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Private jet charter marketplace JetAlto has added a dedicated Dubai to Male route, connecting the UAE with the Maldives in under four hours as the islands approach their winter high season.The 2,965 km trip needs no fuel stop. A super-midsize jet such as the Challenger 350 or Citation Longitude completes it in about 3 hours 40 minutes. JetAlto suggests this class as the best-value option for groups of up to 10. Indicative one-way prices start at $32,000 for a midsize jet and reach $115,000 for ultra-long-range types like the Global 7500. Fuel, crew and handling are included. Nonstop flights from Dubai to Male in under four hours, with indicative one-way pricing from $32,000 and super-midsize jets named the best-value option for the crossing.

London, United Kingdom, 8th Oct 2026 – JetAlto, the independent private jet charter marketplace, has opened a dedicated Dubai to Male charter route. It gives travellers a direct link between the UAE and the Maldives just as the islands head into their busiest months of the year. The new route brings aircraft options, indicative prices and arrival planning for the Indian Ocean crossing together in one place, with quotes sourced from licensed third-party operators.

The 2,965 km (around 1,840 miles) flight runs nonstop in roughly 3 hours 40 minutes on a super-midsize jet, with no fuel stop required. Larger cabins trim the journey further: heavy jets cover it in about 3 hours 30 minutes and ultra-long-range aircraft in around 3 hours 20 minutes, while midsize jets take closer to 4 hours 10 minutes.

“Dubai has become the obvious jumping-off point for the Maldives, whether clients live in the Gulf or are connecting in from Europe and North America,” said a JetAlto spokesperson. “This route lets them see the real options before they enquire: which aircraft suits the group, what it costs, and how the timing works once they land in Male. The tricky part of a Maldives trip is usually the last leg to the resort, so we planned the route around that.”

Aircraft and indicative pricing

Four aircraft classes serve the route. One-way indicative prices include fuel, crew and handling:

• Midsize (Praetor 500, Citation Latitude), up to 9 passengers: $32,000 to $42,000
• Super-midsize (Challenger 350, Citation Longitude), up to 10 passengers: $42,000 to $58,000
• Heavy (Falcon 2000LXS, Challenger 650, Gulfstream G450), up to 14 passengers: $58,000 to $82,000
• Ultra-long-range (Global 7500, Gulfstream G650ER, Falcon 8X), up to 16 passengers: $85,000 to $115,000

Super-midsize is the recommended choice for most groups, balancing cabin space and cost. Ultra-long-range jets make sense for travellers planning to fly on to London, Zurich or New York after their resort stay. Final quotes can move by around 15 per cent depending on dates and aircraft availability.

Departures from DWC or DXB

Flights can depart from Al Maktoum International (DWC), where a 4,500 m runway makes it the standard pick for long-range departures at full fuel. FBOs there include DC Aviation Al-Futtaim, ExecuJet Middle East and Jetex. Dubai International (DXB), 12 km from Downtown.

Arrival in Male and resort transfers

At Velana International Airport (MLE), passengers clear customs and immigration in a private VIP terminal on the north side of Hulhulé island, typically in around ten minutes. The Maldives offers a free 30-day visa on arrival to every nationality holding a valid passport and confirmed accommodation.

Guests then continue to their resort in one of three ways:

• by seaplane with Trans Maldivian Airways or Manta Air
• by speedboat to the North and South Male atolls, which takes 20 to 60 minutes and runs around the clock
• by domestic flight to the more remote atolls

Since seaplanes fly in daylight only, JetAlto advises landing before roughly 3:30 to 4:00 pm local time in winter to avoid an unplanned night in Male.

Planning for peak season

With high season approaching, JetAlto recommends booking early for Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year. During those weeks aircraft parking at Male is limited, and some jets may need to reposition to Gan (GAN) or Colombo (CMB) after drop-off. Landing permits for foreign aircraft can take 48 to 72 hours to arrange in busy periods. For summer trips, Dubai temperatures above 45°C in July and August can cut takeoff performance, so early morning or post-sunset departures are preferred.

Instant estimates for Dubai to Male are available at jetalto.com with no email address needed, and the charter team can be reached 24/7 at vip@jetalto.com.

About JetAlto

JetAlto is an independent private jet charter marketplace that connects travellers with vetted, licensed operators worldwide. The platform provides instant price estimates and competitive quotes across midsize, super-midsize, heavy and ultra-long-range aircraft, serving clients across Europe and North America. JetAlto acts as a charter broker and does not operate aircraft itself.

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Sources: JetAlto – Dubai to Male Private Jet Charter

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MFN Partners Management is expanding its team as part of its broader research and development plans. The Boston-based investment manager continues to strengthen its investment research framework, quantitative capabilities and professional education activities while maintaining an emphasis on independent judgment and disciplined risk management.

United States, 5th Oct 2026 – Investment managers are increasingly examining how fundamental research, quantitative methods and professional knowledge can work together as financial markets become more interconnected and data-intensive.

Against this backdrop, MFN Partners Management is expanding its team to support the continued development of its research and quantitative capabilities. The expansion forms part of the firm’s longer-term business plans and is intended to provide additional support across investment research, quantitative research and professional education activities.

As the volume and complexity of market information continue to increase, investment organizations are placing greater emphasis on how data, analytical tools and professional expertise can complement established research processes. MFN’s development approach reflects this broader environment while continuing to emphasize independent judgment and disciplined risk management.

The firm is also working to strengthen the relationship between quantitative research and traditional investment analysis. Rather than positioning quantitative methods as a replacement for investment judgment, MFN aims to develop a broader research framework in which different analytical perspectives can be considered together.

The expansion of the team is also expected to support the firm’s professional education and knowledge-exchange activities. These initiatives are focused on investment research, quantitative methods and market analysis for professional and research-oriented audiences.

These developments form part of a gradual growth strategy rather than a change in the firm’s underlying investment philosophy. MFN continues to emphasize in-depth research, independent judgment and risk discipline as foundations of its investment approach.

As its research and development plans evolve, the firm expects to continue strengthening its internal capabilities and related professional activities. Any investment services and related activities remain subject to applicable jurisdictional requirements, client eligibility criteria, contractual terms and relevant legal requirements.

Further information regarding MFN’s research activities, team development and related business initiatives will be communicated through the firm’s official channels as appropriate.

About MFN Partners Management

MFN Partners Management, L.P. is an investment management firm headquartered in Boston, United States. Its investment approach emphasizes in-depth research, independent judgment and risk discipline. The firm is also developing activities related to investment education, quantitative research and professional knowledge exchange. Investment services and related activities are conducted subject to applicable jurisdictions, client eligibility requirements, contractual terms and relevant legal requirements. Current information regarding the firm and its services should be referenced through its official website and applicable regulatory disclosures.

 

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Community leaders, humanitarian advocates and peacebuilders gathered at the Church of Scientology London to mark the UN International Day of Peace and examine how human rights, education and local action contribute to peaceful communities.

Brussels, Brussels, Belgium, 1st Oct 2026 — Community leaders, humanitarian advocates and peacebuilders from across London gathered at the Church of Scientology London for a round-table discussion marking the United Nations International Day of Peace, with participants focusing on the practical contribution individuals and civil society can make to building more peaceful communities.

The gathering reflected the 2026 United Nations theme, “Invest in Peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day,” which places particular emphasis on people working at community level to bridge divisions, strengthen dialogue and create the conditions for lasting peace. The International Day of Peace is observed annually on 21 September and was established by the UN General Assembly in 1981.

Rather than approaching peace solely as a question for governments and international institutions, speakers at the London meeting explored its connection with everyday choices, human rights education, humanitarian work and community responsibility.

Lorna Marah, a Peace Ambassador, United Nations Women Advocate and member of the UK Civil Service Women Alliance, described peace as something requiring deliberate effort rather than something that emerges by itself.

“Peace is not accidental. It is intentional. It is crafted through our choices, our leadership, our compassion, and our willingness to challenge the norms that divide us,” Marah said. “Peace is a design project and every one of us is a designer.”

Her remarks echoed an important element of this year’s UN observance: recognition of the role played by people whose work in neighbourhoods, schools and communities helps create stability, dialogue and cooperation from the ground up.

The discussion also brought a humanitarian perspective through Eleanor Daibowon Moore, the London-based founder of Eleanor’s Children Foundation, which works in Liberia with young orphans and widows, including through projects intended to support sustainable livelihoods and greater independence.

“Peace is a ship — a responsibility, which needs our care and help,” Moore told participants.

Her contribution placed economic independence, care for vulnerable people and community support within the wider discussion about the conditions in which peaceful societies can develop.

Suraiya Kassamally of Rotary Club London presented another approach to peacebuilding, briefing participants on the work of the Rotary Peace Centers and their international fellowship programme.

Since the programme began in 2002, more than 1,900 fellows have received training through Rotary’s peace fellowship programme, with alumni working internationally in government, civil society, education, peacebuilding and related fields.

“We all need peace now — more than ever before,” Kassamally said.

Human rights education as part of peacebuilding

A central theme of the London discussion was the relationship between peace and knowledge of fundamental human rights.

Tracey Coleman, Community Affairs Director of the Church of Scientology London, highlighted human rights education as one means of addressing intolerance, bullying and discrimination before they become entrenched within communities.

“Peace has everything to do with human rights,” Coleman said. “Where we see lack of harmony, where we see bullying, we see violations of human rights.”

“We must join hands, work together in positive action and make sure our youth know their 30 human rights. We must not only ‘know’ these rights but apply them in our lives to bring about a world with respect and tolerance.”

The Church supports the educational work of Youth for Human Rights International, a nonprofit initiative that presents the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in formats designed for young people and educators. Its resources include booklets, audiovisual materials and educator materials intended to make the principles of the Declaration understandable and applicable in daily life.

The support forms part of the wider humanitarian and social initiatives associated with the Church of Scientology and inspired by its founder, L. Ron Hubbard, including programmes concerned with human rights education, drug prevention, literacy and community service.

The London round table placed that work alongside the experience of other organisations and advocates, illustrating how people from different professional, humanitarian and civic backgrounds can find common ground around dignity, responsibility and peaceful coexistence.

Ivan Arjona, representative of the Church of Scientology to the European Union, OSCE, Council of Europe and United Nations, proposed the following reflection on the gathering:

“Europe’s experience has repeatedly shown that peace cannot be separated from human dignity and fundamental rights. Those principles acquire their full meaning when they become part of everyday life — in our schools, neighbourhoods, institutions and relationships with people whose beliefs or backgrounds may differ from our own. Meetings such as this bring together people with very different experiences around a shared responsibility: turning respect, dialogue and human rights into daily practice.”

The emphasis on human dignity is consistent with the UN’s approach to peace as more than the absence of conflict, connecting it with safety, dignity, opportunity, cooperation and respect for fundamental rights.

The International Day of Peace was created by the United Nations General Assembly in 1981. In 2001, the General Assembly strengthened the observance by designating 21 September as a day of non-violence and ceasefire. The annual observance has since developed into an international occasion for governments, organisations and communities to examine how dialogue, education, human rights and cooperation can contribute to more peaceful societies.

The London gathering reflected that community-level interpretation of peace: not as a single annual event, but as a continuing process involving education, cooperation and respect across differences.

About the Church of Scientology in Europe

The Church of Scientology, founded on the religious and philosophical works of L. Ron Hubbard, maintains churches, missions, groups and members throughout the European continent. Scientologists support a range of educational and community initiatives addressing human rights awareness, drug prevention, moral education and volunteer service. The Church and its affiliated religious communities have obtained various forms of religious and charitable recognition in European jurisdictions as their presence and engagement with civil society have developed across the continent. Its humanitarian programmes continue to place emphasis on education, prevention and practical community betterment.

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United Arab Emirates, 1st Oct 2026 – VAYLA is developing a global music fan participation ecosystem designed to connect music discovery, fan voting, creator participation, community engagement and real entertainment experiences through VAYLA Arena.
 

The global music industry continues to grow, while the way fans discover, consume and engage with music is becoming increasingly complex. Streaming has provided listeners with unprecedented access to music across borders, while social platforms have transformed songs into conversations, trends and cultural moments.

According to IFPI’s Global Music Report 2026, the global recorded music market reached US$31.7 billion in revenue in 2025, with 837 million users of paid streaming subscription accounts worldwide. As global access to music continues to expand, the next challenge may be creating more meaningful ways for fans to participate in what they discover, support and experience.
 

Vayla Technology Inc. is addressing this opportunity through VAYLA, a global music fan participation ecosystem, with VAYLA Arena serving as its core platform.

VAYLA is being developed around a simple idea: fans can do more than listen. They can discover music, vote, discuss, participate in communities, support creators and connect their digital activities with entertainment experiences.

Rather than seeking to replace existing global streaming or video platforms, VAYLA is designed to operate as a participation layer around the broader music ecosystem, creating a more continuous relationship between music discovery and fan action.

 

VAYLA Arena: Connecting Discovery and Participation

VAYLA Arena is being developed around several interconnected participation experiences, including Discovery, Music Battle, Fan Missions and VAYLA Boost.

Discovery provides users with a place to encounter music and creators and participate in identifying content they believe deserves greater attention. In addition to algorithm-driven discovery, VAYLA aims to introduce an additional layer of human participation through fan interaction and voting.

Music Battle introduces a participatory format in which music and creator content can be discovered, compared and supported by the community. The format may also be applied to emerging forms of creativity, including music created with AI-assisted tools.

Fan Missions are designed to transform passive audiences into active communities through voting, discussions, content activities, community challenges and other forms of engagement.

VAYLA Boost is designed as a fan-support and participation mechanism for selected creators, content and entertainment activities within the ecosystem, providing fans with additional ways to participate in the growth and visibility of the content and creators they support.

 

Connecting Digital Participation With Real Entertainment

VAYLA’s longer-term vision extends beyond online interaction.

Music fandom exists across both digital and physical environments. Fans may discover artists online, participate in communities and support their favorite creators digitally, while some of their most meaningful experiences take place through concerts, fan meetings, showcases and other live entertainment activities.

VAYLA is therefore developing its ecosystem with the goal of connecting digital fan participation with real-world entertainment experiences.

A future fan journey within the ecosystem could follow the sequence:

Discover Music → Vote → Join a Fan Mission → Participate in the Community → Receive a Fan Benefit → Experience a Live Event → Return to the Community.

Through this structure, digital engagement does not necessarily end with a click or stream. Instead, participation can continue into entertainment experiences and return to the digital community, creating a continuous cycle between music, creators and fans.

 

Building the Ecosystem Before Scaling

VAYLA’s development strategy is focused on building VAYLA Arena as the core service layer of the ecosystem and expanding participation formats around music discovery, creators and fan activities.

The project’s broader strategy is to progressively connect digital participation with real entertainment experiences and global entertainment partnerships.

The VAYLA Token is designed as an ecosystem utility token supporting selected participation, reward and platform functions within VAYLA Arena. Rather than defining the ecosystem itself, the token is intended to function within the broader VAYLA ecosystem as the platform develops.

VAYLA describes its strategic sequence as:

Platform → Users → Participation → Ecosystem → Utility.

The objective is to develop user activity and ecosystem utility first, rather than building the platform primarily around token speculation.

VAYLA’s long-term expansion strategy connects several layers:

Global Music Discovery → Fan Participation → Creator Ecosystem → VAYLA Arena → Real Entertainment Experiences → Global Entertainment Partnerships.

Vayla Technology Inc. ultimately aims to develop an infrastructure layer connecting global fans with music, creators and entertainment experiences across markets.

As digital fandom continues to expand beyond listening and streaming, VAYLA is positioning VAYLA Arena around the growing role of participation in the global music ecosystem.
 

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“Streaming made music globally accessible. We believe the next step is making global fandom more participatory. VAYLA is being built around the idea that fans should be able to discover, vote, support, create and ultimately connect their digital activity with real entertainment experiences.”

— VAYLA Team

About VAYLA

VAYLA is a global music fan participation project developed by Vayla Technology Inc. Its core platform, VAYLA Arena, is being developed to connect music discovery, fan participation, creator activity, community engagement and entertainment experiences within a global ecosystem. The long-term vision of VAYLA is to build a participation layer connecting music, fans, creators and real-world entertainment.

Third-Party Project Reference

Readers searching for information about VAYLA, VAYLA Token, VAYLA Coin or VAYLA Arena can also review VAYLA’s third-party project profile on RootData.

Current product, partnership, token and exchange-related information should be verified through VAYLA’s official channels.

References

• IFPI — Global Music Report 2026
• RootData — VAYLA Project Profile
• VAYLA Official Website / Official Channels
• VAYLA Arena

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Steven Mwakalebela Assets Limited (SMA) describes a cross-market research approach that relates London and New York market analysis to regional capital markets and domestic equity exchanges

Dar es Salaam, Africa, Tanzania, 30th Sep 2026 – Steven Mwakalebela Assets Limited (SMA), an independent capital markets research and education organization, has described how its published work connects global market research with analysis of regional capital markets. The approach is associated with Founder, Chairman, and Chief Financial Analyst Steven Mwakalebela. According to SMA’s website, his career experience spans more than 30 years and includes research involving companies listed in London and New York. SMA’s research coverage also includes regional equity markets, local stock exchanges, and macroeconomic factors relevant to regional analysis. The organization presents this as a research and education perspective, not as a cross-border trading service or an asset management offering.

Connecting Global Research with Regional Questions

SMA’s materials examine how global and regional factors can be considered within the same research process. The subjects listed on its research pages include interest rates, inflation, foreign exchange reserves, commodity cycles, company fundamentals, and market valuation. These factors do not affect every company or market in the same way, so the approach calls for researchers to identify the transmission path rather than assume a direct result. For example, a commodity-price change may matter differently to an energy company, a bank, and a domestically focused business. The regional question remains grounded in company evidence and local market conditions.

The cross-market perspective also allows researchers to compare methods without treating one market as a template for another. Research involving companies listed on the London Stock Exchange or New York Stock Exchange may provide examples of disclosure analysis, sector comparison, and valuation practice. Regional exchange research, however, still requires attention to local liquidity, currency conditions, reporting practices, and economic structure. SMA’s stated objective is to use broader market experience to frame questions for regional research. Its published materials do not claim that the organization operates a trading link between exchanges, brings foreign capital into local markets, or has a formal partnership with a securities exchange.

Research Portfolio Examples for Education

SMA’s website lists three named research portfolio examples under the Origin Core label. They are presented as material for research and education, allowing different sectors and markets to be examined through a consistent analytical process. They should not be read as evidence of client assets, fund operations, public offerings, or completed investment performance.

• Origin Core · Regional Growth: This research portfolio focuses on growth-oriented companies listed on regional stock exchanges. It provides a setting for examining company earnings, balance-sheet information, governance, and sector conditions alongside domestic and regional economic factors. The label describes a research theme; it does not establish that SMA manages or holds the securities discussed.
• Origin Core · UK Energy Select: This research example follows energy-sector companies listed in the United Kingdom. It is used to study how company fundamentals may relate to energy prices, commodity cycles, capital spending, and broader market conditions. Comparisons with regional questions are analytical exercises, not instructions to buy or sell a security in either market.
• Origin Core · UK Financial Value: This example examines valuation questions in the financial sector, including the relationship between company accounts, risk, and market pricing. SMA presents it as an educational reference for studying banking and financial-company analysis in a mature market. The published material does not identify it as an active fund, managed account, or performance product.

Across all three examples, SMA states that its research portfolios are for study, case analysis, and research demonstration. The organization does not describe them as automated trading signals or personalized recommendations. It also states that it does not manage client assets or execute trades. Those limits are material to the cross-market narrative: the portfolios illustrate how questions can be organized, while any investment decision remains outside the scope of the published research material.

A Research and Education Perspective for Regional Markets

SMA’s stated aim is to make global market concepts more usable in research on regional markets. That involves translating broad macroeconomic questions into company-level analysis, comparing disclosure and valuation methods, and showing students or analysts how to record assumptions and limitations. The available materials support a knowledge-exchange and research perspective, but they do not demonstrate that regional capital markets have already become more internationally connected as a result of SMA’s work. Nor do they establish new investment flows, exchange connectivity, or market-wide outcomes. The documented activity remains research publication, investor education, and the development of analytical methods for regional use.

 

About Steven Mwakalebela Assets Limited (SMA) 

Steven Mwakalebela Assets Limited (SMA) is an independent capital markets research and investor education organization. Founded by Steven Mwakalebela, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Financial Analyst, SMA publishes market research, uses macroeconomic evaluation frameworks, and provides investor education. 

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The Korean skincare brand sees rapid early traction in the U.S. with its Camellia skincare line designed for acne-prone, sensitive skin

United States, 30th Sep 2026 – Korean skincare brand Cordiale announced that Camellia skincare product has earned the Amazon’s Choice badge just one week after officially launching on Amazon U.S., signaling strong early consumer response in one of the world’s most competitive skincare markets.

Amazon’s Choice is a recommendation badge designed to help shoppers quickly identify highly rated, well-priced products that are readily available for purchase and delivery. Earning the badge shortly after launch marks an encouraging early milestone for Cordiale as the brand begins expanding its presence in the U.S.

Cordiale attributes the early response to a product development process built around U.S. consumer data, skincare search trends and unmet consumer needs from the very beginning.

“Long before launching in the U.S., we spent significant time analyzing what consumers were searching for, what skin concerns they were experiencing and where existing skincare options were falling short,” said a spokesperson for Cordiale. “Receiving Amazon’s Choice only one week after launch was faster than we expected, but we see it as an early signal that the direction we took in product development is resonating with consumers.”

Anti-Aging Skincare for Acne-Prone, Sensitive Skin

Cordiale’s Camellia Line was developed around a common skincare dilemma: consumers with acne-prone or sensitive skin may find traditional anti-aging products too aggressive, while products developed for breakout-prone skin often focus primarily on soothing or oil control rather than signs of aging.

Cordiale set out to bridge that gap with skincare designed around the idea of effective daily aging care without unnecessary skin stress.

At the heart of the line is Korean camellia, carefully selected for its unique properties and incorporated into formulas designed to translate the vitality of the raw ingredient into tangible skincare benefits and a comfortable everyday experience.

The Camellia Line currently includes four products:

Camellia Cleansing Oil

Camellia Milky Toner Essence

Revitalizing Boosting Serum

Revitalizing Barrier Cream

All four products recorded a skin irritation index of 0.00 in human skin irritation testing and have completed non-comedogenic testing, supporting the brand’s focus on developing products suitable for consumers concerned about sensitivity and breakouts.

“Our goal is not simply to introduce Korean ingredients to the U.S. market,” the spokesperson added. “We carefully select ingredients from Korea and reinterpret their strengths around what consumers actually want from their skincare. Combining the value of Korean ingredients with real U.S. consumer needs is at the core of how Cordiale develops products.”

Cordiale plans to use consumer reviews, search behavior and sales data from the U.S. market to continue refining its product portfolio and expand the Camellia Line.

The brand currently offers its core skincare collection through Amazon U.S. and plans to broaden its consumer reach through additional U.S. digital commerce channels, including TikTok Shop.

About Cordiale

Cordiale is a Korean clean-beauty brand offering plant-derived, sensitive-skin-friendly anti-aging skincare. Cordiale extends the company’s expertise in ingredient safety and gentle formulation into adult anti-aging care. Its debut collection centers on Jeju camellia, a botanical native to Korea’s Jeju Island. For more information, visit www.cordiale.us.

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Community organisations, disability advocates and Scientology Volunteer Ministers share experiences of helping people in Dublin and beyond

Brussels, Brussels, Belgium, 24th Sep 2026 — Community organisations, volunteers and humanitarian advocates gathered at the Church of Scientology & Community Centre of Dublin to mark World Humanitarian Day, bringing together different approaches to helping people facing homelessness, disability, social isolation, emergencies and other difficult circumstances.

The gathering placed local community action alongside the wider humanitarian principles recognised each year on World Humanitarian Day, observed by the United Nations on 19 August. The day was established by the UN General Assembly following the 2003 bombing of the United Nations headquarters at the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, in which 22 humanitarian workers were killed. It has since developed into an annual occasion recognising humanitarian personnel and the people they assist. The 2026 UN observance was held under the broader message of acting for humanity and protecting those engaged in humanitarian work.

In Dublin, the emphasis was on what humanitarian action can mean at community level: providing food and essential items, supporting people with disabilities, strengthening social inclusion, responding to emergencies and helping individuals navigate difficult periods in their lives.

Among the participants was Cllr Francis Timmons, Mayor of South Dublin, who spoke about the work of Clondalkin Helping Homeless and Those in Need, the volunteer initiative he founded and chairs.

Established in 2014, the organisation has developed services responding to changing needs in Dublin Mid-West, including a weekly food bank, emergency provision of sleeping bags and other necessities, and basic household starter packs for people moving into accommodation. Its work is carried out by volunteers.

Timmons, who was elected Mayor of South Dublin for the 2026–2027 council term, outlined the importance of sustained local involvement in addressing hardship, drawing on more than a decade of experience with the Clondalkin initiative.

Another perspective came from Viktor Kozyrev, co-founder and Director of VOLA Enable, who presented the organisation’s work supporting people with disabilities and other members of the community facing barriers to participation.

Dublin-based VOLA Enable works in areas including disability, accessibility, wellbeing, education and social participation. Its programmes also involve vulnerable adults, migrants, refugees and socially isolated communities, with an emphasis on independence and inclusion.

The programme then turned from established community organisations to volunteer-based humanitarian action. Silvia Fani, from the Church of Scientology & Community Centre of Dublin, presented examples of the work undertaken by Scientology Volunteer Ministers, both in local communities and during larger-scale emergencies.

The Volunteer Ministers programme was created by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard in the 1970s as a religious social-service initiative intended to provide practical assistance to people confronting difficulties in everyday life as well as during emergencies. Its longstanding motto, “Something Can Be Done About It,” reflects the programme’s emphasis on individual initiative and practical help.

Volunteer Ministers have since participated in community service and disaster-response activities internationally, frequently working alongside other voluntary organisations, religious communities, civil society groups and public emergency services.

That emphasis on cooperation was reflected in a message from Hilda Arenas, founder of South East Asian Network Ireland and Chair of the Dún Laoghaire Integration Forum, who acknowledged the volunteers’ contribution:

“Your continuous dedication to helping communities under the banner of ‘Something Can Be Done About It’ is truly commendable. Whether responding in times of crisis or providing everyday assistance that helps individuals improve their lives, your compassion and service do not go unnoticed.”

The Dublin gathering also included an interactive workshop introducing participants to Scientology assists, non-medical techniques used within the Volunteer Ministers programme and described in Scientology materials as addressing the mental and spiritual aspects associated with physical discomfort, illness or injury.

Participants were shown several of the techniques and were then able to practise them with one another as an example of the practical methods Volunteer Ministers use in their activities.

One participant described the workshop as providing ideas that could be adapted to future group activities.

“The entire event, and especially the workshop, was very interesting and innovative, providing good examples to use in future group activities,” the guest said. “I realised that it is fairly easy to change someone’s mood for the better, and the assist which helped achieve that was very useful.”

While the participating organisations work in different fields and apply different methods, the event highlighted a common element running through their activities: humanitarian work often begins with individuals and small groups identifying a need in their immediate surroundings and finding practical ways to respond.

For Ivan Arjona, representative of the Church of Scientology to the European Union, OSCE, Council of Europe and United Nations, the Dublin gathering also reflected a broader European tradition of organised volunteerism and civic participation.

“Humanitarian responsibility is not limited to major international emergencies,” Arjona said. “Across Europe, it is also expressed every day when citizens, associations, religious communities and volunteers recognise that someone needs assistance and decide to contribute their time and abilities. Respect for human dignity becomes tangible when people from different backgrounds are able to cooperate in helping others.”

The gathering concluded with informal exchanges among participants about their respective experiences and the practical challenges encountered by organisations working with people in vulnerable circumstances.

Rather than concentrating on a single model of humanitarian work, the Dublin event brought together approaches ranging from homelessness support and disability inclusion to volunteer training and emergency response, illustrating the varied forms that organised community assistance can take.

The occasion also reflected one of the central ideas behind World Humanitarian Day: humanitarian service is carried out not only by large international organisations but also by local workers and volunteers operating directly within the communities they know.

The Church of Scientology supports a range of community and social-betterment initiatives inspired by the work of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard, including the Scientology Volunteer Ministers programme and educational initiatives addressing drug prevention, human rights and community relations.

The Church of Scientology, its missions, groups and members are present throughout the European continent. Recognition of Scientology as a charitable and bona fide religion has continued to develop in European jurisdictions, alongside the Church’s involvement in initiatives related to education, prevention, human rights, volunteer service and community betterment.

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Plexrum, a protocol dedicated to tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), has outlined its development roadmap centered on “Universal Ownership,” aiming to broaden asset participation starting at accessible thresholds of $25.

Marina Bay, Singapore, 24th Sep 2026 – Plexrum, a protocol dedicated to tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), has outlined its development roadmap centered on “Universal Ownership.” This philosophy aims to broaden asset participation and seamlessly connect physical ownership with practical digital services. The planned Marketplace will enable fractional participation in eligible properties, starting at accessible thresholds of $25.

The Market Behind the Vision 

Savills estimated global real estate at $393.3 trillion in 2024, while McKinsey projected tokenized financial assets could reach $2 trillion by 2030, excluding cryptocurrencies. These metrics highlight the vast scale of physical property and the potential of financial tokenization, serving as context for Plexrum’s strategic focus.

Traditional asset ownership often relies on fragmented systems for acquisition, documentation, and financing. Plexrum addresses these inefficiencies by seeking to unify these activities through immutable blockchain records, transparent data, and integrated financial services.

Universal Ownership as a Guiding Philosophy 

Universal Ownership advances the concept that more people should participate in asset value while having practical methods to manage their interests. It bridges ownership and finance through three core principles:

• Universally Accessible: Broadening global participation in asset markets.
• Universally Exchangeable: Connecting supported assets, digital currencies, and applications.
• Universally Creatable: Equipping users to issue tokens and build related services.

Plexrum envisions a shift from traditional “money” to “monies”—a future where communities create distinct digital value forms within an interconnected economy, backed by tangible rights and liquidity. While real estate is the initial focus, broader ambitions encompass energy infrastructure, transportation networks, and data centers.

Putting the Philosophy Into Practice 

The planned ecosystem encompasses several integrated components:

• Marketplace: Supports property discovery and fractional participation. Comprehensive documentation establishes holders’ rights, income entitlements, and transfer conditions.
• Launchpad: Provides token-creation tools, offering a compliant pathway to bind tokens with verified real-world assets.
• Plexrum Wallet: Facilitates the secure management of digital holdings.
• Integrated AI Layer: Built directly into the core infrastructure, this layer operates continuously beneath every property. It provides automated valuations based on real market data, conducts document verification, and performs compliance screening—ensuring advanced analysis is built into the asset itself.
• Lending & Plexrum Card: A lending facility will allow borrowing against supported tokens and digital currencies. The Plexrum Card will bridge digital balances with real-world spending.

Participants can review verified data, monitor holdings, and explore financial services within a unified ecosystem, subject to specific eligibility and technical parameters.

Web4 and Plexrum Chain 

Plexrum uses “Web4” to define a new era of ownership interconnected with verified information and programmable services. The blockchain securely records transactions, artificial intelligence interprets asset data, and smart contracts execute actions under strict permissions. For instance, a tokenized property could autonomously report performance and distribute eligible income. As a future infrastructure expansion, Plexrum plans to launch its dedicated blockchain, Plexrum Chain.

The Role of $PLXR 

The $PLXR token serves as a core component within the Plexrum ecosystem, designed to facilitate operations and user engagement. Planned utilities for the token include covering protocol fees, unlocking access to various integrated services, and enabling participation in staking mechanisms. It is important to note that $PLXR functions as a utility token and does not represent direct ownership of any specific property within the platform. Detailed information regarding the token’s mechanics and the broader protocol is available in the official Plexrum Whitepaper.

About Plexrum 

Plexrum is a protocol designed for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), starting with real estate. Its Universal Ownership vision bridges broader asset participation with tools to manage, create, and exchange value globally. The project’s roadmap includes the launch of its proprietary network, Plexrum Chain.

Contact Information

• Communications Manager: Sona Makenzi
• Company: Plexrum Protocol LLC.
• Email: info@Plexrum.com
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Wenzhou, China, 22nd Sep 2026 – The 2026 World Young Scientist Summit (WYSS) has launched a global call for cutting-edge science and technology projects for the 3rd “Universal Gravitation π” Exhibition & Exchange Event, a core supporting event of the 8th WYSS. The event will be held from October 23 to 25, 2026, at the Garden Expo Park International Conference Center (China Pavilion) in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China.

Under the theme “Young Minds with π · Smart Innovation for the Future,” the event aims to connect promising technologies with talent, capital, industry and market opportunities, helping accelerate the transition of scientific discoveries from laboratories to real-world applications.

Built around the 0→1→10→100 technology development pathway, the exhibition will feature four dedicated zones representing different stages of technology commercialization: Patent Source Innovation, Concept & Principle Verification, Pilot-Scale Process Maturation, and First-Set Mass Production & Commercialization.

The exhibition will focus on emerging and future-oriented industries, including embodied intelligence, new energy and new materials, laser and optoelectronics, life and health, smart healthcare, brain-computer interfaces, and low-altitude equipment.

The Patent Source Innovation Zone will feature high-value invention patents from universities, research institutions, technology companies and inventors worldwide. Priority will be given to projects including PCT applications, award-winning patents, critical technologies in strategic emerging industries, and patents that have attracted licensing, technology transfer or venture capital interest.

The Concept & Principle Verification Zone will highlight original early-stage technologies that have completed laboratory proof-of-principle testing, with an emphasis on technological originality and breakthrough potential.

The Pilot-Scale Process Maturation Zone will feature technologies that have advanced from laboratory prototypes to pilot-scale validation, particularly projects demonstrating measurable improvements in process parameters, yield or performance and showing potential for industrial collaboration.

The First-Set Mass Production & Commercialization Zone will showcase major technical equipment, new materials, software and AI terminal products that have entered industrial production or established mass-production capabilities, supported by actual application cases or customer orders.

Beyond the exhibition, the event will include a hard-tech investment and financing conference, challenge-based matchmaking sessions, new product launches, immersive technology experiences and application demonstrations. Industry-chain maps will also be released to facilitate connections between innovation projects, investors and potential industrial partners.

The event will leverage Wenzhou’s global entrepreneur network and local innovation support mechanisms to provide participating projects with opportunities spanning technology showcase, investment and business matchmaking, industrial collaboration and project implementation.

Universities, research institutes, new R&D institutions, technology companies, medical and healthcare institutions, industry alliances, innovation teams, patent inventors and other innovation entities worldwide are invited to apply. Applicants must hold clear and legitimate intellectual property rights to the technologies they submit and provide complete and verifiable application materials.

Participation is by invitation only, with no booth fees charged. Selected exhibitors will be responsible for transportation, travel and related expenses unless otherwise agreed.

Applications are open through September 25, 2026. Expert review and selection will be completed by September 28, followed by confirmation of exhibits and demonstration plans by October 12. Exhibition setup will take place from October 20 to 22, with the official event running from October 23 to 25.

Applicants should complete the WYSS Exhibitor Information Form and submit it together with the supporting materials required for the relevant exhibition zone.

For general inquiries, contact Mr. Zhang at 0577-88577206 / 13356155162. Inquiry hours are 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Beijing Time on weekdays.

The 2026 “Universal Gravitation π” Exhibition & Exchange Event seeks to bring together young scientists, research teams, technology companies, investors and industry partners from around the world, providing a platform for promising innovations to advance from scientific discovery toward industrial application and commercialization.

For more detailed information, please refer to:
https://www.wyss.org.cn/2024/en/newscenter/news/2026/09/14/322722.html

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United States, 22nd Sep 2026 – The PYTHIA project, focused on the cutting-edge sectors of brain-computer interfaces (BCI) and AI agents, recently announced significant progress: its official node mining pool system is scheduled for a global launch on September 27. This milestone marks a new phase in the development of the project’s technical ecosystem.

Centered on the core themes of brain-computer interaction and decentralized AI agents, PYTHIA aims to bridge the connections between neural signals, artificial intelligence, and distributed networks, while exploring real-world applications for brain-computer data and autonomous agents within the Web3 landscape. The newly launched node mining pool serves as the computing infrastructure for this entire technical framework. Distributed nodes worldwide will collectively provide the computing power necessary to run AI agents and process BCI-related data. By leveraging a community-driven model, the project mitigates the risks associated with centralized computing monopolies and establishes a robust network foundation for future technological iterations.

Following multiple rounds of internal testing, the node mining pool’s allocation mechanisms and node maintenance systems have been fully refined, and participation is now open to the global community. To mark this major launch, the project is initiating a comprehensive global promotional campaign across mainstream media—covering over 1,000 financial, technology, and blockchain news outlets—to communicate its strategic roadmap in the BCI and AI agent sectors to a worldwide audience.

Moving forward, PYTHIA will leverage its node network to continuously iterate on its AI agent framework and advance the development and deployment of BCI-related applications, ultimately building a global, decentralized ecosystem that integrates computing power, AI, and brain-computer interaction.

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