(BUSINESS WIRE) -- PUMA launches Who Gives a Shirt, a new five-part podcast series hosted by former professional footballer Jack Fowler and content creator Kimberley Cumberbatch. The series dives into the powerful cultural, historical and environmental impact of football shirts, exploring how these iconic jerseys shape identity, passion and community – both on and off the pitch.Each episode features expert guests ranging from designers and dedicated supporters to sports historians, uncovering the stories, memories and meaning woven into football shirts, as well as innovations in design, materials and sustainability that reflect PUMA’s commitment to a FOREVER.BETTER."I’m genuinely so excited to be co-hosting this podcast and diving into the amazing stories behind football shirts. It’s wild to see how something as simple as a shirt can mean so much to people, forming part of their identities and core memories"- Jack FowlerKerstin Neuber, Senior Director Corporate Communications at PUMA, ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Global sports company PUMA has renewed and extended its partnership early with HYROX, the World Series of Fitness Racing, which is expected to draw more than 1.3 million participants around the world this season. Until 2030, PUMA will provide official sportswear for HYROX, featuring shoes with industry-leading NITRO™ technology, and become the exclusive title partner for the HYROX World Championships. PUMA has also signed three additional elite HYROX athletes as global brand ambassadors.

HYROX, which has successfully created a major movement in the industry by combining running and functional training into one fast-paced competition, is the world’s fastest growing fitness sport. PUMA recognized the great potential of this sport early on and has partnered with HYROX since the first race in Hamburg in 2017 before becoming a global partner in 2023. Since then, PUMA has used the partnership as a successful platform to increase brand awareness with ... Read more »

 

 

Global Rail 2025 drew the world’s transport leaders back to Abu Dhabi today for a powerful second day of announcements, high-level panels, and breakthrough innovations shaping the future of global mobility. Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and with the support of H.H. Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Etihad Rail, the event is hosted by Etihad Rail and supported by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEI), ADNEC Group, and dmg events. 

“Global Rail 2025 is where vision turns into action,” said Salman Abou Hamzeh, Senior Vice President, dmg events. “Building on the momentum of Day One, today global leaders are turning dialogue into delivery and showcasing the innovations transforming transport worldwide.”

The Strategic Conference placed the spotlight on automated mobility, funding mechanisms f ... Read more »

Customers can earn up to 6% back with no earning limits, alongside special offers, and exclusive lifestyle benefits through the Amazon Emirates Islamic Mastercard Credit Card
Collaboration brings together Amazon’s online retail leadership, Mastercard’s digital payment innovation, and Emirates Islamic’s banking expertise to meet evolving lifestyle needs of customers in the UAE
 

Emirates Islamic has joined forces with Amazon UAE and Mastercard to launch the first Amazon Credit Card in the Middle East and North Africa region. Soon to be available exclusively in the UAE, the new credit card is packed with a wide range of lifestyle benefits and offers, making it easier than ever for cardholders to enjoy the experiences they love every day, while unlocking additional savings.

Responding to the growing demand for lifestyle-focused payment options in the UAE’s expanding digital retail landscape, this addition to Emirates Islamic&rsqu ... Read more »

 

• ABB Electrification Service leaders recognized for driving innovation in energy storage solutions and customer-centric service strategies.
• Highlights leadership in enabling next-generation service models in line with evolving customer needs for energy resilience and digitalization
• Underscores ABB Electrification Service’s commitment to helping industries modernize critical infrastructure, extend asset lifetimes, and accelerate the shift to smarter, cleaner, and more circular operations

 

MELBOURNE, Australia - Wednesday, 01. October 2025 AETOSWire Print 

2025 BIS Triennial Survey data shows major pair concentration down 18.7% from 2022

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- CompareForexBrokers has analysed the latest Triennial Survey from the Bank for International Settlements, published 30 September 2025, and found the seven major currency pairs are losing dominance in global foreign exchange markets. While 85% of forex transactions consisted of the seven majors in 2022, their share has since dropped to 66.3% in 2025.

Despite the 18.7% drop in major pairs, overall activity has increased considerably, with daily turnover rising 28% to 9.6 trillion USD. On an annual basis, that equates to 3.5 quadrillion USD, up from 2.73 quadrillion in 2022. More data can be found on the forex statistics page.

“Our biggest take away from yesterday’s BIS data release is foreign exchange remains the largest financial market, but the composition of t ... Read more »

LONDON - Tuesday, 30. September 2025

(BUSINESS WIRE)--MidOcean Energy (“MidOcean”), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed and managed by EIG, a leading institutional investor in the global energy and infrastructure sectors, today announced it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire a 20% interest in PETRONAS’ key entities in Canada.

The transaction includes a 20% interest in the North Montney Upstream Joint Venture (“NMJV”), which hold PETRONAS’ upstream investment in Canada, and a 20% interest in the North Montney LNG Limited Partnership (“NMLLP”), which holds PETRONAS’ 25% participating interest in the LNG Canada Project.

LNG Canada is Canada’s first LNG export project and represents a strategically significant development supplying LNG into Asia at a competitive cost of supply. LNG Canada shipped its first LNG cargo earlier this year.

The NMJV is a partnership that holds m ... Read more »

Partnership combines Mastercard’s global payments network with Smile ID’s capabilities to combat fraud and expand financial inclusion across Africa.

 

Mastercard has extended its strategic commercial partnership with Smile ID, an identity verification provider in Africa to accelerate the rollout of secure digital identity solutions across the continent.

This partnership will enable banks, fintechs, mobile money operators and other enterprises to onboard new customers faster, reducing identity fraud and expanding access to the financial system. It combines Mastercard’s global insights and Identity technology, which enables customers to verify digital identity elements with Smile ID’s data verification and fraud detection capabilities.

Addressing Africa’s Fraud & Inclusion Gap

As Africa’s digital economy is projected to reach $1.5 trillion by 2030, trusted identity solutions are a critical enabler of ... Read more »

Doha, Qatar - Wednesday, 01. October 2025 AETOSWire Print 

In co-operation with Ajlan & Bros. Holding

Introducing a new model of customer-centric banking built around innovation, efficiency, and accessibility

Providing innovative solutions for the youth and entrepreneurs.

 

QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, announced the license approval has been received for a digital-first banking entity, ezbank, from the Saudi Central Bank ”SAMA”, in cooperation with Ajlan & Bros. Holding, with a capital of SAR 2.5 billion.   

This milestone, in cooperation with Ajlan & Bros. Holding, reflects a commitment to supporting QNB Group’s vision for financial inclusion and digital transformation, as well as the broader economic development strategy. W ... Read more »

CHICAGO - 
Beauty sales have grown by 10% in the past 12 months, outpacing previous performance

Online beauty sales are growing 9x faster than in-store, with North America (+21%), Asia Pacific (+20%), and Europe (+10%) all seeing double-digit online growth.

“Tweakments,” are reshaping traditional skincare routines - Thirty-five percent of US respondents say they will change their skincare routine after getting a procedure.

Wellness and ritual now expand the beauty opportunity by 64%, as consumers embrace self-care routines that go beyond appearance.

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- NielsenIQ (NYSE: NIQ) today released its State of Beauty 2025 report, revealing a beauty industry that’s not only thriving — it’s transforming. With global beauty sales up 10% year-over-year, the sector is expanding its definition, embracing digital-first strategies, and wellness rituals that are reshaping consumer behavior.

Global Growth: ... Read more »