WEF26: Saudi Arabia Becoming ‘A Connector Economy’ as World Trade Evolves

DAVOS, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 23, 2026 His Excellency Majid A. Alkassabi, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Commerce, today at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos said the Kingdom stands to benefit from ongoing shifts in global supply chains. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260123425621/en/ Amid shifting global trade dynamics, Saudi […]

World Governments Summit 2026 to Include Largest International Participation Yet

WGS 2026 Hosts High Level Investment Forum Latin America & Caribbean, and World Laureates Summit's Global First DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 22, 2026 The 2026 edition of the World Governments Summit (WGS) will host the largest ever international participation since its inception and convene several landmark forums, underlining its rising global stature and significance. […]

Xsolla Expands Payment Options in Japan With Paidy the Leading Local BNPL Solution With 15 Million App Downloads Giving Developers More Ways to Connect With Players

New Integration Brings Seamless, Card-Free Checkout and Expands Access to Japan’s Tech-Savvy Gaming Audience TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 22, 2026 Xsolla, a global video game commerce company that helps developers launch, grow, and monetize their games, today announces the expansion of its payment solutions in Japan with the addition of Paidy, one of the country’s leading Buy […]

WEF26: Saudi Arabia Leads New Global Push to Protect Coral Reefs Unlock AI Potential

DAVOS, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 22, 2026 The Saudi delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 today observed a series of announcements aimed at addressing urgent global challenges. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260121465066/en/ Her Royal Highness Ambassador Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to […]

WEF26: ‘Human Capital Is the Key Driver of Economic Competitiveness’

DAVOS, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 21, 2026 For economies to remain competitive in the future, they must prioritize investments in human capital, Her Royal Highness Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United States of America, told the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026. This press release features multimedia. View […]

Technology Innovation Institute and World Economic Forum Announce ‘Abu Dhabi Centre for Frontier Technologies’ at Davos

Abu Dhabi becomes home to newest Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, focused on Quantum, Robotics, Space Tech and relate AI applications DAVOS, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 21, 2026 The Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), and the World Economic Forum (WEF) have announced the launch of […]

PT Valbury Asia Futures Launches US Stock Trading with Alpaca Increasing Access for Investors

NEW YORK & JAKARTA, Indonesia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 21, 2026 PT Valbury Asia Futures (“Valbury”), a leading Indonesian brokerage company with 30 years of experience in forex and commodity trading, today announced the launch of US stock trading. This launch is powered by Alpaca, a global leader in brokerage infrastructure APIs providing access to options, stocks, ETFs, […]

International Chamber of Commerce Carbon Measures Announce First Group of Global Experts for Carbon Accounting Panel

Panelists include senior global leaders from business, academia, and civil society. PARIS & NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 19, 2026 The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Carbon Measures today announced the first cohort of experts selected to serve on the Technical Expert Panel on Carbon Accounting, which will define the principles, scope and real-world applications of […]

SIRBAI Launches Middle East’s First AI-Powered Autonomous Drone Swarm Technology at UMEX 2026

New platform enables coordinated, autonomous drone operations designed for modern defense environments ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 20, 2026 SIRBAI today announced the official launch of the Middle East’s first AI-powered autonomous drone swarm technology at UMEX 2026 – a global exhibition platform for unmanned systems and autonomous capabilities – marking the company’s entry […]

NIKE Inc. Announces New Geography Leadership Appointments

BEAVERTON, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 21, 2026 NIKE, Inc. (NYSE: NKE) today shared the following note with teammates regarding changes to its Senior Leadership Team: This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260120575539/en/ César Garcia, VP/GM Nike Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) To: Lst-Global From: EHill Subject: Leadership Announcements Team, In recent months, […]

Colgate-Palmolive and WHO Foundation Announce Global Partnership on Oral Health

Multi-year funding will advance oral health, as oral diseases are among the most prevalent and overlooked noncommunicable diseases impacting 3.7 billion people globally.1 NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 20, 2026 Today, Colgate-Palmolive announced a new multi-year collaboration with the WHO Foundation to support the World Health Organization's work on oral health. The four-year funding commitment will help […]