequential test will be whether IFC Oman can translate international institutional presence into tangible economic activity. 

She notes that the coming months bring several important milestones: the issuance of the laws and initial rulebooks, the start of company registration later this year and the launch of full licensing operations in 2027. Each will help build the confidence of international institutions considering Oman as a base for regional business. Over the longer term, the Centre’s contribution will be reflected in the depth and quality of the activity it attracts.

This article is based on research and analysis by Azza Al Habsi, Economist at Ominvest. Ominvest is one of Oman's leading diversified investment groups, with significant holdings across the banking and financial services sector.

About Ominvest

Founded in 1983 and listed on the Muscat Stock Exchange, Ominvest is a leading investment holding company in Muscat, Oman that takes a global approach to investing. It holds a diversified portfolio of investments in markets beyond Oman, including the GCC, Asia, and other international growth markets. Omnivest’s investments are diversified across insurance, banking and finance, private equity, global capital market investments, real estate, and technology. By focusing on nurturing innovative solutions, ethical practices, and sustainable growth, Omnivest empowers businesses to become more than just industry leaders; it helps them become community pillars that contribute meaningfully to the society and economy at large. For more information, visit ominvest.com.

Disclaimer

This press release is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Statements regarding regulatory launches, economic projections, and operational timelines are forward-looking and subject to change. The economic analysis contained herein represents the views of the author/contributor and does not necessarily reflect the official regulatory policy or endorsement of the International Financial Centre of Oman (IFC Oman).

LONDON, United Kingdom, October 13, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- PAIO, a UK-based payment services provider, is strengthening its UnionPay International offering in the British market, focusing on pay-in and pay-out capabilities for businesses operating across borders.

As international commerce continues to evolve, merchants increasingly need payment solutions that go beyond accepting transactions. Businesses also require efficient ways to manage outgoing payments, support international operations, and provide customers with familiar payment methods.

With its continued focus on UnionPay, PAIO aims to address these needs by developing a more comprehensive payment offering for businesses serving both domestic and international markets.

UnionPay International is one of the world's largest payment networks, with acceptance across more than 180 countries and regions. Its extensive international presence makes it particularly relevant for UK businesses working with customers and partners across Asia and other global markets.

PAIO's UnionPay offering focuses on two essential components of payment processing:

• Pay-in: Enabling businesses to accept payments made with UnionPay cards, helping merchants reach international customers and expand their payment acceptance capabilities.
• Pay-out: Developing outgoing payment capabilities to support businesses managing cross-border transactions and international payment flows.

By bringing these capabilities into its broader payment proposition, PAIO is working to simplify payment operations for merchants and provide greater flexibility in how businesses receive and distribute funds.

PAIO's development of UnionPay services reflects this shift, with particular attention to the needs of e-commerce platforms, internationally active merchants, and businesses seeking to diversify their payment infrastructure.

"Businesses today don't want to manage a different payment solution for every market they enter. They want payment infrastructure that works across borders and supports both sides of a transaction," said Daniel Ion, director of PAIO. "With UnionPay, we see an opportunity to help UK merchants connect with international customers while developing more flexible ways to manage incoming and outgoing payments. Our focus is on making international payments more accessible, practical, and easier to integrate into everyday business operations."

The expansion builds on PAIO's existing UnionPay International acquiring service, launched in partnership with DECTA, a global payment processing company. Alongside card acquiring, PAIO also offers open banking solutions, supporting secure, consent-based connections between financial institutions and payment services. Open banking provides businesses with additional opportunities to streamline payment experiences and offer customers alternative ways to pay.

About PAIO

PAIO is a UK-based payment services brand operated by Finthesis Ltd, an FCA-authorised payment institution. The company provides payment solutions for businesses, including card acquiring and open banking services, with a focus on supporting merchants in domestic and international markets. For more information, visit paio.company.

Disclaimer

PAIO is a trading name of Finthesis Ltd (Company No. 12431685), an Authorised Payment Institution regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA FRN: 924263). This press release is provided for informational and editorial purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, tax, or regulatory advice. Merchant pay-in, acquiring, UnionPay card processing, and international pay-out capabilities are subject to commercial onboarding procedures, local jurisdiction requirements, and eligibility criteria. Services may vary or be restricted in certain regions due to local compliance frameworks and regulatory restrictions.

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Daniel Ion
Director, PAIO
contact@paio.company

NEW YORK, NY, October 12, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Supertab today announced that Supertab Connect, its AI bot classification and licensing product, is now available on Fastly Compute, Fastly’s edge cloud platform. Publishers on Fastly can now classify AI bot traffic, publish machine-readable RSL licensing terms, and allow, block, or charge individual AI crawlers at the edge, without adding new infrastructure.

Fastly serves a large share of the world’s media companies, publishers, and content platforms. Those publishers can turn on Supertab Connect directly through Fastly Compute, giving them a practical way to set licensing terms for their content and start earning from AI traffic without rebuilding anything. With this integration, Supertab Connect is now available through Fastly Compute, while remaining compatible with other major CDN environments, as well as through our WordPress plugin and SDK. 

Bots now make up more than 49% of all traffic, according to Fastly’s Threat Insights 2026 report, and most of it generates no revenue for the publishers whose work it consumes. That traffic still costs publishers in infrastructure load, bandwidth, and server capacity. Publishers who take no action are giving their work away for free, with no visibility into how or where it is being used.

"Fastly has always been about speed and protection, and for the past year we've been extending that to the economics of content access. Publishers shouldn't have to choose between being crawlable and being compensated. We've been working with publishers, standards bodies, partners, legislators and AI companies to make sure that they can stay discoverable without the threat of going out of business,” said Simon Wistow, co-founder and VP of Strategic Initiatives, Fastly.

To date, Publishers have generally had two options: block every AI crawler or let every one through. Blocking cuts off legitimate, revenue-generating traffic along with the rest. Letting everything through leaves publishers with no terms, no data, and no revenue. Supertab Connect gives Fastly’s publisher network a third option: decide, per crawler and per AI company, whether to allow, block, or charge for access, with Fastly’s network giving that option real reach.

“Your next audience isn’t entirely human. Bots, agents and AI systems are already accessing content at scale. With Supertab, publishers on Fastly now have a straightforward way to make sure that access comes with terms attached,” said Cosmin Ene, founder and CEO of Supertab.

Publishers on Fastly can now use Supertab to publish machine-readable RSL licensing terms for their content, identify the AI crawlers requesting it, and validate each one’s Crawler Authorization Protocol (CAP) token before deciding whether to let it through.

Supertab Connect identifies AI crawlers by the company behind them, such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Perplexity, and Google, and by the kind of activity they represent, from collecting training data to AI agents fetching pages on a user’s behalf. 

Licensing terms are published using RSL (Really Simple Licensing) 1.0, an open standard that lets publishers post machine-readable terms for AI use on their own domain. With this integration, Supertab and Fastly support RSL at the edge: Supertab Connect publishes a publisher’s RSL terms, and every AI crawler request is checked against them.

Access is enforced by the Crawler Authentication Protocol (CAP), which validates a crawler's license token at the edge to confirm it is authorized under the publisher's terms. When AI companies access content under a publisher's terms, Supertab records every licensed request, giving publishers a verifiable account of exactly what AI systems consume.

Publishers set the terms; Fastly and Supertab apply them at the edge, before a request ever reaches origin. The result is AI traffic that is no longer invisible and uncompensated, but auditable and monetizable.

How Supertab Connect Works on Fastly Compute

1. Enable Supertab Connect on Fastly Compute: The Supertab Connect SDK runs as a service at the edge.
2. Set licensing terms: Define terms in Supertab Connect and publish them as a machine-readable RSL license on the publisher's own domain.
3. Detect and verify at the edge: Automated traffic is identified, and each crawler's license token is validated by the Crawler Authentication Protocol (CAP) before the request reaches the origin. Human visitors pass straight through.
4. Allow, block, and record: Licensed requests are allowed; unlicensed ones are blocked and pointed to the publisher's license terms. Every licensed request is recorded, so publishers can see which AI systems accessed which content.

No DNS changes are required, and the typical time for deployment is 2-3 hours.

Publishers on Fastly can get started today: read the integration guide or start a free trial of Supertab Connect at supertab.co.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which AI bot classification tools work on Fastly?

Supertab Connect runs natively on Fastly Compute. It classifies AI crawler traffic by the company behind it, validates CAP tokens, and applies a publisher’s licensing terms at the edge.

Can publishers who aren’t on Cloudflare classify and license AI crawler traffic?

Yes. Publishers on Fastly can use Supertab Connect to identify AI crawlers and allow, block, or charge for their access without changing CDNs.

Should publishers block AI crawlers?

Blocking every AI crawler also cuts off legitimate, revenue-generating traffic. Supertab Connect lets publishers decide, per crawler and per AI company, whether to allow, block, or charge.

How do publishers publish AI licensing terms on their own domain?

Supertab Connect publishes machine-readable terms on the publisher’s own domain using the open RSL (Really Simple Licensing) 1.0 standard, so AI crawlers can read the terms before requesting content.

How can publishers get paid for AI access to their content?

Supertab meters, prices, and settles AI access under each publisher’s terms, so publishers are paid for what AI systems consume.

About Supertab

Supertab is the infrastructure for consumption-based commerce. Its products include Supertab Connect, which classifies the automated traffic reaching a website by the operator behind it and the kind of activity it represents, and a licensing layer that publishes machine-readable terms on a site owner's own domain using the open RSL 1.0 standard. As AI agents and automated systems become major consumers of content, services and compute, Supertab meters, prices, and settles that usage across humans, agents, and enterprises in a single economic layer, so that what machines consume can be measured and paid for as it happens. For more information, visit supertab.co.

Media Contact

Cosmin Ene
Founder and CEO, Supertab
press@supertab.co

WASHINGTON, DC, October 12, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- The American Kratom Association (AKA) will host a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, Oct. 13, and a congressional briefing in the Rayburn House Office Building on Wednesday, Oct. 14, to address the Oct. 9 announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration adopting U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommendations that distinguish natural botanical kratom from chemically manipulated 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and mitragynine pseudoindoxyl (MGPI) products.

At both events, AKA will address recent media mischaracterizations of botanical kratom — particularly in coverage of the University of Mississippi investigations — and explain how federal action now clearly differentiates botanical kratom from synthetic and chemically manipulated products. AKA will also address the danger of inappropriately labeling synthetics as "kratom" rather than distinguishing them as HHS, DOJ, and DEA now do.

Both events will feature AKA policy leadership, scientific experts, and Americans directly harmed by synthetic products falsely marketed as kratom.

Event 1: Press Conference at the U.S. Capitol

• What: Press conference on the DOJ/DEA scheduling announcement and what it means for consumers, states, and Congress
• When: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, 11:00 a.m. ET
• Where: Zone 1, U.S. Capitol Grounds (in front of the U.S. Capitol Building), Washington, D.C.

Event 2: Congressional Briefing

• What: Congressional briefing providing a detailed examination of recent federal action and the science separating natural kratom from synthetic and chemically manipulated products
• Who: Members of Congress and congressional staff; media; AKA policy and scientific experts; Americans impacted by synthetics posing as kratom
• When: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, 9:00 a.m. ET
• Where: Room 2168 (Gold Room), Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C.

Live streaming is available via AKA's YouTube channel @AmericanKratomAssociation.

The briefing will address:

• The Oct. 9, 2026, DOJ announcement differentiating botanical kratom from synthetic and chemically manipulated products, and the decision to accept HHS recommendations setting concentration and ratio thresholds for Schedule I control of 7-OH and MGPI
• Clarifying recent media misinformation about kratom stemming from the University of Mississippi investigations
• Testimony from Americans impacted by synthetic products posing as kratom
• Policy recommendations for Congress and the states to protect consumers without banning natural kratom

Registration

Media and congressional offices planning to attend either event are asked to register at protectkratom.org/congress, where additional details and background materials are available. Credentialed media should bring press identification.

Read the Department of Justice announcement for background on the updated emergency scheduling actions for 7-OH and related substances.

About American Kratom Association (AKA)

The American Kratom Association is a consumer advocacy organization committed to protecting access to safe, natural kratom leaf products and advancing science-based consumer protection standards. AKA supports age restrictions, accurate labeling, contaminant testing, good manufacturing practices, and strong enforcement against adulterated, mislabeled, synthetic, semi-synthetic, concentrated, fortified, or chemically manipulated products falsely marketed as kratom.

Disclaimer

The American Kratom Association (AKA) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit advocacy organization. This press release and associated events are provided for informational and public policy purposes only. Information contained herein reflects policy analysis regarding federal administrative actions and does not constitute legal or medical advice. Statements regarding natural kratom leaf products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Readers should consult qualified medical professionals regarding healthcare decisions.

Media Contact

Mac Haddow
Senior Fellow on Public Policy
press@americankratom.org
+1 571-294-5978

ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, October 12, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Sparkling, the trading app that comes with an AI agent, will launch its web version on Oct. 14, bringing swaps, perpetual futures and prediction markets from one self-custodial balance to the browser. The app has been available in Telegram since Sept. 30.

On the web, Sparkling will work the same way it does in Telegram: the agent prepares supported trades the user asks for, and the user reviews and confirms it before anything is executed.

Sparkling calls this workflow its “Pre-Executed Flow.” A request entered in natural language can be turned into a transaction ready for review and signing across different parts of the app, from opening a position or making a swap to adjusting or closing an existing trade. For each action, Sparkling presents the relevant transaction parameters, including the asset, size, execution venue, price, estimated slippage and fees, along with a risk check, before execution. Users can review, change or reject the action, and execution takes place only after confirmation.

For experienced traders, the web version will also function as a full trading interface. Users will be able to identify a trade setup, define position size and leverage, open or manage positions and carry out other supported trading actions directly through the web interface. The conversational agent will remain optional and can be used when a user wants Sparkling to prepare an action for review and confirmation.

"Mobile trading keeps growing, and our Telegram app was built for it. But many traders still prefer a browser, with their charts a tab away. From Oct. 14, they get a new way to trade in the most classic place to do it: an agent that prepares supported trades, a full terminal, and one balance behind both," said Daniil Kotlov, CEO of Sparkling.

Human Oversight

Aleksei Voiutskii, founder of NODES, which is Sparkling’s exclusive marketing partner, said the product reflects broader demand among users to retain control over actions prepared by AI systems.

The consultancy works with technology and Web3 companies on go-to-market strategy and strategic communications. For Sparkling, NODES supports international marketing and external communications, helping present the product and its core concept consistently across international markets.

“In our work with technology and crypto projects around the world, we are seeing the same trend: interest in AI capabilities is growing, but so is demand for transparency and control,” Voiutskii said. “For products that can prepare financial actions, that is increasingly becoming a product requirement: users need to understand what the system has prepared before they act.”

Transaction Control and Integrations

Sparkling is self-custodial and does not hold user funds. Private keys are secured using Turnkey infrastructure, and every transaction requires user authorization. The agent does not have access to users’ private keys and cannot sign transactions. Users retain self-custody of their accounts and can export a seed phrase at any time.

Using the same self-custodial account, users can access several third-party markets through Sparkling. Perpetual futures trades are executed through Hyperliquid. Prediction markets are available through Polymarket, where Sparkling is a verified builder. Tokenized U.S. stocks are provided by xStocks, while swaps, including cross-chain swaps, are supported through Bebop and other integrations. Feature availability varies by jurisdiction.

Sparkling acts as an interface to these markets. Transactions are executed through the relevant third-party platforms only after user confirmation.

About Sparkling

Sparkling is the trading app that comes with an agent: swaps, perps and prediction markets from one self-custodial balance. AI preps every move. You confirm. Sparkling also offers tokenized U.S. stocks, connects users to Hyperliquid, Polymarket, xStocks and Bebop, and is built with Turnkey. Sparkling is live now in Telegram. Users can learn more at sparkl.ing and follow updates on X and Telegram.

About NODES

NODES is a premium marketing consultancy and crypto advisor, powered by human expertise and AI technologies. The agency works with companies across industries on positioning, product launches and growth, and runs a dedicated crypto advisory practice for Web3 and fintech teams. NODES is the exclusive marketing partner of Sparkling. 

Disclaimer

Sparkling is a non-custodial software interface to third-party decentralized protocols and markets. Sparkling is intended solely for users aged 18 or older (or the age of legal majority in their jurisdiction). Sparkling does not hold user funds, does not execute trades without explicit user confirmation, and does not provide investment, tax, financial, or legal advice. Trades prepared by the AI agent are automated outputs generated based on user prompts and do not constitute financial recommendations or solicitations; all execution decisions are made solely by the user. 

Trading digital assets, perpetual futures, prediction markets, and tokenized securities involves substantial risk, including total loss of capital, and is not suitable for all investors. Tokenized stocks are issued by independent third parties and do not confer shareholder voting rights or legal equity ownership in the underlying companies. 

Services and features are subject to geographic restrictions and are not available in certain jurisdictions, including the United States, the United Kingdom, and any sanctions-restricted regions. Users are solely responsible for ensuring their access and use of the platform complies with local laws and regulations in their jurisdiction. 

Sparkling operates purely as a front-end interface. Transactions are settled directly on third-party protocols (including Hyperliquid, Polymarket, xStocks, and Bebop). Sparkling assumes no liability for smart contract vulnerabilities, protocol downtime, third-party execution errors, or losses resulting from AI latency or parameter misinterpretation. Please trade responsibly and only with funds you can afford to lose.

Media Contact

Maria Kornilova
partners@sparkl.ing

PARIS, France, October 12, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Geely Auto Group makes its first group-level appearance at the Paris Motor Show, bringing together Geely Auto, Lynk & Co and Zeekr at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Led by the Geely Monjaro EM-i, Lynk & Co 07GT, and Zeekr 9X, the debut showcases the Group’s versatile, differentiated product offerings across mainstream, premium, and luxury segments.

The Group is supporting these product introductions with expanding retail and service networks and local engineering and design operations. Together, these activities strengthen its ability to meet European customers’ needs.

Geely Auto Group brings three new models to Paris: expanding its mainstream, premium, and luxury offerings

Geely Auto launches the Geely Monjaro EM-i, its flagship D-segment hybrid SUV, in Europe. Combining strong power, spacious comfort, outstanding efficiency and advanced intelligence, the Monjaro EM-i delivers a refined hybrid driving experience for families worldwide.

Lynk & Co gives the Lynk & Co 07GT its European premiere, extending the brand’s local product lineup with its first plug-in hybrid sport touring model. It is shaped by the brand’s “The Next Day” design philosophy, blending the elegance of a shooting brake with the dynamic character of a performance-oriented fastback. Its low, wide stance gives it a bold and athletic presence, while the aerodynamic design helps optimize airflow and enhance efficiency.

Zeekr presents the European motor show debut of the Zeekr 9X, a flagship for its expansion into Europe’s luxury SUV segment. Designed in Gothenburg, the six-seater SUV embodies the brand’s “A New Class of Luxury” vision. It is available to order, with deliveries scheduled to begin in January 2027. It offers up to 897 horsepower and 0–100 km/h acceleration in 4.1 seconds. Also on display is the all-new Zeekr 7X. A key driver of Zeekr’s European growth, the Zeekr 7X is one of the brand’s most popular models in the region. The all-new version introduces upgrades to driver assistance, the cabin, exterior styling, range, and performance, with first customer deliveries scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.

Geely Auto Group deepens its European presence: strengthening local sales, service, and development

The Group’s Paris Motor Show debut builds on two decades of deeply rooted development in Europe. The infrastructure includes Geely Technology Europe, a unified European R&D organization bringing together the Gothenburg-based organization founded as China Euro Vehicle Technology (CEVT) in 2013 and the Frankfurt research and development organization. In addition, the Gothenburg design teams support Zeekr and Lynk & Co, while the Italian design center supports Geely Auto.

September 2026 marked the first-ever milestone when the three brands’ monthly combined sales figure crossed the 10,000-unit threshold in Europe. In addition, Geely Auto Group sold 2,235,481 units from January to September 2026 globally, achieving both year-on-year and month-on-month growth for 7 consecutive months. The cumulative sales outside Mainland China reached 797,670 units, an increase of 169% YoY.

About Geely Auto Group

Geely Auto Group is a leading global automotive company headquartered in Hangzhou, China. Part of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, Geely Auto Group develops and manufactures passenger vehicles under the Geely, Lynk & Co, and Zeekr brands. With a strong focus on technology innovation, electrification, and sustainable mobility, Geely Auto Group operates world-class R&D centers and manufacturing facilities across China, Europe, and key international markets. The Group is committed to delivering safe, high-quality, and intelligent vehicles enabled by advanced technologies such as hybrid powertrains, full-electric architectures, smart connectivity, and autonomous driving systems. As a global company, Geely Auto Group continues to expand its international presence through strategic partnerships, localized operations, and industry-leading platforms. Geely strives to create mobility solutions that are greener, smarter, and more accessible, driving forward the future of sustainable transportation. For more information, visit global.geely.com.

Media Contact

Janet Chen
media@geely.com

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, October 12, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, a global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda, Impact on Humanity, has launched “Transforming Business: AI in the Enterprise,” a new THINK report examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping investment, business operations, and the future of work.

The report explores how organizations can move from experimentation to deployment, translating AI investment into improvements in productivity, customer experience, and financial performance. It identifies workflow redesign, workforce development, and responsible governance as essential to achieving lasting value.

Featuring contributions from FII Institute partners Brookfield, JD.com, and Visa, the publication brings together perspectives on portfolio value creation, trusted payments, retail and logistics, and the coordination of AI agents across enterprise systems.

Key takeaways include:

• AI adoption is expanding, but scaling remains a challenge. Citing research from McKinsey’s "The State of AI," the report shows that 88% of organizations use AI in at least one business function, up from 78% in 2024. While 62% are experimenting with AI agents, 23% are scaling agentic AI in at least one function.
• Enterprise AI spending is accelerating. The report cites IDC estimates of $400 billion in global enterprise AI spending in 2026, highlighting the importance of connecting investment to operational results.
• Security and trust are central to adoption. Deloitte research cited in the report identifies data privacy and security as concerns for 73% of respondents, followed by legal, intellectual property, or regulatory compliance at 50%.
• Investors are prioritizing execution. Brookfield has identified more than 800 AI use cases at different stages of execution and established an AI Value Creation Office with more than 30 investment, operations, and technology professionals.
• AI is becoming embedded in physical operations. JD.com reports applying AI across more than 3,000 scenarios spanning retail, logistics, healthcare, industrial supply chains and food delivery.
• AI is supporting trusted payments at scale. Visa reports having several hundred AI models in production, supporting more than 100 products across the payments ecosystem. Its contribution highlights the need for spending limits, approval thresholds and clear permissions as AI agents begin making purchases.

As AI agents move from answering questions to completing defined workflows, the report calls for clear accountability, human oversight and measurable business outcomes. It also examines how infrastructure choices shape the cost, control and resilience of enterprise AI.

Through its THINK pillar, FII Institute connects research, investment, and innovation to advance practical solutions and create a positive Impact on Humanity.

About FII Institute

The FII Institute is a global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Through its THINK, XCHANGE, and ACT pillars, the Institute fosters great ideas, empowers innovators, and invests in scalable solutions across critical sectors, including AI and robotics, sustainability, healthcare, and education. For more information, visit fii-institute.org.

Media Contact

media@fii-institute.org
+966 53 978 2030

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, October 12, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, a global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda, Impact on Humanity, has launched “Transforming Business: AI in the Enterprise,” a new THINK report examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping investment, business operations, and the future of work.

The report explores how organizations can move from experimentation to deployment, translating AI investment into improvements in productivity, customer experience, and financial performance. It identifies workflow redesign, workforce development, and responsible governance as essential to achieving lasting value.

Featuring contributions from FII Institute partners Brookfield, JD.com, and Visa, the publication brings together perspectives on portfolio value creation, trusted payments, retail and logistics, and the coordination of AI agents across enterprise systems.

Key takeaways include:

• AI adoption is expanding, but scaling remains a challenge. Citing research from McKinsey’s "The State of AI," the report shows that 88% of organizations use AI in at least one business function, up from 78% in 2024. While 62% are experimenting with AI agents, 23% are scaling agentic AI in at least one function.
• Enterprise AI spending is accelerating. The report cites IDC estimates of $400 billion in global enterprise AI spending in 2026, highlighting the importance of connecting investment to operational results.
• Security and trust are central to adoption. Deloitte research cited in the report identifies data privacy and security as concerns for 73% of respondents, followed by legal, intellectual property, or regulatory compliance at 50%.
• Investors are prioritizing execution. Brookfield has identified more than 800 AI use cases at different stages of execution and established an AI Value Creation Office with more than 30 investment, operations, and technology professionals.
• AI is becoming embedded in physical operations. JD.com reports applying AI across more than 3,000 scenarios spanning retail, logistics, healthcare, industrial supply chains and food delivery.
• AI is supporting trusted payments at scale. Visa reports having several hundred AI models in production, supporting more than 100 products across the payments ecosystem. Its contribution highlights the need for spending limits, approval thresholds and clear permissions as AI agents begin making purchases.

As AI agents move from answering questions to completing defined workflows, the report calls for clear accountability, human oversight and measurable business outcomes. It also examines how infrastructure choices shape the cost, control and resilience of enterprise AI.

Through its THINK pillar, FII Institute connects research, investment, and innovation to advance practical solutions and create a positive Impact on Humanity.

About FII Institute

The FII Institute is a global nonprofit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda: Impact on Humanity. Through its THINK, XCHANGE, and ACT pillars, the Institute fosters great ideas, empowers innovators, and invests in scalable solutions across critical sectors, including AI and robotics, sustainability, healthcare, and education. For more information, visit fii-institute.org.

Media Contact

media@fii-institute.org
+966 53 978 2030

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, October 11, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Satellites play a fundamental role in communications, navigation, weather forecasting, and Earth observation services through space imaging. The continuity of these services is tied to the safety of satellites in their orbits and the efficient use of spectrum resources. As reliance on these services grows, so does the importance of limiting harmful radio interference and addressing the risks of orbital congestion and space debris that could affect their continuity.

The relationship between communication services used on Earth and the sustainability of space activities is a key focus of discussions at the Global Space Connectivity & Sustainability Events 2026, hosted in Riyadh from Oct. 12 to 14 at the headquarters of the Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST).

The Communications, Space & Technology Commission is organizing the event in partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), under the theme "Connected Earth, Sustainable Space." The event includes Connecting the World from the Skies (NTN) and the Space Sustainability Forum, discussing opportunities to expand connectivity and challenges related to the sustainability of space activities, with the participation of regulators, companies, experts, and researchers.

Non-Terrestrial Networks Expand Connectivity

Non-terrestrial networks, which include satellites and high-altitude platforms, help provide communication services to remote areas and support connectivity aboard aircraft, ships, and vehicles. Their integration with terrestrial networks enables expanded coverage, enhances connectivity continuity, and supports the development of services tailored to users' needs across various locations and while on the move.

Direct connectivity between satellites and mobile devices is one of the most notable developments in this field, enabling connectivity beyond the coverage of terrestrial networks. Available services vary depending on device compatibility, network capabilities, regulatory frameworks, licensing, and service delivery models.

International experiences illustrate the range of technical and commercial models for delivering these services, as reflected in the experiences of Skylo and AST SpaceMobile, which the ITU addressed in a presentation published in March 2026.

Two Models for Closing Coverage Gaps

Skylo relies on partnerships with satellite operators to leverage existing space infrastructure in geostationary orbit, connecting compatible devices to space-based services. This model allows the company to deliver service without needing its own satellite constellation.

AST SpaceMobile, on the other hand, relies on developing large satellites in low Earth orbit, designed to provide connectivity directly to conventional mobile phones without the need for dedicated satellite devices. This model aims to deliver connectivity services approaching broadband capabilities, supporting connectivity in areas beyond the reach of terrestrial networks.

The two models differ in their space infrastructure, service delivery mechanisms, and device requirements: Skylo relies on partnerships and existing space infrastructure to serve compatible devices, while AST SpaceMobile is developing a dedicated space system to provide direct connectivity to mobile phones. Both models share the goal of expanding connectivity beyond terrestrial coverage, though the availability and capabilities of their services differ based on coverage, regulatory requirements, licensing, and each system's technical capabilities.

The event addresses these developments through sessions covering partnerships and business models, as well as technical aspects, spectrum requirements, and regulatory and licensing frameworks. It also examines the role of non-terrestrial networks and their integration with terrestrial networks in the development of future 6G networks, and what this integration could enable in terms of expanded coverage and enhanced connectivity continuity.

Service Sustainability Begins With Spectrum and Orbital Management

The expansion of space services is accompanied by multiple technical and regulatory challenges. Limiting harmful radio interference requires coordinating frequency use and applying relevant technical and regulatory frameworks, while addressing the risks of orbital congestion and space debris requires measures that support satellite safety and orbital operations. This calls for cooperation between regulators and operators at both the local and international levels.

ITU discussions on space sustainability have addressed the importance of coordination to limit harmful interference and the exchange of data related to orbital operations to support cooperation among operators. This cooperation helps preserve a usable space environment over the long term, benefiting countries and communities that rely on satellite services.

In Riyadh, participants in the Global Space Connectivity & Sustainability Events are discussing several topics related to preparations for the World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 (WRC-27), including space communication services and spectrum uses. The event also addresses international governance and the responsible use of space.

Discussions include the sustainability of Earth observation services that support climate science and disaster response, and the importance of preserving the orbital and spectrum resources these services depend on. This highlights the role of space sustainability in supporting the continuity of services that help communities understand environmental changes and respond to their effects.

The accompanying exhibition adds a practical dimension through research, innovative solutions, and technical demonstrations, allowing participants to explore methods for expanding coverage and enhancing the continuity of communication services, as well as investment opportunities in these solutions.

Through the partnership between CST and the ITU, the Kingdom is hosting a dialogue that links the development of communication services to the efficient use of spectrum and the sustainability of orbits. The ability to reach more users is tied to preserving the space resources that today's and tomorrow's services depend on.

For more information about the event, visit scs26.sa.

About Communications, Space & Technology Commission

The Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) is the Saudi government regulator for the communications, space, and technology sectors, overseeing policy, licensing, reporting, complaints, and related public services. Its platform provides services such as inquiries, permits, coverage maps, frequency plan tools, digital correspondence, and violations handling for individuals, businesses, and government entities. CST also publishes reports, regulations, acts, bylaws, and public awareness materials on topics including telecom, space, radio spectrum, cloud, and digital sustainability. Learn more at www.cst.gov.sa/en.

Media Contact

Media@cst.gov.sa

Osamah
Salient Communication Group
osamah@salientksa.com
+966 58 333 5353

HANGZHOU, China, October 11, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Geely Auto Group today announced the market launch of its first electrified off-road SUV, named Zhanjian 700 in China, and the first production model built on its dedicated GTA architecture for electrified off-road vehicles.

Positioned as an AI-powered all-terrain SUV, the model combines off-road capability, electrified performance, intelligent vehicle control, safety and a versatile interior for both daily driving and demanding terrain. It addresses a longstanding compromise in the rugged SUV segment: choosing between off-road capability and on-road comfort, or between performance and efficiency. By integrating architecture, powertrain and chassis control as one system, Geely delivers capability without sacrificing everyday usability.

A purpose-built foundation for city road and country trails

At the heart of the new model is Geely’s GTA architecture, developed specifically for electrified off-road vehicles. Its integrated frame structure combines the strength needed for demanding terrain with the packaging efficiency and ride characteristics of a unibody vehicle.

Compared with conventional body-on-frame designs, this structure reduces unnecessary weight, lowers the center of gravity and makes more efficient use of interior space. It also provides a rigid foundation for suspension and body, supporting responsive handling while reducing cabin noise and vibration.

This approach lets the model retain the robust character of a rugged SUV while offering the refinement, space and comfort needed for frequent everyday use.

Electrified performance with intelligent control

The new Geely EM-T Hybrid powertrain balances strong power delivery with energy efficiency, providing up to 1,129 PS peak power, 13,920 N·m wheel torque and a combined range of 1,700 km. It works with the vehicle’s intelligent four-wheel-drive and chassis systems to manage traction and torque across changing surfaces.

The AI all-terrain driving system identifies road and terrain conditions and rapidly selects appropriate vehicle settings. A one-touch intelligent climbing mode activates four-wheel drive and coordinates power delivery and vehicle control, reducing manual inputs from the driver.

Safety engineered for demanding conditions

The GTA architecture underpins the off-road SUV’s structural safety. Its integrated frame works with a high-strength occupant safety cage built entirely from ultra-high-strength and hot-formed steel.

A concealed rollover protection structure extending 10.6 metres is incorporated into the body without compromising cabin space or exterior design. The vehicle achieves a roof-crush strength of 161 kN, supporting occupant protection in severe rollover scenarios.

Safety in extreme unlikely off-road conditions such as flooding has also been considered, with features including emergency flotation and swimming mode. Vehicle-mounted sensors can also detect hard-to-see obstacles underwater.

These measures reflect Geely Auto Group’s approach of considering safety across architecture, powertrain, battery, chassis and connected systems rather than as individual features.

Making rugged SUVs for everyone

With extensive features coming as standard, the new model is designed for customers whose vehicles serve more than one role. Its cabin comfort, interior space, intelligent assistance and off-road performance support weekday commuting, family journeys and outdoor travel in a single vehicle.

The model is intended not only for experienced off-road drivers but also for customers who want greater freedom to explore without giving up the comfort and convenience of a modern electrified SUV. As the first rugged SUV in Geely Auto’s portfolio and the first production application of the GTA architecture, it extends the brand into a new product category.

Pre-sales in China have already begun, with deliveries expected by the end of 2026. The model is also planned for launch in markets outside China in the future.

About Geely Auto Group

Geely Auto Group is a leading global automotive company headquartered in Hangzhou, China. Part of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, Geely Auto Group develops and manufactures passenger vehicles under the Geely, Lynk & Co, and Zeekr brands.

With a strong focus on technology innovation, electrification, and sustainable mobility, Geely Auto Group operates world-class R&D centers and manufacturing facilities across China, Europe, and key international markets. The Group is committed to delivering safe, high-quality, and intelligent vehicles enabled by advanced technologies such as hybrid powertrains, full-electric architectures, smart connectivity, and autonomous driving systems.

As a global company, Geely Auto Group continues to expand its international presence through strategic partnerships, localized operations, and industry-leading platforms. Geely strives to create mobility solutions that are greener, smarter, and more accessible, driving forward the future of sustainable transportation.

About Geely Auto Group

Geely Auto Group is a leading global automotive company headquartered in Hangzhou, China. Part of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, Geely Auto Group develops and manufactures passenger vehicles under the Geely, Lynk & Co, and Zeekr brands. With a strong focus on technology innovation, electrification, and sustainable mobility, Geely Auto Group operates world-class R&D centers and manufacturing facilities across China, Europe, and key international markets. The Group is committed to delivering safe, high-quality, and intelligent vehicles enabled by advanced technologies such as hybrid powertrains, full-electric architectures, smart connectivity, and autonomous driving systems. As a global company, Geely Auto Group continues to expand its international presence through strategic partnerships, localized operations, and industry-leading platforms. Geely strives to create mobility solutions that are greener, smarter, and more accessible, driving forward the future of sustainable transportation. For more information, visit global.geely.com.

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Janet Chen
media@geely.com

LONDON, United Kingdom, October 11, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- BankStore.ai has published a free, structured catalogue of 1,386 banks and payment providers across 103 countries, available now at bankstore.ai/banklist without an account. A company that applies to the wrong kind of provider can lose weeks before it gets a refusal.

A business comparing providers opens one website after another, where a fully licensed bank, an e-money institution, and a payment institution can all describe themselves as a business account. The catalogue gives all 1,386 entries the same card: what the provider offers, its license type, home country, the markets it covers, and the payment rails it runs on, with a field left blank where the public record is silent. A company can sort by provider type, filter by country, and build a shortlist before it starts an application.

“A company should be able to compare providers on the same terms, the way it compares any other supplier. That means the same fields, filled in the same way, for every provider in the catalogue,” said Denys Bets, CEO and co-founder of BankStore. Of the 1,386 entries, 286 provide business accounts and 1,100 handle payments, a group that covers card acquiring, local payment methods, and crypto.

The United Kingdom accounts for 312 providers and the United States for 159, followed by Canada, Singapore, France, and Cyprus. Lithuania and the United Arab Emirates each hold more than 30.

The catalogue sits next to Bank Index, BankStore’s free index of 147,648 financial institutions at bankindex.io, which scores providers from zero to 10 against business needs such as fast onboarding, owners living abroad, cross-border payments, and fees. Reviewed profiles show the reasons and the public sources behind each score, and a catalogue card carries that score where the profile exists. A separate matching tool asks for a company’s country of incorporation, its industry and the product it needs, then ranks providers by likely approval.

“We linked the catalogue to Bank Index because a single view was never enough. The list tells a company who the provider is, and the index tells it how that provider scores on business needs,” said Ihor Vlasov, co-founder of BankStore.

Both products are free and need no account. The catalogue is available at bankstore.ai/banklist and Bank Index at bankindex.io. BankStore adds entries as registers publish them.

About BankStore

BankStore.ai is a technology platform that helps businesses identify and connect with banks and payment providers, operated by BNKSTORE LTD, incorporated in London in July 2023. Co-founders Denys Bets, CEO, and Ihor Vlasov began their banking careers in the mid-2000s. Bets spent almost 10 years in bank audit and led an internal audit unit, and Vlasov went on to lead business development and compliance at fintech companies. Across their own work and the teams they led, they estimate they have supported about 10,000 account-opening processes. BankStore is not a bank, does not accept or hold client funds, and does not guarantee account approval; each institution makes its own onboarding decision. The free Bank Index is available at bankindex.io.

Media Contact

Ihor Vlasov
Co-founder, BankStore
iv@bankstore.ai
+1 650-208-3318

JERSEY CITY, NJ, October 9, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Estes Media, a construction marketing agency serving commercial and residential contractors, SaaS companies, suppliers, and manufacturers, has been named one of the "7 Best GEO Agencies to Hire in 2026" by DesignRush. The ranking, published Sept. 28, recognizes agencies that earn their clients citations inside AI-generated answers from ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, and other answer engines.

Estes Media is the only construction marketing agency on the list. It appears alongside national firms including Moburst, Searchbloom, and Intero Digital.

DesignRush's list adds to Estes Media's recognition as a top construction marketing agency by its own peers. Thrive Agency included Estes Media in its "15 Best Construction Digital Marketing Agencies in 2026," roundup, and The Marketing Agency named it in its "11 Top Construction Marketing Agencies in 2026."

DesignRush selected agencies based on experience, service depth, client results, and their ability to earn real AI search visibility. In the write-up, DesignRush described Estes Media as a done-for-you marketing team for B2B companies, with GEO and AI search visibility at the center of a program built on a strong SEO foundation.

The ranking highlighted Estes Media's work with its client WNC Roofing, the top commercial roofing contractor in North Carolina. The company's content had been written for keywords, which left it hard for AI engines to quote. Estes Media rebuilt it around answer-first content blocks and FAQ sections where each answer stands on its own. The team added schema markup identifying WNC as a service business, then built out topical depth across its core services and service areas with named projects and dated examples.

WNC Roofing now holds 40% voice share in AI search results for its core services and markets, ahead of every competing contractor. Its existing organic rankings held steady throughout. In Perplexity, WNC appears second among commercial roof repair contractors in North Carolina.

The recognition comes as AI answers reshape how buyers find contractors. DesignRush's report cites Ahrefs data showing the share of Google AI Overview citations pulled from top-10 ranking pages fell from 76% in July 2025 to about 38% by March 2026. Ranking on page one no longer guarantees a contractor gets named when a property manager or general contractor asks an AI tool who to call.

"Your next customer is asking AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini who the best commercial roofer in town is and who can solve their problems, and the answer comes back with three names," said Joshua Estes, founder and partner of Estes Media. "If you're not one of them, you never get the lead or call. We started building GEO into every client program because the contractors and brands we work with were ranking well and still getting left out of the answer. Wins like WNC's prove you can win both."

Estes said the agency treats AI visibility as part of the same system as SEO, paid media, and conversion tracking rather than a separate add-on. "A citation is only worth something if the call it produces gets tracked, answered fast, and booked. That's the infrastructure we build."

About Estes Media

Estes Media is a full-service B2B marketing agency serving clients in commercial construction, manufacturing, and venture-backed SaaS. With a team of builders, creatives, and strategists, the agency helps brands go from "scrappy" to "scalable," offering services including branding, web design, SEO, paid media, and growth strategy. For more information about how Estes Media helps elevate your brand, visit estesmedia.com.

Media Contact

info@estesmedia.com

WASHINGTON, DC, October 9, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- The American Kratom Association applauds the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the U.S. Department of Justice for recognizing the importance of establishing specific scheduling thresholds for 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and mitragynine pseudoindoxyl that distinguish chemically manipulated opioid products from properly formulated natural kratom leaf products. The details are outlined in the DOJ press release.

AKA also welcomes the resolution of its litigation challenging the potential unintended consequences of the federal scheduling action involving mitragynine pseudoindoxyl. The litigation sought to ensure that federal drug-control policies targeting dangerous, chemically manipulated substances would not inadvertently criminalize natural kratom products containing incidental trace amounts of compounds associated with the plant’s alkaloid chemistry.

“This is an important victory for science, sound public policy, and the millions of Americans who rely on responsibly manufactured natural kratom products,” said Mac Haddow, Senior Fellow on Public Policy for the American Kratom Association. “The DEA and the Department of Justice deserve recognition for addressing the critical distinction between dangerous, chemically manipulated opioid products and natural kratom leaf. That distinction is essential to protecting consumers without imposing an unjustified ban on lawful botanical products.”

Targeted Scheduling Protects Consumers Without Unnecessarily Restricting Natural Kratom

AKA has consistently supported appropriate federal action against products containing chemically manipulated or synthetically enhanced concentrations of 7-OH and related opioid compounds, which present materially different risks from traditional natural kratom leaf.

However, AKA has also emphasized that scheduling actions must be carefully defined to avoid encompassing natural kratom products simply because sensitive laboratory testing may detect trace amounts of certain alkaloids or related compounds.

The establishment of scientifically justified thresholds provides a more precise regulatory approach that focuses enforcement on products of concern while preserving access to natural kratom leaf and properly formulated products that comply with applicable standards.

“Federal drug policy should target the substances and product formulations that actually create the risk,” Haddow said. “It should not punish consumers or responsible manufacturers because a scheduling order fails to distinguish a deliberately manufactured opioid compound from the incidental trace constituents of a natural botanical product.”

A Model for Responsible State Regulation

AKA urges state legislatures, attorneys general, and public health agencies to follow the federal government’s scientifically targeted approach rather than adopting sweeping prohibitions that fail to distinguish natural kratom products from chemically manipulated opioid substances.

State laws should incorporate appropriate concentration thresholds, objective laboratory testing standards, and clear protections for natural kratom products that comply with responsible manufacturing and labeling requirements.

AKA also calls on responsible manufacturers to support rigorous product standards, including accurate alkaloid disclosure, appropriate serving sizes, independent testing, and quality controls that preserve the natural alkaloid profile of kratom leaf.

“The message to state policymakers should be unmistakable,” Haddow concluded. “We can aggressively restrict dangerous, chemically manipulated opioid products while preserving access to responsibly manufactured natural kratom. Consumer protection and consumer access are not competing objectives. With scientifically sound standards, we can accomplish both.”

About American Kratom Association (AKA)

The American Kratom Association is a consumer advocacy organization committed to protecting access to safe, natural kratom leaf products and advancing science-based consumer protection standards. AKA supports age restrictions, accurate labeling, contaminant testing, good manufacturing practices, and strong enforcement against adulterated, mislabeled, synthetic, semi-synthetic, concentrated, fortified, or chemically manipulated products falsely marketed as kratom.

Disclaimer

The American Kratom Association (AKA) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit advocacy organization. This press release is provided for informational and public policy purposes only. Information contained herein reflects the policy analysis of the issuing party regarding federal administrative actions and does not constitute legal or medical advice. Statements made regarding natural kratom have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Readers should consult qualified medical professionals before using any botanical products.

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Mac Haddow
Senior Fellow on Public Policy
press@americankratom.org
+1 571-294-5978

TORONTO, Canada, October 9, 2026 (EZ Newswire) -- Geely Auto Group today announced that its global mainstream brand, Geely Auto, has officially made its entry into the Canadian market, marking the next chapter in the brand's international expansion.

The brand has begun establishing local operations and developing a retail and service network ahead of the introduction of its first vehicles to Canadian consumers in 2027.

The brand enters Canada backed by global capabilities in vehicle engineering, safety, electrification, intelligent technology, and advanced manufacturing under Geely Auto Group. In 2025, Geely Auto Group sold more than 3.02 million vehicles globally, including nearly 1.69 million electrified vehicles. From January to September 2026, the Group sold over 2.23 million vehicles.

"Canada represents an important next step in Geely Auto's international growth," said Bryan Wu, MD of Geely Auto Canada. "We are entering this market with a long-term commitment, bringing our global technology and engineering capabilities to Canadian drivers while building strong local partnerships and the support customers need to feel confident in choosing Geely. We know that trust is earned over time, and we are committed to earning it here."

Building Geely for Canada

Geely Auto Canada is building its presence in Canada by bringing together Geely Auto Group's global capabilities, local market expertise, and a customer experience designed around the needs of Canadian drivers.

Central to the brand's future success in the market is the development of a Canadian retail and service network with highly trusted and experienced partners who understand their local communities and can support customers throughout the ownership journey.

Global Scale, Local Commitment

Geely Auto Group brand vehicles, including Geely Auto, Zeekr, and Lynk & Co, are currently on the road in more than 100 countries and regions worldwide, supported by an international engineering and design network focused on research and development, electrification, product development, and next-generation technologies for global users.

Geely Auto Canada will share additional information about its first Canadian vehicles, retail and service locations, pricing, and availability as the company progresses toward commercial launch in 2027. Consumers and media can follow that journey at the newly launched official Canadian website at www.geely.ca, which will serve as the dedicated source for Geely Auto Canada news, vehicle information, and updates on its growing local network.

About Geely Auto Group

Geely Auto Group is a leading global automotive company headquartered in Hangzhou, China. Part of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, Geely Auto Group develops and manufactures passenger vehicles under the Geely, Lynk & Co, and Zeekr brands. With a strong focus on technology innovation, electrification, and sustainable mobility, Geely Auto Group operates world-class R&D centers and manufacturing facilities across China, Europe, and key international markets. The Group is committed to delivering safe, high-quality, and intelligent vehicles enabled by advanced technologies such as hybrid powertrains, full-electric architectures, smart connectivity, and autonomous driving systems. As a global company, Geely Auto Group continues to expand its international presence through strategic partnerships, localized operations, and industry-leading platforms. Geely strives to create mobility solutions that are greener, smarter, and more accessible, driving forward the future of sustainable transportation. For more information, visit global.geely.com.

Media Contact

Janet Chen
media@geely.com