RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Thursday, 13. November 2025

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Launched today at the TOURISE Summit, the TOURISE Destination Initiative (TDI) brings together global leaders from government, international organizations, academia, and the private sector, to transform destinations into living laboratories for tourism innovation. Guided by its Declaration of Principles, TDI champions safety, environmental stewardship, cultural preservation, and community-centered development through responsible technology and multi-sector collaboration.

TDI is co-chaired by Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of Aseer Province, and Luigi Brugnaro, Mayor of Venice, and founding members include:

Patricia de Lille, Minister of Tourism, Republic of South Africa

Mateo Julián Estrella Durán, Minister of Tourism, Republic of Ecuador

Thoriq Ibrahim, Minister of Tourism, Republic of Maldives

Francis ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE: EL) today announced a minority investment in XINÚ, a Mexican luxury fragrance brand inspired by the abundance and exoticism of the American continent. This investment marks the first time The Estée Lauder Companies has invested in a Latin American brand, underscoring the company’s commitment to championing local entrepreneurship and innovation.

Since its founding in 2017, XINÚ has created a distinctive universe where fragrance, design, and storytelling converge. The brand is celebrated for its sensorial retail spaces, sustainable design ethos, and products that honor heritage while reimagining modern luxury.

“Fragrance excellence and craftsmanship are at the heart of The Estée Lauder Companies, and they drive our passion for discovering new voices in beauty,” said Stéphane de La Faverie, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Estée Lauder Companies. “Mexico has become a vibrant hub of fragrance innovation — ... Read more »

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(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Andersen Consulting bolsters its capabilities through a Collaboration Agreement with Criticalcase, a European firm specializing in cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and managed IT services.

Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Italy, Criticalcase has distinguished itself in the cloud sector by designing and maintaining complex infrastructures for medium and large companies. Through customized solutions, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services including security, 24/7 monitoring, and system management—ensuring reliability, optimal performance, and protection down to the operating system level.

“Our mission has always been to guide clients through complex technological challenges with a strategic and hands-on approach," said Luca Nunno, CEO of Criticalcase. “Collaborating with Andersen Consulting allows us to bring our expertise to a broader global audience and ... Read more »

BELGRADE, Serbia -
(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Quectel Wireless Solutions, an end-to-end global IoT solutions provider, today announced the launch of the KGM133S, the first in a range of Matter over Thread modules that provides innovative solutions for applications such as smart door locks, sensors, and lighting, helping the smart home industry overcome connectivity barriers and advance toward a new era of more efficient and seamless development.

The KGM133S series modules are built based on the Silicon Labs EFR32MG24 chip, supporting the latest Matter 1.4 protocol. The modules are designed to enable seamless linkage of home devices across ecosystems, including Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa and Samsung SmartThings.

“Protocol fragmentation remains one of the biggest obstacles to seamless smart device connectivity, and the Matter protocol is the key to overcoming it,” said Delbert Sun, Deputy General Manager at Quectel Wireless Solutions. “With our new Matter over Thre ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Experian has once again been recognised by Fortune and Great Place to Work® as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™ 2025, marking its second consecutive year on this prestigious global list. This honor places Experian among the top 25 companies worldwide celebrated for exceptional workplace culture, inclusivity, and employee experience.

These 25 global leaders were selected from organizations that participated in Great Place to Work’s employee survey process, with over 9 million responses representing more than 25 million employees worldwide. To be considered for the list, companies must have 5,000 or more global employees, be identified as outstanding global employers with recognition on at least five Best Workplaces™ Lists in Asia, Europe, Latin America, Africa, North America, or Australia in 2024 or early 2025.

“This award recognizes our people-first culture and our commitment to creating an environment where everyone can thrive,” said Brian Cassin ... Read more »

Funding includes support for groundbreaking clinical trial and multi-year gift to Texas Cancer Interception Institute; Foundation honored with Circle of Care Award for two decades of partnership

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The Mary Kay Ash Foundation®, a champion of women’s health innovation for nearly three decades, announced a $500,000 grant to Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation to accelerate a pioneering triple-negative breast cancer clinical trial and advance early detection initiatives that shift care from reactive to proactive at the newly established Texas Cancer Interception Institute.

The two-fold grant includes:
• $100,000 in continued support of a forward-thinking TRIM-EBC Clinical Trial led by world renowned Celebrating Women chair for Breast Cancer Research, Joyce O’Shaughnessy, MD. The trial explores the potential of weight-loss medications to reduce recurrence risk in overweight breast cancer patients.

• The second part is a multi-year gift to t ... Read more »