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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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Six Moments go live on the Rise app. Each takes a single market question, maps the instruments that sit behind it, and opens the whole set in one tap.

LIMASSOL, Cyprus, September 30th, 2026, Rise, the trading app from INGOT Group, launched Rise Moments, a new way to act on a market view without researching, sizing and placing every instrument behind it one at a time.

Every Moment starts with a question. The Rise Research Desk maps that question into a defined set of listed instruments, and publishes the full list with each instrument’s role explained in plain language. The trader enters one amount and Rise opens the whole set in a single action. Every position is a standard trade, individually editable, tagged to the Moment it came from.

Two of the six are available for a limited time:

Does Gulf oil reach beyond the barrel?

Twelve instruments across three layers of the value chain, for traders who think the activity stretches well past the wellhead. The price itself, through Brent and WTI crude. The producers that pump and sell it, including Exxon Mobil (XOM), Chevron (CVX) and Shell (SHEL). The services companies whose work is the drilling, including Schlumberger (SLB) and Halliburton (HAL).

Can you trade Anthropic before the IPO?

Anthropic is private, but this Moment captures the opportunity across the entire ecosystem powering it, mapping eleven listed companies in three layers. Investors and compute partners: Amazon (AMZN), its lead investor and primary cloud provider via AWS and Trainium; Alphabet (GOOGL) on TPU compute; Microsoft (MSFT) on Azure; Nvidia (NVDA) for AI compute; and Micron (MU) in memory. Hardware suppliers: TSMC (TSM) fabricating advanced chips, ASML (ASML) making the machines that produce them, and Broadcom (AVGO) building custom AI silicon. Finally, the physical layer: Equinix (EQIX) in colocation, Constellation Energy (CEG) in power generation, and CrowdStrike (CRWD) in security.

Six at launch, and more as the debates move

Four of the opening Moments follow long-running narratives, covering artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, green energy and luxury fashion. Two are limited time, surfacing while a theme is live. Rise will add and retire limited-time Moments as market debates move.

“A trader who has followed the Anthropic story for a year can read every article about the listing and still have nowhere to put that view,” said Ahmad Khawanky, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer at Rise. “Finding those eleven companies, sizing them and placing them has been an afternoon of work. Moments makes it one action, with the research published and the reasoning on the screen.”

Moments are built by the Rise Research Desk and are executed only. Rise does not provide investment advice, and a Moment is not a fund or a managed portfolio.

Moments is available now to all Rise clients on iOS and Android, in English, Arabic and Spanish. Visit traderise.com/moments for more.

About INGOT Group

Founded in 2006, INGOT Group is a multi-licensed brokerage group operating across five offices in Cyprus, Dubai, Jordan, Kenya and Sydney, and regulated through six licenses. The group has built its reputation on reliable service, paired with the technology and execution standards modern traders demand. INGOT Group’s brands, Ingot.io and Rise, are the official LALIGA regional partners in MENA.

Rise is operated by INGOT SC Ltd, registered in the Seychelles and authorized by the Financial Services Authority of the Seychelles under Securities Dealer Licence number SD117. For more information, visit traderise.com.

• Aptadir raises €40 million in Italy’s largest biotech seed round and one of the largest in Europe
• Financing will advance a novel class of RNA inhibitor-based therapeutics, including lead candidate CAP1-FMR1 for Fragile X Syndrome
• Investment broadens CE-Ventures’ life sciences portfolio with an RNA therapeutics platform

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 29th September 2026, CE-Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Crescent Enterprises, today announced its investment in Aptadir Therapeutics in a €40 million seed round supporting the development of the preclinical biotechnology company’s novel class of RNA inhibitor-based therapeutics for genetic disorders.

The €40 million round, the largest biotech seed financing in Italy and one of the largest in Europe, will fund Aptadir’s next stage of growth. The capital will advance its pipeline of disease-modifying investigational RNA therapeutics towards clinical development and support additional programmes across genetic disorders and oncology.

Aptadir’s lead candidate, CAP1-FMR1, is being developed for Fragile X Syndrome, a genetic condition associated with intellectual disability, learning difficulties and developmental delays.

Dr. Giovanni Amabile, CEO and Founder, Aptadir Therapeutics, said:

“At Aptadir, we are pioneering a fundamentally new therapeutic approach aimed at reversing disease-causing epigenetic silencing and restoring the expression of genes that have been switched off. This has the potential to transform the way we treat genetic diseases that, until now, have been considered irreversible, moving beyond managing symptoms toward addressing the underlying cause of disease. We are proud to have
CE-Ventures join us on this journey and share our ambition to turn this groundbreaking science into transformative therapies for patients.”

Aptadir’s platform is based on a novel class of RNA inhibitors known as DNMTs Interacting RNAs, or DiRs. These molecules are designed to block aberrant DNA methylation at specific genes, potentially reversing abnormal gene silencing, reactivating gene expression and restoring normal biological function. Aptadir has demonstrated this effect in complex patient-derived disease models and is developing a broader pipeline of drug candidates based on the technology.

Tushar Singhvi, Deputy CEO and Head of Investments at Crescent Enterprises, said:

“CE-Ventures continues to expand its biotech portfolio by backing leading technologies with the potential to deliver therapies for areas of greatest unmet medical need. Aptadir is another compelling example of the innovative companies we support to help bring meaningful new treatment options to patients.”

The science underpinning Aptadir was developed by an international group of researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, the Italian National Research Council (CNR), the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore and City of Hope National Medical Center.

Dr. Damir Illich, VP, Life Sciences at CE-Ventures, added:

“Aptadir’s technology has the potential to transform the treatment of diseases that have previously been beyond the reach of existing therapeutic approaches. This strong financing round, backed by top-tier partners and coupled with the expertise of world-leading scientists, provides the company with an exceptional foundation to advance and develop this promising technology.”

CE-Ventures’ life sciences portfolio spans drug discovery, genetic medicine, and targeted therapeutics. Aptadir adds RNA therapeutics to that mix, further diversifying the therapeutic technologies represented across the portfolio.

About CE-Ventures

CE-Ventures is the corporate venture capital platform of Crescent Enterprises, and invests in transformative businesses across industries, including consumer, deep-tech and biotech. CE-Ventures back visionary entrepreneurs by providing capital, resources, and a global network to build and scale exceptional businesses that drive long-term value.

www.crescententerprises.com/what-we-do/ce-ventures/

About Crescent Enterprises

Crescent Enterprises is a multinational company based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with strategic investments across sectors. Established in 2007, the business comprises a diversified group of 69 subsidiaries, affiliates, and investments across 24 countries, and employs more than 1,500 people.

The corporate structure has four platforms: CE‑Operates, CE‑Invests, CE‑Ventures, and CE‑Creates. The platforms span various business sectors, including ports, logistics, food and beverages, healthcare, life sciences, and business aviation. They also include business verticals, such as private equity, venture capital, and business incubation.

Crescent Enterprises is a subsidiary of Crescent Group, a family-owned business shaping the MENA region’s economy for over 50 years.

www.crescententerprises.com

About Aptadir Therapeutics

Aptadir Therapeutics is a preclinical biotechnology company developing a new class of RNA therapeutics for genetic disorders and oncology. Its therapeutic focus includes underserved conditions such as Fragile X Syndrome and Myelodysplastic Syndrome. Its platform is based on DNMTs Interacting RNAs (DiRs), a novel class of RNA inhibitors designed to reactivate genes silenced through aberrant DNA methylation. Aptadir’s lead programme is focused on Fragile X Syndrome, which is caused by silencing of the FMR1 gene on the X chromosome and the resulting loss or significant reduction of FMRP, a protein essential for normal brain development and function.

Dubai, UAE, September 29th, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Valetax has closed a successful Forex Expo Dubai 2026 as a Super Elite Sponsor, taking home the ‘Outstanding Global Broker Achievement Award’ after two days of engagement at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 22 and 23 September. Its presence at Booth 3, Hall 1 attracted traders, investors, and industry professionals from across the region.

Leading the Valetax delegation were CEO Viktor Karpinski, Chief Commercial Officer John Taylor, and Chief Operating Officer Prema Sandirajah. The three executives spent the expo speaking directly with attendees and outlining the company’s vision for the region’s expanding trading community.

Thought leadership was central to the Valetax programme. Global Market Analyst Manesh Patel opened with a keynote, “Understanding Trader and Market Bias,” in the Traders Hall on Day 1, which drew a full house and looked at how behavioral patterns influence trading decisions. He returned on Day 2 to join a podcast on building a consistent and successful trading career, before hosting a seminar on Heikin Ashi candlestick analysis in the Trading Hub.

The booth itself became one of the busiest spots at the venue, thanks to a digital Plinko game that ran for both days and rewarded winners with speakers, desk mats, and NDB30 welcome bonuses. On the evening of Day 2, Valetax invited guests to an after-party at the Level 43 Sky Lounge, where over 100 attendees enjoyed the rooftop setting.

The award was presented during the Day 1 evening ceremony and recognises Valetax’s dedication to transparency, innovation, and trader-first service across global markets.

Viktor Karpinski, CEO and Co-Founder of Valetax, said, “Forex Expo Dubai brings together the very best of our industry in one place, and being part of it as a Super Elite Sponsor was a privilege. Being recognised with the Outstanding Global Broker Achievement Award is a tremendous honour for the entire Valetax team. It validates our efforts to put traders first and strengthens our commitment to supporting the region’s growing trading community.”

John Taylor, Chief Commercial Officer of Valetax, added, “Dubai continues to be a hub for innovation in trading, and this expo gave us the perfect platform to engage with our community face-to-face. The discussions around trader psychology and market bias highlighted how mindset plays an important role alongside strategy. Winning the Outstanding Global Broker Achievement Award made the experience even more meaningful and reflects the trust our traders place in us.”

With its active participation, expert-led sessions, and engaging activities, Valetax reinforced its reputation as a trusted and innovative name in global financial markets. The company will continue to grow its footprint across the Middle East and beyond, pairing advanced trading technology with trader education and community building.

About Valetax

Valetax is a multi-award-winning global trading platform, serving over 1 million clients across global markets. Backed by dedicated regional teams combining local expertise with international reach, Valetax delivers transparent, client-focused trading solutions and remains committed to building lasting partnerships with clients, partners, and communities worldwide.

Dubai, UAE, 25th Sep 2026 — GivTrade, a multi-asset CFD broker regulated by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius (License No. GB22201329), today highlighted its competitive trading conditions and focus on transparent trading costs as cost sensitivity becomes an increasingly important consideration for traders across the region.

With spreads starting from 0.0 pips on major currency pairs, $0.08 on Gold and $0.015 on Silver, and average execution speeds cited at 0.15 seconds, GivTrade offers competitive trading conditions for traders comparing brokers on execution quality and trading costs. The broker offers access via MetaTrader 5 (MT5) and a proprietary platform, covering CFDs on forex, precious metals, energy, indices, commodities, and stocks.

“Traders are increasingly focused on the true cost of trading — spread, commission, and execution speed together, rather than simply the number displayed on the homepage,” said Antoine Naddaf, Country manager GivTrade. “Our focus has been on building a low-spread trading environment designed to provide competitive conditions across our account offering.”

Why Trading Costs Matter to Traders

As competition among CFD brokers increases, trading costs and execution conditions remain important considerations for traders when comparing available services.

GivTrade’s account structure includes:

• Classic Account — from $100 minimum deposit, designed for traders starting with lower capital
• VIP Account — from $2,000 minimum deposit, for higher-volume traders seeking tighter conditions
• Swap-Free Account — designed for traders seeking Sharia-compliant, interest-free positions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is GivTrade a low-spread broker?

GivTrade offers spreads starting from 0.0 pips on major forex pairs, $0.08 on Gold and $0.015 on Silver, subject to the applicable account type and prevailing market conditions.

What platforms does GivTrade support?

GivTrade supports MetaTrader 5 (MT5) alongside its own proprietary trading platform.

Is GivTrade regulated?

Yes. GivTrade Mauritius (registration No. 197387) is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius under License No. GB22201329.

About GivTrade

GivTrade is a multi-asset CFD broker offering access to forex, precious metals, energy, indices, commodities, and stock CFDs through MetaTrader 5 and its own trading platform.

GivTrade operates through its respective regulated entities and in accordance with the regulatory permissions applicable to each entity and jurisdiction.

Learn more at givtrade.com.

Risk Disclosure: GivTrade Mauritius (registration No. 197387) is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of Mauritius under License No. GB22201329. Trading CFDs carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. This release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or an offer or solicitation to engage in investment activities. The products and services referred to are subject to applicable jurisdictional restrictions and regulatory requirements. Full risk disclosure is available at givtrade.com.

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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.

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• Communications Manager: Sona Makenzi
• Company: Plexrum Protocol LLC.
• Email: info@Plexrum.com
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GQX by GITEX to be hosted alongside GISEC Global 2027 in strategic partnership with UAE Cyber Security Council as quantum’s US$2.7 trillion market finds global stage

Dubai, UAE, 22nd Sep 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — The sell-out success of the 15^th edition of GISEC Global, attended by thousands of cyber professionals from over 130 countries on the opening day at the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) has reaffirmed the high international demand for tech collaboration in Dubai, catalysing the launch of a new show uniting the world’s quantum and cybersecurity sectors.

Global Quantum X (GQX) by GITEX, announced today, will convene governments, quantum technology leaders, national cybersecurity authorities, research institutions, enterprise adopters and investors to explore the technologies, applications and security frameworks shaping a new quantum era that could unlock trillions of dollars’ worth of global economic value.

GQX 2027 by GITEX is launched in partnership with GISEC Global – among the world’s top three largest cyber intelligence events – and GITEX, the world’s largest AI and tech ecosystem network. GQX 2027 will be hosted alongside GISEC Global 2027 in strategic partnership with UAE Cyber Security Council, converging the rapidly advancing worlds of quantum technology and cybersecurity as governments and businesses prepare for a new era of digital risk and opportunity.

Preparing for a new quantum era

The announcement comes as quantum technology moves rapidly from scientific research towards commercial application. According to McKinsey’s Quantum Technology Monitor 2026, one-third of global enterprises now allocate more than US$10 million annually to quantum initiatives, with quantum technologies potentially unlocking US$2.7 trillion in global economic value over the next decade.

For the cybersecurity community, however, the transition also presents an urgent challenge. The computing capabilities being developed today have the potential to transform industries from financial services and life sciences to logistics and advanced manufacturing, while requiring governments and organisations to rethink how they protect sensitive data, critical infrastructure and digital identities for the decades ahead.

H.E. Dr Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of the UAE Cyber Security Council, said: “As we welcome the world to GISEC Global’s largest edition yet, the transition to the post-quantum era is one of the most pivotal shifts our industry faces. Meeting it requires the same international collaboration we have championed through this show.

“Launching Global Quantum X allows us to bring quantum-safe migration, sovereign cryptographic capability and national readiness testing to a truly global stage, and to help governments and enterprises everywhere close the gap between today’s defences and tomorrow’s threats.”

Building the global quantum ecosystem

GQX 2027 advances the growing focus on quantum security globally, where post-quantum readiness, sovereign cyber capability and the protection of critical systems form part of the wider Cyber First: The New Digital Order agenda this week at DEC Expo City Dubai.

GQX formalises and accelerates this momentum, where the quantum technology and cybersecurity communities can address both sides of the transition – accelerating commercial adoption while developing the security, governance and cryptographic capabilities required to support it.

Trixie LohMirmand, Executive Vice President of inD, organiser of GISEC Global and GQX, said: “Quantum computing has crossed the threshold from scientific promise to commercial strategy, and the pace of that shift is accelerating faster than most enterprises have planned for.

“The same computing power that will unlock breakthroughs in medicine, materials and finance will also put today’s encryption at risk, which is why quantum and cybersecurity can no longer be dealt with separately. GQX by GITEX at GISEC Global creates a powerful convergence between the best minds and companies developing the next generation of computing and those responsible for securing it.”

Tech’s next fast-developing frontier

The introduction of GQX by GITEX alongside GISEC Global 2027 from 4-6 May 2027 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre will accelerate cross-border collaboration and investment into one of technology’s fastest-developing frontiers.

GQX will focus on an emerging quantum ecosystem spanning quantum computing, quantum-secured communications and next-generation sensing, while its co-location with GISEC Global will create a particular focus on post-quantum security, cryptographic transition, critical infrastructure protection and national quantum readiness.

About GISEC Global

GISEC Global is the Middle East & Africa’s largest and most impactful cybersecurity event. Taking place from 16–18 September 2026 at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, GISEC Global brings together governments, national cyber authorities, global enterprises, technology innovators and cybersecurity professionals to shape the future of digital resilience under the theme Cyber First: The New Digital Order.

The 2026 edition welcomes 750+ exhibiting brands, 350+ expert speakers and participants from 180+ countries, while occupying an exhibition footprint approximately 20% larger than the previous edition.

From ICS/OT security to autonomous SOCs and cyber diplomacy, experts confront threats redefining national and industrial resilience

Dubai, UAE, 23rd September 2026, ZEX PR WIRE – Critical infrastructure, AI-powered security operations and the geopolitical dimensions of cyber conflict took centre stage on the second day of GISEC, as government leaders, cybersecurity experts and enterprise practitioners examined how increasingly connected digital environments are changing the nature of national and industrial risk.

   

Held at Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), Expo City Dubai, under the theme Cyber First: The New Digital Order, GISEC Global 2026 is hosted by the UAE Cyber Security, Council with the Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) participating as the event’s official Government Cybersecurity Partner. The event is also supported by the Ministry of Interior and Dubai Police. Running until September 18, GISEC Global welcomes participants from 182 countries, serving as a global convergence point for government leaders, national cyber authorities, enterprise CISOs, technology innovators, ethical hackers and the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.

 Critical infrastructure: when cyber risk becomes operational risk

Day 2 opened with a deep dive into real-world industrial control system (ICS) and operational technology (OT) incidents, examining how vulnerabilities across human-machine interfaces, programmable logic controllers, safety systems and other critical infrastructure can translate into operational and physical consequences.

 The discussion moved beyond traditional perimeter security towards practical, risk-based resilience, with experts emphasising the need to assess cyber exposure against its potential impact on essential operations.

 That challenge was brought to life through demonstrations examining vulnerabilities in digital twins, where manipulated sensor inputs, poisoned models and compromised data feeds can distort the virtual representation of physical assets, potentially creating consequences across energy, oil and gas and other critical sectors.

 Dubai’s own critical infrastructure security mandate also came into focus, with Dubai Electronic Security Center (DESC) leaders examining how the city is strengthening cyber resilience across a fast-moving digital economy.

 As Diamond Sponsor, du Tech also highlighted the growing convergence of cybersecurity, cloud, connectivity and AI as organisations seek to strengthen the resilience of critical infrastructure and digital operations. Through its comprehensive technology ecosystem, du Tech supports government entities and enterprises in securing critical infrastructure, accelerating digital innovation and building future-ready, resilient operations.

 Cyber defence moves at machine speed

AI-driven security operations emerged as another dominant theme as speakers examined how artificial intelligence is accelerating both attack and defence.

 Sessions explored the emerging blueprint for an AI-powered autonomous security operations centre (SOC), demonstrating how telemetry, threat intelligence, automated triage and AI-guided response can be brought together within an end-to-end detection pipeline. A separate live scenario took participants inside a national OT SOC, where purpose-built agents reconstructed an intrusion moving from IT towards operational technology environments.

 Fady Younes, Managing Director for Cybersecurity, Cisco METAC, said: “As AI and agentic AI accelerate innovation, they are also expanding the scale and complexity of cyber risk. Organisations must secure AI agents with the same rigour applied to people and applications, while using AI-driven defence to keep pace with threats operating at machine speed.”

 A hands-on workshop extended the discussion into enterprise AI agents, examining identity controls, runtime oversight, anomaly detection and autonomous containment as organisations increasingly integrate autonomous systems into business operations.

 AI changes the cybersecurity workforce

The growing role of AI also raised questions about how the cybersecurity workforce itself must evolve.

 Alex Attumalil, Global Chief Information Security Officer at Under Armour, argued that the industry’s talent gap cannot be addressed through recruitment alone as AI increases the scale and speed of cyber threats. While AI can automate repetitive work and allow security professionals to focus on higher-value decisions, he stressed that human oversight remains critical.

 “Human resources alone aren’t going to be enough. We will never be enough. Relying fully on human resources is not the way forward,” he said.

 Cybersecurity becomes a geopolitical issue

Beyond technology and operations, Day 2 examined cybersecurity’s expanding role in international relations.

 Government and cybersecurity leaders explored how cyber norms, trust and attribution are shaping international stability as incidents increasingly cross borders, while discussions considered how GCC nations can strengthen their collective voice in global cyber governance.

 The discussion reflected a broader shift across GISEC Global 2026: rather than replacing cybersecurity professionals, AI is changing where human expertise delivers the greatest value, particularly in judgement, governance and complex decision-making.

 The 15th edition of GISEC Global continues on 18 September at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, with its final-day conference programme bringing together international cybersecurity decision-makers and specialists to examine the emerging threats, technologies and capabilities shaping the next generation of digital defence.

 

About GISEC Global

GISEC Global is the Middle East & Africa’s largest and most impactful cybersecurity event. Taking place from 16–18 September 2026 at Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai, GISEC Global brings together governments, national cyber authorities, global enterprises, technology innovators and cybersecurity professionals to shape the future of digital resilience under the theme “Cyber First: The New Digital Order.”

The 2026 edition will welcome more than 750+ exhibiting brands, 350+ expert speakers and participants from 180+ countries, while occupying an exhibition footprint expected to be around 20% larger than the previous edition.

For more information, visit www.gisec.ae

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