Friday, August 28, 2026

La Syrie réalise sa première transaction internationale par carte depuis plus de 15 ans avec Mastercard et QNB Group

  Damas, Syrie - jeudi, 27. août 2026 AETOSWire 




Cette transaction fait suite à la reconnexion de l’écosystème de paiement du pays au réseau mondial de Mastercard.

Ce premier paiement ouvre la voie à l’acceptation des cartes internationales en Syrie.

 


Mastercard et QNB Group ont traité la première transaction internationale par carte réalisée en Syrie depuis plus de 15 ans, marquant ainsi une étape importante dans la modernisation de l’écosystème de paiement du pays.


À la suite de la reconnexion technique de l’écosystème de paiement syrien au réseau mondial de Mastercard, QNB Syria a traité la première transaction sur terminal de paiement (POS) auprès d’un commerçant local agréé et éligible, au moyen d’une carte Mastercard émise à l’international.


Cette transaction pose les bases de l’acceptation des paiements internationaux en Syrie, contribuant à connecter les consommateurs, les entreprises et les institutions financières à l’économie numérique mondiale et à soutenir le développement économique du pays à plus long terme.


« La réalisation de la première transaction internationale par carte en Syrie depuis plus de 15 ans constitue une étape importante dans la modernisation de l’écosystème de paiement du pays. Cette avancée démontre la valeur de la collaboration entre les secteurs public et privé pour permettre l’acceptation sécurisée des paiements internationaux, faciliter les échanges commerciaux et soutenir un développement économique durable », a déclaré S.E. Mohammed Safwat Raslan, gouverneur de la Banque centrale de Syrie.


Commentant cette avancée, Yousef Mahmoud Al-Neama, Group Chief Business Officer de QNB Group, a déclaré : « La réalisation réussie de la première transaction internationale par carte représente une étape importante dans le développement du paysage des paiements en Syrie. En donnant aux commerçants accès aux capacités de paiement internationales, nous permettons aux entreprises d’offrir à leurs clients davantage de choix et de commodité, tout en soutenant la transition vers un écosystème de paiements numériques plus moderne et plus sécurisé. Cette avancée reflète également l’engagement continu du Groupe en faveur de l’innovation dans les paiements et de la transformation numérique sur l’ensemble des marchés où il opère. »


Le succès de cette transaction démontre que l’infrastructure mise en place est prête à permettre l’acceptation, en Syrie, des cartes Mastercard émises à l’international. Il constitue également une étape importante vers une acceptation plus large et sécurisée des paiements numériques sur l’ensemble du marché.


« Chez Mastercard, nous considérons cette première transaction comme une étape importante dans l’évolution de l’écosystème de paiement syrien. En travaillant en étroite collaboration avec la Banque centrale de Syrie et QNB Group, nous contribuons à faire progresser un environnement de paiement plus connecté, sécurisé et inclusif. Cette avancée constitue une première étape importante vers un accès élargi aux capacités de paiement mondiales et une acceptation plus large des cartes internationales sur le marché », a déclaré Adam Jones, président de la division West Arabia de Mastercard.


Ces progrès reflètent l’engagement plus large de Mastercard à soutenir le développement d’un écosystème de paiement moderne, sécurisé et inclusif en Syrie. L’entreprise continuera de collaborer avec la Banque centrale de Syrie, les institutions financières et les autres acteurs de l’écosystème afin de favoriser l’adoption des paiements numériques et de contribuer à la poursuite de la modernisation de l’écosystème financier du pays.


À propos de Mastercard


Mastercard dynamise les économies et donne aux individus les moyens d’agir dans plus de 200 pays et territoires à travers le monde. Avec nos clients, nous bâtissons une économie résiliente dans laquelle chacun peut prospérer. Nous proposons un large éventail de solutions de paiement numérique, afin de rendre les transactions sûres, simples, intelligentes et accessibles. Notre technologie et notre capacité d’innovation, associées à nos partenariats et à nos réseaux, nous permettent de proposer un ensemble unique de produits et de services qui aident les particuliers, les entreprises et les gouvernements à réaliser pleinement leur potentiel.


www.mastercard.com


À propos de QNB


QNB Group est une institution financière de premier plan au Moyen-Orient et en Afrique et l’une des marques bancaires les plus valorisées de la région. Présent dans plus de 28 pays en Asie, en Europe et en Afrique, le Groupe propose des produits et services sur mesure, soutenus par l’innovation et par une équipe de plus de 31 000 professionnels déterminés à promouvoir l’excellence bancaire à l’échelle mondiale.



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سوريا تجري أول عملية دفع دولية عبر ماستركارد ومجموعة QNB بعد توقف لأكثر من 15 عاماً

  دمشق، سوريا - الخميس, 27. أغسطس 2026 أيتوس واير  




 


تأتي هذه العملية  بعد إعادة ربط منظومة الدفع في سوريا بشبكة ماستركارد العالمية.

تمهد عملية الدفع الأولى هذه الطريق لتوسيع نطاق استخدام البطاقات الدولية في سوريا.

 


أعلنت ماستركارد ومجموعة QNB عن إجراء أول عملية دفع إلكتروني ببطاقة دولية في سوريا بعد توقف لأكثر من 15 عاماً، ما يمثل إنجازاً مهماً لتحديث منظومة المدفوعات في سوريا.


فبعد استكمال الإجراءات الفنية لإعادة ربط منظومة الدفع في سوريا بشبكة ماستركارد العالمية، نجح QNB سوريا بالتعاون مع ماستركارد في إجراء أول عملية شراء لدى أحد المتاجر المحلية باستخدام إحدى بطاقات ماستركارد الدولية.


وتمهد عملية الدفع هذه الطريق لقبول المدفوعات الرقمية الدولية في سوريا، ما يساعد في ربط المستهلكين والشركات والمؤسسات المالية بالاقتصاد الرقمي العالمي ويدعم مسيرة النمو الاقتصادي التي تشهدها البلاد.


وبهذه المناسبة، قال معالي محمد صفوت رسلان، حاكم مصرف سوريا المركزي: "يمثل إجراء أول عملية دفع إلكتروني ببطاقة دولية في سوريا بعد أكثر من 15 عاماً إنجازاً بارزاً  في مسيرة تحديث منظومة المدفوعات في سوريا. ما يؤكد أهمية التعاون بين القطاعين العام والخاص لتعزيز قبول المدفوعات الدولية بنحو آمن، وتيسير حركة التجارة، ودعم التنمية الاقتصادية المستدامة."


وتعليقًا على هذا الإنجاز، قال السيد يوسف محمود النعمة، المدير العام التنفيذي رئيس قطاع الأعمال لمجموعة QNB: "يمثل الإتمام الناجح لأول معاملة دفع دولية بالبطاقات الائتمانية خطوة مهمة في مسيرة تطوير قطاع المدفوعات في سوريا. وتساعد هذه الخطوة في نقل قبول البطاقات الدولية من مرحلة جاهزية البنية التحتية إلى مرحلة التنفيذ الفعلي، وتربط التجار بشبكة المدفوعات الدولية. وبفضل الانتشار الدولي لمجموعة QNB، وتواجدنا في سوريا، وتعاوننا مع مصرف سوريا المركزي، نساهم في إنشاء منظومة مدفوعات آمنة وحديثة تدعم التجار والزوار الدوليين وتعزز النشاط الاقتصادي العام في البلاد. ويعكس هذا الإنجاز قدرة المجموعة على توظيف خبراتها الدولية وشراكاتها الموثوقة لدعم جهود تحديث القطاع المالي ومسيرة التحول الرقمي في جميع الأسواق التي تعمل فيها."


ويُظهر النجاح في تنفيذ هذه العملية مدى جهوزية البنية التحتية لاستخدام بطاقات ماستركارد الدولية في سوريا. كما يمثل خطوة مهمة لتوسيع نطاق انتشار خدمات الدفع الرقمية في مختلف أنحاء السوق السورية.


بدوره، قال آدم جونز، الرئيس الإقليمي لغرب المنطقة العربية لدى ماستركارد: "يمثل نجاحنا في تنفيذ هذه العملية محطة مهمة في مسيرة تطور منظومة المدفوعات في سوريا. ومن خلال العمل الوثيق  مع مصرف سوريا المركزي ومجموعةQNB ، نسهم في دفع عجلة تطوير بيئة مدفوعات أكثر ترابطاً وأماناً وشمولاً. ويمثل هذا الإنجاز خطوة أولية لتوسيع حلول إمكانات الدفع العالمية وزيادة قبول واعتماد البطاقات الدولية في السوق السورية. "


يأتي هذا الإنجاز في إطار التزام ماستركارد بدعم توفير منظومة دفع حديثة وآمنة وشاملة في سوريا. وستواصل الشركة العمل مع مصرف سوريا المركزي، والمؤسسات المالية والشركاء الآخرين في المنظومة للنهوض بحلول الدفع الرقمي وزيادة اعتماده في سوريا والمساهمة بالتالي في تحديث المنظومة المالية للدولة.   


نبذة عن مجموعة QNB


مجموعة QNB مؤسسة مالية رائدة في منطقة الشرق الأوسط وإفريقيا، وإحدى العلامات التجارية المصرفية الأعلى قيمة في المنطقة. وتتواجد المجموعة في أكثر من 28 دولة في آسيا وأوروبا وإفريقيا، حيث تقدم منتجات وخدمات مصممة خصيصًا لتلبية احتياجات العملاء، مدعومة بالابتكار وبجهود فريق يضم أكثر من 31,000 متخصص يكرسون جهودهم للارتقاء بالتميز المصرفي على مستوى العالم.



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Syria marks first international card transaction in more than 15 years with Mastercard and QNB Group

 Damascus, Syria. - Thursday, 27. August 2026 AETOSWire




 


The transaction follows the reconnection of the country’s payments ecosystem to Mastercard’s global network

The first payment paves the way for international card acceptance in Syria

 


Mastercard, QNB Group have processed Syria’s first international card payment in more than 15 years, marking an important milestone in the modernization of Syria’s payments ecosystem.


Following the technical reconnection of Syria’s payments ecosystem to Mastercard’s global network, QNB Syria processed the first point-of-sale (POS) transaction at an eligible approved local merchant using an internationally issued Mastercard card.


The transaction establishes a foundation for the acceptance of international payments in Syria, helping connect consumers, businesses and financial institutions to the global digital economy and support the country’s longer-term economic development.


“The completion of Syria’s first international card transaction in more than 15 years is an important step in modernizing the country’s payments ecosystem. This achievement demonstrates the value of collaboration between the public and private sectors in enabling secure international payment acceptance, facilitating commerce and supporting sustainable economic development,” said H.E. Mohammed Safwat Raslan, Governor of the Central Bank of Syria.


Commenting on the achievement, Yousef Mahmoud Al-Neama, Group Chief Business Officer at QNB Group, said: “The successful completion of the first international card transaction represents an important step in the development of Syria’s payments landscape. By connecting merchants to international payment capabilities, we are enabling businesses to offer customers greater choice and convenience while supporting the transition towards a more modern and secure digital payments ecosystem. This achievement also reflects the Group’s continued commitment to payment innovation and digital transformation across the markets in which it operates.”


The successful transaction demonstrates the readiness of the infrastructure established to enable internationally issued Mastercard cards to be accepted in Syria. It also represents an important step towards broader secure digital payment acceptance across the market.


“At Mastercard, we see this first transaction as an important milestone in the evolution of Syria’s payments ecosystem. By working closely with the Central Bank of Syria and QNB Group, we are helping advance a more connected, secure and inclusive payments environment. This achievement marks an important first step towards expanding access to global payment capabilities and broader international card acceptance across the market,” said Adam Jones, Division President, West Arabia, Mastercard.


This progress reflects Mastercard’s broader commitment to supporting a modern, secure and inclusive payments ecosystem in Syria. The company will continue to work with the Central Bank of Syria, financial institutions and other ecosystem partners to advance digital payment adoption and contribute to the continued modernization of the country’s financial ecosystem.


About Mastercard


Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re building a resilient economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.


www.mastercard.com


About QNB


QNB Group is a leading financial institution in the Middle East and Africa and one of the most valuable banking brands in the region. Present in more than 28 countries across Asia, Europe and Africa, it offers tailored products and services supported by innovation and backed by a team of over 31,000 professionals dedicated to driving banking excellence worldwide.



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Quaise Energy Closes $180 Million Series B with $35 Million Investment from Nabors Industries and Strategic Framework to Build World's First Superhot Geothermal Power Plant

 


HOUSTON - 

Final close of Series B to advance the commercialization of superhot geothermal energy, funding Project Obsidian and the continued development of Quaise’s millimeter wave drilling system

Nabors Industries and Quaise deepen relationship with strategic framework agreement spanning drilling operations, technology integration and commercial development

Series B brings Quaise's total funding to date to $280 million

 


(BUSINESS WIRE)--Quaise Energy, a leading developer of utility-scale superhot geothermal energy, today announced the final close of its Series B, raising a total of $180 million in equity financing, including a $35 million investment from Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR), one of the world's largest land drilling contractors and a long-standing partner to Quaise. Nabors has also entered into a strategic framework agreement that supports Quaise’s mission to make superhot geothermal a commercial reality, beginning with the development of Project Obsidian, the world’s first superhot geothermal power plant. The Series B brings Quaise’s total funding to date to $280 million.


“We are unlocking the most powerful clean energy source on Earth, and the Series B signals deep conviction across a wide range of investors,” said Carlos Araque, CEO and President, Quaise Energy. “Nabors is an invaluable partner as we move millimeter wave drilling to full commercial operations at Project Obsidian and beyond.”


Nabors’ investment builds on an existing relationship with the company, and the strategic framework agreement spans drilling operations, technology integration, and commercial development. The strategic framework gives Quaise access to a dedicated land rig and Nabors’ advanced platform that integrates reservoir modeling, well design, and drilling strategy. As the drilling program advances, shared data and operational experience are expected to enhance drilling performance, reduce costs, and expedite the project timeline.


“Superhot geothermal has the potential to make clean energy ubiquitous. That is why we are excited about our close relationship with Quaise,” said Anthony G. Petrello, Chairman, President and CEO, Nabors Industries. “Quaise’s millimeter wave technology changes the equation entirely by reaching superhot rock at temperatures and depths that are inaccessible with conventional drilling, transforming geothermal from a location-dependent resource into a global energy solution. Combined with Nabors’ drilling expertise and infrastructure, we see a path to gigawatt-scale geothermal power that no other company can offer today.”


The proceeds from Series B will fund Project Obsidian, the world’s first commercial superhot geothermal power plant, and accelerate the commercialization of Quaise's millimeter wave drilling system toward depths in excess of 5 km. The Series B round's first close, announced in July 2026, was led by Prelude Ventures, with strategic investments from JERA Co., Inc. and Idemitsu Kosan, two of Japan's largest energy companies. BofA Securities and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC advised on the fundraise.


About Quaise Energy


Quaise Energy is unlocking the Earth’s deep heat to deliver clean, reliable, baseload energy at scale—almost anywhere in the world. As both a technology innovator and project developer, Quaise builds and operates solutions that harness superhot geothermal energy far below the surface, enabling power generation that can rival the output of today’s most efficient fossil fuel and nuclear plants. With its millimeter wave drilling technology, developed after more than a decade of research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Quaise’s mission is to make superhot geothermal a backbone of the modern energy system, offering affordable, zero-carbon power and true energy independence for communities and nations everywhere. https://www.quaise.com/.


About Nabors Industries


Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in approximately 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible energy production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower-carbon world. Learn more about Nabors and its energy technology leadership: www.nabors.com.


Forward Looking Statement:


This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding Quaise’s future performance, business plans, and expectations. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions deemed reasonable by Quaise at the time they were made. There is no assurance that such statements will prove accurate, and actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied herein due to various risks, uncertainties, and other factors. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release and are based on the aforementioned assumptions. Quaise assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.


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ClearOpx Joins Leading Industry Associations to Advance Operational Standards and Key Performance Indicators Across Energy and Commodities Sectors

  


Strategic memberships with Energy LEAP, GAFTA, and CCRO align with ClearOpx’s mission to elevate operational automation, risk management, and data consistency for global commodity market participants


(BUSINESS WIRE)--ClearOpx (www.clearopx.com), the leader in operations trade risk management (OTRM™) for the energy and commodity markets, today announced its official membership in three premier industry bodies: Energy LEAP (www.energyleap.org), the Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA, www.gafta.com), and the Committee of Chief Risk Officers – CCRO (www.ccro.org).


Through these strategic associations, ClearOpx will collaborate with global energy majors, trade organizations, risk leaders, and technology innovators to develop, standardize, and implement next-generation operational standards and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across bulk commodities operations, digital trade, and risk management.


Standardized post-trade workflows and risk metrics have become increasingly critical as trading environments grow more complex and data driven. By joining these distinct leadership organizations, ClearOpx reinforces its commitment to addressing crucial operational pain points across the end-to-end supply chain through the following activities:


Energy LEAP (www.energyleap.org): Participating in working group initiatives, contributing operational and technical expertise to develop freely available, non-proprietary standards that promote seamless data exchange and advance post-trade digitization.

GAFTA (www.gafta.com): Contributing operational and technical insights to support fair, efficient international agricultural trade and standardized contract performance across international grain and feed supply chains.

Committee of Chief Risk Officers (www.ccro.org): Working alongside risk executives to define, refine, and champion industry-wide standards for enterprise risk management, key performance metrics, and operational governance in energy and physical markets.

"Fragmented processes and non-standard operational data continue to introduce friction, risk, and cost across global commodity markets," said Rick Nelson, CEO at ClearOpx. "Joining Energy LEAP, GAFTA, and the CCRO allows us to work directly alongside industry leaders to establish actionable, high-impact operational standards. Together, we are building a more transparent, efficient, and standardized framework for operational performance and risk management across energy and bulk commodities."


About ClearOpx


ClearOpx™ (www.clearopx.com) makes operational automation happen with its OTRM™ Platform. Designed to take the work out of workflows and remove the mayhem from manual processes, its agentic AI powered capabilities and intelligent applications take on the heavy lifting of operational tasks and information processing, highlighting critical moments for human attention across the entire trade lifecycle.


For more information, visit www.clearopx.com.


 


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Alipay Ant Forest Turns 700 Million Users’ Daily Green Actions into 700 Million Trees Over a Decade of Technology-enabled Environmental Program

 


 (BUSINESS WIRE)--Alipay Ant Forest, Ant Group’s green initiative that encourages people to participate in environmental protection through simple, everyday low-carbon actions, today announced that more than 700 million users across China have joined the program as of August 2026. Together, they have helped support the planting of over 700 million trees, contributing to ecological restoration efforts in some of China’s most arid and environmentally fragile regions.


Launched in 2016 within the Alipay app, Ant Forest transforms individual environmental choices into collective climate action. When users make greener lifestyle choices, such as taking public transportation, cycling, paying bills online to avoid paper invoices, or choosing digital services, they earn virtual “green energy points” within the Ant Forest platform. These points can be used to grow virtual trees or support biodiversity conservation initiatives.


Once users accumulate enough points to grow a virtual tree, Ant Group funds the planting of a real tree through partnerships with environmental organizations and other partners. Users can also use their green energy points to support wildlife protection and other biodiversity conservation initiatives.


Based on applications initiated by Ant Forest users through their virtual green energy points, Ant Group has invested more than RMB 5.1 billion (USD 759 million) over the past ten years.


Beyond environmental benefits, Ant Forest has also contributed to local economic development. Its tree-planting initiatives have created approximately 5.2 million job opportunities for local communities and generated RMB 770 million (USD 115 million) in income.


The Ant Forest model has also inspired similar initiatives around the world. In 2019, the Philippines’ leading mobile wallet GCash launched GForest, enabling users to contribute to local reforestation through low-carbon lifestyle choices.


In 2025, DANA and Ant International, together with Conservation International and Konservasi International, unveiled the Ocean Buddy initiative, an interactive in-app mini program to raise awareness and drive long-term public participation in marine conservation among DANA's 200 million users in Indonesia. Ocean Buddy leverages gamification incentives and lively visual designs to enhance broad-based, long-term user participation in conservation efforts, specifically the protection of whale sharks along the southern coast of Java.


About Ant Group


Ant Group is a global digital technology provider and the operator of Alipay, a leading internet services platform in China, connecting over one billion users to more than 10,000 types of consumer services from partners. Through innovative products and solutions powered by AI, blockchain and other technologies, Ant Group supports partners across industries to thrive through digital transformation in an ecosystem for inclusive and sustainable development. For more information, visit www.antgroup.com.


 


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Fidelity United Opens New Management Office in Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Thursday, 27. August 2026 

The move marks the company's fiftieth year in the UAE

 

Fidelity United, one of the longest standing insurance providers in the UAE, has opened a new management office located at Golden Gate Building, 3rd Floor, Office 302 and 303, Umm Hurrier Road, Oud Metha, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The office began operating on July 29, 2026, with members of the company's board present for the inauguration.

The opening adds to Fidelity United's network of offices across Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah, and comes at a fitting moment for the company, as it marks fifty years since it first opened its doors in the UAE.

"Today marks our first day in our new headquarters in Dubai," said Ahmed Nasef, CEO of Fidelity United. "It is a special moment, arriving as we celebrate fifty years in the UAE. We are honored to have our board with us for the occasion. For five decades, we have served clients across every line of business, from corporate to individuals, always with our customers at the center of what we do. We believe the years ahead will be even brighter than what we have already achieved."

The new office arrives during an active stretch for the company. Fidelity United has recently strengthened its digital insurance capabilities through a partnership with SlashData, and signed a strategic collaboration with Shory and EVS to support the future of electric mobility in the UAE. The company has also secured capital injection of AED 107 million, to reinforce its financial position as it expands.

That momentum builds on a five-decade track record. Since commencing operations in 1976, rebranding as Fidelity United in 2018, and expanding into Sharjah and Dubai in 2019, the company has grown to serve a significant number of individuals and process a substantial volume of claims across its five offices in the UAE.

About Fidelity United

Fidelity United, operating as United Fidelity Insurance Company PSC, is a UAE insurance provider first registered in 1976. The company offers motor, health, home, pet and travel insurance for individuals, along with property, marine, liability, engineering and group coverage for businesses. Fidelity United operates offices in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.



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Fidelity United

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83% of Chinese Consumers Use Quick Commerce, Offering a Glimpse into Grocery's Future

  



NIQ report shows ultra-fast delivery is already mainstream in parts of Asia, but rapid channel growth does not automatically translate into strong returns for brands.


(BUSINESS WIRE)--The next major shift in retail may not be happening on shelves. It is happening in the everyday grocery basket, where speed, convenience and top-up missions are reshaping how consumers buy. Quick commerce is emerging as a core engine of grocery growth, according to NIQ (NYSE: NIQ), a leading consumer intelligence company.

NIQ's global report, The Commerce Revolution: Where East Meets West, finds that ultra-fast delivery is already mainstream across parts of Asia, offering a preview of how commerce is likely to evolve globally.

The clearest signs of this shift can be seen in China and India, where quick commerce adoption has reached 83% and 82%, respectively, far exceeding the global average of 48%. By comparison, adoption stands at 34% in Europe and just 3% in North America, highlighting the different stages of market maturity and the growing gap in consumer expectations around speed and convenience.


The must-know signals

  • Quick commerce is mainstream in China: 83% of surveyed consumers use the channel, with the market expected to exceed one trillion yuan this year.
  • Fulfillment at massive scale: China processed 199 billion parcels in 2025, up nearly 14% year over year, underscoring the infrastructure behind rapid delivery.
  • India is a key growth engine: Quick commerce grew 68% year over year in Q4 2025, supported by a dark-store network projected to exceed 5,000 locations, with up to 1,800 transactions per store per day.
  • Grocery missions are expanding: In India, quick commerce is moving beyond top-up shopping into fuller basket missions, with rising repeat purchase and larger order sizes.
  • Channel growth ≠ brand performance: Across social commerce, where brands allocate 27.4% of spend on average, 58% still report ROI below $1—highlighting the gap between participation and profitability.

The data points to a broader shift: commerce is no longer evolving in silos. Discovery, transaction, and fulfillment are converging into a single, integrated system-one increasingly shaped by AI, platforms, and real-time consumer needs.

"China and India are showing what happens when convenience becomes an expectation rather than a differentiator. The question for brands is no longer whether to participate in quick commerce, but how to do so profitably. Growth is accelerating, but sustainable value will come from understanding which consumer missions truly benefit from immediacy," said Emilie Darolles, President Western Europe, NielsenIQ.

The broader message of the report is clear: commerce is no longer evolving in isolated channels: it is converging into a single system where discovery, transaction, and fulfillment move together. For manufacturers and retailers, the next wave of growth will not come from adding channels, but from orchestrating the system—aligning assortment, pricing, visibility, and fulfillment with how consumers actually shop.


About the report

The Commerce Revolution: Where East Meets West analyzes the convergence of Eastern and Western commerce models across live commerce, social commerce, quick commerce, retail media networks, and emerging agentic commerce. It draws on NIQ Consumer Outlook, Retail Pulse, Digital Purchases, and Omnisales data, alongside third-party sources including McKinsey, Morgan Stanley, and Adobe.


About NIQ

NielsenIQ (NYSE: NIQ) is a leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete and trusted understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. By combining an unmatched global data footprint and granular consumer and retail measurement with decades of AI modeling expertise, NIQ builds decision systems that help companies turn complex data into confident action. With operations in more than 90 countries, NIQ covers approximately 82% of the world’s population and more than $7.4 trillion in global consumer spend. Through cloud-based platforms, advanced analytics and AI-driven insights, NIQ delivers The Full View™ — helping brands and retailers understand what consumers buy, why they buy it, and what to do next. For more information, please visit www.niq.com.


Forward-Looking Statements

This press release, regarding NIQ’s The Commerce Revolution: Where East Meets West report and trends in quick commerce and related channels, contains forward-looking statements regarding anticipated consumer behaviors, market adoption and growth, channel development, fulfillment capacity, and potential impacts on brands and retailers. These statements reflect current expectations, estimates, and projections based on available data, historical patterns, third-party information, and assumptions that may prove incorrect. Words such as “indicates,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “likely,” “may,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future outcomes and are subject to inherent uncertainties, including changes in consumer preferences, economic conditions, technological advancements, and competitive dynamics. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements. While we strive to base our insights on reliable data and sound methodologies, we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required by law.


Notes to editors

Figures in this release are drawn from NielsenIQ’s The Commerce Revolution: Where East Meets West and include both NIQ proprietary data and third-party market figures cited in the report. The quick-commerce penetration, consumer-adoption, and category-use figures are based on NIQ Consumer Outlook, Retail Pulse, and Digital Purchases data. Market-scale and parcel-volume figures for China, including the over one trillion yuan market estimate and 199 billion parcels in 2025, are cited in the report from market sources (Adobe, Morgan Stanley, Joybuy). The social-commerce spend and ROI figures are based on NIQ social media norms cited in the report.


Frequently asked questions

What is the single biggest finding?


Quick commerce is no longer an emerging behavior in parts of Asia. In China, it has reached 83% consumer penetration and is expected to exceed one trillion yuan in market value this year.


Why does this matter for brands and retailers?

Because quick commerce is changing how consumers shop for everyday needs — especially top-up and grocery missions — and forcing brands to rethink assortment, availability, and fulfillment around real consumption occasions.


Is this just another “growth at all costs” commerce story?

No. The report’s reality check is that channel scale does not guarantee healthy returns. Social commerce already attracts 27.4% of average brand spend, yet 58% of brands still generate less than $1 ROI.


What should brands do now?

Design products, promotions, and fulfillment strategies around specific consumer need states and localized logistics, while measuring where quick commerce creates incremental value rather than simply shifting spend across channels.


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Star Wars Zero Company™ Now Available On PC, PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series Consoles

 


Bit Reactor’s Debut Title Combines Tactical Depth and Cinematic Elegance for a New Star Wars Story

Watch the Final Trailer to Witness What’s at Stake in the Galaxy


(BUSINESS WIRE)--Electronic Arts Inc. and Bit Reactor, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, announced today that Star Wars Zero Company™, a single-player turn-based tactics game set in the twilight of the Clone Wars™, is now available for PC via the EA app, Steam, and Epic Games Store, and PlayStation®5 and XBOX Series consoles. In Star Wars Zero Company, former Republic officer Hawks and Zero Company, an elite squad of unconventional professionals for hire, are recruited for an operation by Republic Intelligence. From ex-nobles to ex-cons, they now share one mission: Stop the Infinite Coil, a Separatist-aligned cult, and their leader Kundri Fathom before the deadly Shadow Plague consumes the galaxy.

“After all these years of hard work from our amazing team, Star Wars Zero Company is a go for launch,” said Greg Foertsch, Game Director and CEO of Bit Reactor. “On behalf of everyone at Bit Reactor, I want to thank players for their encouragement and passion so far on this journey. We’re incredibly proud of this game and excited to see what Zero Company YOU forge through your choices and playstyle. Getting to create this Star Wars™ game in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games is a dream come true.”

Lead the Clone Wars’ most cunning operatives in tactical operations, investigations, and other heart-pounding missions through a cinematic original story. Forge deep bonds between squadmates to unlock new combat synergies and turn the tide. Customize Hawk’s combat specialization and appearance, then fill out the team with original and custom-made Star Wars characters, tailoring their appearances, loadouts, and abilities. Strategize and adapt both on the battlefield and at your base of operations, The Den, to make every move count. Star Wars Zero Company charts the future of turn-based tactics by combining deep strategic gameplay with cinematic elegance for a blockbuster tactical thrill ride.

“We’re thrilled to collaborate with Bit Reactor and EA to deliver a deep, tactical experience set in the darker corners of the Clone Wars,” said Douglas Reilly, VP and GM of Lucasfilm Games. "Bit Reactor’s team of genre veterans brings a fresh perspective to this debut title that pushes boundaries and creates a distinct experience for Star Wars fans. We can’t wait for players to take command of Zero Company and uncover an authentic Star Wars story unlike anything they’ve experienced before.”

Star Wars Zero Company is now available in retail and digital storefronts for PC via the EA app, Steam, and Epic Games Store, and PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series consoles. The Digital Deluxe Edition, featuring unique cosmetic items inspired by the Clone Wars era, is available for $59.99 SRP on PC and SRP $69.99 on consoles. The Collector’s Edition is available for $299.99 SRP and features a Star Wars Zero Company-themed Hasbro Black Series Thermal Detonator, Steelbook, Desk Mat and more. Alongside the game’s launch, the soundtrack for Star Wars Zero Company, featuring an original score by GRAMMY® award-winning composer Gordy Haab, is available via Walt Disney Records.

Follow EA Star Wars on X, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram to stay up to date as more information is revealed. Additionally, join the conversation over at our official EA Star Wars Discord server.


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About Bit Reactor

Bit Reactor, LLC was created by longtime strategy game developers as an independent, developer-first game studio creating and perfecting experiences that blend game design, art and technology with a passion for making something great. The talented team is composed of some of the minds behind decorated titles like XCOM, Civilization, Gears of War, Elder Scrolls Online, and more. Follow Bit Reactor on X, Facebook, and Instagram for more.


About Electronic Arts

Electronic Arts is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers.

Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognized for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS FC™, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, EA SPORTS™ Madden NFL and EA SPORTS™ College Football. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.

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Thursday, August 27, 2026

NABEP Appoints Sara Chouraqui as General Counsel


 

Company expands legal team as it prepares for significant growth


 


(BUSINESS WIRE)--North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) has appointed Sara Chouraqui as General Counsel, with Elizabeth Collery and Victoria Jacobson each joining as Deputy General Counsel.


These additions significantly strengthen NABEP’s senior leadership team and legal expertise as the company improves its operations, increases production and develops new strategic and commercial partnerships.


As General Counsel, Chouraqui will lead NABEP’s global legal function and advise the company’s leadership on its legal, regulatory and corporate priorities, including major transactions and partnerships, governance, compliance and the management of legal and regulatory risk across the company’s operations. Her experience navigating complex cross-border legal and regulatory matters will be particularly valuable.


Chouraqui joins NABEP following a distinguished career at the UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO), where she served as Head of a Fraud, Bribery and Corruption division, overseeing some of the office’s most significant international investigations and leading a multidisciplinary team of 100 lawyers, investigators and forensic specialists. Prior to becoming a prosecutor, Chouraqui practiced as a defense attorney at firms in France, the United States and the United Kingdom. Collery and Jacobson also held senior positions at the SFO, closely assisting Chouraqui in her work.


“We are thrilled to welcome Sara, Elizabeth and Victoria to NABEP. Sara and her team bring exceptional judgment, leadership and international experience developed over a career spanning private practice and some of the most high-profile cross-border enforcement matters of the past decade. Sara understands the complex legal and regulatory environment in which global businesses operate and, equally importantly, how a strong legal function can help a business grow, pursue opportunities and build lasting partnerships,” said Alejandro Betancourt, CEO of NABEP. “This expertise will be critical as NABEP enters an important new phase of its development, expanding our operations and establishing new strategic relationships. We are committed to doing so with integrity, strong governance and rigorous legal and compliance standards. These principles are fundamental to the way we conduct our business and to the trust we build with our partners and stakeholders.”


General Counsel Sara Chouraqui said, “As NABEP continues to grow, we are unwavering in our commitment to operating with integrity, upholding the highest legal and compliance standards, and setting a benchmark for responsible leadership in the energy industry in Latin America. Elizabeth, Victoria and I look forward to bringing our collective experience to support the business as NABEP contributes to the revitalization of the Venezuelan economy.”


About NABEP


North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) is an oil and gas exploration and production company operating across North and Latin America. NABEP specializes in the exploration, development and production of crude oil and natural gas resources.


The company combines industry experience, technology and operational expertise to develop energy resources responsibly and efficiently. NABEP is committed to operational excellence, safety, responsible environmental stewardship, community engagement and the creation of sustainable long-term value for its stakeholders and the communities in which it operates.


 


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Perma-Pipe Announces Closing of Global Credit Facility of Up to $139 Million

THE WOODLANDS, Texas - Thursday, 27. August 2026


New Credit Facility Enhances Global Financial Flexibility to Support Growth



(BUSINESS WIRE)--Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPIH) (“Perma-Pipe” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of engineered piping and leak detection solutions for energy, infrastructure and industrial markets, today announced the closing of a new global credit facility with J.P. Morgan consists of a $75.0 million revolving credit facility and a $14.0 million term loan facility, and allows the Company access to an additional $50.0 million in incremental capacity.


The new facility replaces and consolidates multiple existing credit facilities maintained by the Company and its subsidiaries across various jurisdictions, creating a more streamlined and centralized financing structure for Perma-Pipe’s global operations. It also provides Perma-Pipe with significantly increased financial capacity, enhanced liquidity and greater flexibility to support working capital requirements, letters of credit, strategic investments and the Company’s continued expansion in key markets.


Saleh Sagr, President and Chief Executive Officer of Perma-Pipe, commented:


“The closing of this global credit facility marks an important milestone for Perma-Pipe. By consolidating multiple credit facilities across jurisdictions into a single global financing arrangement, we have enhanced our financial flexibility, simplified our banking structure and strengthened our ability to manage our growing international operations.


“As we continue to expand across North America, the Middle East and other strategic markets, having a strong, scalable and efficient financial foundation is increasingly important. This facility provides us with the liquidity to support our customers, fund working capital requirements, and pursue attractive growth opportunities.


“We are very pleased to work with J.P. Morgan as our strategic banking partner and appreciate the confidence they have placed in Perma-Pipe. We look forward to building a strong, long-term relationship with the bank as we continue to execute our global growth strategy,” concluded Mr. Sagr.


Matthew Lewicki, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Perma-Pipe, added:


“This new global credit facility greatly enhances Perma-Pipe’s global treasury and financing structure. By consolidating multiple facilities across several jurisdictions into a single global credit facility, we have simplified our banking arrangements, strengthened liquidity management and increased visibility and flexibility across the organization. The facility also provides substantial capacity to support our working capital requirements and future growth as our backlog, project activity, and international operations continue to expand, providing a strong financial foundation for Perma-Pipe’s next phase of growth.”


About Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc.


Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPIH) is a global leader in engineered piping and corrosion protection solutions. The Company provides pre-insulated piping systems, leak detection systems, anti-corrosion coatings and related engineered products and services to customers across the energy, district energy, infrastructure, industrial, Oil & Gas, water transmission, and other critical infrastructure markets.


Perma-Pipe operates manufacturing and service facilities across North America, Middle East, North Africa, India and other strategic markets, enabling the Company to serve customers globally while providing local manufacturing and engineering capabilities.


For more information, visit www.permapipe.com.


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Certain statements and other information contained in this press release that can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are subject to the safe harbors created thereby, including, without limitation, statements regarding the expected future performance and operations of the Company. These statements should be considered as subject to the many risks and uncertainties that exist in the Company's operations and business environment. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: (i) the impact of a health pandemic on the Company's results of operations, financial condition and cash flows; (ii) fluctuations in the price of oil and natural gas and its impact on the customer order volume for the Company's products; (iii) the Company's ability to comply with all covenants in its credit facilities; (iv) the Company’s ability to repay its debt and renew expiring international credit facilities; (v) the Company’s ability to effectively execute its strategic plan and achieve profitability and positive cash flows; (vi) the impact of global economic weakness and volatility; (vii) fluctuations in steel prices and the Company’s ability to offset increases in steel prices through price increases in its products; (viii) the timing of order receipt, execution, delivery and acceptance for the Company’s products; (ix) decreases in government spending on projects using the Company’s products, and challenges to the Company’s non-government customers’ liquidity and access to capital funds; (x) the Company’s ability to successfully negotiate progress-billing arrangements for its large contracts; (xi) aggressive pricing by existing competitors and the entrance of new competitors in the markets in which the Company operates; (xii) the Company’s ability to purchase raw materials at favorable prices and to maintain beneficial relationships with its suppliers; (xiii) the Company’s ability to manufacture products free of latent defects and to recover from suppliers who may provide defective materials to the Company; (xiv) reductions or cancellations of orders included in the Company’s backlog; (xv) the Company's ability to collect an account receivable related to a project in the Middle East; (xvi) risks and uncertainties related to the Company's international business operations; (xvii) the Company’s ability to attract and retain senior management and key personnel; (xviii) the Company’s ability to achieve the expected benefits of its growth initiatives; (xix) the Company’s ability to interpret changes in tax regulations and legislation; (xx) the Company's ability to use its net operating loss carryforwards; (xxi) reversals of previously recorded revenue and profits resulting from inaccurate estimates made in connection with the Company’s percentage-of-completion revenue recognition; (xxii) the Company’s failure to establish and maintain effective internal control over financial reporting; and (xxiii) the impact of cybersecurity threats on the Company’s information technology systems. Shareholders, potential investors and other readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements made herein are made only as of the date of this press release and we undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. More detailed information about factors that may affect our performance may be found in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available at https://www.sec.gov and under the Investor Center section of our website (http://investors.permapipe.com).


 


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JUSTE POUR RIRE DÉVOILE LES SEPT LAURÉATS DE L’ÉDITION 2026 POUR LES FESTIVALS DE MONTRÉAL ET DE QUÉBEC

 ELODIE POUX REMPORTE LE PRIX HUMOUR DU MONDE ET JESSÉ EST LA REVÉLATION DE L’ANNÉE


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(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Une reconnaissance de Juste pour rire peut marquer un parcours, confirmer une place dans l’industrie ou donner un nouvel élan à une carrière. Au terme de ses festivals de Montréal et de Québec, Juste pour rire dévoile aujourd’hui les lauréats de ses Prix 2026, sept distinctions qui célèbrent celles et ceux qui ont particulièrement marqué cette édition par la force de leur talent, la qualité de leur travail et la singularité de leur proposition artistique.


Depuis plus de quatre décennies, Juste pour rire contribue à faire découvrir et rayonner des générations d’humoristes d’ici et d’ailleurs. Recevoir l’un de ses prix, c’est s’inscrire dans cette histoire et bénéficier d’une reconnaissance qui peut devenir un véritable tremplin : une consécration pour certains, une révélation pour d’autres et parfois le début d’un nouveau chapitre.


« À travers ses Prix, Juste pour rire rend hommage aux artistes, aux créateurs et aux bâtisseurs qui façonnent l’avenir de la comédie. Ces distinctions soulignent le talent, l’audace et le rayonnement de ceux qui contribuent à faire de l’humour un langage universel capable de rapprocher les cultures, de créer des ponts entre les communautés et de faire rire le monde entier », indique Sylvain Parent-Bédard, président et chef de la direction de Juste pour rire.


« Un prix Juste pour rire, c’est plus qu’un trophée : c’est une façon de dire à un artiste que son travail a marqué les esprits. Au fil des années, on a vu à quel point une reconnaissance peut contribuer à faire découvrir un talent, confirmer une démarche ou donner un nouvel élan à une carrière. Cette année encore, nous avons voulu saluer des artistes et des artisans qui nous ont impressionnés par la force de leur proposition, leur engagement et la qualité de leur travail. Nous sommes extrêmement fiers de pouvoir contribuer à leur rayonnement et, surtout, de les voir poursuivre leur parcours avec cette reconnaissance en poche », souligne Josée Charland, vice-présidente, Talents et programmation chez Juste pour rire.


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Arc'teryx Introduces System 0™, a New Framework for the Future of Product Design and Circularity


 NORTH VANCOUVER, British Columbia 

Sperro SV, a multisport mountain-grade hardshell built with circular design principles, available September 4, 2026


(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Arc'teryx Equipment, the global design company specializing in technical high-performance apparel and equipment, today introduced System 0™, a new framework that reimagines how products can be designed, manufactured, used, repaired, and ultimately regenerated. System 0 represents the next evolution for sustainability in the outdoor industry, as it embeds circular thinking across an entire product lifecycle while maintaining the uncompromising performance standards that define the Arc’teryx brand.


The first product being introduced as part of the System 0 platform is the Sperro SV jacket, a multisport mountain-grade hardshell engineered for durability, repairability, and disassembly at end of life – the stage that has traditionally been the greatest challenge to circular design. Built with GORE-TEX® Pro Fabric featuring the ePE membrane, Sperro SV was developed with GORE-TEX Brand’s testing expertise to meet their durable waterproof, windproof, and breathable performance standards. Sperro SV's nylon face fabric and backer are separately designed for recyclability in partnership with Aquafil, the manufacturer of ECONYL® regenerated nylon.


Available globally beginning September 4, 2026, through Arc'teryx stores and arcteryx.com, Sperro SV is now Arc’teryx’s most advanced hardshell jacket, succeeding in the brand’s goal to prove that a circular approach can be integrated into technical apparel without compromising the greatest standards for performance.


"System 0 represents a fundamental shift in how we build and scale our business with circularity front of mind," said Stuart Haselden, Chief Executive Officer of Arc'teryx. "For decades, Arc’teryx has built gear that's meant to be repaired, not replaced. This is the next step forward. System 0 challenges us to consider the entire process of creating products so they can remain in use longer and ultimately be regenerated into something new. Our vision is a future where gear doesn’t end up in landfills but instead continues to have a purpose beyond its first life. Today moves us closer to that vision.”


Sperro SV is the first product to be certified by TESTEX® Circularity, a leading standard Arc'teryx copiloted as part of this work to fill a gap in circular product standards. The TESTEX® certification surpassed their own expectations in confirming the jacket’s unique capacity for long-lasting wear, quick and easy repair, and ability to undergo a cutting-edge chemical recycling process to maximize reuse of materials.


This new System 0 approach builds on the popularity of ReBIRD™, Arc'teryx's existing ecosystem of Wash, Repair, Trade-In, Resale, and Upcycle. Following years of research and engineering, System 0 integrates these principles into every stage of the business. That includes everything from design, to sourcing and manufacturing, to guest experience, repair, and end-of-life recovery – all with the intention of making circularity a scalable operating model.


Sperro SV has been extensively tested by alpine professionals, including the search and rescue teams from Vancouver’s North Shore Rescue. It is reinforced at common failure points, including the brand’s first easily replaceable zipper slider, a previous common failure point, and comes with three years of unlimited, out-of-warranty repairs through ReBIRD™. When Sperro SV is no longer repairable, the chemical recycling process grinds up the fabric, separating nylon materials from the GORE-TEX membrane, and returns the material to Aquafil to be regenerated into new virgin-grade ECONYL® yarn. Built to remain in use as long as possible, Sperro SV is Designed to Persist™.


"At Arc’teryx, we design products to perform for the long-term. System 0 asks us to think even bigger," said Katie Becker, Chief Creative Officer of Arc’teryx. "It represents a mindset shift for our entire design team and a powerful evolution in how we innovate. We deliberately started with one of the hardest problems – a hardshell, the most complex product we make. If we can solve circularity here, we believe we can apply what we learn across our entire system. And we know we’re just getting started."


"As a society, our expectations for what premium products can do are growing rapidly," added Haselden. "And we believe circularity will increasingly become a part of what defines premium performance. The future is not a choice between technical excellence and environmental responsibility – we should expect both. System 0 represents our commitment to advancing that future.”


To learn more about System 0, visit arc’teryx.com. Watch ‘A New System,’ the latest episode of our Obsessive Design series, on YouTube.


Arc’teryx is a Canadian company based in the Coast Mountains. Our design process is connected to the real world, focused on delivering durable, unrivalled performance. Our products are distributed through more than 2,300 retail locations worldwide. We are problem solvers, always evolving and searching for a better way to deliver resolved, minimalist designs. Good design that matters makes lives better. Arc’teryx is part of Amer Sports, a global group of iconic sports and outdoor brands, publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange.


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شركة Bidgely تكشف عن سلسلة مؤتمرات EmPOWER AI لعام 2027 لتسريع وتيرة تطوّر الذكاء الاصطناعي عبر منظومة الطاقة


 

 يتضمن جدول الفعاليات قمةً رئيسية في شيكاغو تستضيفها PSEG Long Island، إلى جانب منتديات إقليمية مخصصة في كالجاري ومنطقة أوروبا والشرق الأوسط وأفريقيا

(BUSINESS WIRE)-- في إطار توسيع نطاق مبادرتها الرامية إلى إتاحة استخدام الذكاء الاصطناعي الآمن والقائم على الرؤى في قطاع الطاقة، أعلنت شركة Bidgely عن جدول فعاليات سلسلة مؤتمرات EmPOWER AI لعام 2027. تنطلق السلسلة مرتكزة على قمة عالمية رئيسية في شيكاغو، تستضيفها شركة المرافق PSEG Long Island، إلى جانب منتديات إقليمية في كالجاري ومنطقة أوروبا والشرق الأوسط وأفريقيا، وتأتي في وقت تنقل فيه شركات المرافق عقودًا من البيانات المعزولة إلى مستودعات البيانات السحابية، وتنشر بنية تحتية أفقية مدعومة بالذكاء الاصطناعي التوليدي.

 تتمحور EmPOWER AI 2027 حول شعار هذا العام، "التغيير والبناء"، وتتناول حقيقةً أساسية يواجهها قطاع الطاقة، وهي أنَّ البنية التحتية وحدها لا تُحقق قيمة، وإنما منظومة الذكاء المبنية فوقها هي التي تحقق ذلك. وبالنسبة إلى شركات المرافق التي تقيّم توقيت وكيفية الانخراط في مسيرة التحول هذه، يوضح المؤتمر كيفية تحويل الاستثمارات في البيانات الأولية إلى عائد عملي على الاستثمار ينعكس على صافي الأرباح، وذلك عبر ثلاثة أهداف رئيسية: تغيير تجربة العملاء، وتغيير الأحمال، وتغيير النفقات الرأسمالية.

صرح Lou DeBrino، نائب رئيس قسم عمليات العملاء في PSEG Long Island، قائلاً: "تتيح استضافة مؤتمر EmPOWER AI 2027 لشركة PSEG Long Island فرصة رائعة لتعزيز شراكتنا الراسخة منذ سنوات مع Bidgely وتسليط الضوء على الإنجازات التي حققناها معًا". "تتجاوز هذه الفعالية الضجيج الدائر في قطاع التكنولوجيا لتقدم رؤى صادقة ومدعومة بخبرات الأقران بشأن كيفية إسهام الذكاء الاصطناعي وبيانات الطاقة ليس فقط في مجابهة التحديات التشغيلية الواقعية، بل أيضًا في تحسين تجربة العملاء الذين نخدمهم تحسينًا جوهريًا."

 سجل حافل بالابتكار والشراكات في قطاع المرافق

 رسّخت سلسلة مؤتمرات Bidgely السنوية مكانتها بوصفها المنتدى الرائد في صناعة الطاقة الذي يضع شركات المرافق في المقام الأول، بدعم من مضيفين سابقين، من بينهم OG&E، وPacifiCorp، وAvista.

تقدم سلسلة مؤتمرات EmPOWER AI دليلاً عمليًا فاعلاً لتحديث العمليات، وذلك عن طريق تسليط الضوء على عمليات النشر والمبادرات، إذ تجمع السلسلة بانتظام متحدثين ومشاركين من كبار المسؤولين التنفيذيين لدى أبرز مزوّدي الطاقة، مثل SDG&E وAPS وDominion Energy وAmeren Illinois وSoCalGas وSouthern Company وNV Energy وRocky Mountain Power وDEWA وTata Power وElectric Ireland، إلى جانب شركاء التكنولوجيا الرئيسيين، مثل Glean وItron وInfosys وAWS وMicrosoft.

سيكتشف الحضور كيف تُحدث منصة UtilityAI™‎ من Bidgely، وهي محرك تعلّم آلي مُثبت الأداء يقف وراء أكثر من عقد من الخبرة في مجال تجربة عملاء شركات المرافق، أثرًا ملموسًا في مجالات الكهربة، واستهداف برامج إدارة جانب الطلب (DSM)، وتحديث الشبكة، والقدرة على تحمّل تكاليف الطاقة، وملفات خطط الموارد المتكاملة (IRP). كما تسلّط الفعالية الضوء على كيفية إسهام الذكاء الاصطناعي التوليدي والوكيلي في تطوير هذه التكنولوجيا، وتستعرض تطبيقات عملية تتراوح بين الواجهات الحوارية والخدمة الذاتية عبر الاستجابة الصوتية التفاعلية (IVR)، ووصولاً إلى نماذج MCP المتطورة ووكلاء الذكاء الاصطناعي، ومن خلال ورش العمل التفاعلية، سيستكشف قادة شركات المرافق أيضًا خيارات النشر المرنة والآمنة التي توفرها Bidgely وفق نهج "البناء أم الشراء"، وذلك عبر بيئات السحابة العامة والسحابة الخاصة والبيئات المحلية.

 محاور التركيز الرئيسية لسلسلة مؤتمرات 2027

صُمّم كل مؤتمر ليناسب شركات المرافق وشركات بيع الطاقة بالتجزئة ومشغّلي أنظمة التوزيع (DSOs) في قطاعات الكهرباء والغاز ومرافق الوقود المزدوج، ويتضمن ورش عمل تفاعلية وحلقات نقاش مستديرة تهدف إلى مناقشة المبادرات الخاصة بكل منطقة، ومنها:

 التفاعل المخصص مع العملاء في مجالات القدرة على تحمّل تكاليف الطاقة، وارتفاع فواتير الطاقة، وخفض النفقات التشغيلية

  •  مستوى أعلى من رضا العملاء وتفاعلهم: تعزيز مستوى التفاعل ودرجة رضا العملاء (CSAT) من خلال آليات التتبّع الديناميكي لاستهلاك الطاقة، والرؤى المخصصة، والتنبيهات في الوقت المناسب، وإرشادات حوارية تُبسّط فهم الفواتير وتمكّن العملاء من اتخاذ الإجراءات المناسبة.
  •  القدرة على تحمّل تكاليف الطاقة وكفاءة استخدام الطاقة: التخفيف من أعباء تكاليف الطاقة على العملاء المؤهلين بناءً على دخلهم من خلال رؤى على مستوى الأجهزة، تساعد الأسر على تحقيق وفورات مباشرة في الفواتير، واتخاذ خطوات عملية لتحسين كفاءة استخدام الطاقة، والاستفادة من برامج المساعدة.
  •  خفض النفقات التشغيلية وتكلفة تقديم الخدمة: تقليل المكالمات المتعلقة بارتفاع الفواتير من خلال الحل الآلي للاستفسارات، وتوفير ذكاء الطاقة عبر نظام الاستجابة الصوتية التفاعلية (IVR)، وتقليل متوسط مدة معالجة المكالمات (AHT)، وتحسين معدل حل المشكلات من الاتصال الأول، فضلًا عن تقليل عدد الزيارات الميدانية للفرق الفنية.

 تغيير الأحمال وتحسين الاستهلاك وفق تعريفة وقت الاستخدام

  •  إدارة أحمال الذروة: الاستفادة من الذكاء على مستوى الدوائر لرصد ذروات الطلب، وتحديد المغذيات المقيدة ذات الأولوية، وتفعيل تدخلات مستهدفة، (الشحن المُدار والاستجابة للطلب) قبل أن تتعرض البنية التحتية للضغوط.
  •  تحسين تعريفة وقت الاستخدام: ربط أحمال العملاء على مستوى الأجهزة بقيود الشبكة لتوجيه الاستهلاك المرن (المركبات الكهربائية والأجهزة كثيفة الاستهلاك) بعيدًا عن ساعات ارتفاع التكلفة، بما يسهم في الحد من ذروة الطلب.
  •  خصومات العملاء واعتماد البرامج: الجمع بين التوعية بالتعريفات ونماذج مخصصة لتأثيرها في الفواتير، وحوافز وخصومات مستهدفة، لتعزيز المشاركة وتحقيق وفورات سلوكية ملموسة.

 التحليلات المتقدمة

  •  استهداف البرامج: تحديد العملاء الأكثر احتمالاً للاستفادة من مبادرات أنظمة التدفئة والتهوية وتكييف الهواء (HVAC)، ومضخات المسابح، والطاقة الشمسية، والبطاريات، والمركبات الكهربائية، لتوجيه الاستثمارات بكفاءة وتحقيق عائد مستهدف على الاستثمار يبلغ ثلاثة أضعاف.
  •  تحقيق نتائج منهجية لشركات المرافق: تسريع وتيرة تنفيذ برامج تحسين كفاءة المباني، وترقية الأجهزة، والاشتراك في موارد الطاقة الموزعة (DER)، مع استخدام آلية القياس ذي الحلقة المغلقة للتحقق من الوفورات وتحسين تخصيص التمويل.
  •  برامج التسويق المستهدفة: استبدال منهج الحملات التسويقية العامة بمنهج استهداف شرائح محددة من العملاء بناءً على احتمالية الاستجابة والموقع الجغرافي، للحد من الإنفاق الإعلاني غير الفعّال، وزيادة معدلات التحويل، وتقديم رسائل تسويقية ملائمة.

 تخطيط شبكة التوزيع وتمكين موارد الطاقة الموزعة (DER)

  •  مرونة الأحمال ومرونة الشبكة: تحديد الأحمال المرنة على مستوى المغذيات وتفعيل موارد الطاقة الموزعة (DER) المستهدفة للتخفيف من الضغوط الناجمة عن الكهربة وتأجيل ترقيات البنية التحتية الرأسمالية المكلفة.
  •  تخطيط أكثر ذكاءً للشبكة والبنية التحتية: الجمع بين أنماط الأحمال على مستوى الأجهزة واتجاهات اعتماد موارد الطاقة الموزعة (DER) لتحسين دقة التنبؤات طويلة الأجل، ووضع نماذج لعمليات ربط مراكز البيانات بالشبكة، وتوجيه استثمارات السعة.

 نماذج الذكاء الاصطناعي التوليدي والوكيلي

  •  تكامل سلس للذكاء الاصطناعي الوكيلي: نشر وكلاء ذكاء اصطناعي مستقلين على حزم السحابة الحالية لتنفيذ أفضل الإجراءات التالية في مجالات خدمة العملاء والتسويق والتخطيط، من دون الحاجة إلى إجراء تغييرات جذرية تستلزم استبدال الأنظمة الحالية بالكامل.

 منصة الذكاء الاصطناعي المتخصصة لشركات المرافق الحديثة

  •  تطورات UtilityAI™‎: تطوير AMI 2.0 من خلال وكلاء DI في الوقت الفعلي على مستوى العداد، وسير عمل ذاتي التعلّم، وتحليلات تنبؤية تنقل المنظومة من التحليل التاريخي إلى الاستجابة الفورية للشبكة.
  •  تحقيق القيمة من AMI 1.0 والانتقال إلى اعتماد AMI 2.0: تحقيق أقصى عائد على الاستثمار من نظام AMI 1.0 الحالي قبل توسيع نطاق ذكاء الحافة في AMI 2.0.
  •  منصة الذكاء الاصطناعي المتخصصة: طبقة ذكاء موحّدة مصممة لتلبية متطلبات شركات المرافق الحديثة، بدلًا من نظام ذكاء اصطناعي عام يتم تكييفه لاحقًا.

صرح Abhay Gupta، الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة Bidgely، قائلاً: "تعمل شركات المرافق بوتيرة متسارعة على تطوير البنية التحتية لبياناتها السحابية واعتماد الذكاء الاصطناعي التوليدي الأفقي، غير أنَّ الأدوات العامة لا تزال تفتقر إلى السياق الخاص بقطاع المرافق. لذا، توفر Bidgely منظومة الذكاء الاصطناعي المتخصصة الأساسية التي تُحدث تحولاً في طريقة عمل شركات المرافق، وتُسرّع وتيرة انتقالنا من حل متخصص لتجربة العملاء إلى منصة ذكاء اصطناعي مؤسسية تخدم منظومة الطاقة بأكملها".

 جدول الفعاليات العالمية لعام 2027

  •  كالجاري، ألبرتا: فبراير 2027
  •  شيكاغو، إلينوي (الفعالية الرئيسية): 11–13 مايو 2027
  •  أوروبا والشرق الأوسط وأفريقيا: أكتوبر 2027

أضاف Gautam M. Aggarwal، رئيس شركة Bidgely والمدير التنفيذي لقسم شؤون الإيرادات، قائلاً: "يدخل مزوّدو الطاقة مرحلة حاسمة تصبح فيها جودة البيانات والأتمتة الذكية عاملين حاسمين في نجاح العمليات". "يتمثل هدفنا من EmPOWER AI في تقديم محتوى عالي التأثير يستند إلى تجارب واقعية لنظرائنا في الصناعة، وعن طريق جمع المزيج المناسب من الشركاء والمحللين والتنفيذيين وقادة البرامج وخبراء الذكاء الاصطناعي، تتعلم شركات المرافق كيفية التعامل مع تحديات اليوم في غمار التخطيط للمستقبل."

 باب التسجيل مفتوح الآن لحضور فعاليات EmPOWER AI لعام 2027. لمزيد من المعلومات، الرجاء زيارة: www.bidgely.com/empower-ai/.

 نبذة عن Bidgely

 تُعدّ Bidgely الشركة الرائدة في مجال ذكاء الطاقة المدعوم بالذكاء الاصطناعي، حيث تحوّل بيانات العدادات الخام إلى رؤى عالية الدقة لشركات المرافق على مستوى العالم. كما تستفيد منصة UtilityAI™‎ التابعة للشركة والتي تقدم خدماتها إلى أكثر من 50 مليون منزل، من 19 براءة اختراع أساسية لتحسين رؤية الشبكة، وعمليات مراكز الاتصال، والتفاعل الشخصي مع العملاء. وقد تم تصنيف شركة Bidgely على يد Fast Company ضمن قائمة "أفضل 10 شركات مبتكرة في مجال الذكاء الاصطناعي التطبيقي"، حيث تدمج تحليلات الطاقة الدقيقة مع منظومات الذكاء الاصطناعي الأفقي، مثل Microsoft Copilot وAWS لتحديث الشبكة بدقة على مستوى المنشآت. www.bidgely.com | bidgely.com/insights

إن نص اللغة الأصلية لهذا البيان هو النسخة الرسمية المعتمدة. أما الترجمة فقد قدمت للمساعدة فقط، ويجب الرجوع لنص اللغة الأصلية الذي يمثل النسخة الوحيدة ذات التأثير القانوني.

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 Christine Bennett
 Bidgely
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