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Talogy assessment tool recognized for its contribution to building workplace resilience

New book on resilience, written by leading experts on the psychology of lawyer behavior, credits 30 years of Talogy’s Caliper Profile

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Talogy, a global leader in talent management solutions, has been recognized for its pivotal role in advancing workplace resilience research in a new book Thin-Skinned: Why Lawyers Are So Low in Resilience and the New Science That Can Help.

Published by the American Bar Association, the book by leading legal psychology experts Dr. Larry Richard and Dr. D’Arcy Lyness credits 30 years of data from Talogy’s Caliper profile assessment as the foundation for its insights into high-stakes workforce performance.

Drawing from a database of 4.5 million Caliper assessments, the book highlights a central workplace paradox: the very traits required for exceptional job performance are often the exact traits that leave professionals vulnerable to stress. Specifically, Dr. Richard’s data shows that lawyers average just 30% on resilience, compared to 50% for the general public, with nine out of 10 scoring in the bottom half of the resilience scale. This is a pattern that has remained unchanged since 1994.

“In the three decades that we have been evaluating and coaching legal professionals, we have seen a clear pattern,” said Dr. Larry Richard. “Law schools admit, firms hire and clients reward individuals who demonstrate high skepticism, high urgency, high self-reliance and an intolerance for error. While those traits produce stronger legal documents and won cases, our research shows they also predict rumination, defensiveness, isolation and difficulty coping with criticism, stress and change.”

This dynamic extends far beyond law. Any workforce that hires and promotes for vigilance, perfection and precision under pressure faces the same risks, such as manufacturing safety leads, ICU charge nurses, compliance officers, federal investigators or public safety supervisors.

By using Talogy’s assessment data to view resilience as a measurable trait rather than a temporary mood, leaders across all organizations can act on three core operational insights:

• Early risk detection: Identify psychological risk factors before they lead to turnover, prolonged absences, or safety incidents.
• Separating skill from leadership: Recognize that a top individual performer is not automatically equipped to be a resilient leader.
• Actionable intervention: Address workforce vulnerabilities directly using science-backed development strategies.

“The Caliper Profile measures the innate personality traits and behavioral motivations that dictate how individuals process stress, setbacks, and criticism,” said Nataliya Baytalskaya, Ph.D. and Managing Research Scientist at Talogy. “Low resilience is not a barrier, it is a developmental opportunity. By leveraging objective measurement, organizations can deploy targeted, evidence-based strategies that help high-performing teams adapt under pressure without sacrificing their operational edge.”

Authors to participate in exclusive LinkedIn Live session, September 30 at 12pm ET

Dr. Larry Richard and Dr. D’Arcy Lyness will join Talogy for a 30 minute conversation to uncover what the science of resilience can teach us about building stronger, more sustainable high-performing teams. Sign up.

Thin-Skinned: Why Lawyers Are So Low in Resilience and the New Science That Can Help is available through the American Bar Association:

https://www.americanbar.org/products/inv/book/458426107/

To learn more about how Talogy and the Caliper Profile help organizations measure and build workforce resilience, visit Talogy.com.

About Talogy:

Talogy is proud to be one of the world’s leading talent management solution providers. Crafting personalized solutions to help select, develop, and transform talent and organizations worldwide.

Partnering with organizations to truly understand their challenges inside out to help them make the best data-driven people decisions.

Combining 75+ years of expertise, an extensive content library, and innovative technology, Talogy helps clients find, build, and grow the best talent.

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Dr Hanan H. Balkhy Launches Candidacy for WHO Director-General, Pledges “A WHO the World Can Count On”

• Nominated by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• A physician trained in Saudi Arabia and the United States, with more than 30 years of experience spanning clinical medicine, academic research and international public health leadership
• WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean sets out a three-part platform for a more trusted, prepared and accountable World Health Organization
• Record of delivery includes mobilising more than US$1.6 billion in additional programme resources for polio and emergencies

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dr Hanan H. Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, announced her candidacy for Director-General of the World Health Organization, having been nominated for the role by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, pledging to build “a WHO the world can count on.”

 “The world needs a WHO it can count on, that means decisions grounded in science and transparency; an Organization that is prepared before crises strike and decisive when they do; and a WHO that turns universal health coverage from a global commitment into something people experience in their everyday lives.”

“I have spent my career confronting health threats, strengthening health systems and leading through crises. I have worked and led across WHO at every level – country, regional and global – and I understand both what Member States need from the Organization and what it takes to deliver for them. I also know the difference strong institutions can make when they are trusted, prepared and focused on delivery.”

“My candidacy is a commitment to the transformational change WHO now needs: earning Trust through science and stewardship, delivering Impact through preparedness and country-led action, and demonstrating Value through measurable results. Above all, it means keeping people at the centre of global health.” 

A physician with more than three decades of experience spanning clinical medicine, academic research and international public health leadership, Dr Hanan H. Balkhy has built her career from the bedside to the highest offices of global health.

She currently leads WHO’s operations across 22 Member States and more than 750 million people as Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, having previously served as WHO’s first-ever Assistant Director-General for Antimicrobial Resistance and as a member of the Organization’s Global Policy Group.

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Health, H.E. Fahad Abdulrahman AlJalajel, said: “Dr Balkhy is one of the world’s foremost public health experts. She has dedicated her career to advancing global health, and she brings the fresh thinking, proven leadership, and record of results that this moment demands”

Her candidacy comes at a pivotal moment for WHO, as the Organization moves from negotiation to implementation of the Pandemic Agreement, works to strengthen its financing base, and responds to growing calls from Member States for greater country ownership of health priorities.

Dr Balkhy has begun a programme of international visits, meeting government officials, health leaders and frontline practitioners around the world. Most recently she attended the WHO Regional Committee Meeting for Africa in Ethiopia and the one for the Southeast Asia in Timor Leste. She will be at the UNGA and in Washington D.C. later this month for national and multilateral engagements.

Dr Hanan H. Balkhy has built her career from the bedside to the highest levels of global health leadership, working across diverse health systems and political contexts. Trained in Saudi Arabia and the United States, with leadership experience spanning Saudi Arabia, the Eastern Mediterranean Region and WHO headquarters in Geneva, she brings a rare breadth of clinical, scientific and institutional experience to the role. Throughout her career, she has bridged science and policy, linking crisis response with long-term health-system strengthening and a focus on measurable results.

Long before COVID-19, she was working on the frontlines of MERS-CoV, helping to build Saudi Arabia’s national infection prevention programme, strengthen its research capacity and lead the country’s first Phase I clinical vaccine trial.

Dr Balkhy’s platform is built on three priorities:

1.  Built on TRUST – A WHO the world can count on – Restoring scientific authority, strengthening accountability and protecting WHO’s independence.

2.  Driven by IMPACT – A WHO that is there when it matters – Strengthening preparedness, responding faster to health emergencies and supporting countries when crises strike.

3.  Measured by VALUE – A WHO that delivers measurable results – Advancing universal health coverage, strengthening country capacity and demonstrating the value of every resource entrusted to it.

Dr Balkhy said she was deeply grateful to the Kingdom, to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for the nomination, which reflects their leadership in, and commitment to, global health for all.

For more info: https://hananbalkhy.info/

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Nuritas Appoints Former Unilever North America President Kees Kruythoff as Board Chair

The 30-year industry veteran brings global scaling and commercialization expertise to biotech leader Nuritas.

DUBLIN, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nuritas, a global leader in bioactive peptide discovery, today announced the appointment of Kees Kruythoff as Chair of its Board of Directors. The former Unilever Executive Committee member joins Nuritas at a pivotal moment in the company’s mission to transform everyday food into clinically proven, healthier ingredients, unlocking a new era where nutrition actively improves human health at scale.

Kruythoff brings nearly 3 decades of international leadership experience at Unilever, where he built and led businesses ranging from €200 million to €12 billion in revenue. His roles included President of Unilever North America, President of the company’s global Home Care division and CEO of its businesses in Brazil and South Africa. He has operated across Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America and the U.S., with extensive experience scaling innovation through global consumer brands and commercial partnerships.

Nuritas delivers clinically proven peptide ingredients that power leading consumer nutrition and wellness products worldwide. The company’s proprietary discovery platform Magnifier NπΦ analyses nature-based, non-synthetic proteins to identify high-impact peptides that target significant human-health needs.

“I believe Nuritas has a unique opportunity to impact billions of people’s health and wellbeing, as it brings together nature-based ingredients with world class AI peptide discovery. I am honored and excited to be part of this journey,” said Kees Kruythoff.

“Kees brings global scale, operating discipline and a genuine passion for food transformation to our Board,” said Dr. Nora Khaldi, Founder and CEO of Nuritas. “His experience building markets and embedding health and sustainability within global consumer businesses makes him exactly the right partner for Nuritas at this time. I’m delighted to welcome him to the team.”

Kruythoff will work closely with Khaldi and the executive leadership team, providing strategic guidance as the company deepens relationships with global partners, expands the commercial reach of its peptide portfolio and strengthens its position at the intersection of AI, biotechnology and human health.

About Nuritas

Nuritas is a global biotech firm using artificial intelligence to discover clinically validated peptides from nature. Its proprietary Magnifier NπΦ platform rapidly analyses proteins to identify peptides with the potential to support human health, enabling partners to bring scientifically substantiated innovation to market faster.

Founded in 2014 by mathematician and scientist Dr Nora Khaldi, Nuritas is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with its North American headquarters in Connecticut, USA. Partners include GNC, The Vitamin Shoppe, Mars, Nestlé, Givaudan.

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ST Engineering iDirect Advances Intelligent Satellite Operations with New AI Capabilities

New capabilities for AI governance, operational control and rapid onboarding help operators simplify complexity, strengthen compliance and scale automation with confidence

HERNDON, Va., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, today announced new capabilities for Foresight, its AI-driven orchestration and intelligence platform designed to help satellite operators simplify increasingly complex multi-orbit and multi-service network environments. The new capabilities introduce enhanced AI governance, operational controls, and guided onboarding tools that help operators adopt AI responsibly, maintain oversight of operational changes and accelerate deployment.

“Satellite operators are under increasing pressure to deliver services faster, manage growing operational complexity and adopt AI responsibly,” said Sridhar Kuppanna, CEO of ST Engineering iDirect. “With these new Foresight capabilities, we’re extending the intelligence, automation and governance that operators need to confidently modernize their operations. From accelerating onboarding to governing AI-assisted workflows, Foresight provides a practical path toward more intelligent and automated satellite operations.”

With support for air-gapped deployments, strong data governance and secure AI operations, Foresight enables operators to accelerate automation while maintaining control of their networks and data, helping them move from reactive management toward autonomous network operations.

Foresight’s latest AI capabilities include:

• Agentic Governance: Delivers oversight, auditability and risk controls for AI agents through governance policies, audit trails, operational safeguards and compliance-focused controls.
• Governed Change Management: Enables approval-based workflows with review, risk assessment and authorization before AI-driven operational changes are applied.
• AI Usage Visibility and Cost Controls: Provides monitoring, budgeting and policy-based controls to help operators manage AI consumption and maintain operational oversight.
• Accelerated Onboarding: Simplifies deployment by automatically discovering network inventory, deploying required platform components and guiding administrators through privacy, data and deployment configuration options.

First introduced in March 2026, Foresight represents ST Engineering iDirect’s vision for more intelligent and automated satellite operations, bringing together automation, orchestration and AI-driven insights in a unified operational environment.

ST Engineering iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is a global leader in satellite communications (satcom) providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their satcom networks. With over 40 years of delivering innovation focused on solving satellite’s most critical economic and technology challenges we are committed to shaping the future of how the world connects. The product portfolio, branded iDirect, represents the highest standards in performance, efficiency and reliability, making it possible for its customers to deliver the best satcom connectivity experience anywhere in the world. ST Engineering iDirect is a leader in key industries including mobility, broadcast and military/government. In 2007, iDirect Government was formed to better serve the U.S. government and defense communities. For more information visit www.idirect.net.

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Iyuno’s Strategic Approach: Multi-Agent AI, Built Around Context

Specialized AI agents are becoming an industry-wide shift. Iyuno applied that approach to one of media’s hardest problems: giving AI a memory that holds up across scenes, episodes, and seasons.

BURBANK, Calif., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Iyuno, the world’s largest media localization company, today detailed the multi-agent engineering behind CLOE’s Contextual Memory, built on the belief that applying specialized AI agents to a narrow, well-defined problem outperforms brute-force scale.

Most enterprise AI deployments chase scale — bigger models, bigger context windows, bigger compute bills — and still lose narrative continuity across long-form video. CLOE takes a different approach, built on three principles:

• Vertical Multi-Agent Orchestration. Instead of one monolithic model, a network of hyper-specialized micro-agents each performs a specific function, such as character relationship mapping, emotional intent, prosodic matching, or brand compliance, instead of relying on a single system to perform every task.
• High-Density, Low-Token Prompting. Raw video, audio, and script are synthesized into a structured knowledge graph first; agents work from compressed, high-signal context vectors instead of massive raw inputs, cutting token consumption and inference cost per title.
• Persistent Graph Memory. Agent outputs converge into one persistent ontology graph instead of being discarded after each task, so understanding compounds across a title, season, or franchise without compounding inference cost.

“Our focus was never building the biggest AI system—it was building the right one for media,” said David Lee, Founder & CEO of Iyuno. “For a broad, general-purpose problem, bigger models and more compute make sense. For a specialized domain like entertainment, that scale doesn’t buy you the thing that actually matters: narrative continuity. Specialized agents working off precise, high-density context get us state-of-the-art understanding at a fraction of the footprint, and that footprint doesn’t grow with catalog size the way monolithic approaches do. Every title we process makes the graph more capable, not more expensive to run.”

This architecture already runs Iyuno’s commercial suite: CLOE Enterprise (SaaS), CLOE Sub, CLOE Script, CLOE Dub, and CLOE Live — in live studio and streaming production today. Future announcements will detail how it extends into CLOE Skills across accessibility, marketing, and additional workflows.

About Iyuno

Iyuno (www.iyuno.com) is a leading provider of localization services for the media and entertainment industry. Trusted by top entertainment brands and creators worldwide, Iyuno offers comprehensive end-to-end localization services from 40 offices across 29 countries. Backed by a team of exceptional creative and technical talent, state-of-the-art facilities, and cutting-edge technologies, Iyuno proudly boasts the largest global footprint amplifying its dubbing, subtitling and media services offerings. The company is also the creator of CLOE, a contextual intelligence platform that transforms content into structured understanding, enabling AI-powered workflows across localization, accessibility, marketing, and emerging content experiences.

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CCTV+: 2026 “Liangzhu: A Dialogue across World Civilizations” Cultural Exchange Event Arrives in Russia

BEIJING, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On September 7, 2026 (local time), the 2026 “Liangzhu: A Dialogue across World Civilizations” Cultural Exchange Event was held at Lomonosov Moscow State University, attracting hundreds of representatives from cultural, educational, and media circles in China and Russia.

The event was jointly hosted by the Information Office of Zhejiang Provincial People’s Government, the Foreign Affairs Office of Zhejiang Provincial People’s Government, Zhejiang Media Group, Hangzhou Liangzhu Archaeological Site Administrative District Management Committee, and the Higher School of Television, Lomonosov Moscow State University. It was co-organized by the Overseas Center of Zhejiang Media Group, Zhejiang University Press, and the “Media Plus” Online Chinese Classroom in Russia, with support from Lomonosov Moscow State University, Zhejiang University, Liangzhu Museum, and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Russian Federation.

At the opening ceremony, Zhejiang University presented A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings to Lomonosov Moscow State University. Zhejiang Media Group signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Higher School of Television, Lomonosov Moscow State University. The trailer of the China-Russia co-produced documentary Liangzhu: Exploring the Origins of World Civilizations was released, and Russian students received “Liangzhu Promoter” certificates. The Russia program of the Liangzhu Culture Youth Communication Plan and “Hello, Liangzhu” Russia-themed special exhibition were launched, allowing Russian students to experience Liangzhu culture up close. A civilization dialogue salon was also held during the event.

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IBM, Lockheed Martin Announce Swiss Quantum Innovation Hub at ETH Zurich, Anchored by Switzerland’s First IBM Quantum Computer

In an extension of ongoing collaboration, IBM and Lockheed Martin plan to initiate research projects with select Swiss academic institutions.

The Swiss National Supercomputing Centre at ETH Zurich will host an IBM Quantum System Two, expanding access across Swiss institutions to fuel the country’s quantum ecosystem, research and workforce education.

ZURICH, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), through an offset agreement with armasuisse, Switzerland’s Federal Office for Defence Procurement, today established a hub for quantum innovation at ETH Zurich, a prominent public research university. The new hub plans to host the country’s first IBM Quantum System Two at the Swiss National Supercomputing Center (CSCS) in Lugano.

IBM will operate the IBM Quantum System Two, which will be powered by an IBM Quantum Nighthawk, the company’s most advanced processor. ETH Zurich will provide expertise, resources and technologies for Swiss industries, startups and academia, including access to the quantum computer. Its delivery is expected to catalyze the development of new algorithms, technical breakthroughs, and industrial use cases, as well as anchor initiatives to foster Switzerland’s workforce and talent. The project also advances the ongoing strategic collaboration between Lockheed Martin and IBM, combining Lockheed Martin innovations in quantum sensing and additive manufacturing with IBM’s expertise in quantum computing and AI.

“Switzerland is deservedly recognized as a hub for global innovation, and Lockheed Martin is proud of its long history of technical collaboration within the country,” said Dr. Craig Martell, Lockheed Martin vice president and chief technology officer. “This project extends the strategic relationship between Lockheed Martin and IBM in quantum and AI while positioning Switzerland as a leader in these critical, cutting-edge fields. It provides resources and expertise, develops skills and enables joint research across the Swiss commercial, defense and academic ecosystem.”

“IBM has collaborated with institutions in Switzerland for almost 100 years. Our research team at our Zurich lab has led fundamental technology breakthroughs for the world and has been part of the country’s science ecosystem for decades,” said Alessandro Curioni, vice president, Algorithms and Applications, IBM Research and director of the Zurich Research Laboratory. “As we continue to foster innovation with the Swiss community, we are excited to have the opportunity to put world-class quantum hardware, software and expertise directly into the hands of Switzerland’s thriving academic institutions and industries.”

“Switzerland will gain access to essential research infrastructure that will enable us to further advance the exploration of this emerging technology and educate the talent needed to support it,” said ETH Zurich President Joël Mesot, emphasizing the opportunities the new quantum computer will bring to Switzerland.

Delivering quantum to the Swiss ecosystem

Organizations that join the innovation hub through ETH Zurich will have immediate access to these resources and IBM’s fleet of quantum computers available over the cloud. Additionally, upon the system’s deployment by the end of 2026, ETH Zurich will provide organizations with access to Switzerland’s own dedicated IBM Quantum System Two. These capabilities will enable the country’s community of innovators to accelerate scientific and industrial research and build new use cases across chemistry, materials science, optimization, financial services and more. Today, IBM quantum computers are already delivering scientific value across the globe as useful tools in these fields.

IBM and Lockheed Martin expand joint research initiatives

As part of the collaboration, two planned joint development projects between IBM and Lockheed Martin include the exploration of quantum sensing applications for navigation and the improvement of additive manufacturing of metallic alloys. These projects also complement ongoing efforts by IBM and Lockheed Martin across a range of advanced technologies focused on aerospace and defense innovation.

IBM and ETH Zurich build on a legacy of collaboration

This initiative also builds upon a close and long-standing collaboration between IBM and ETH Zurich, including a recently launched 10-year effort to advance foundational algorithmic research.

The quantum education and workforce development effort includes providing the Swiss ecosystem with access to the IBM Quantum Network and IBM Quantum Platform learning offerings, including coursework, certifications, and workshops; as well as event support, such as hackathons, conferences, and partner forums.

About IBM

IBM is a leading provider of global hybrid cloud and AI, and consulting expertise. We help clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of governments and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM’s hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM’s long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service.

Visit www.ibm.com for more information.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. More information at Lockheedmartin.com.

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Children’s Academy students tackle India’s 7.7-million-tonne textile waste challenge

Children’s Academy International School is tackling India’s 7.7 million tonnes of annual textile waste by empowering students to implement circular economy principles and transform discarded fabrics into sustainable new products.

MUMBAI, India, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — India generates approximately 7.7 million tonnes of textile waste annually, a volume that places significant strain on the nation’s ecological infrastructure. In a move to address this crisis through education and action, Children’s Academy International School has launched Clothes for Conscience, a community engagement initiative designed to integrate sustainability into the core curriculum. Full program details and initiative updates are available at www.childrens-academy.in.

The initiative encourages students to look past the classroom and engage with the physical realities of the textile industry. By working directly with Indian fabrics and studying craftsmanship processes, students gain a first-hand understanding of the environmental costs associated with fashion, including water pollution and the proliferation of chemical dyes. This hands-on approach aims to foster a deeper appreciation for the lifecycle of products, shifting the focus from passive consumption to active stewardship.

Sustainability at the academy is treated as a practical discipline rather than a theoretical subject.

Students are now putting circular economy principles into practice by reclaiming discarded fabrics to create new, functional goods. The transformation of remnants into cloth bags, jewelry, and accessories serves as a proof of concept for reducing waste at the local level. With global textile waste estimated at 92 million tonnes each year, the project underscores the importance of scaling small-scale interventions to meet a global challenge.

The program specifically engages IBCP students, challenging them to question modern consumption habits and find new utility in materials that were previously destined for landfills. By combining India’s rich textile heritage with innovative reuse strategies, the school is preparing a new generation to navigate and solve complex environmental issues through practical, scalable action.

This project is essential because it bridges the gap between India’s rich textile heritage and the urgent need for environmental responsibility. By actively transforming fabric remnants into useful products, the students are gaining the necessary skills to challenge existing consumption models and create positive change within their own communities.

With India generating approximately 7.7 million tonnes of textile waste every year, it is essential that the next generation understands the environmental impact of their consumption habits. Through the Clothes for Conscience initiative, the students are moving beyond traditional classroom learning to gain a firsthand understanding of craftsmanship and the urgent need for circular thinking in daily life.

About Children’s Academy Group of Schools

Founded in 1970 by the late Shri V.V. Bhat, Children’s Academy Group of Schools is a premier educational institution with a legacy of providing high-quality, holistic education in Mumbai and Thane. Serving over 8,000 students from Nursery to Grade 12, the Group operates state-of-the-art campuses across Malad (Bachani Nagar), Kandivali (Ashok Nagar and Thakur Complex), and Thane (Ghodbunder Road). Known for its technological integration and academic excellence, the Academy primarily offers the ICSE curriculum (with over 70% NEP compliance) alongside the globally recognized International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP). Consistently ranked among the top schools in Mumbai, Children’s Academy is dedicated to nurturing active, responsible, and future-ready global citizens. 

For more information, visit www.childrens-academy.in.

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Yutong Opens Its First Comprehensive Service Center in Europe

The Norway-based facility integrates maintenance, inspection, and parts supply to support battery-electric bus fleets throughout the vehicle lifecycle

STOKKE, Norway, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Yutong Bus officially opened its first Yutong Service Center (the “Center”) in Europe on September 8 in Stokke, Norway, integrating vehicle delivery, after‑sales service, spare parts supply, and professional training into one hub.

As Norway advances its transition to electric public transport, the Center will enhance maintenance capabilities, compliance inspections, and local service responsiveness for pure electric buses, offering customers a more direct service option and delivering systematic support for fleet operations across their full lifecycle.

Covering approximately 38,941 square meters with a building area of 6,074 square meters, including a 2,300‑square‑meter parts warehouse, the Center integrates brand display, vehicle delivery, after‑sales service, parts supply, and training facilities, delivering all‑around customer support. Built around Yutong as the core, the Center consolidates multi‑dimensional service functions and complements existing local partners and service channels, offering customers more direct, flexible issue resolution and service options.

“The service center is positioned as a comprehensive, centralized service hub, with a large inventory of parts, inspection facilities, professional service bays, and dedicated training equipment,” said Jack Li, CEO of Yutong Central and Northern Europe. “Through efficient operations, we aim to help reduce customers’ total cost of ownership and maximize bus uptime. By strengthening partnerships and expanding service coverage, we aim to deliver cost-effective services and create shared value while helping make public transport greener, smarter, and more inclusive.”

One‑stop service ecosystem: from parts supply to integrated service support across the fleet lifecycle

With the local service center and dedicated on‑ground team, Yutong consolidates parts supply, fault diagnostics, maintenance, and professional training into a single service system, improving service efficiency and delivering full‑lifecycle fleet support for Norwegian passenger transport and bus operators. The Center features a comprehensive reception area, maintenance and repair zone, parts storage area, hands-on training space, vehicle display area, and brand experience zone, offering local customers an integrated service package spanning everything from vehicle sales and delivery to after‑sales repairs, parts supply, and technical training.

The Center features seven standardized maintenance bays, as well as dedicated bays for powertrain and large-component repairs, equipped with four‑post lifts, an electronic laser wheel alignment system, a brake tester, and a heavy‑duty tire balancer. It offers repair capabilities for chassis, electrical and high‑voltage systems, powertrains, air conditioning, and interiors, and can also handle non‑severe accident vehicles, alcohol interlocks, and tachographs.

Built to EU standards, the Center includes a dedicated bus inspection line for Norway’s mandatory PKK annual inspections, featuring a 31.5‑meter pit, two 16‑ton pit jacks, and equipment for brake, lighting, side‑slip, and OBD testing, covering chassis, braking, safety devices, onboard diagnostics, and powertrain compliance. By conducting inspections, fault diagnosis, and safety checks locally, the Center helps customers reduce fleet downtime and lower operating costs.

It also has a 2,300‑square‑meter parts warehouse, covering 4,500 SKUs of Yutong genuine parts for battery, motor and electronic control systems, powertrains, chassis, steering systems, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, interior and exterior trim, wear parts, and maintenance consumables.

With local stock and regional distribution center replenishment, the Center reduces parts sourcing and repair waiting times, improving vehicle uptime and minimizing fleet downtime losses. All parts are backed by consistent quality and warranty standards, supported by a local engineering team delivering parts supply, diagnostics, and maintenance services.

Building local expertise: service, training, and long‑term fleet support

The Center also includes theoretical training rooms and hands-on training areas, with instruction led by experienced trainers. Equipped with a comprehensive whole-vehicle training platform for pure electric buses and dedicated training units for air conditioning, EBS braking, heaters, battery, motor and electronic control systems, and rear-axle disassembly, the Center supports training in component identification, operating principles, simulation, and fault diagnosis. The training equipment uses core assemblies and components sourced from actual vehicles, enabling customers’ maintenance technicians to apply what they learn directly to real-world repairs.

Through its local team, standardized maintenance and inspection procedures, parts inventory and training capabilities, Yutong continues to deliver on its “EnRoute+” global service commitment. As Yutong’s first comprehensive service center in Europe, the facility further underscores the company’s long-term commitment to serving European customers. Building on the Norway service center, Yutong will continue to advance its localized service approach in markets including the Netherlands, Chile, Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia. These efforts will strengthen local capabilities in electric bus repair, maintenance and inspection, improve service responsiveness, create more high-quality local jobs and support the electrification and low-carbon transition of public transport.

For more information on Yutong Service Center and “EnRoute+” global service commitment, please visit https://en.yutong.com/.

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Vista House makes exclusive Asia debut amid Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix excitement

SINGAPORE, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Vista, the world’s leading global business aviation group, will bring its signature hospitality experience, Vista House, to Singapore for the first time, welcoming VistaJet and XO Members during one of Asia’s most anticipated sporting weekends.

Designed as an intimate clubhouse, Vista House offers Members and their guests a destination to unwind, connect and experience the race weekend in comfort and unparalleled elegance.

The Singapore edition opens with an exclusive Members’ event alongside VistaJet Brand Ambassador Charles Leclerc, welcoming invited Members and guests for an intimate evening of conversation ahead of the race weekend.

Charles Leclerc shares: “With such an intensive international racing calendar, how we travel between races makes a real difference. My experience with flying on VistaJet is it has always been seamless, with the privacy, consistency and attention to detail that allow me to rest, prepare and arrive ready to perform.”

Vista House will open its doors during the race weekend with live viewing parties of the highly anticipated races. Guests will take in the circuit from a private setting overlooking the track, complimented by curated food and beverage service throughout the evening.

Crystal Wong, President of Asia Pacific at Vista states, “Beyond connecting our Members to destinations around the world, Vista House brings together a global community through shared passions and exceptional experiences. We are delighted to introduce Vista House to Asia for the first time in Singapore, creating a setting where our Members can connect, celebrate and experience one of the world’s most exciting sporting weekends together.”

Singapore marks the first time Vista House has been staged in Asia, following previous activations in Augusta and Monaco. It arrives in one of the world’s most vibrant destinations for business, luxury travel and major international events — a city that continues to draw global entrepreneurs, business leaders and international travellers who value privacy, flexibility and exceptional service, the same qualities that define the Vista experience both in the air and on the ground.

Singapore remains one of Vista’s critical regional hubs, having recorded a 51% year-on-year growth in flight hours and a 58% year-on-year rise in flight traffic in the first half of 2026. The city also consistently ranks among the top destinations for arrivals and departures across Asia Pacific in the same period.

This year’s calendar places Southeast Asia at the centre of the Formula 1 season, with the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix relocating to the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia from 2-4 October — immediately ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix — and expected to drive even greater regional travel demand.

Vista is preparing to support Members travelling between the two race weekends through close coordination across its flight operations, client services and ground support teams — enabling the group to manage complex multi-destination itineraries while delivering the consistency, discretion and personalised service Members expect throughout one of the busiest periods on the regional motorsport calendar.

Vista’s connection to motorsport runs deeper than race-week travel as Founder and Chairman Thomas Flohr, also competes in the FIA World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans driving with the Vista AF Corse team, and as a supporter of Ferrari’s 499P Hypercar programme — a passion that reflects the shared emphasis both private aviation and elite motorsport place on innovation, technology and precision.

From the Members’ event with Charles Leclerc to Vista House, Vista’s extensive presence in Singapore brings together private aviation, motorsport and hospitality. Looking ahead, Vista will continue expanding its portfolio of destination-led experiences and exclusive partnerships across its VistaJet and XO brands, offering Members privileged access to some of the world’s most sought-after sporting, cultural and lifestyle events.

About Vista

Vista Global Holding Limited (Vista) is the world’s leading private aviation group. Headquartered in Dubai, Vista integrates a unique portfolio of companies to offer asset free services to cover all key aspects of business aviation, including guaranteed and on demand global flight coverage, subscription and membership solutions, and trading and management services.

Innovating the industry for over 20 years, Vista’s mission is to provide the most advanced flying services at the very best value — anytime, anywhere around the world.

With over 4,000 aviation experts, Vista’s extensive industry expertise and integrated technology enable it to deliver comprehensive end-to-end solutions to meet the needs of every business aviation client. These services are offered through its leading brands, including VistaJet and XO.

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“Vista” is a trade name for Vista Global Holding Limited. Vista does not operate any aircraft. All flights are performed by properly licensed operators, which may include subsidiaries such as VistaJet Limited or VistaJet GmbH. Vista also holds a non-controlling minority stake in FAA-licensed and DOT registered US direct air carriers Western Air Charter, Inc. (DBA Vista America), JetSelect LLC (DBA Vista America).

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