SPRING, Texas 
(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPIH) today announced that it has received its first project award to be executed in Qatar since the announcement of the intent to mobilize there.

The project will be for USD $2.4 million and will utilize Perma-Pipe’s fabrication capabilities and the XTRU-THERM® insulation system, a spray-applied polyurethane foam jacketed with a high-density polyethylene casing.

Adham Sharkawy, Senior Vice President of Perma-Pipe’s MENA region, remarked, “In response to this important award, we will begin executing the project from a temporary facility in Doha, ensuring timely delivery and uninterrupted service to our client. Simultaneously, we are advancing the construction of our permanent facility in Qatar, which will serve as a long-term base for our regional operations. We are deeply grateful to our customers for their continued trust and confidence in Perma-Pipe& ... Read more »

WINDSOR, Conn. - Wednesday, 28. May 2025 AETOSWire 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced the Fire and Emergency Services Superannuation Fund (“FES Super”) has signed a long-term agreement to extend its existing partnership with SS&C. The renewal reinforces SS&C’s leadership and continued growth in the Australian superannuation market, following several recent strategic wins in the region.

FES Super leverages SS&C Bluedoor, a cloud-hosted registry platform, to manage its administration needs. The platform enables real-time automation and straight-through processing, helping streamline operations and improving member experiences. SS&C also provides member digital and reporting services to the fund.

“Our top priority is acting in the best interests of our members,” said Adrian Rutter, Fund Secretary at FES Super. “SS&C’s flexible, customizable too ... Read more »

ZUG, Switzerland 
Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Galderma (SIX: GALD), the pure-play dermatology category leader, today announced that it has agreed to repurchase 2.38 million shares at a price of CHF 97.75 per share for a total consideration of CHF 232.5 million in the context of the accelerated bookbuild offering (“ABO”) of Galderma shares by Sunshine SwissCo GmbH (“EQT”), Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Auba Investment Pte. Ltd. launched yesterday evening. The repurchase was made at the same price per share determined by the bookbuilding offering.

The repurchase, which is expected to settle on June 2, is being financed by Galderma’s existing liquidity on hand and will not affect the company’s ability to deliver on its strategic and financing priorities.

The shares will be held in treasury for future use in connection with Galderma's employee participation plans, business d ... Read more »

BeOne well-positioned to deliver transformative treatments to patients worldwide with powerful oncology portfolio, pioneering clinical development approach, and expanded global manufacturing and commercial capabilities
Redomiciliation to Switzerland bolsters Company’s presence in leading global biopharmaceutical hub, marks next step in becoming a diversified biotechnology company focused on oncology
 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--BeOne Medicines Ltd. (NASDAQ: ONC; HKEX: 06160; SSE: 688235), a global oncology company formerly known as BeiGene, Ltd., today announced its new name and redomiciliation to Switzerland are officially in effect, marking a significant milestone in the Company’s evolution.

“BeOne represents more than a name change—it’s not only a reflection of who we are today as a leading global oncology company, but also our ambition to redefine what’s possible in oncology as we unite patients, families, scientists, ph ... Read more »

Dramatic 2.7-fold increase in floor space to serve global demand

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rigaku Corporation, a global solution partner in X-ray analytical technologies and a Group company of Rigaku Holdings Corporation (headquarters: Akishima, Tokyo; President and CEO: Jun Kawakami; hereinafter “Rigaku”) completed an additional manufacturing building (hereinafter “the New Building”) at Yamanashi Plant, Rigaku’s main production facility. The facility was established to serve as the center of Rigaku’s production framework, in anticipation of global business growth and expansion in product demand.

Doubling of production capacity: a strategic base to support Rigaku’s growth

Demand for X-ray analytical solutions has soared in recent years, both in Japan and worldwide. To respond to growing demand, Rigaku implemented this expansion with two key objectives in mind.

One objective is to further ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Wednesday, 28. May 2025

CITIC Limited's total assets exceed USD 1.67 trillion
 

In a landmark move poised to significantly shape Dubai's luxury real estate landscape, MAG Group and CITIC Limited, one of China's largest state-owned conglomerates, have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of Keturah Ardh — a visionary USD 6 billion project spanning 18.47 million square feet in the Al Rowaiyah First District of Dubai.

The signing ceremony brought together two financial powerhouses: MAG Group Holding, with a portfolio valued at USD 3 billion, ongoing sales worth USD 5 billion, and developments estimated at approximately USD 17 billion; and CITIC Limited, which manages total assets exceeding USD 1.67 trillion. This collaboration, marking CITIC Limited's first major entry into Dubai's premium real estate sector.

The development timeline outlines th ... Read more »

TBILISI, Georgia 
(BUSINESS WIRE) -- On May 20, 2025, the Supreme Court of Georgia dismissed SPRIBE’s appeal as inadmissible, thereby finalizing the invalidation of SPRIBE’s trademarks in Georgia. The court confirmed that SPRIBE’s trademarks were registered in bad faith and in violation of Aviator LLC’s copyright. This ruling marks a significant milestone for Aviator LLC in its global intellectual property enforcement efforts, particularly as Georgia—the country of origin of the Aviator IP—has now formally recognized Aviator LLC as the rightful owner of both the Aviator trademark and the associated airplane image.

The decision delivers a strategic victory to Aviator LLC, strengthening its legal position in related disputes unfolding across multiple jurisdictions. The recognition of Aviator LLC’s exclusive IP rights in its home country may serve as a persuasive precedent in ongoing proceedings elsewhere.

One such ke ... Read more »

OSAKA, Japan & CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Tuesday, 27. May 2025

− Award supports emerging biomedical researchers globally focused on gastrointestinal and inflammatory diseases, neuroscience and oncology

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Takeda (TSE:4502/NYSE:TAK) today announced that applications are now open for its Innovators in Science Award. This prestigious global award, originally launched in 2016, celebrates groundbreaking research with a focus on emerging scientific leaders who are advancing the frontiers of scientific discovery and fostering innovation that has the potential to transform lives.

In 2026, the Takeda Innovators in Science Award with Nature will recognize promising early-career scientists in the areas of gastrointestinal and inflammatory diseases, neuroscience, and oncology. Takeda will award three category winners – one from each area of focus – with a $75,000 prize. One grand prize winner, to be announced live at the Innovators i ... Read more »

HADLIMA™ (adalimumab-bwwd) injection, 40 mg/0.4 mL & 40 mg/0.8 mL is now interchangeable with all high- and low-concentration presentations (autoinjector, prefilled syringe, and single-dose vial) of Humira (adalimumab)1,2

The interchangeability designation for HADLIMA is based on a Pharmacokinetics, Efficacy, Safety, and Immunogenicity study of SB5 versus Humira in patients with moderate to severe chronic plaque psoriasis3
An interchangeable biosimilar product may be substituted for the reference product without consulting the prescriber, subject to state pharmacy laws4
 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. and Organon & Co. (NYSE: OGN) today announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has designated the HADLIMA™ (adalimumab-bwwd) high- and low-concentration (40 mg/0.4 mL, 40 mg/0.8 mL) autoinjectors and high-concentration prefilled syringe as interchangeable biosimilars to Humira® (adalimumab).2 These in ... Read more »

 Open platform unlocks trusted video data and best-in-class video analytics for smarter, safer cities

Dubai is expanding its innovative work in developing artificial intelligence-powered traffic technology through its AI Strategy 2030, looking to transform urban mobility through advanced AI traffic control systems, directed by the Roads and ... Read more »

 New TASC Outsourcing and MoHRE survey reveals key trends and insightful data to help actualise Emiratisation in 2025

Key Highlights:

• Despite global shifts towards flexible working models, over 53% of Emirati job seekers continue to work in fully onsite roles.
• 52.39% of employers acknowledge f ... Read more »

 An Icon of National Pride Built in Oman, For Oman

In a proud and historic moment for the Sultanate, Oman has officially hoisted its tallest national flag, an enduring symbol of strength, unity, and pride. The momentous occasion, held under the patronage of His Excellency Mr. Saud bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Governor of Muscat, marks a new chapter in ... Read more »

DreamWorks Animation expands Preferred Technology Provider relationship with Lenovo -- deepening a trusted partnership to include Lenovo’s cutting-edge services and solutions.
Lenovo’s end-to-end technology portfolio, including high-performance workstations, High Performance Computing (HPC) infrastructure, and digital transformation services, allows DreamWorks to push the boundaries of creative innovation without compromising speed, quality, or imagination.
 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- DreamWorks Animation is deepening its collaboration with Lenovo, naming the company its preferred compute services, workstation, and solutions provider. This marks a milestone in a trusted partnership now strengthened by Lenovo’s solutions and services. By bringing together devices, data center infrastructure, and services into a seamless Lenovo ecosystem, DreamWorks has the compute power to scale with the ever-growing demands of its artistic and technical teams -- a ... Read more »

TOKYO
Its latest and most technologically advanced propositions in the Heated Tobacco Segment
(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Japan Tobacco Inc. (JT)(TSE:2914) launches Ploom AURA, its next generation heated tobacco device, on May 27, 2025, in Japan, primarily in its Ploom stores and CLUB JT online shop. In parallel, JT Group will roll out EVO, its exclusive and premium heated tobacco sticks (HTS), to complement Ploom AURA and provide adult consumers with the latest and most technologically advanced propositions in the heated tobacco segment. A nationwide launch of Ploom AURA and EVO will start on July 1 in convenience stores and tobacco retail shops. Ploom AURA will roll out globally in the near future.

The purpose of JT Group’s tobacco business is: Creating fulfilling moments. Creating a better future. And with the launch of Ploom AURA in Japan, the world’s leading heated tobacco market, JT Group is taking further steps in this direction – bringing to mark ... Read more »

TOKYO - 
(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. (Tokyo: 4183; President & CEO: HASHIMOTO Osamu), a global chemicals manufacturer based in Japan, today announced the launch of its second Corporate Venture Capital Fund ‘321Catalyst™,’ as well as the establishment of a new subsidiary ‘321Catalyst Ventures, Inc.,’ which will manage the fund.

Building on the success of its first fund, ‘321FORCE™,’ launched with Japanese venture capital Global Brain in 2022, 321Catalyst™’s mission will be to accelerate the building of global innovation partnerships and the launching of new products and business. Through the establishment of the new, independent fund in the USA, Mitsui Chemicals is doubling down on global investments in innovative startups that align with its strategic focus. Strong innovation partnerships with its portfolio companies will allow Mitsui Chemicals to launch new businesses ahead of the race. ... Read more »

SAN FRANCISCO - Tuesday, 27. May 2025 AETOSWire Print 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Andersen Consulting bolsters its sustainability offering through a Collaboration Agreement with NEC Consultants (Pvt) Ltd., an environmental and infrastructure consulting firm based in Pakistan.

Established in 2006, NEC Consultants provides environmental and engineering professional services. Their offerings include environmental assessments and audits, wastewater treatment plant design, energy audits, sustainability and circularity consulting, and training in environmental and energy efficiency.

Azher Uddin Khan, managing director of NEC Consulting, said, “This collaboration with Andersen Consulting marks a significant milestone in our journey to provide innovative and sustainable solutions. By combining our local expertise with the organization’s global reach, we are poised to address complex challenges and dr ... Read more »

~New server connects AI assistants directly to test execution data, streamlining debugging and accelerating development~

(BUSINESS WIRE)--LambdaTest, a unified agentic AI and cloud engineering platform, has announced the launch of its Automation MCP Server, a breakthrough solution designed to simplify and accelerate the process of triaging test failures. By enabling direct integration between AI assistants and LambdaTest’s test execution data, the Automation MCP Server empowers developers and QA engineers to investigate and resolve issues faster, without leaving their integrated development environment (IDE).

The Automation MCP Server offers a seamless interface within the IDE, allowing users to access and analyze real-time test data with ease. With intelligent root cause analysis, the MCP server can quickly identify the underlying reasons for test failures and take immediate action to fix the underlying code. This results in fewer debugging cycl ... Read more »

ZUG, Switzerland - Tuesday, 27. May 2025

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Galderma Group AG (SWX:GALD):

Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR

Galderma intends to repurchase approximately 2.4 million shares in the context of the accelerated bookbuild offering of Galderma shares by Sunshine SwissCo GmbH (“EQT”), Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (“ADIA”) and Auba Investment Pte. Ltd. (“Auba”) announced today
The repurchased shares will be held in treasury and financed by existing liquidity at hand
Galderma (SIX: GALD), the pure-play dermatology category leader, today announced that it intends to repurchase approximately 2.4 million Galderma shares in the context of an accelerated bookbuilding offering (“ABO”) of approximately 16.7 million Galderma shares (approximately 7% of Galderma’s share capital) by EQT, ADIA and Auba. Galderma will participate in the ABO at the same price per share which will be determine ... Read more »

LONDON - Tuesday, 27. May 2025 AETOSWire 

Built on OpenTelemetry, ITRS Traces deliver deep, end-to-end visibility across hybrid IT, automating root cause analysis, reducing MTTR, and proactively detecting anomalies in regulated environments.

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- ITRS, the global leader in real-time monitoring and observability for mission-critical, highly regulated environments, announced the release of Distributed Tracing powered by OpenTelemetry (OTel). This industry-standard, open-source approach underpins powerful new capabilities within the ITRS Analytics platform, to give enterprise IT teams deep, end-to-end visibility across microservices, APIs, containers, databases, and legacy systems, without locking them into proprietary agents or limited instrumentation.

Modern enterprise IT systems, especially in financial services, payments, and trading infrastructure, rely on fast-moving, distributed applications. When transactions span dozens of distributed ... Read more »

LONDON - Tuesday, 27. May 2025 AETOSWire 

This partnership launches a large-scale, AI-powered service designed to accelerate cancer detection and treatment using medical imaging in the UK’s National Health Service (NHS)
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is ranked among world’s top cancer research centers
Marks a milestone in the application of artificial intelligence for cancer research and clinical innovation
 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, a world-leading specialist cancer center, has today announced a pioneering partnership with NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services, and CARPL.ai, a leading enterprise imaging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning operations (MLOps) platform. Together, they have designed and built an advanced AI-powered radiology analysis service for the development and evaluation of AI in medical imaging, designed to transform canc ... Read more »

Nurse Naomi Ohene Oti from Ghana has been named the winner of the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2025, selected from 100,000 applications from 199 countries. An Oncology Nurse Specialist and Head of Nursing at the National Radiotherapy Oncology and Nuclear Medicine Centre, Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, she was recognised with USD 250,000 at a prestigious ceremony held in Dubai, UAE.

The Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award was launched in 2021 to recognize the invaluable role of nurses in healthcare. The award was presented by His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mabarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, UAE in presence of Dr Azad Moopen and Alisha Moopen. During this year’s ceremony, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the WHO, shared a special message applauding Aster’s effort in putting a spotlight on the contributions of nurses worldwide.

Nurse Naomi Ohene Oti said, “For over two decades, I’ve witnessed the ... Read more »