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Gulf Hotels Group Expands its Management Portfolio in East Africa with Landmark Hospitality Agreement in Kenya
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Gulf Hotels Group Expands its Management Portfolio in East Africa with Landmark Hospitality Agreement in Kenya

Strategic partnership with Silva Gigiri Ltd to develop mixed-use hotel and branded residences in Nairobi’s premier diplomatic district Gulf Hotels Group (GHG), Bahrain’s leading hospitality company, has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Silva Gigiri Ltd to develop the Silva Gigiri Hotel & Residence in Nairobi, Kenya. The agreement represents a pivotal milestone in Gulf Hotels Group’s long-term international expansion strategy, marking the company’s second hotel management contract in East Africa, following the success of Ocean Paradise Resort, GHG’s first property in Zanzibar. Located on United Nations Crescent in Gigiri, Nairobi’s premier diplomatic area, the USD 30M project will feature an upper-upscale hotel integrated with high-end branded r...
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Bitget Reports 18x Growth in rToken Trading Activity as Tokenized Markets Mature in July
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Bitget Reports 18x Growth in rToken Trading Activity as Tokenized Markets Mature in July

(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has released its July 2026 Transparency Report, highlighting growing adoption of tokenized financial markets as users increasingly incorporated tokenized equities into broader trading and investment strategies. The report also outlines continued expansion across unified trading infrastructure, AI-powered investing, institutional products and onchain finance as tokenized assets become more deeply integrated into digital markets. The month saw rToken surpassing US$100 million in assets under management within five weeks of launch, reaching approximately US$114 million by July 6. During the same period, cumulative trading volume reached US$671.37 million, including average daily trading volum...
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Planet and the Government of Rwanda Launch First-of-its-Kind National Satellite Data Program in Africa
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Planet and the Government of Rwanda Launch First-of-its-Kind National Satellite Data Program in Africa

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE/AETOSWire)-- Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL), a leading provider of daily data and insights about change on Earth, and the Government of Rwanda today announced the launch of a new national program to provide Planet’s data to governmental agencies, public universities, selected startups, and strategic development partners supporting national development initiatives throughout the country. This groundbreaking deal marks Planet’s first national program of its kind in Africa. The program, managed by the Rwanda Space Agency, will use Planet’s growing archive of near-daily satellite data to monitor agriculture and food security, track forest health and resilience, refine urban planning and zoning, and inform disaster planning, response, and recovery. Plan...
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KIOGE 2026 Marks 30 Years of Connecting the Global Energy Industry with Central Asia
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KIOGE 2026 Marks 30 Years of Connecting the Global Energy Industry with Central Asia

As Kazakhstan strengthens its position as one of Eurasia's leading energy markets, KIOGE 2026 – the 30th Kazakhstan International Oil & Gas Exhibition and Conference – invites international companies to explore business opportunities and establish partnerships across Central Asia's evolving oil and gas sector. For three decades, KIOGE has connected global manufacturers, technology providers, EPC contractors, service companies and investors with key decision-makers shaping Kazakhstan's energy industry. For companies entering the market or expanding their regional presence, the event provides direct access to one of Central Asia's most significant energy economies. KIOGE 2026 has already attracted more than 235 companies from 15 countries, including Azerbaijan, China, Germany,...
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2PointZero Group Signals Global Scale with Revenue Surge to AED 21.9 Billion and Net Profit of AED 7.7 Billion in H1 2026
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2PointZero Group Signals Global Scale with Revenue Surge to AED 21.9 Billion and Net Profit of AED 7.7 Billion in H1 2026

• Group revenue growth supported by stable gross profit margin of 29%, and adjusted EBITDA of AED 5.0 billion • Global expansion milestones include the completed sale of TAQA stake, and the acquisition of Traverse Midstream Partners in North America, Baobab Group in Africa, and 60.8% of ISEM in Italy • TIME ranks the Group 36th on the World’s Growth Leaders list for 2026, highlighting market stability, operational scale and disciplined approach to capital 2PointZero Group (ADX: 2POINTZERO), a leading Abu Dhabi-based investment holding firm, announced its financial results for the first half of 2026, reporting revenue of AED 21.9 billion and delivering a Group Net Profit of AED 7.7 billion. This robust performance is reflected in the Group’s adjusted EBITDA, whi...
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Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Expands Into Luxury Hospitality
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Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Expands Into Luxury Hospitality

Hollywood Hotels & Residences to Bring the Spirit of Hollywood to Luxury Destinations Worldwide HOLLYWOOD, California, United States: The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, known for the iconic Hollywood Sign® and Hollywood Walk of Fame®, is expanding into luxury hospitality through a strategic partnership with The Scene Hotels & Resorts to launch Hollywood Hotels & Residences.  The Scene Hotels & Resorts, with 40+ years of combined expertise in hospitality, travel, and brand development, will lead the brand’s development and management. The partnership will bring the Hollywood lifestyle to luxury hotels and branded residences around the world, creating immersive destinations inspired by the world's entertainment capital.   "This partne...
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Bitget Enhances Algorithmic Trading Experience with Siebly.io SDK Integration
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Bitget Enhances Algorithmic Trading Experience with Siebly.io SDK Integration

VICTORIA, Seychelles - Tuesday, 21. July 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), today announced a collaboration with Siebly.io, a provider of professional-grade API SDKs for algorithmic traders and developers, to simplify integration with Bitget’s V3 Unified Trading Account and V2 Classic APIs. The collaboration gives developers access to the BitgetSDK by Siebly, enabling faster, more reliable connectivity across Bitget’s spot, futures, copy trading, and real-time market data infrastructure. Developers and algorithmic traders increasingly rely on stable API tooling to build, test, and deploy trading systems. However, fragmented API environments, inconsistent client libraries, and complex migration p...
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Bitget Launches Industry-First Cross-Asset Unified Account With 100 US Stock Tokens as Margin
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Bitget Launches Industry-First Cross-Asset Unified Account With 100 US Stock Tokens as Margin

(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has launched the industry's first Cross-Asset Unified Account (UTA), bringing more than 370 eligible assets—including 100 US stock tokens (rTokens)—into a single margin pool. The launch extends unified margin beyond crypto, allowing tokenized equities to function alongside digital assets within one account. As crypto and traditional financial markets become increasingly connected, users expect assets to do more than represent ownership. The next stage of tokenization focuses on utility, allowing assets to support multiple financial activities from a single account. Bitget's Cross-Asset Unified Account advances that shift by integrating tokenized US equities into the same capital framework used for c...
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Changan Automobile Inaugurates First Showroom in Ethiopia, Deepening Middle East and Africa Market Presence
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Changan Automobile Inaugurates First Showroom in Ethiopia, Deepening Middle East and Africa Market Presence

(GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Changan Automobile officially opened its first showroom in Ethiopia at 2Q28+8M9, Gabon St, Addis Ababa, marking a key milestone in the brand's strategic expansion across the Middle East and Africa. The opening ceremony was graced by Minister Counselor Liu Xiaoguang of the Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia; Mr. Yalew Getachew of the Ethiopian Investment Commission; Dr. Hadegu Hailekiros of the Ethiopian Ministry of Industry; as well as representatives from Changan Automobile and GT Motors, Changan's local strategic partner. As Africa's second-most populous nation with a fast-growing middle class, with the Ethiopian government actively promoting electric vehicle adoption, the market presents substantial growth opportunities for Changan's gl...
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Changan Welcomes South African Media and Dealers to China for an Immersive R&D and Manufacturing Tour
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Changan Welcomes South African Media and Dealers to China for an Immersive R&D and Manufacturing Tour

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Monday, 06. July 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Changan Automobile recently hosted its Africa Media China Tour, welcoming 10 key South African media representatives and dealers to its global R&D and intelligent manufacturing facilities in China. The program provided an in-depth look at Changan's capabilities in innovation, intelligent manufacturing, vehicle safety and new energy technologies, further strengthening international understanding of the brand's technological strength and long-term development vision. Welcoming the delegation, MR.Yang Mingjie emphasized the strategic importance of the Middle East and Africa region in Changan's global development roadmap. "South Africa is one of Changan's key strategic markets in Africa, and we ...
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