3, Nov 2026
CM Mohan Majhi, Naveen Patnaik Mourn Demise Of Padma Shri Neurosurgeon Dr Ashok Mahapatra
Bhubaneswar, Nov 3 (UDN): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik have expressed profound grief over the demise of eminent neurosurgeon and Padma Shri awardee Professor Dr Ashok Kumar Mahapatra, remembering him as an outstanding medical professional whose contributions brought national recognition to Odisha.
Dr Mahapatra, who passed away at AIIMS, New Delhi, on Monday evening at the age of 74, was widely respected for his pioneering work in neurosurgery, medical research and healthcare development.
In his condolence message, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi described Dr Mahapatra as one of India’s most distinguished neurosurgeons and a prominent figure in medical science.
The Chief Minister said his remarkable contributions had enriched the healthcare sector and brought immense pride to Odisha as well as the country. He further noted that the doctor’s dedication to medical services and research would remain unforgettable.
Expressing solidarity with the bereaved family, Majhi offered his heartfelt condolences and prayed to Lord Jagannath for the eternal peace of the departed soul.
Naveen Patnaik Remembers His Contributions To Medical Science
Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik also expressed deep sorrow over the passing of the renowned neurosurgeon.
In his message, the former Chief Minister highlighted Dr Mahapatra’s extraordinary achievements in medical science, particularly his success in performing several rare and complex surgical procedures.
Naveen said Dr Mahapatra would always be remembered for his significant role in the establishment of AIIMS Bhubaneswar and his efforts towards making advanced healthcare facilities accessible to people in Odisha.
Describing his demise as an irreparable loss for both Odisha and India, Patnaik extended his heartfelt condolences to the grieving family and prayed for the departed soul.
A Legacy That Transcends Generations
Dr Ashok Kumar Mahapatra earned nationwide recognition for leading the historic 2017 separation surgery of conjoined twins Jaga and Balia at AIIMS, New Delhi. The challenging operation became a landmark achievement in Indian neurosurgery.
He also served as the founding Director of AIIMS Bhubaneswar, playing a crucial role in strengthening Odisha’s healthcare infrastructure and medical education.
The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri in 2024 in recognition of his exceptional contributions to medicine.
The condolence messages from the state’s top political leaders reflect the widespread respect Dr Mahapatra commanded across political and professional circles. His passing leaves behind a remarkable legacy of medical excellence, service and dedication that will continue to inspire generations of healthcare professionals.
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3, Nov 2026
LinearB launches Agentic Studio to give enterprise engineering leaders and coding agents the context to ship better software faster
Boston, Massachusetts – Nov 03; LinearB, a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Developer Productivity Insight Platforms, today launched Agentic Studio, a key part of the next generation of developer productivity platforms.
Historically, productivity platforms gave engineering leaders metrics. LinearB now turns everything happening across software delivery into context that people and agents can consume and act on. Engineering leaders ask questions in plain language and get answers and next steps. They define the context surface with role-based access built in, and AI assistants help extend that context and build metrics, artifacts and dashboards. Coding agents receive that context, so they understand their task and environment better and make smarter decisions.
Acting on that context matters more than ever. LinearB’s 2026 AI benchmarks, covering 2.7 million pull requests across more than 250 organizations, show that developers who use AI most heavily nearly doubled their merged pull requests year over year. Yet the software factory faces new problems. In LinearB’s 2026 Software Engineering Benchmarks Report, AI-assisted pull requests were 2.6 times larger than unassisted ones at the 75th percentile, and agent pull requests waited more than five times longer for review.
“Context is the new king,” said Ori Keren, CEO and co-founder of LinearB. “We realized we hold a knowledge graph that nobody else has of everything happening across the software delivery lifecycle, and that’s exactly what agents and teams need to deliver high quality software, faster. So we rebuilt LinearB around it.”
LinearB’s effort skill, now in early access, matches a coding agent’s effort to the task. It gauges a change’s business relevance, complexity and risk using the code quality in the area, recent service incidents and ownership history. Low risk changes use less effort and fewer tokens. Complex, risky or high priority changes get more effort and careful, tested edits. More skills are on the way, focused on accelerating downstream stages of the software factory, such as review and merge.
Kraken used LinearB’s MCP server with AI to find what was really slowing its code reviews. The answer wasn’t large changes. It was time zones and reviewer availability. Kraken cut review time at the 90th percentile by more than half in four months. “That’s the structural shift,” said Nik Sudan, engineering operations lead at Kraken. “It moves leaders from anecdote-driven to evidence-driven.”
The Agentic Studio is available now to all LinearB customers. Agent skills are available in early access.
Why it matters now
Engineering leaders have more data than ever and less time to use it. Boards and CFOs now ask whether AI spend is paying off, and a dashboard full of numbers doesn’t answer that. At the same time, coding agents write more of the code, and they start every task knowing nothing about the codebase’s history.
Productivity platforms have always been good at measuring. The next step is turning what they measure into action. That means answers for the people running engineering, and context for the agents doing more of the work.
What LinearB does
LinearB collects data from across the software delivery lifecycle and makes it usable. It normalizes data from different Git and project management systems into one model, matches each engineer’s identities across tools, and links every change from ticket to release. It adds AI attribution and industry benchmarks, so leaders can tell whether a number is good or bad.
The engineering context layer delivers that knowledge to people and to agents.
Engineering leaders ask questions in plain language, like where delivery is stuck, how their developers are doing and whether AI is paying off. Instead of reading a chart, they get an answer and a next step. They can build their own metrics and pull the same context into AI tools like Claude through MCP.
Coding agents get the same context through MCP and agent skills. The first skill, now in early access, matches an agent’s effort to the task. It checks how complex and risky a change is, using the code’s rework rate, recent incidents and ownership history. Simple, low risk changes use less effort and fewer tokens. Complex or risky changes get more effort and careful, tested edits, which raises quality where it matters most. The skill works with any coding agent, and leaders can see how often agents were routed to low, medium and high effort.
The platform is built for the enterprise, with role based access and guardrails on what agents can do.
Journey and milestones
LinearB started by giving engineering leaders visibility into how their teams deliver software. Years of integration work across the software delivery lifecycle gave it one of the largest datasets on how engineering teams work. Its 2026 Software Engineering Benchmarks Report drew on more than 8.1 million pull requests from 4,800 engineering teams in 42 countries. As AI coding tools spread, LinearB added AI attribution and connected to more of the tools teams use.
In 2026, Gartner named LinearB a Leader in its first Magic Quadrant for Developer Productivity Insight Platforms, for both its ability to execute and its completeness of vision. Early customer response to the context layer is strong. The AI assistant and MCP access show the highest user retention of any features LinearB has released.
“These are exciting times to rethink our role in the software ecosystem,” said Ori Keren. “Everyone else is focused on writing code. We realized we hold a knowledge graph of everything happening across the software delivery lifecycle, and that’s exactly what developers and agents need. So we rebuilt LinearB around it. We don’t build the software factory. We instrument it, so leaders know what to do next and agents make smarter decisions on every change.”
“For years, engineering leaders told us the same thing. Metrics are useful, but they don’t tell you what to do,” added Dan Lines, co-founder and COO of LinearB. “A dashboard says your cycle time is two days. So what? Now a leader can ask what to improve in their engineering organization and get a clear answer. And when that same context goes to coding agents, the platform isn’t just reporting anymore. It’s acting.”
Market trends
LinearB’s 2026 AI benchmarks, built from 2.7 million pull requests and 83,000 developers across 253 engineering organizations between February and May 2026, show why measuring AI isn’t enough on its own. The teams pulling ahead are the ones acting on what they learn.
- Heavy AI users are pulling away. The typical developer who uses AI on at least 75% of coding days merged 96% more pull requests per week than a year earlier. The typical developer using no AI merged 3.6% fewer.
- Adoption is shallower than the hype suggests. Even at elite organizations, AI assists only 54% of pull requests.
- Agents still need people. At the 90th percentile, autonomous agents open 4.7% of pull requests. At elite organizations, 79% of agent pull requests merge within 30 days, compared with 92% of human only pull requests. At fair organizations, agent yield drops to 37%. The likely reason is ownership. When no developer owns an agent’s pull request, it often never merges.
- AI code review is the fastest win. Pull requests with an AI review merge at the highest rate of any type and lift yield by up to five percentage points.
- AI costs are climbing fast at the top. Token spend at the 90th percentile reached $35.20 per developer per coding day, up nearly 75% in three months, while the median barely moved.
Engineering leaders already use LinearB to answer the questions their boards are asking about AI. “I use LinearB data and charts directly in my board decks, because my board is specifically asking questions about our use of AI and what our ROI is,” said Ken Ringdahl, CTO of Emburse.
Forward-looking vision
The effort skill is the first in a library of agent skills. Each one turns LinearB’s context into an action an agent or a leader can take. Next, LinearB will focus on helping teams merge and govern AI generated code safely, and on cutting what engineering organizations spend on AI. The goal is the one productivity platforms have always promised, helping teams deliver better software faster. LinearB now does it by giving people answers and giving agents the context to act.
2, Nov 2026
During Gateway Gulf 2026: Beyon Announces Expansion of Green Data Centre Portfolio to Three Centres as Solar Investment Accelerates
– Latest phase will deliver 2.5 GWh of clean energy annually and reduce CO₂ emissions by more than 1,585 tonnes each year
MANAMA, Bahrain, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Beyon has announced the expansion of its green data centre portfolio, with a third data centre set to become fully powered by renewable energy following the completion of Phase 5 of the Beyon Solar Park programme. Announced during Gateway Gulf 2026 in the presence of H.E. Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairman of Beyon Group, the milestone represents the latest advancement in Beyon’s long-term investment in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy.
Developed in partnership with Almoayyed Solar, Phase 5 represents an investment of approximately BD544,500 and will extend across 14,000 square meters, incorporating 2,292 solar panels. The installation has a total capacity of 1.5 MWp. Once completed in the coming months, the installation is expected to generate approximately 2.5 GWh of clean energy annually and reduce carbon emissions by more than 1,585 tonnes of CO₂ each year.
The completion of Phase 5 will bring the number of Beyon green data centres powered by renewable energy to three, further strengthening the Group’s sustainable digital infrastructure. As demand for data, cloud and digital services continues to grow, this expansion supports Beyon’s ambition to develop resilient, high-performance infrastructure while progressively reducing the environmental impact associated with its operations.
The Solar programme has also continued to expand beyond Beyon’s Data centres. During 2026, Beyon successfully completed Phase 4, extending renewable energy adoption to Total CX’s Customer Contact Centre, making it the first green contact centre in Bahrain.
The latest development builds on the milestone announced at Gateway Gulf 2025, when Phase 3 of the Solar Park enabled Beyon’s Tier III Certified Data Center in Hamala to operate entirely on renewable energy. The continued investment reflects a multi-year programme to increase the contribution of clean energy across Beyon’s infrastructure and support customers pursuing their own sustainability and ESG objectives.
Beyon Group CEO Andrew Kvaalseth said, “Data centres are increasingly fundamental to the digital economy, and we believe their continued expansion should go hand in hand with a more sustainable approach to powering critical infrastructure. Reaching three green data centres represents an important milestone in that journey and reflects the scale and consistency of our investment in renewable energy. As we continue to grow our digital infrastructure, sustainability and resilience will remain integral to how we invest for the future.”
Almoayyed International Group Chairman Mohammed Almoayyed said, “Our partnership with Beyon continues to demonstrate the potential of long-term collaboration to deliver renewable energy infrastructure at meaningful scale. The successive phases of the Solar Park programme reflect a clear and sustained commitment to clean energy, and we are pleased to support Beyon as it continues to expand the programme across its critical infrastructure.”
Beyon and Almoayyed Solar’s collaboration forms part of a long-term programme to expand the use of renewable energy across the group’s infrastructure. The continued expansion reinforces Beyon’s commitment to integrating renewable energy into its infrastructure and contributing to the Kingdom of Bahrain’s sustainability and carbon-reduction ambitions.
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Beyon is a global technology group, dedicated to bringing technology closer to people and businesses with best-in-class connectivity and digital solutions. As a group, Beyon is focused on creating a prosperous digital growth portfolio through its subsidiary companies Batelco, Beyon Money, Beyon Cyber, Beyon Solutions, and Beyon Connect. Beyon also supports a successful group of international investments, subsidiaries and affiliates in several locations including Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt, the Maldives, The Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Diego Garcia, St. Helena, Ascension Island, and the Falkland Islands.
Beyon is a listed entity on the Bahrain Bourse, for more information visit www.beyon.com
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2, Nov 2026
Abracon Expands Digital Customer Experience with New Website Accounts Designed for Engineers
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Abracon, a leading global manufacturer of frequency control, timing, power, magnetics, RF, antenna, and connectivity solutions, today launched website accounts that give engineers and design teams a more personalized way to explore products and manage their interactions with the company, including the ability to request or purchase samples and download support files.
With a free Abracon account, engineers can:
- Request or purchase samples of eligible parts for evaluation
- Download support files, including 3D models, symbols, footprints, and simulation files
- View order history and status updates, including tracking information, for samples and purchases placed on abracon.com
Together, these features help engineers move more efficiently from initial component research to design validation.
“As customer expectations continue to evolve, Abracon remains committed to investing in digital tools that make it easier to engage with our products and services,” said Kevin Lemon, Vice President of Global Product and Marketing at Abracon. “This new account functionality is another step toward a seamless experience at every stage of the design journey.”
The accounts complement Abracon’s established sales and distribution channels, which continue to play an important role in helping customers research, design, and purchase. They also build on the company’s recent investments in website search, online product accessibility, and e-commerce.
Website accounts are the foundation for the enhanced digital experience Abracon will continue to build as the platform evolves. Create an account at www.abracon.com today to start using these features and to access new capabilities as they are added.
For more information about Abracon and its product portfolio, visit www.abracon.com.
About Abracon, LLC | Innovation For Tomorrow’s Designs
Headquartered outside of Austin, Texas, Abracon is a trusted supplier of leading-edge and innovative electronic components including Frequency Control, Timing, Power, Magnetics, RF and Antenna solutions. Servicing world-class companies across data communication, transportation, industrial, medical, consumer, aerospace, and defense industries, Abracon accelerates customers’ time-to-market by providing unmatched product solutions, technical expertise, and service excellence.
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2, Nov 2026
During Gateway Gulf 2026: Beyon Announces Expansion of Green Data Centre Portfolio to Three Centres as Solar Investment Accelerates
– Latest phase will deliver 2.5 GWh of clean energy annually and reduce CO₂ emissions by more than 1,585 tonnes each year
MANAMA, Bahrain, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Beyon has announced the expansion of its green data centre portfolio, with a third data centre set to become fully powered by renewable energy following the completion of Phase 5 of the Beyon Solar Park programme. Announced during Gateway Gulf 2026 in the presence of H.E. Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Chairman of Beyon Group, the milestone represents the latest advancement in Beyon’s long-term investment in sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy.
Developed in partnership with Almoayyed Solar, Phase 5 represents an investment of approximately BD544,500 and will extend across 14,000 square meters, incorporating 2,292 solar panels. The installation has a total capacity of 1.5 MWp. Once completed in the coming months, the installation is expected to generate approximately 2.5 GWh of clean energy annually and reduce carbon emissions by more than 1,585 tonnes of CO₂ each year.
The completion of Phase 5 will bring the number of Beyon green data centres powered by renewable energy to three, further strengthening the Group’s sustainable digital infrastructure. As demand for data, cloud and digital services continues to grow, this expansion supports Beyon’s ambition to develop resilient, high-performance infrastructure while progressively reducing the environmental impact associated with its operations.
The Solar programme has also continued to expand beyond Beyon’s Data centres. During 2026, Beyon successfully completed Phase 4, extending renewable energy adoption to Total CX’s Customer Contact Centre, making it the first green contact centre in Bahrain.
The latest development builds on the milestone announced at Gateway Gulf 2025, when Phase 3 of the Solar Park enabled Beyon’s Tier III Certified Data Center in Hamala to operate entirely on renewable energy. The continued investment reflects a multi-year programme to increase the contribution of clean energy across Beyon’s infrastructure and support customers pursuing their own sustainability and ESG objectives.
Beyon Group CEO Andrew Kvaalseth said, “Data centres are increasingly fundamental to the digital economy, and we believe their continued expansion should go hand in hand with a more sustainable approach to powering critical infrastructure. Reaching three green data centres represents an important milestone in that journey and reflects the scale and consistency of our investment in renewable energy. As we continue to grow our digital infrastructure, sustainability and resilience will remain integral to how we invest for the future.”
Almoayyed International Group Chairman Mohammed Almoayyed said, “Our partnership with Beyon continues to demonstrate the potential of long-term collaboration to deliver renewable energy infrastructure at meaningful scale. The successive phases of the Solar Park programme reflect a clear and sustained commitment to clean energy, and we are pleased to support Beyon as it continues to expand the programme across its critical infrastructure.”
Beyon and Almoayyed Solar’s collaboration forms part of a long-term programme to expand the use of renewable energy across the group’s infrastructure. The continued expansion reinforces Beyon’s commitment to integrating renewable energy into its infrastructure and contributing to the Kingdom of Bahrain’s sustainability and carbon-reduction ambitions.
FOLLOW US:
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ABOUT BEYON:
Beyon is a global technology group, dedicated to bringing technology closer to people and businesses with best-in-class connectivity and digital solutions. As a group, Beyon is focused on creating a prosperous digital growth portfolio through its subsidiary companies Batelco, Beyon Money, Beyon Cyber, Beyon Solutions, and Beyon Connect. Beyon also supports a successful group of international investments, subsidiaries and affiliates in several locations including Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt, the Maldives, The Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Diego Garcia, St. Helena, Ascension Island, and the Falkland Islands.
Beyon is a listed entity on the Bahrain Bourse, for more information visit www.beyon.com
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2, Nov 2026
Abracon Expands Digital Customer Experience with New Website Accounts Designed for Engineers
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Abracon, a leading global manufacturer of frequency control, timing, power, magnetics, RF, antenna, and connectivity solutions, today launched website accounts that give engineers and design teams a more personalized way to explore products and manage their interactions with the company, including the ability to request or purchase samples and download support files.
With a free Abracon account, engineers can:
- Request or purchase samples of eligible parts for evaluation
- Download support files, including 3D models, symbols, footprints, and simulation files
- View order history and status updates, including tracking information, for samples and purchases placed on abracon.com
Together, these features help engineers move more efficiently from initial component research to design validation.
“As customer expectations continue to evolve, Abracon remains committed to investing in digital tools that make it easier to engage with our products and services,” said Kevin Lemon, Vice President of Global Product and Marketing at Abracon. “This new account functionality is another step toward a seamless experience at every stage of the design journey.”
The accounts complement Abracon’s established sales and distribution channels, which continue to play an important role in helping customers research, design, and purchase. They also build on the company’s recent investments in website search, online product accessibility, and e-commerce.
Website accounts are the foundation for the enhanced digital experience Abracon will continue to build as the platform evolves. Create an account at www.abracon.com today to start using these features and to access new capabilities as they are added.
For more information about Abracon and its product portfolio, visit www.abracon.com.
About Abracon, LLC | Innovation For Tomorrow’s Designs
Headquartered outside of Austin, Texas, Abracon is a trusted supplier of leading-edge and innovative electronic components including Frequency Control, Timing, Power, Magnetics, RF and Antenna solutions. Servicing world-class companies across data communication, transportation, industrial, medical, consumer, aerospace, and defense industries, Abracon accelerates customers’ time-to-market by providing unmatched product solutions, technical expertise, and service excellence.
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2, Nov 2026
Emergys Forges Partnership with Glean to Accelerate Enterprise AI and Agentic Adoption
Alliance pairs Glean’s enterprise AI platform with Emergys’ expertise across SAP, ServiceNow, BMC, Salesforce and other enterprise platforms to turn scattered data and processes into measurable ROI
RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Emergys, a digital transformation services company announced a partnership with enterprise AI platform Glean to help enterprises move AI and agentic systems from pilot to production. While enterprises invest heavily in core platforms, critical knowledge remains fragmented.
Glean addresses this through three foundational pillars: an enterprise platform empowering teams to build custom AI agents across multiple models, a deep knowledge context graph that connects scattered information, and intelligent architecture that reduces AI token usage for Emergys customers. Emergys designs, deploys, and operates business-critical enterprise systems and workflows—implementing foundational platforms while Glean unifies the knowledge across them.
Under the partnership, customers gain access to unified AI search and knowledge across ERP, ESM, and CRM platforms, alongside agentic workflows that combine Glean Agents with Emergys’ EMY cross-platform AI agents. Additionally, the alliance delivers AI-powered managed services for business process automation and faster L1–L3 resolution while utilizing Glean’s context graph to uplift the enterprise value chain.
“Glean creates a tremendous synergy across the Emergys customer base, serving as a powerful add-on to our existing solutions, models, and Agentic AI framework,” said Krishna Prabhu, CEO, Emergys. “By uniting multi-model flexibility with complete enterprise context that makes AI work at scale, we are helping our clients optimize token efficiency and turn fragmented data and processes into real, measurable business outcomes.”
“Moving AI agents from pilots to production requires more than powerful models. It requires trusted enterprise context and the expertise to integrate AI into business-critical workflows,” said Zubin Irani, VP of Partnerships, Glean. “By combining Glean’s enterprise context with Emergys’ deep implementation expertise, we’re helping organizations put AI to work across their existing systems and drive meaningful business outcomes.”
Together, the companies will pursue joint opportunities across core enterprise, mid-market, and hi-tech deployments across the globe
About Emergys
Emergys is a digital transformation services company enabling enterprises across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA to design, deploy, operate, and optimize business-critical technology platforms for sustained value. Learn more at www.emergys.com
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2, Nov 2026
On the Sidelines of Gateway Gulf 2026, Tamkeen Signs MoU with EY MENA to Establish an EY Talent Hub in Bahrain and Create 125 Jobs, Supporting MENA
MANAMA, Bahrain, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On the sidelines of Gateway Gulf 2026, the Labour Fund (Tamkeen) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with EY MENA that aims to establish an EY Talent Hub in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Once established, the hub is expected to support clients in Bahrain and across the wider region by delivering specialized professional services and creating 125 quality employment opportunities for Bahrainis over a three-year period.
Under the initiative, a three-year program will be implemented from 2027 to 2029. It will focus on attracting and developing Bahraini talent, particularly fresh graduates and new entrants to the labor market, for roles across audit, consulting, tax, strategy, and transactions. The hub also aims to equip Bahraini talent with the practical experience and skills required for future professions, particularly in artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation, cybersecurity, sustainability, and financial services. This will help meet the needs of clients in Bahrain and across the wider region for specialized talent in high-growth sectors, while enhancing the competitiveness of Bahraini professionals and reinforcing Bahrain’s position as a hub for talent and high-value professional services.
Commenting on the initiative, Her Excellency Ms. Maha Abdulhameed Mofeez, Chief Executive of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), said: “At Tamkeen, we remain committed to directing our support towards initiatives that create sustainable employment opportunities for Bahrainis in sectors with strong growth potential and significant economic impact. This MoU with EY that aims to establish an EY Talent Hub in the Kingdom of Bahrain supports the development of Bahraini talent by equipping them with the advanced skills and practical experience required for future professions, while benefiting from the company’s global expertise and best practices. This comes as part of our ongoing efforts to support Bahrainis in accessing quality, high-value employment opportunities and enabling their career growth and progression in line with evolving labor market needs, ultimately contributing to strengthening the competitiveness of the national economy.”
Nader Rahimi, EY MENA Assurance Partner, said: “As new technologies reshape business and the skills needed to succeed, investing in talent must keep pace. This initiative with Tamkeen, with the support of the Bahrain Economic Development Board, is about equipping Bahraini professionals with the practical experience, capabilities, and confidence to thrive in a rapidly evolving environment. By developing skills across areas such as AI, digital transformation, cybersecurity, and sustainability, we aim to prepare the next generation not only to adapt to change, but to lead through it. Our ambition is to empower the decision makers of the future with the knowledge and experience to create long-term value for their communities, local businesses, and the wider regional economy.”
EY brings together capabilities across audit, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions, combining professional expertise with experience in areas such as technology and transformation to develop talent and support organizations navigating an evolving business environment.
This initiative forms part of Tamkeen’s ongoing efforts to support the creation of quality employment opportunities for Bahrainis and empower private sector enterprises to invest in national talent, in line with national priorities for building a sustainable, innovation- and knowledge-driven economy.
The initiative also aligns with Tamkeen’s strategic priorities for 2026, which focus on supporting initiatives with significant economic impact, enhancing private sector competitiveness, aligning skills with labor market needs, and adopting innovative approaches to stimulate the growth and expansion of startups, contributing to sustainable economic development in the Kingdom.
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2, Nov 2026
PRA Group Celebrates 30 Years of Business by Ringing Nasdaq Opening Bell
NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA), a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, today celebrated its 30th anniversary by ringing the Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell in New York City’s Times Square.
PRA Group President and Chief Executive Officer Martin Sjolund rang the bell alongside co-founder and Executive Chairman of the Board Steve Fredrickson, the company’s senior leadership team and employees representing PRA Group’s global workforce.
“Celebrating 30 years of business is especially meaningful because this milestone belongs to the people who have helped make PRA Group what it is today,” said Sjolund. “Our people are the reason we’ve grown from a startup in Virginia into a global company, and they are the reason we’re excited about our next chapter.”
Founded in Norfolk, Va., in 1996, PRA Group has grown into one of the most globally diversified companies in the nonperforming loan industry, with portfolio operations in 18 countries. The company has been publicly traded since 2002 and continues to play an important role in the financial ecosystem by returning capital to banks and other creditors while working directly with customers to help them resolve their debt.
“As proud as we are of our first 30 years, we’re even more excited about what comes next,” Sjolund said. “Together, we’re advancing our new PRA 3.0 strategy introduced earlier this year, which is focused on helping us become a high-performing, technology-enabled global allocator of capital. I am proud of what our team has accomplished, and we look forward to continuing to deliver value to our customers, employees, partners and shareholders.”
About PRA Group
As a global industry leader with more than 30 years of experience, PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA) specializes in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans. PRA Group purchases portfolios from banks and other creditors and, through its subsidiaries, collaborates with customers to help them resolve their debt. Headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, PRA Group has operations in the U.S., Europe and other markets. For more information, please visit www.pragroup.com.
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2, Nov 2026
Emergys Forges Partnership with Glean to Accelerate Enterprise AI and Agentic Adoption
Alliance pairs Glean’s enterprise AI platform with Emergys’ expertise across SAP, ServiceNow, BMC, Salesforce and other enterprise platforms to turn scattered data and processes into measurable ROI
RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Emergys, a digital transformation services company announced a partnership with enterprise AI platform Glean to help enterprises move AI and agentic systems from pilot to production. While enterprises invest heavily in core platforms, critical knowledge remains fragmented.
Glean addresses this through three foundational pillars: an enterprise platform empowering teams to build custom AI agents across multiple models, a deep knowledge context graph that connects scattered information, and intelligent architecture that reduces AI token usage for Emergys customers. Emergys designs, deploys, and operates business-critical enterprise systems and workflows—implementing foundational platforms while Glean unifies the knowledge across them.
Under the partnership, customers gain access to unified AI search and knowledge across ERP, ESM, and CRM platforms, alongside agentic workflows that combine Glean Agents with Emergys’ EMY cross-platform AI agents. Additionally, the alliance delivers AI-powered managed services for business process automation and faster L1–L3 resolution while utilizing Glean’s context graph to uplift the enterprise value chain.
“Glean creates a tremendous synergy across the Emergys customer base, serving as a powerful add-on to our existing solutions, models, and Agentic AI framework,” said Krishna Prabhu, CEO, Emergys. “By uniting multi-model flexibility with complete enterprise context that makes AI work at scale, we are helping our clients optimize token efficiency and turn fragmented data and processes into real, measurable business outcomes.”
“Moving AI agents from pilots to production requires more than powerful models. It requires trusted enterprise context and the expertise to integrate AI into business-critical workflows,” said Zubin Irani, VP of Partnerships, Glean. “By combining Glean’s enterprise context with Emergys’ deep implementation expertise, we’re helping organizations put AI to work across their existing systems and drive meaningful business outcomes.”
Together, the companies will pursue joint opportunities across core enterprise, mid-market, and hi-tech deployments across the globe
About Emergys
Emergys is a digital transformation services company enabling enterprises across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA to design, deploy, operate, and optimize business-critical technology platforms for sustained value. Learn more at www.emergys.com
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