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    Optimizing Streaming Performance Through Advanced Tencent Cloud Solutions

    Broadcasting a global football tournament of this magnitude requires a resilient technology backbone capable of handling surging traffic, supporting millions of concurrent requests, and maintaining uninterrupted performance from the opening match to the final whistle. To meet these demands, tapmad partnered with Tencent Cloud to strengthen its streaming capabilities and ensure audiences across Pakistan could stay connected to every moment of the action.

    The Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm Phase one, developed by Seriti Green and powered by 25 Goldwind GWH182-6.2 MW smart turbines, has a total capacity of 155 MW. With a rotor diameter of 183.5 metres, it features the largest rotor diameter among all operational wind projects in South Africa to date. President Ramaphosa hailed the project as a pivotal milestone for South Africa’s Just Energy Transition and national sustainable development agenda. Chinese Ambassador to South Africa Wu Peng congratulated the project on its milestone success, noting that this undertaking stands as a compelling testament to pragmatic and fruitful China-South Africa bilateral collaboration.

    “My immediate priorities are to build a management team rooted in the UAE, to establish sound operating and governance systems, and to translate the Group’s technology and manufacturing capabilities into deliverable outcomes — based in the UAE, serving the GCC and reaching global markets,” said Dr. Al-Mansory. “Building the Group calls for leadership that combines sound governance with the ability to execute,” said H.E. Dr. Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi, Chairman of Alif Holding.

    The RESPITE Solar-plus-Storage Project in Sierra Leone, backed by the World Bank, represents a milestone in the country’s power development journey, aiming to increase national electricity access rates from 16% to 36%. With Sungrow’s PowerTitan Series ESS, the project addresses financing challenges and gains confidence from global organizations. Leveraging advanced black start and off-grid capabilities, the project team ensures stable electricity delivery in a challenging operating environment with daily power outages of up to 18 hours.

    H.E. Dr. Al-Raisi brings more than four decades of experience in the digital transformation of public services and global digital security governance, with expertise spanning national-level data compliance, cross-border digital risk management, and the development of sovereign-grade AI security frameworks. He served as President of INTERPOL from 2021 to 2025, the first President from the Middle East in the organization’s century-long history, and currently serves as Chairman of Neurovia AI, a subsidiary of Robo.ai. His background aligns closely with the Group’s focus on government and critical infrastructure.

    Key benefits that the bank will gain, include:Finacle’s real-time data and AI foundations will help position the bank to scale AI adoption, enhance data readiness, and unlock actionable insights, enabling more intelligent, future-ready banking experiences to market.The Finacle Lending Suite will empower Investec to accelerate lending growth, deliver seamless end-to-end digital journeys, and bring more personalized offerings to markets with greater speed and confidence.The Finacle Virtual Accounts Management will help the bank unlock compelling cash management propositions for corporate clients by simplifying collections and payments through real-time reconciliation, enhanced transparency, and a more streamlined account structure.The Finacle Liquidity Management Solution will empower the bank with real-time visibility and control over cash positions and working capital across entities driving sharper liquidity optimization, stronger controls, and more informed financial decisions.The next-generation Finacle platform, backed by an extensive API suite, will enable the bank to connect seamlessly across the wider fintech ecosystem, accelerating innovation and enabling differentiated offerings to the market faster.The cloud-native SaaS implementation through the Microsoft Marketplace will give the bank the scale, resilience, and performance needed to grow with evolving demand, supported by a secure, high-availability technology foundation.

    Hoymiles, a global leader in smart solar and storage solutions, extends its partnership with Qssun, a leading renewable energy distributor in Saudi Arabia, to accelerate PV and energy storage deployment in Kuwait and the wider Gulf region. Centering around residential, commercial, and industrial applications, this strategic collaboration builds on the success in Saudi Arabia and reinforces Hoymiles’ commitment to delivering high-performance solar energy and storage solutions in the broader Gulf region. Comprehensive Solutions for Diverse ApplicationsWith abundant solar resources and growing energy demands, the Middle East presents substantial opportunities for innovative renewable energy technologies. Addressing the unique challenges of the Middle Eastern environment, including high temperatures and arid conditions, Hoymiles offers integrated energy solutions: Residential Sector: Enhancing household energy efficiency, optimizing energy management, and ensuring reliable backup power supply. Commercial & Industrial Sector: Enabling peak shaving, improving power supply stability, and reducing energy costs for businesses. The collaboration will also explore emerging applications such as microgrid systems and hybrid power plants to deliver flexible, efficient, and reliable power supply solutions. Strategic Expansion Strengthens Middle East PresenceThe partnership with Qssun represents another important step in Hoymiles’ global expansion strategy and its commitment to building localized energy ecosystems in key markets. By combining Hoymiles’ advanced technology and global experience with Qssun’s strong regional presence and market expertise, both companies aim to deliver more efficient, reliable, and accessible clean energy solutions to customers across Kuwait and the wider Gulf region. Commitment

    The new manufacturing capability strengthens Milliken’s ability to support customers with reliable supply, consistent quality, and continued innovation as demand for advanced polypropylene solutions grows worldwide. “The strong market response to Millad ClearX™ 9000 validates the value this technology delivers for polypropylene manufacturers,” said Wim Van De Velde, EVP and managing director for Milliken’s plastic additives business. “Dedicated capacity strengthens our ability to support customers with reliable supply while providing the flexibility needed to support continued adoption of the technology.”

    Geopolitical events this year have exposed the speed at which the financial picture shifts. Disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has shown how a single shock can set off repricing across energy markets, rate expectations, currencies, commodities and equities. For traders, keeping pace requires more than following headlines; it means understanding how volatility travels from one market to the next. This understanding must be grounded in credible reporting, rigorous analysis, expert insight and dependable data.

    Binance today announced that bStocks, its tokenized securities offering, has surpassed $500 million in assets under management (AUM), seven weeks after launch. Since going live on June 11, 2026, the product has expanded from five tickers to more than 46 listings, providing eligible users with 24/7 access to tokenized securities and free, instant conversion between a bStock and its underlying stock. The milestone reflects growing demand for tokenized market access as more users explore traditional financial markets through Binance. Early platform data indicates that bStocks is attracting a predominantly crypto-native audience, with many users using tokenized securities as their first exposure to traditional finance.

    Alif Holding is an Abu Dhabi-based AI industrial technology group that will develop intelligent software and smart equipment for government, infrastructure, and industrial sectors across the UAE, the GCC region, and global markets. The venture is structured around two integrated platforms: intelligent equipment and intelligent software, with a focus on government and public-sector projects, as well as mission-critical domains. The Group plans to establish manufacturing capabilities in Abu Dhabi, delivering on a “Made in UAE” proposition and scaling into regional and global markets.

    At Real Madrid, we seek partners who share our values and our vision for the future. We are pleased to welcome ELITE Solar to our global network of partners.”Alex Chen, General Manager of ELITE Solar, said:”We are honored to partner with Real Madrid, one of the most respected and successful organizations in the world. This partnership represents far more than a sponsorship; it is a reflection of our shared pursuit of excellence, global impact, and long-term value creation. Together, we look forward to inspiring people through innovation, performance, and a commitment to a more sustainable future.”

    LAU ranked third globally in SDG 1: No Poverty—up from the fifth position last year—thanks to its extensive scholarship and financial aid offering. In SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, it placed 19th—a testament to the many initiatives, programs, and curricula that significantly enhance graduates’ employability and access to economic opportunity. Another significant feat is its 24th placement in SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals, which illustrates the university’s reach through its broad network of local, national, and international collaborations.

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