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Woxsen University Named Among Top 5 Business Schools in Asia-Pacific by Bloomberg Businessweek 2026-27

HYDERABAD, India, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In another significant milestone, Woxsen University, Hyderabad has secured the No. 5 spot in the Asia-Pacific region in the Bloomberg Businessweek B-School Rankings 2026–27. This ranking places Woxsen among other leading institutions, highlighting its growing presence on the global business education landscape. Woxsen has moved up one spot from last year, rising from No. 6 to No. 5 in the latest rankings.

The Bloomberg ranking methodology evaluates business schools through four distinct indexes: Learning, Networking, Entrepreneurship, and Compensation. The final ranking is based on inputs provided by students, alumni, and corporate recruiters together with employment and salary statistics. Woxsen University demonstrated specific strength by ranking 4th in the Learning, Networking, and Entrepreneurship categories, while securing the 8th position for Compensation.

In May, Woxsen University’s MBA program has also received a five-year renewal of its EFMD Global accreditation, highlighting its focus on innovation and experiential learning. Woxsen graduates have moved into careers across Consulting, Financial Services, and Manufacturing, with internships and case studies helping them gain practical industry experience. Graduate feedback also highlights the program’s focus on connecting classroom learning with real-world industry needs.

The Bloomberg site quotes one of the MBA graduates on what’s best about the MBA programs at Woxsen University: “The best part of my MBA program was the practical learning through projects, internships, and case studies. It helped me improve my business knowledge, communication skills, and confidence for my career.”

Based in Hyderabad, Woxsen University maintains partnerships with over 175+ global universities. The university’s strategic approach centers on emerging industry requirements, preparing students to navigate shifting market dynamics through high-visibility industry exposure and new-age learning modules.

About Woxsen University:

Woxsen University, located in Hyderabad, is one of the first private universities in the state of Telangana, India. Renowned for its 200-acre state-of-the-art campus and infrastructure, Woxsen University offers new-age, disruptive programs in the fields of Business, Technology, Arts & Design, Architecture, Law, and Liberal Arts & Humanities. Woxsen also houses Asia’s largest Sports Infrastructure, spread over 60 acres. With 175+ Global Partner Universities and a strong industry connect, Woxsen is recognized as one of the top universities for Academic Excellence and Global Edge. Woxsen has also secured the QS Business Masters World Ranking 2025, Rank #8 All India, Top 100 B-Schools by Times B-School Ranking 2026, Rank #5, Asia Pacific, Bloomberg Best B-School, and features in India’s Best B-Schools beyond IIMs by Dalal Street Investment Journal 2025, in 4th consecutive year. Woxsen is ranked as one of the Top Professional Colleges in India by Outlook I-CARE for its undergraduate programs, securing All India Rank 12 among the Top 130 BBA Private Institutes, All India Rank 20 among the Top 160 B. Tech Private Institutes, All India Rank 3 among the Top 25 Design Private Institutes, and All India Rank 3 among the Top 30 B. Arch Private Institutes.

Media Contact:

Ahana Bose

ahana.bose@woxsen.edu.in

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Onward Technologies renews multi-year Managed Digital Services contract valued at ₹44.46 Crore

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Onward Technologies Limited (BSE: 517536) (NSE: ONWARDTEC), announced the renewal of a multi-year Managed Digital Services contract valued at approximately ₹44 Crore (Rupees Forty Four Crore) with one of the world’s leading manufacturers of construction and mining equipment. The contract extends from August 2026 to August 2029 and represents a 72% increase in value over the previous engagement. 

The engagement covers Managed Digital Services supporting the customer’s global e-commerce and aftermarket business platforms. This includes application development and enhancement, cloud-native engineering, microservices architecture, API development, DevOps-enabled delivery, testing, deployment and integration services. 

Commenting on the development, Mr. Jigar Mehta, Managing Director, Onward Technologies, said:

“This renewal reflects the confidence that our customers place in Onward Technologies’ engineering expertise and delivery capabilities. We remain focused on delivering high-quality digital engineering solutions that create long-term value for our customers.”

About Onward Technologies Limited

Onward Technologies Limited (BSE: 517536) (NSE: ONWARDTEC) is a software outsourcing company specializing in digital and engineering research & development (ER&D) services for global clients. Headquartered in Mumbai, India, the company works closely with customers across North America and Europe, supporting product development and engineering initiatives across sectors such as Industrial Equipment, Off-Highway, Energy, Data Centers, Automotive, Rail Transportation, Healthcare and Life Sciences. Onward Technologies operates through its 12 global offices and India based delivery centers, providing scalable offshore delivery, domain expertise, and integrated engineering solutions to its customers. More information at www.onwardgroup.com 

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Dangote Calls on Africa to Keep its Capital at Home as Industrialization Takes Center Stage at Unstoppable Africa

African business leaders call for a bigger share of the continent’s growth, with investment and local value creation high on the agenda.

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Africa must stop sending its capital abroad and start investing in its own industrial future, Aliko Dangote, President and CEO of Dangote Group, told global business leaders at Unstoppable Africa 2026, as he set out an ambitious vision for African industrialization backed by billions of dollars in investment, new refining capacity, and broader public ownership. 

Pointing to Asia’s economic rise, he argued that Africa cannot build comparable industrial strength while its own money continues to flow into foreign banks and markets. Emphasizing the importance of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in creating the scale required for major industrial projects, he noted, “We must believe in our continent,” urging businesses to stay focused despite the challenges involved in building major organizations in Africa. “Once you start, it gets easier. But the more you don’t do anything, it becomes difficult.” 

With more than 3,000 African and global business leaders and heads of state gathered for the two-day forum in New York, Unstoppable Africa 2026 demonstrated the scale of global interest in Africa’s economic opportunities and the appetite for stronger commercial partnerships with the continent. 

Another notable highlight was the South African Business Initiative for Impact (SABII), which brought South Africa’s business, investment, and partnership proposition into sharper focus. Discussions explored how local opportunities can connect with global capital and translate into tangible economic impact. 

Zeine Zeidane, Director of the African Department at the International Monetary Fund, highlighted the importance of structural reforms, stronger domestic financial markets, and wider African markets through AfCFTA in attracting private investment. 

The discussions also turned to the continent’s rapidly expanding digital economy. Olugbenga Agboola, CEO of Flutterwave, highlighted the opportunity presented by Africa’s young and increasingly connected population, pointing to digital payments, AI, and other technologies that can help businesses access markets and grow. 

Elly Savatia, Founder and CEO of Signverse, highlighted technology’s potential to expand inclusion through African sign languages. With $2 million in Google funding, Signverse has developed the largest publicly documented dataset for an African sign language to date and is building a framework that can expand to multiple local sign languages. 

In the sporting arena, H.E. Ndemupelila Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of Namibia, signed a partnership agreement between the Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Foundation (NNN Foundation) and the Queens of the Continent Foundation (QoTC), founded by two-time WNBA All-Star and ESPN host Chiney Ogwumike. The landmark partnership will explore opportunities to support the empowerment and development of young people in Namibia, with a particular focus on girls and young women.

African creative industries take their place on the global stage 

The creative economy was another major focus, with speakers highlighting the growing ability of African brands, filmmakers, and technology innovators to build global audiences and markets. 

Khanyi Mashimbiye, Manager, Creatives at Afreximbank, highlighted the Afreximbank CANEX program, which connects African fashion brands with international buyers through Tranoï in Paris and Japan and Coterie in New York. Since 2022, the initiative has secured more than 120 offtake agreements, with Zimbabwean brand Vanu Vanwerk now selling in more than 50 stores globally. 

Closing the forum, UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina J. Mohammed said, “We are entering a new age of technology and AI that will fundamentally shape the future, and Africa has a tremendous opportunity to leapfrog. Just as industrialisation transformed economies and created new forms of work, AI can open new pathways for growth, innovation and opportunity. Africa has the talent and the ideas. What we need is the opportunity, infrastructure and investment to deploy them at scale. This is a moment for Africa to shape its own AI story, combining the continent’s talent with the technology and infrastructure needed to build the future.”

As the conversations concluded, the focus turned to the practical work ahead: translating Africa’s investment momentum into initiatives that can deliver growth, jobs, and lasting economic value.

For event photos, visit HERE. For speakers’ video soundbites and highlights, visit HERE. The entire event can be viewed on Unstoppable Africa YouTube channel.

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Olight’s Best-Selling Clip Light Evolves: Oclip 2 Series Rotates and Tilts to Aim Where You Need It

HOUSTON, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Olight launched the Oclip 2 Series during its O-Fan Day event, introducing the Oclip 2 Pro and Oclip 2 Ultra designed for mechanics, public safety professionals, outdoor enthusiasts and anyone who requires fully adjustable, hands-free lighting with multiple light sources. The Oclip 2 Series represents the next generation of Olight’s best-selling clip-light line, a product line with more than one million users worldwide.

Both models feature an all-new dual-axis design that tilts the head up to 115° and rotates the clip a full 360°, allowing the beam to be freely aimed as needed after mounting without repositioning the mounting point. Self-locking pivots hold the selected angle in place. Durability testing covered 10,000 clipping cycles for the clip and 10,000 rotation cycles for the dual-axis mechanism.

The Oclip 2 Pro integrates three lighting modes in one compact body: pure flood, spot, and red light. Flood output reaches up to 530 lumens, spot range up to 125 meters, and red output up to 40 lumens.

Building on the Oclip 2 Pro’s three-light configuration, the Oclip 2 Ultra adds UV light through an industry-first R/UV emitter that integrates red and UV light within its compact body, bringing the total to four light sources. Flood output reaches up to 580 lumens and spot range up to 130 meters, while UV output reaches up to 800 mW for inspections. Beyond lighting performance, the Oclip 2 Ultra adds an exclusive OAL aluminum body and head that combine high strength with scratch resistance, alongside the new OclipBeat breathing light, which changes color based on cumulative usage time.

Across the Oclip 2 Series, dual magnets at the MCC tail and clip allow the light to be secured to compatible metal surfaces in different orientations for hands-free illumination.

Both models support USB-C and MCC charging. Each Premium version includes a 1,000 mAh Mobile Charging Dock that automatically recharges the light on the go, extends total runtime to approximately twice that of the light alone, and displays the battery levels of both the light and dock.

The Oclip 2 Pro comes in Classic Black, High-Visibility Orange, and Tidal Blue, while the Oclip 2 Ultra comes in Olive Green, Onyx Black, and Amber Orange. Both models are available worldwide through the Olight Official Store, Amazon, and authorized retailers. Standard versions are priced at $49.99 for the Oclip 2 Pro and $69.99 for the Oclip 2 Ultra; pricing for other versions is available on the Olight Official Store.

About Olight

Founded in 2007, Olight is a global innovator in portable lighting, offering high-tech solutions for everyday carry, outdoor, tactical, and professional use. With over 1,200 patents and iF and Red Dot design recognitions, Olight serves users in over 100 countries.

Contact:

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HRH the Crown Prince Launches CEER’s Flagship Vehicles Further Strengthening Saudi Arabia’s Position in the Global Automotive Industry

• CEER’s EXOBOT electric sedan and SUV embody Saudi innovation and national ambition, combining visionary design, advanced technologies, outstanding performance, and an exceptional driving experience.
• Designed, engineered, and manufactured in Saudi Arabia, as CEER’s flagship vehicles within a broader vehicle lineup to be launched over the next five years.

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of PIF, revealed EXOBOT, the flagship electric vehicles from CEER, Saudi Arabia’s national automotive company. This national milestone reflects Saudi Arabia’s strategic direction toward developing an advanced industrial sector aligned with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and further strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position in the global automotive industry.

Marking this occasion, His Royal Highness said: “The launch of CEER’s first vehicles represents another step forward in Saudi Arabia’s progression to build a sustainable and prosperous industrial ecosystem. It further enables the automotive sector as a key driver of economic growth, through attracting investments, empowering national talent, and expanding the private sector’s role to further position Saudi Arabia to become a leading regional and global hub for this industry.”

EXOBOT sedan and SUV vehicles represent part of a planned portfolio of seven models that will be launched over the next five years, including midsize and compact vehicles with various propulsion options to serve different customer needs. These vehicles will be manufactured at CEER Manufacturing Complex (CMC), the largest automotive production facility in the Middle East and one of the most technologically advanced in the world. Additionally, EXOBOT sedan and SUV feature a distinctive design inspired by Saudi Arabia’s landscape, rooted in its culture, and reflective of its vision. Designed and engineered locally, the vehicles have been developed according to the highest global standards, further strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position as a rising force in the global automotive industry.

By 2034 CEER is projected to contribute USD 8 billion (over SAR 30 billion) to Saudi Arabia’s GDP, USD 21 billion (over SAR 80 billion) to trade balance improvement, and create quality direct and indirect jobs.

The announcement aligns with PIF’s efforts to develop an integrated and competitive local automotive ecosystem, as part of PIF’s mandate as a key driver of Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification. PIF launched CEER in 2022 as the first Saudi vehicle brand, with the aim to support the development of the national industrial ecosystem, attract investments, create opportunities for the private sector, and increase Saudi GDP.

Follow the livestream of the CEER World Premiere on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXzjpmxFcPw

For all news and assets from the CEER World Premiere, head to: https://ceermotors.com/news/

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UN Global Compact Launches Sustainable Procurement Implementation Framework to Help Companies Turn Commitments into Action

NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The United Nations Global Compact today launched the Sustainable Procurement Implementation Framework, a practical global resource designed to help companies place sustainability at the core of procurement and translate sustainability commitments and requirements into day-to-day business practice.

Launched during the High-Level Forum on Sustainable Procurement, held on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly, the Framework responds to a critical implementation challenge for companies operating across increasingly complex global value chains. While governments around the world are advancing regulations and policies to promote more responsible and sustainable supply chains, companies also need practical guidance to translate these expectations into the decisions, processes and supplier relationships managed by procurement functions every day.

The Framework is designed to complement, rather than replace, existing regulations, standards and sustainability frameworks. Where regulations and standards can establish what companies are expected to achieve, the Sustainable Procurement Implementation Framework focuses on the how: providing a practical pathway for companies to operationalize sustainability throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Developed by the UN Global Compact Coalition for Sustainable Procurement, with contributions from leading companies and expert organizations, the Framework provides a structured approach to integrating environmental, social and governance considerations into procurement. It helps companies assess their current maturity, establish the right governance and accountability, translate corporate sustainability priorities into sourcing and purchasing decisions, engage and strengthen suppliers, measure performance and continuously improve.

In doing so, the Framework aims to move sustainable procurement beyond a compliance exercise. It positions procurement as a strategic business function that can help companies manage supply chain risks, strengthen resilience, accelerate decarbonization, advance responsible business practices, foster supplier innovation and capabilities, and support long-term competitiveness.

“Our ambition is to make sustainable procurement the global norm and to give companies a practical pathway for turning that ambition into action,” said Sanda Ojiambo, CEO and Executive Director of the UN Global Compact. “In the years ahead, we will work with governments, companies, business associations and other partners around the world to mobilize the private sector to adopt and implement this Framework. By placing sustainability at the core of procurement, we can help transform the purchasing decisions and supplier relationships of thousands of companies into a powerful force for more resilient, responsible and sustainable global value chains.”

Procurement represents one of the most significant areas of corporate influence, connecting companies with thousands of suppliers and shaping business decisions across global value chains. As companies respond to evolving expectations related to climate action, human rights, responsible sourcing, regulation and supply chain resilience, procurement teams are increasingly responsible for turning corporate sustainability ambitions into operational decisions.

Yet implementation remains a significant challenge. Procurement teams must determine how sustainability should influence supplier selection, contracting, supplier engagement, performance management and purchasing decisions often while navigating different regulatory environments, markets and levels of supplier capability.

The Sustainable Procurement Implementation Framework is designed to help bridge this gap. Adaptable across industries, company sizes and geographies, it provides a common implementation approach while allowing organizations to apply the guidance according to their business context, sustainability maturity and supply chain realities. This flexibility is particularly important for global value chains, where large multinational companies and smaller suppliers may operate under very different market and regulatory conditions but increasingly need to work toward shared sustainability expectations.

“Companies increasingly understand the sustainability outcomes they are expected to deliver, including through evolving regulatory requirements. The challenge for procurement teams is translating those expectations into day-to-day decisions and supplier relationships. This Framework helps address that implementation gap by giving companies a practical approach they can apply within the procurement function,” said Pascal Vieilvoye, CEO of Concept 4

The launch marks the beginning of a broader effort to drive adoption and implementation of the Framework globally. Through the UN Global Compact’s global network and partnerships with companies, governments, business associations, public agencies and other organizations, the initiative will seek to build awareness, strengthen implementation capacity and encourage companies to embed the Framework into procurement practices and supplier engagement.

The ambition is not simply to introduce another sustainability resource, but to create a shared and practical approach to sustainable procurement that can be used across markets, industries and value chains. By connecting policy ambition with business implementation, the Framework can also support dialogue between governments and the private sector on how to accelerate more sustainable and resilient supply chains.

The 2026 High-Level Forum on Sustainable Procurement convened ministers, chief procurement officers, Heads of International Organizations and sustainability experts to discuss how procurement can accelerate sustainable development while strengthening competitiveness and supply chain resilience.

The Sustainable Procurement Implementation Framework is publicly available and intended for organizations of all sizes seeking to integrate sustainability into procurement practices and supplier engagement.

About the Coalition for Sustainable Procurement

Established by the United Nations Global Compact in 2025, the Coalition for Sustainable Procurement brings together leading companies committed to advancing procurement as a strategic driver of sustainability, resilience and long-term business value.

Coalition members work collectively to address shared implementation challenges, exchange practical experience and develop solutions that can support companies and suppliers across global value chains. The Sustainable Procurement Implementation Framework was developed through this collaborative effort, drawing on the experience of participating companies and expert partners.

The Coalition is working toward a vision of making sustainable procurement the global norm, with the ambition of enabling 100,000 companies to integrate sustainability into procurement by 2030.

About the United Nations Global Compact

As a special initiative of the United Nations Secretary-General, the UN Global Compact is a call to companies worldwide to align their operations and strategies with Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Our vision is clear: to mobilize business to transform sustainability ambition into action at the scale the world demands. With more than 25,000 participants and a presence in over 100 countries through 5 Regional Hubs and more than 70 Country Networks and expansion territories, the UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.

For more information, follow @globalcompact on social media and visit the UN Global Compact website.

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Bybit Renews RLUSD Hold & Earn Phase 3 with Zero-Fee Spot Trading and 800,000 XRP Rewards

DUBAI, UAE, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, announced Phase 3 of its exclusive RLUSD Hold & Earn program, continuing its dual-token rewards event exclusive on Bybit, powered by Ripple. In addition to bonus APR, Bybit users also get to enjoy zero fees on both ends of the RLUSD/USDT spot pair for a limited time. 

From now until Oct 18, 2026,  Bybit RLUSD Hold & Earn allows eligible Bybit users to hold RLUSD in their accounts and earn daily rewards in both RLUSD and XRP, with no staking, lock-up, or subscription required. The new phase also upgrades the fee structure on the RLUSD/USDT spot pair to 0% for both makers and takers.

Highlights – Phase 3

• Dual-Token Rewards: Participants earn RLUSD at a base APR of up to 3.5%, alongside XRP bonus rewards drawn from a 0.8M XRP prize pool, powered by Ripple
• XRP Bonus Multiplier: The XRP bonus portion scales with continuous holding duration, reaching up to 2.0x for holdings maintained for 90 days or more
• Zero-Fee Spot Trading: Starting Sep 19, 2026, the RLUSD/USDT spot pair waives both maker and taker fees, upgraded from 0% maker fees only in Phase 2
• Same Simplicity: No staking and no lock-up. Holding RLUSD is all it takes to earn rewards automatically

The XRP bonus multiplier is determined by the length of continuous holding, offering up to 2x in APR for participants holding RLUSD continuously for 90 days or above.

RLUSD is a USD-pegged stablecoin issued by Ripple, fully collateralized by U.S. Treasury bills, USD deposits, and other cash equivalents, maintaining a stable 1:1 peg to the U.S. dollar. XRP is the native token of the XRP Ledger, co-founded by Ripple, designed for fast, low-cost cross-border payments.

Terms and conditions apply. Actual fee rates may vary by region, and users are advised to refer to the My Fee Rate page for accurate rates. For full details on the APR, multiplier, eligibility, and potential restrictions, users may visit: RLUSD Hold & Earn Phase 3: 0-Fee Trading, up to 3.5% APR & 0.8M XRP Rewards

About Bybit

Bybit is The New Financial Platform.

We believe every person should have access to every financial opportunity on earth. That’s why we’re building the first intelligent platform that connects anyone, anywhere to the world’s finance.

Trusted by more than 80 million users worldwide, Bybit brings together investing, trading, payments, and wealth-building in a single secure and intelligent ecosystem. Through the combination of AI-powered technology, deep global liquidity, robust security, and transparent operations, Bybit makes global finance more accessible, efficient, and empowering for everyone.

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Guideline Launches Signal, a Capital Markets Intelligence Platform Built on $200 Billion in Annual Ad Spend Data

Platform gives investment professionals ticker-level advertising data, KPI forecasts and market intelligence ahead of quarterly earnings; generally available October 1

NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Guideline, a global provider of advertising intelligence and media plan management technology, today introduced Guideline Signal, a platform that gives investment professionals ticker-level advertising data, KPI forecasts and market intelligence in a single interactive environment. Signal will be generally available October 1, 2026.

Signal is built on the dataset that more than 50 of the world’s largest hedge funds already subscribe to, and that investors in technology and media stocks have relied on for the past decade. The global dataset reflects about $200 billion in annual transactional advertising spend, sourced directly from every major holding group and many large independent media agencies. Because the data is captured at multiple points in time before a company reports quarterly results, investors can see how advertising demand for a given ticker is moving before earnings, rather than after.

With the launch, Guideline will publish KPI forecasts for nearly 40 of the tickers most in demand among investors. The forecasts cover the most important reported KPI’s for each company including total revenue and advertising revenue. The results are significant, with error rates for many of the KPI forecasts well below 3%. 

Signal replaces the spreadsheets and file deliveries investors have traditionally received with an interactive interface. Users can explore charts and tables, pin the views relevant to their coverage to a personal dashboard, set alerts for movements in tracked metrics and connect the data directly to their own analytical environments. The platform also includes proprietary datapoints such as ticker-level forward bookings, CPM pricing, product category drivers and competitive share.

“We built Signal alongside the investors who use our data every day,” said Joseph Berger, Managing Director of Capital Markets at Guideline. “The dataset was always strong. What Signal adds is the accurate forecasts, the intelligence behind each ticker and a read on the whole market that investors can’t get anywhere else.”

Signal is organized around three areas:

• Company Intelligence – a view of each covered ticker that combines KPI forecasts with the best models to predict the KPI, the spend data behind them, including committed spend, forward bookings, category drivers, and competitive share.
  
  
  
  
• Market Intelligence – the US advertising market as a whole: total spend trends, media types and subtypes, product category data and a leaderboard of the biggest movers, so each company can be read against the market it operates in.
  
  
  
  
• Industry Insights – published research from Guideline’s Insights and Analytics team, on a recurring schedule and around specific themes, to help investors focus on the dynamics impacting the media industry.

Investment teams can request a demonstration at guideline.ai/contact or through their Guideline representative.

About Guideline

Guideline is a global provider of advertising intelligence and media plan management technology used by the world’s leading advertisers, agencies, publishers, investors and consulting firms to plan, buy and manage advertising. Its media plan management software administers more than $300 billion in media budgets across 60,000 media plans and 10,000 active users. Its proprietary spend and pricing data covers approximately $200 billion in annual media investment across 65 countries, the most complete and transparent view of the global advertising market available.

For more information, visit www.guideline.ai.

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Red Sea Global and Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Group Inaugurate The Red Sea Hospital

– The new hospital advances RSG’s vision for an integrated healthcare ecosystem across its destinations

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Under the patronage of H.E. Fahad Abdulrahman AlJalajel, Minister of Health of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, today inaugurated The Red Sea Hospital in strategic partnership with Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Services Group (HMG), marking a major milestone in the continued development of The Red Sea and strengthening access to advanced healthcare for employees, residents, local communities and guests.

Managed and operated by HMG, one of Saudi Arabia’s top leading healthcare providers, the state-of-the-art hospital brings together advanced medical care, experienced healthcare professionals and modern technology, reinforcing RSG’s and HMG’s commitment to creating safe, resilient and fully integrated destinations. The partnership brings together RSG’s expertise in developing integrated destinations with HMG’s experience in advanced healthcare delivery, clinical operations and digitally enabled medical services.

“The opening of The Red Sea Hospital is another important step in delivering on our commitment to build complete destinations where people can visit, live and work with confidence. A world-class destination is about far more than exceptional resorts and experiences; it requires the infrastructure and services that allow people and communities to thrive. Through our partnership with HMG, we are combining destination-scale planning with advanced healthcare expertise to establish a responsive and integrated healthcare ecosystem across The Red Sea,” said John Pagano, Group CEO of Red Sea Global.

The Red Sea Hospital offers emergency services, inpatient and outpatient care, specialized clinics, surgical facilities and integrated digital health services. Fully licensed by the Ministry of Health and designed to meet local and international standards, the hospital combines advanced technology with patient-centered care to provide a seamless and responsive healthcare experience.

Mr. Faisal Al Nassar, President & CEO of Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Services Group, said: “Our partnership with Red Sea Global reflects a shared ambition to establish a healthcare model that meets the needs of a world-class destination. The Red Sea Hospital combines HMG’s clinical expertise, experienced medical teams, advanced technology and patient-centred approach with RSG’s vision for a fully integrated destination.”

The opening represents the next major step in the expansion of Red Sea Health, RSG’s healthcare brand established to deliver world-class, integrated medical services across its destinations. Managed by HMG, The Red Sea Hospital will serve as a central clinical component of this wider healthcare ecosystem, drawing on HMG’s medical and operational expertise. The healthcare network is set to include six pharmacies and a dedicated medical emergency services system capable of rapid response and hospital transfers.

The partnership supports the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030 by strengthening healthcare access, supporting quality of life and enabling the continued growth of the Kingdom’s tourism sector.

Since welcoming its first guests in 2023, The Red Sea has continued to expand its selection of resorts, infrastructure and essential services. Today the destination has 11 hotels open, with six additional resorts scheduled to open on Shura Island in the coming months. Access to high-quality healthcare is an important component of destination readiness and supports a safe, seamless and integrated experience for visitors, residents and employees.

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At charcha 2026, samaaj, sarkaar and bazaar convene at scale to chart India’s development agenda

NEW DELHI, Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — charcha, curated by the*spark forum, concluded its seventh edition on 16 September at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. 2,000+ attendees came together each day, across two days, to share learnings around livelihoods, technology, inclusion and innovation, and to discover common agendas and shared pathways to accelerate growth in the development sector. The convening featured 250+ speakers from 40 co-hosting organisations, including Atal Innovation Mission (NITI Aayog), PRADAN, Eternal, SEWA, DBS Foundation, EkStep Foundation, Meta, Meesho, Janaagraha, Mahindra Rise, J-PAL, Central Square Foundation, The/Nudge and others. Panel discussions, workshops and plenaries ran across eight core themes: Inclusive Livelihoods, Tech4Good, Policy & Governance, Entrepreneurship & Informal Livelihoods, Rural & Agri Livelihoods, Education & Skilling, Climate & Green Jobs and Philanthropy & CSR.

At its core, charcha is built on aligning samaaj (civil society), sarkaar (government) and bazaar (markets) with intent to drive large-scale, sustainable change. Sessions ran at full capacity throughout both days, with eminent speakers such as K T Rama Rao, S Niranjan Reddy, Renana Jhabvala, Meenakshi Ramesh, Dr. Saurabh Garg IAS, Rohit Kansal IAS, Jayesh Ranjan IAS, Mekin Maheshwari, Prabhakar L, Raj Gilda, Shobini Mukherji and Vidit Aatrey taking the stage.

The convening opened on a musical note, with a performance by the contemporary percussion ensemble Tāl Fry. As the applause settled, Jerold Pereira, Managing Director of the*spark forum, welcomed delegates with a call to ensure intelligence and technology are built for Bharat from the start, rather than retrofitted onto it later. The opening plenary that followed, ‘Intelligence Infrastructure: How India Can Build the World’s First AI Development State’, set the tone for the two days, with panellists arguing that India’s real AI advantage lies in its data rather than in compute or models, and that trust, more than technology, will decide whether that data ever reaches the people it is meant to serve.

A highlight of the event was the model of an AI-empowered village that delegates could walk through. Co-created with Jan AI, the ‘Bharat AI Experiential Centre’ brought together 12 of India’s leaders in ‘AI for Bharat’, including the Ministry of Rural Development (Government of India,) Noora Health, Piramal Foundation, Leap 300, Haqdarshak, Meesho, Karya, Wadhwani AI, EkStep Foundation, Rocket Learning, Jan AI and ITC MAARS. Together, they gave people a chance to experience a day in the life of a rural Indian citizen, seeing how the ASHA worker, the farmer, the kirana owner and children used AI solutions made with their needs in mind. With live solutions across five thematic areas covering health, market access, education, employability and agriculture, it was the most visited and talked-about corner of the convening.

Alongside the AI Village, charcha 2026 also served as a launchpad for new tools for the ecosystem. GxD Hub and The/Nudge, working with the Gates Foundation, NextWealth, Karya and Myna Mahila, launched the AI-Data Skills Framework (AISF), the first attempt to map the millions of Indians who annotate, enrich, audit and improve the data that trains AI systems into five defined roles, to enable a path toward recognised careers rather than fragmented gig tasks. The event also saw a clutch of new research shape the conversation: the Global Alliance for Mass Entrepreneurship (GAME) launched its ‘Women’s Listening Study Report’; Generation India Foundation released ‘India’s Workforce Ecosystem’, mapping pathways and gaps across the country’s workforce landscape; and The/Nudge’s EIP programme unveiled ‘Livelihoods at the Margins’, a compendium of livelihood research and programme design for the country’s most vulnerable households.

charcha 2026 was also the launchpad for seven new Jan AI Cafes across Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh. Rohit Kansal IAS, Secretary of the Ministry of Rural Development (Government of India,) inaugurated these community-run centres, where trained local entrepreneurs help close the last-mile access gap by serving rural citizens in their own language.

The closing session, ‘Samriddh Gaon: The Village that is Never the Same’, brought the two days full circle. It reframed samaaj, sarkaar and bazaar not as separate actors but as enablers, orchestrators and diffusion partners for transformation, echoing the convening’s opening argument that trust, not technology, will decide whether growth can be inclusive, sustainable and responsive to the needs of all Indians in the next decade. The conversations gave way to celebration as this year’s edition closed on a vibrant note, with renowned singer and composer Shekhar Ravjiani in conversation with Sarthak Kaushik. The organisers also confirmed that charcha will return to New Delhi in September 2027.

That continuity is part of charcha’s story. Since its inception in 2020, charcha has grown into one of India’s foremost platforms for cross-sector dialogue and collaboration. And this year’s event, marked by the enthusiastic participation of sector leaders and powerful voices from across the development ecosystem, was a vote of confidence in the timeliness and relevance of the*spark forum’s mission.

About the*spark forum

the*spark forum is India’s leading platform for dialogue and collaboration on livelihoods, curating cross-sector convenings that inspire ideas, partnerships and action toward a poverty-free India.

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