Doha, Qatar - Friday, 18. September 2026 AETOSWire Print Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. announced the completion of the transfer of a 48.68% stake in Shahba Bank to Masaref Holding LLC, subsidiary of Estithmar Capital, Estithmar Holding’s financial services and investments arm. As a shareholder, Masaref Holding intends to support the assessment of proposals aimed at strengthening Shahba Bank’s financial, operational and technological capabilities, including potential capital enhancement, branch network expansion, and the development of products and services for individuals, businesses and SMEs. The proposals may include modernizing banking and operational systems, develop digital services, and strengthen governance, compliance, risk management and cybersecurity to enhance operational efficiency, service quality and customer experience. All proposals will remain subject to feasibility studies, Shahba Bank Board decisions, relevant General Assembly approvals, and applicable regula ... Read more »

Duque will chair the ICC & Carbon Measures Technical Expert Panel Advisory Group, bringing policy, business and practitioner perspectives into the next phase of their work.



(BUSINESS WIRE)--The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Carbon Measures today announced that Iván Duque Márquez, former President of Colombia, has been named Chair of the newly created Technical Expert Panel Advisory Group established to complement the work of the TEP on Carbon Accounting.

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The TEP, co-convened by ICC and Carbon Measures, brings together recognized experts from academia, financial accounting, industry and civil society to develop a globally applicable carbon emissions accounting framework. The TEP’s work comes amid growing global momentum toward harmonization of carbon accounting.

The Advisory Group was created to take the T ... Read more »

New division brings API-grade peptides and Medisca’s quality-first pharmaceutical expertise to a rapidly evolving area of personalized medicine



(BUSINESS WIRE)--Medisca today announced the launch of Medisca Peptides, a dedicated global division focused on expanding access to API-grade peptides and building an integrated peptide platform for pharmaceutical and personalized medicine markets worldwide. As the peptide landscape evolves, Medisca is proactively building the capabilities and infrastructure needed to support API-grade peptides within applicable regulatory frameworks.

The launch represents a significant long-term commitment to peptides, including the expansion of Medisca’s portfolio, strategic manufacturing relationships, and the pharmaceutical infrastructure needed to support the category’s growth. It also signals Medisca’s ambition to become a leading force in the next generation of peptide innovation.

For Medisca, the opportunity is familiar. ... Read more »

GENEVA - Thursday, 17. September 2026

Ranked #1 for plaque removal and gingivitis reduction, Oral-B iO's oscillating-rotating technology, paired with its unique round brush head, delivers a superior clean that helps people brush better every day, remove more plaque, and improve their gum health for healthier teeth for life.



(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oral-B, the #1 toothbrush brand used and recommended by dentists worldwide, today announced new evidence reinforcing the superiority of Oral-B iO technology. In an independent 2026 peer-reviewed network meta-analysis of 19 randomized clinical studies involving more than 1,300 participants, the oscillating-rotating technology behind Oral-B iO was ranked #1 for plaque removal and gingivitis reduction.

Most people think they are brushing effectively, but brushing well is harder than it seems. Plaque often remains in the places that are hardest to clean, including along the gumline, between teeth and around molars. In fa ... Read more »

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Thursday, 17. September 2026 AETOSWire Print Second global tourism summit to convene renowned leaders in Riyadh, March 23-25, 2027 First confirmed speakers announced, including leaders from Booking Holdings, Marriott, Hilton, Intrepid Travel and S4 Capital Theme calls for new alliances across tourism, technology, investment and government to shape the sector’s next 50 years (BUSINESS WIRE)--Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb, Minister of Tourism and Chairman of TOURISE, today announced the TOURISE 2027 Summit, taking place in Riyadh from March 23-25, 2027. Building on the inaugural TOURISE Summit in November 2025 and a year of collaboration since, the 2027 edition will run under the theme “Alliances That Move the World.” Over three days, leaders will focus on the partnerships, investments and actions needed to advance the global tourism agen ... Read more »

TORONTO & SAN FRANCISCO - Thursday, 17. September 2026 AETOSWire

Haize Labs leadership will anchor Beacon’s new applied AI research group, accelerating the deployment of AI across the essential businesses Beacon owns



(BUSINESS WIRE)--Beacon Software (Beacon), the first centralized AI holding company, today announced that it has acquired Haize Labs, an AI reliability company that tests and safeguards AI agents for real-world deployment. The Haize Labs team will join Beacon to form its Applied AI Research Group, with co-founder and CEO Leonard Tang joining as VP of AI Research to lead the AI operating system that is deployed across Beacon’s companies.

Beacon believes that the fastest way to bring AI to the traditional economy is through the software businesses that essential industries already use and trust, equipping them with AI infrastructure. Beacon acquires these businesses for long-term growth and connects them to a centralized AI operating sys ... Read more »

Built on an open, interoperable architecture co-designed with armed forces, HexaForce was successfully tested during NATO CWIX 2026.
HexaForce is tailored for high-intensity warfare, supporting command requirements for over 100,000 personnel where operational tempo requires the extensive, targeted deployment of AI.
Thales’ multi-domain solution (covering land, sea, air, cyber, space, and information operations) is already available.


(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thales, a global leader in advanced technologies across Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital, has announced the launch of HexaForce, its next-generation AI-enhanced multi-domain command and control (C2) system. Purpose-built to support national sovereignty, HexaForce provides a rapid, battle-tested response to the massive growth in operational data and the accelerating pace of conflicts.

“Some armed forces require a dedicated data platform, while others need operational cross-domain interfaces to link up w ... Read more »

New phytase technology unlocks nutrients already present in feed to improve efficiency, profitability and sustainability

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- IFF (NYSE: IFF) — a global leader in flavors, fragrances and health and biosciences — today announced the launch of Omni-Bos™ PHY, a novel phytase enzyme designed specifically for dairy cattle. The technology helps producers improve nutrient utilization and feed efficiency by unlocking nutrients already present in feed, enabling cows to derive greater value from existing feed ingredients. Omni-Bos™ PHY will initially launch in the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific regions.

“We believe the future of dairy nutrition is helping cows receive more value from the nutrients in their feed,” said Regina Cortada, vice president, Animal Nutrition & Health for IFF Health & Biosciences. “Our research challenged the long-held assumption that dairy cows fully utilize the phytate contained in feed. We found that phytate breakdown is oft ... Read more »

Hours of tracing, answered in seconds, with the evidence attached

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Elliptic, the global leader in on-chain risk, today launched Decode, an AI agent built on Elliptic’s intelligence platform. The Decode agent answers natural-language questions about cryptoasset addresses and their exposure in seconds, and returns the evidence behind every answer.

Compliance and investigations teams need answers to questions nobody planned for. Getting them out of the data is now a specialist skill, so the questions wait for someone who has it, or go unasked. Meanwhile illicit actors move at machine speed, and agents are starting to sit on both sides of a payment.

General-purpose AI assistants can produce an answer. They cannot show where it came from. A fluent response with nothing behind it cannot be put in front of a second-line reviewer, an auditor, or a regulator.

“The market is full of AI that asks to be trusted. That is not good enough when someone ... Read more »

Consumers are moving beyond using AI to research financial products, with growing confidence in AI agents supporting parts of the lending journey, creating new opportunities and challenges for financial institutions.

Key findings

54% of consumers are comfortable with AI agents applying for credit on their behalf.
82% trust AI to compare loans across providers.
85% believe AI agents could help compare more options than they could manually.
84% believe AI agents could help them find better prices or rates.
75% would feel more comfortable using an LLM connected to a financial institution they already trust.


(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Consumers are ready to take the next step in their relationship with artificial intelligence (AI), according to AI in Risk: The Rise of Agentic Commerce, new research from data and technology company, Experian, conducted by Forrester Consulting.

The study of 6,247 credit-active consumers across 13 EMEA and Asia Pacific ... Read more »