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Cronos Group Launches Premium Lord Jones® Brand in Israel, Advancing Borderless Product Strategy

TORONTO, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CRON; TSX: CRON) (“Cronos” or the “Company”), a leading global cannabinoid company, today announced the launch of its Lord Jones® premium cannabis brand in Israel. The introduction marks a significant milestone in Cronos’ borderless product strategy, expanding the Company’s globally recognized brand portfolio into one of the most advanced and discerning medical cannabis markets in the world.

The first phase of the launch brings five premium indoor–grown flower strains to Israeli patients. Lord Jones®, established in North America for its refined brand identity and elevated craftsmanship, now enters the Israeli medical market with a focus on meeting the needs of medical patients. The brand’s expansion into Israel underscores Cronos’ commitment to thoughtful international growth driven by disciplined execution and differentiated brand experiences.

“Israel has always represented a key market in our borderless product strategy,” said Mike Gorenstein, Chairman, President and CEO of Cronos. “By introducing Lord Jones® to Israeli patients, we are applying our global brand expertise to meet local demand while preserving the craftsmanship, quality standards, and premium identity, which have come to define Lord Jones®. This launch reflects our disciplined approach to international expansion and reinforces our commitment to building globally relevant cannabis brands anchored in quality and innovation.”

Lord Jones® cannabis flower is produced through a meticulous approach that begins with carefully selected genetics and continues through small batch indoor cultivation. Following harvest, the Lord Jones® cannabis products undergo a cold‑cure process designed to preserve terpene richness, aroma, trichome density, and overall flower structure. Each batch is hand‑trimmed, produced in limited quantities, and tested extensively to meet rigorous standards. To maintain freshness and protect terpene profiles over time, the finished product is hand packaged in glass jars, which helps shield the flower from light exposure and preserve its quality.

“The launch of the Lord Jones® brand in Israel marks an important milestone for us, bringing a premium standard to the Israeli medical market, which is grounded in expertise and intention,” said Adam Wagner, General Manager of Cronos Israel. “Every stage of our work is guided by rigorous oversight and meticulous processes, from genetics and cultivation through meticulous processing and hand packaging. This end–to–end approach gives patients and pharmacists confidence in the standards behind the brand, delivering a premium defined by transparency and an unwavering commitment to quality.”

In addition to the core flower offering, Cronos plans to expand the Lord Jones® brand in Israel with future special edition and limited‑run products. Lord Jones® products are now available in pharmacies across Israel.

About Cronos Group Inc. 
Cronos is an innovative global cannabinoid company committed to building disruptive intellectual property by advancing cannabis research, technology and product development. With a passion to responsibly elevate the consumer experience, Cronos is building an iconic brand portfolio. Cronos’ diverse international brand portfolio includes Spinach®, PEACE NATURALS® and Lord Jones®. For more information about Cronos and its brands, please visit: thecronosgroup.com. 
 
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BitMEX Launches the Grand Ascent Campaign Featuring a 100,000 USDT Prize Pool

VICTORIA, Seychelles, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BitMEX, one of the safest crypto exchanges, announced today the launch of the Grand Ascent campaign, allowing traders to win their share of a 100,000 USDT prize pool by completing a series of trading missions.

The campaign will run from 26 January 2026 at 12:00 PM (UTC) to 17 February 2026 at 11:59 AM (UTC). Users can participate at any time during the campaign period.

Rewards will be distributed across 3 categories:

  • For New Users: Users who complete their KYC verification during the campaign can win up to $5,050 in new trader quest rewards.
  • For Existing Users: Users that reach target trading volumes through Spot, Derivatives, or Copy Trading can win $800 in trading credits.
  • For All Users: Users can share their referral code to earn up to 50 USDT.

To participate in the Grand Ascent campaign, new customers must be fully verified on BitMEX. Competition details and registration can be found here.

About BitMEX
BitMEX is the OG crypto derivatives exchange, providing professional crypto traders with a platform that caters to their needs through low latency, deep crypto native liquidity and unmatched reliability.

Since its founding, no cryptocurrency has been lost through intrusion or hacking, allowing BitMEX users to trade safely in the knowledge that their funds are secure. So too that they have access to the products and tools they require to be profitable.

BitMEX was also one of the first exchanges to publish their on-chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities data. The exchange continues to publish this data twice a week – proving assurance that they safely store and segregate the funds they are entrusted with.

For more information on BitMEX, please visit the BitMEX Blog or www.bitmex.com, and follow Telegram, Twitter, Discord, and its online communities. For further inquiries, please contact [email protected].

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القادة الأفارقة يُطلقون مركزاً قارياً جديداً لتعزيز مهارات القيادة بين الأجيال

كيجالي، رواندا, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

تستضيف كيغالي، عاصمة رواندا، خلال عطلة نهاية الأسبوع، تجمعاً لأبرز القيادات وصانعي السياسات الأفارقة المرموقين للاحتفاء بإطلاق مركز Leadership Lab Yetu (Yetu). يهدف هذا المركز القاري الشامل إلى بناء جسور التواصل بين القادة الصاعدين بنظرائهم المخضرمين، بما يتيح تزويدهم بالمهارات والقيم وشبكات العلاقات الضرورية للاستفادة بشكل أمثل من الطاقات الديموغرافية لإفريقيا وتعزيز التعاون والتكامل بين الأجيال.

رؤية جديدة للحوكمة في إفريقيا

تعيش القارة الإفريقية مرحلة مفصلية من التحول الديموغرافي، حيث يمثّل الشباب الذين تقلّ أعمارهم عن 25 عاماً أكثر من 60 في المائة من إجمالي السكان. وعلى الرغم من أن القارة تزخر بطاقات شبابية وقادة طموحين ذوي الأفكار الجريئة، إلا أن حضور الشباب في دوائر صنع القرار لا يزال محدوداً إلى حد كبير. انطلاقاً من هذا الواقع، ولد مشروع مركز Yetu — وتعني “لنا” باللغة السواحيلية — ليكون بمثابة منصة لتمكين الأجيال المقبلة من المشاركة بشكل فعال في تشكيل قيادة قادرة على دفع عجلة الازدهار والتنمية في القارة الإفريقية.

وفي هذا السياق، قالت Monica Geingos، المؤسسة والرئيسة المشاركة لمركز Leadership Lab Yetu، والسيدة الأولى السابقة لجمهورية ناميبيا: “إن القادة الأفارقة الذين سيبرزون خلال السنوات العشر المقبلة سيكونون مسؤولين عن صنع مسار تطوّر العالم على مدار المائة عام القادمة خلال القرن المقبل.” وأضافت: “لا بد من تزويد هؤلاء القادة بالقدرات والثقة اللازمتين لمواجهة التعقيدات المتنامية، واقتناص الفرص الواعدة، وتحويل القيادة من مجرد الخطاب والنوايا نحو تنفيذ الحلول القابلة للتوسّع. نحن متحمّسون لإطلاق Leadership Lab Yetu ليكون بمثابة مساحة تحوّلية تلتقي فيها روح الابتكار والطموح لدى القادة الواعدين، ذوي الإمكانات العالية، مع خبرات نظرائهم المخضرمين ممن يمتلكون فهماً عميقاً للتحديات البنيوية والعوائق الكامنة في أنظمة الدولة وإجراءاتها.“

سيشهد حفل الإطلاق الرسمي حضور كلٌّ من أعضاء مجلس إدارة مركز Yetu، إلى جانب نخبة من الضيوف المرموقين، بما في ذلك فخامة الرئيس Mahamadou Issoufou، الرئيس السابق لجمهورية النيجر، و Dr Nkosana Moyo، المؤسس والرئيس التنفيذي لمعهد مانديلا للدراسات التنموية (Mandela Institute for Development Studies)، و Jakkie Ciliers، رئيس مجلس الإدارة ورئيس برنامج قسم المستقبل والابتكار الإفريقي في معهد الدراسات الأمنية (Institute for Security Studies)، وعدد كبير من الشخصيات البارزة.

سيتزامن الحدث مع الإعلان عن الدفعة الافتتاحية لبرنامج Intergenerational Leadership Accelerator. سيضمّ البرنامج نخبة من القادة ذوي الكفاءات المتميزة، من بينهم معالي Hon. Lesego Chombo، وزيرة الشباب والمساواة بين الجنسين في بوتسوانا، سيتعاونون بشكل مشترك على التصدي لقضايا وتحديات هيكلية في مجالي الحوكمة والتنمية.

إحداث تأثير ملموس من خلال البحث والعمل الميداني

بفضل برامج الزمالة ومختبرات السياسات الرائدة التي يوفرها، سيساهم مركز Yetu بتمكين القادة من التعاون على تصميم الحلول المبتكرة واختبارها فعاليتها. بالإضافة إلى ذلك، سيتولى المركز إصدار أبحاث متقدمة تستشرف المستقبل في مجالي الحوكمة وإدماج الشباب، لتزويد صنّاع القرار برؤى استراتيجية قائمة على الأدلة والبيانات.

من جانبها، أشارت Rumbidzai Chisenga، الرئيسة التنفيذية لمركز Leadership Lab Yetu: “تتمثّل مهمتنا في تعزيز القدرات المؤسسية ورفع مستوى الكفاءة من خلال تزويد القادة بالمعرفة والرؤى اللازمة افي مجال السياسات، التي من شأنها أن تؤهلهم لقيادة المستقبل بنزاهة ومرونة.”

ملاحظات للمحررين:

Leadership Lab Yetu (Yetu) هو مركز شامل ورائد على مستوى القارة الإفريقية، يُعنى بدعم وتعزيز القيادة عبر الأجيال المتعددة. نحن نعمل على ربط القادة الصاعدين بنظرائهم المخضرمين بهدف ابتكار وتطوير وتنفيذ الحلول المؤثرة والمستدامة لمواجهة التحديات الفريدة التي تواجه القارة الإفريقية. للمزيد من المعلومات، يُرجى زيارة الرابط الالكتروني التالي: www.labyetu.org، أو يمكنكم زيارة صفحاتنا على مواقع التواصل الاجتماعي التالية:

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L’Afrique inaugure un nouveau hub continental pour promouvoir le leadership intergénérationnel

KIGALI, Rwanda, 02 févr. 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kigali, capitale du Rwanda, accueille ce week–end une réunion de haut niveau réunissant des dirigeants et décideurs politiques africains de premier plan pour inaugurer le Yetu Leadership Lab (Yetu). Ce centre panafricain de grande envergure vise à combler l’écart entre les jeunes leaders et leurs homologues plus expérimentés, en leur fournissant les compétences, les valeurs et les réseaux nécessaires pour exploiter pleinement le potentiel démographique de l'Afrique et favoriser la collaboration intergénérationnelle.

Vision renouvelée de la gouvernance en Afrique

L'Afrique connaît une transformation démographique majeure, avec plus de 60 % de sa population âgée de moins de 25 ans. Bien que le continent regorge de leaders dynamiques porteurs d’idées audacieuses, les jeunes demeurent largement sous–représentés dans les cercles de prise de décision. Yetu — qui signifie « le nôtre » en swahili — vise à permettre aux générations futures de participer activement à façonner un écosystème de leadership capable de renforcer la prospérité du continent.

« Les leaders africains qui émergeront dans les des dix prochaines années seront les artisans de l’évolution du monde au cours du siècle à venir », a déclaré Monica Geingos, fondatrice et coprésidente du Leadership Lab Yetu et ancienne Première Dame de Namibie. « Ils doivent être dotés des compétences et de la confiance nécessaires pour gérer les complexités croissantes, saisir les opportunités et orienter le leadership vers la mise en œuvre de solutions durables et évolutives. Nous sommes ravis de lancer le Leadership Lab Yetu, un espace transformateur où l’innovation et l’engagement de leaders chevronnés se combinent à l’expérience de ceux qui connaissent et comprennent les obstacles inhérents aux processus et systèmes étatiques. »

La cérémonie officielle de lancement se tiendra en présence des membres du conseil d’administration du centre Yetu, ainsi que de plusieurs invités de marque, dont S.E. Mahamadou Issoufou, ancien président de la République du Niger ; le Dr Nkosana Moyo, fondateur et président exécutif de l'Institut Mandela pour les études du développement (Mandela Institute for Development Studies); Jakkie Ciliers, président du conseil d’administration et directeur du programme « Afriques futures et innovation » (AFI) de l’Institut d’études de sécurité (ISS); et de nombreuses autres personnalités éminentes.

L’événement sera également l’occasion de présenter la première cohorte du Intergenerational Leadership Accelerator (l’Accélérateur de leadership intergénérationnel). Des leaders d’exception, dont l’honorable Lesego Chombo, ministre de la Jeunesse et des Affaires de genre du Botswana, entameront conjointement une réflexion approfondie sur les meilleurs approches pour répondre aux enjeux majeurs liés à la gouvernance et au développement.

Créer de l’impact par la recherche et l’action

Avec son programme phare de bourses et ses laboratoires de politiques publiques, Yetu offre aux leaders un espace pour cocréer, tester et évaluer des solutions innovantes. Le hub mènera également des recherches prospectives sur la gouvernance et l’inclusion des jeunes, afin d’apporter aux décideurs des données factuelles et fiables et des recommandations étayées par des preuves probantes.

Rumbidzai Chisenga, PDG du Leadership Lab Yetu, a déclaré : « Notre mission est de renforcer les capacités institutionnelles en dotant les dirigeants des connaissances politiques indispensables pour façonner l'avenir avec intégrité et agilité. »

Notes aux rédacteurs

Leadership Lab Yetu (Yetu) est un hub panafricain dédié à la promotion du leadership intergénérationnel. Nous mettons en relation des leaders émergents et des leaders chevronnés afin d'imaginer, de concevoir et de mettre en œuvre des solutions pérennes face aux défis propres à l'Afrique. Pour en savoir plus, rendez–vous sur : www.labyetu.org. Retrouvez–nous sur les réseaux sociaux :

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AirJoule Technologies تُبرم شراكة إستراتيجية مع شركة TenX Investment للتوزيع الحصري في الشرق الأوسط

RONAN, ،مونتانا،, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

أعلنت اليوم شركة AirJoule Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: AIRJ) (يُشار إليها فيما يلي باسم “AirJoule Technologies” أو “AIRJ”)، وهي منصة تكنولوجية رائدة تُسخّر إمكانات استخراج المياه من الهواء، عن إبرام اتفاقية مع شركة TenX Investment in Energy Enterprises & Management Co (يُشار إليها فيما يلي “TenX Investment”)، وهي شركة استثمارية في مجالي التكنولوجيا والبنية التحتية مقرها دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة ومملوكة بالكامل لمواطنين إماراتيين، لتصبح TenX Investment الموزِّع الحصري لمنتجات AirJoule التابعة لشركة AIRJ في منطقة الشرق الأوسط.

تمكين AirJoule من معالجة أمن المياه في الشرق الأوسط

يمثل هذا الإنجاز تقدمًا مهمًا يُبنى على مذكرة التفاهم التي أُعلن عنها في آب/ أغسطس 2024، ويضع AIRJ في موقع يمكّنها من اغتنام فرص سوقية كبيرة في منطقة تشهد نموًا متسارعًا رغم معاناتها من شحّ المياه. وبموجب الاتفاقية، ستحصل شركة TenX Investment على حقوق حصرية لتسويق نُظم توليد المياه المُوزَّعة ونُظم إزالة الرطوبة الصناعية من AirJoule وبيعها ودعمها في كلٍ من الإمارات العربية المتحدة، وعُمان، وقطر، والمملكة العربية السعودية، والبحرين، والكويت. ومن المقرر أن تُدرج الشروط التجارية في اتفاقية نهائية قبل بدء عمليات النشر التجاري الأولية، والمُخطط لها في أواخر عام 2026.

يتيح التعاون مع TenX Investment لشركة AIRJ وصولًا فوريًا إلى السوق وخبرة محلية وعلاقات راسخة عبر القطاعات الحكومية والتجارية والصناعية، في منطقة تشهد نموًا هائلًا في تطوير مراكز البيانات والتصنيع المتقدم والاستثمارات في البنية التحتية—وهي جميعها قطاعات تتطلب مستويات حرجة من أمن المياه. وتسعى الحكومات والشركات بشكل متزايد إلى تبني تقنيات قادرة على تعزيز أمن المياه مع خفض كثافة استهلاك الطاقة.

تعتمد تقنية منصة AirJoule على الاستفادة من الحرارة المهدرة، وتستخدم الهياكل الفلزية العضوية وغرف التفريغ لفصل المياه عن الهواء بكفاءة عالية، ما يجعلها الوحيدة الملائمة لتعزيز استدامة المياه في المنطقة. وتنتج نُظم AirJoule مياهًا مقطرة نقية على نطاقٍ صناعي لدعم نُظم التبريد وغيرها من العمليات الصناعية، كما تضمن كفاءة إزالة رطوبة رائدة في السوق، ما يحقق وفورات كبيرة في الطاقة للعملاء.

شراكة إستراتيجية تستفيد من الخبرة الإقليمية لشركة TenX Investment

صرّح Matt Jore، الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة AirJoule Technologies: “يمثل توسيع علاقتنا التجارية مع TenX Investment علامةً فارقةً في إستراتيجية التوسع الدولي لشركة AirJoule Technologies، ويضعنا في موقع يمكّننا من اقتناص فرص بارزة في أحد أكثر الأسواق جاذبية في العالم لتوليد المياه الموزعة”.

ومن جانبه، أعّرب Ramdas Rao، رئيس الشؤون الدولية في AirJoule Technologies، قائلًا: “يواجه الشرق الأوسط ومنطقة الجنوب العالمي الأوسع نطاقًا تحديات استثنائية في مجال أمن المياه، بالتزامن مع نمو سريع في مراكز البيانات، والتصنيع المتقدم، وتطوير البنية التحتية. وتقدّم TenX Investment الإمكانيات التي نحتاجها لتسريع اختراق السوق، شاملةً العلاقات الإقليمية العميقة، وخبرة تسويقية مثبتة، وفهمًا دقيقًا لمتطلبات الأعمال والبيئات التنظيمية.”

وقال Abdulnasser Al–Sharafi، الشريك في TenX Investment: “نشعر بالحماس لإضفاء الطابع الرسمي على شراكتنا مع AirJoule Technologies والتقدّم نحو أن نصبح الموزّع الحصري لهم في الشرق الأوسط”. وأضاف: “إن تقنية منصة AirJoule المبتكرة تعالج أحد أكثر التحديات التي تواجه منطقتنا إلحاحًا، ألا وهو—أمن المياه—وفي الوقت ذاته تدعم إستراتيجيات التنويع الاقتصادي الوطنية والتزامات الاستدامة. وقد أثبتت AirJoule أداءً لافتًا في مناخ دبي القاسي، وتلقّينا اهتمامًا كبيرًا من عملاء في القطاعين الحكومي والخاص الباحثين عن حلول مستدامة للمياه. ونعتقد أن هذه الاتفاقية ستُرسّخ أساسًا متينًا لتوسيع نطاق استخدام النظام في جميع أنحاء المنطقة خلال السنوات المقبلة.”

نظام العرض التجريبي في دبي يمثّل علامةً فارقةً في مسيرة التسويق التجاري

خلال الفترة من شباط/ فبراير 2025 إلى كانون الأول/ ديسمبر 2025، قامت AIRJ وTenX Investment بتشغيل نظام عرض تجريبي من AirJoule في Dubai Future Lab، حيث واصل النظام إثبات أداءه وكفاءته في ظل الظروف المناخية القاسية للمنطقة. وعمل النظام عبر تقلبات كبيرة في درجات الحرارة والرطوبة، مولّدًا مياهًا مُقطّرة عالية النقاء، ومُبرهنًا على موثوقية تشغيلية عالية. وأسهم نظام العرض التجريبي في توليد بيانات داخلية لأغراض التحسين المستقبلي، وتيسير المناقشات مع العملاء الخارجيين، وتسريع وتيرة الاهتمام التجاري.

نبذة عن شركة AirJoule Technologies Corporation

تُعد شركة AirJoule Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: AIRJ) منصة تكنولوجية رائدة تُسخّر إمكانات استخراج المياه من الهواء. ومن خلال مشروعها المشترك مع GE Vernova، وبالشراكة مع Carrier Global Corporation، تتمثل رسالة الشركة في تحرير العالم من قيوده المتعلقة بالمياه والطاقة عبر تقديم تقنيات امتزاز رائدة تُحدث نقلة نوعية. لمزيد من المعلومات، يُرجى زيارة https://airjouletech.com.

يُرجى متابعة AirJoule Technologies على LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/airjoule–tech/

نبذة عن شركة TenX Investment

تتخصص TenX Investment in Energy Enterprises & Management Co. LLC في الاستثمار وجلب أفضل حلول الطاقة العالمية إلى دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة ومنطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا الأوسع نطاقًا. وبصفتها شركة استثمارية صغيرة ومتوسطة مملوكة بالكامل لمواطنين إماراتيين في دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، تستفيد الشركة من شبكة علاقاتها الواسعة وشراكاتها الإستراتيجية لإتاحة وصول غير مسبوق إلى تقنيات وخدمات الطاقة المبتكرة، بما يضمن بقاء عملائها في صدارة قطاع يشهد تطورًا متسارعًا. وإضافةً إلى ذلك، تستثمر الشركة في تقنيات متقدمة لدعم التطورات المستدامة في مجال الطاقة، ما يعزز التزامها بدفع الكفاءة والاستدامة في قطاع الطاقة. لمزيد من المعلومات، يُرجى زيارة www.10xinvestment.ae.

حماية العلامات التجارية

يُعدّ اسم شركة AirJoule Technologies وشعاراتها واسم موقعها الإلكتروني وعنوانه علامات تجارية أو علامات خدمية. ولأغراض التسهيل فقط، وفي بعض الحالات، تُدرج العلامات التجارية والأسماء التجارية والعلامات الخدمية المذكورة في هذا البيان الصحفي دون الرموز ® و™ وSM، إلا أن شركة AirJoule Technologies، وفقًا لأحكام القانون المعمول به، ستشدّد على حقوقها في هذه العلامات التجارية والأسماء التجارية والعلامات الخدمية.

جهات الاتصال
علاقات المستثمرين والإعلام:
Tom Divine – نائب الرئيس، علاقات المستثمرين والشؤون المالية
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AirJoule Technologies to Form Strategic Partnership with TenX Investment for Exclusive Middle East Distribution

RONAN, Mont, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AirJoule Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: AIRJ) (“AirJoule Technologies” or “AIRJ”), a leading technology platform that unleashes the power of water from air, today announced an agreement with TenX Investment in Energy Enterprises & Management Co (“TenX Investment”), a wholly Emirati–owned UAE–based technology and infrastructure investment firm, to become AIRJ’s exclusive distributor of AirJoule products in the Middle East region.

Positioning AirJoule to Address Water Security in the Middle East

This milestone represents significant advancement building on the Memorandum of Understanding announced in August 2024 and positions AIRJ to capture substantial market opportunities in a rapidly growing yet water–stressed region. Under the agreement, TenX Investment will have exclusive rights to market, sell, and support AirJoule distributed water generation and industrial dehumidification systems in the countries of UAE, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Commercial terms are to be reflected in a definitive agreement ahead of initial commercial deployments, which are planned for late 2026.

The collaboration with TenX Investment provides AIRJ with immediate market access, local expertise, and established relationships across government, commercial, and industrial sectors in a region experiencing explosive growth in data center development, advanced manufacturing, and infrastructure investment—all sectors with critical water security requirements. Governments and enterprises are increasingly seeking technologies that can strengthen water security while reducing energy intensity.

The AirJoule platform technology, which leverages waste heat and utilizes metal–organic frameworks and vacuum chambers to efficiently separate water from air, is uniquely suited to improve water sustainability in the region. AirJoule systems produce pure distilled water at industrial scale to support cooling systems and other industrial processes, and AirJoule’s market–leading dehumidification efficiency delivers significant energy savings for customers.

Strategic Partnership Leveraging TenX Investment's Regional Expertise

“Expanding our commercial relationship with TenX Investment represents a pivotal milestone in AirJoule Technologies' international expansion strategy and positions us to capture significant opportunities in one of the world's most compelling markets for distributed water generation,” said Matt Jore, Chief Executive Officer of AirJoule Technologies.

Ramdas Rao, President, International of AirJoule Technologies, said, “The Middle East and broader Global South face extraordinary water security challenges while simultaneously experiencing rapid growth in data centers, advanced manufacturing, and infrastructure development. TenX Investment brings the capabilities we need to accelerate market penetration, such as deep regional relationships, proven commercialization expertise, and an intimate understanding of business requirements and regulatory environments.”

“We are excited to formalize our partnership with AirJoule Technologies and advance toward becoming their exclusive Middle East distributor,” said Abdulnasser Al–Sharafi, Partner at TenX Investment. “AirJoule's innovative platform technology addresses one of the most critical challenges facing our region—water security—while simultaneously supporting national economic diversification strategies and sustainability commitments. AirJoule has demonstrated compelling performance in Dubai's demanding climate, and we've received substantial interest from government and private sector customers seeking sustainable water solutions. We believe this agreement will establish a strong foundation for scaling deployments across the region in the coming years.”

Dubai Demonstration System is an Important Milestone in Commercialization

From February 2025 to December 2025, AIRJ and TenX Investment operated an AirJoule demonstration system at the Dubai Future Lab that consistently validated performance in the region's extreme climate conditions. The system operated through wide temperature and humidity swings, generating high purity distilled water and demonstrating operational reliability. This demonstration was successful in generating internal data for future optimization, facilitating external customer discussions and accelerating commercial interest.

About AirJoule Technologies Corporation

AirJoule Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: AIRJ) is a leading technology platform that unleashes the power of water from air. Through its joint venture with GE Vernova and in partnership with Carrier Global Corporation, the company’s purpose is freeing the world of its water and energy constraints by delivering groundbreaking sorption technologies. For more information, visit https://airjouletech.com.

Follow AirJoule Technologies on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/airjoule–tech/

About TenX Investment

TenX Investment in Energy Enterprises & Management Co. LLC specializes in investing and bringing the best international energy solutions to the UAE and the broader MENA region. As a wholly Emirati–owned SME investment company in the UAE, we leverage our extensive connections and strategic partnerships to provide unparalleled access to innovative energy technologies and services, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. Additionally, we invest in cutting–edge technologies to further support sustainable energy advancements, reinforcing our commitment to driving efficiency and sustainability in the energy sector. For more information, visit www.10xinvestment.ae.

Trademark Protection

AirJoule Technologies’ name, logos and website name and address are trademarks or service marks. Solely for convenience, in some cases, the trademarks, trade names and service marks referred to in this press release are listed without the applicable®,™ and SM symbols, but AirJoule Technologies will assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, its rights to these trademarks, trade names and service marks.

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Investor Relations & Media:
Tom Divine – Vice President, Investor Relations and Finance
[email protected]

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سنترال باتانا تستثمر 500 مليون بات في احتفالات العدّ التنازلي في سنترال وورلد بانكوك 2026

بانكوك, Feb. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

أطلقت شركة سنترال باتانا المحدودة، الرائدة في تطوير وإدارة العقارات في تايلاند، والتي تدير 44 مركز تسوّق سنترال في أنحاء البلاد، فعاليةcentralwOrld Bangkok Countdown 2026: The Original – A Tribute to Love  في سنترال وورلد، المعروف على نطاق واسع بـ”تايمز سكوير آسيا”.

وبالتوازي مع الحدث الرئيسي، قدّمت الشركة أيضاً فعالية Thailand Countdown 2026: Love Unites Thailand، وهي احتفال وطني متزامن في مراكز سنترال للتسوّق في جميع أنحاء تايلاند.

وباستثمار يتجاوز500  مليون بات، قدمت سنترال باتانا أضخم تجربة لليلة رأس السنة في تايلاند، وعززت مكانة سنترال وورلد وجهة العدّ التنازلي الأولى في البلاد.

وتضمن الاحتفالات مهرجاناً موسيقياً عالمياً، وعروضاً ترفيهية مميّزة، ومفاجآت قدّمها نخبة من الفنانين التايلانديين، شهدت مشاركة أكثر من500  فنان من مختلف المناطق، جعلت من الحدث لحظة احتفالية جامعة لاستقبال العام الجديد.

أبرز ستة ملامح لاحتفالات centralwOrld Bangkok Countdown 2026:

  1. أطول عرض ألعاب نارية حضرية في العالم في قلب بانكوك، بتصاميم وألوان جديدة تتماشى مع أفق المدينة.
  2. تجربة عدّ تنازلي ترفيهية عالمية قدّمت عرضاً استثنائياً غير مسبوق في ليلة رأس السنة.
  3. أول مسرح حفلات رقمية للعدّ التنازلي في تايلاند، أعاد تعريف العروض الحيّة.
  4. عرض طائرات درون مميّز قُدّم لأول مرة في وسط المدينة بعنوان “رسائل إلى العالم”.
  5. أكثر من عقدين كأهم معلم للعدّ التنازلي في تايلاند، والأكثر شعبية.
  6. سهولة وصول وأمان عاليين، وإجراءات سلامة معزّزة، مع موقع استراتيجي بالقرب من مركز التنقل، وتمديد خدمات قطار BTS حتى الساعة 2:00 فجراً.

خارج بانكوك، أضاءت فعالية (Thailand Countdown 2026 – Love Unites Thailand) مراكز سنترال في جميع أنحاء البلاد، مع عروض ألعاب نارية مميزة، وعروض فنية شارك فيها أكثر من 500 فنان تايلاندي.

وشملت أبرز المناطق: سنترال تشيانغماي كأكبر موقع في الشمال، وسنترال ساموي وكرابي وفوكيت كمعالم في الجنوب، وسنترال باتايا وسنترال مارينا أوتلت كوجهات رئيسية في الشرق.

ولتعزيز أجواء الاحتفال، وُفّرت مزايا خاصة في مراكز سنترال للتسوّق، حصل من خلالها السياح الدوليون، الذين أنفقوا6,000  بات أو أكثر، على حقيبة (Good Goods) مجاناً.

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Hunger shadowed Mercy Lung’aho’s childhood, fueling her campaign to promote nutrition as a foundation for Africa’s development. As lead for the Food Security, Nutrition and Health Program at the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA), this certified nutritionist and researcher, with more than 20 years of championing development, is advocating for an integrated approach combining […]

Do Resources Define the Parameters of Faith-based Engagement and Diplomacy Today?

Do Resources Define the Parameters of Faith-based Engagement and Diplomacy Today?

President Donald Trump Joins Faith Leaders in Prayer – Credit: The White House

 
According to the UN, Sunday marked the start of World Interfaith Harmony Week, a time to emphasize that mutual understanding and interreligious dialogue are essential to building a culture of peace. The week was established to promote harmony among all people, regardless of their faith.

By Azza Karam
NEW YORK, Feb 2 2026 – Several events, meetings, consultations, initiatives, etc. taking place among faith-inspired, ‘faith-based’ and a variety of other similar efforts, over the past year, in the United States especially, concern me.

Coming from a background of human rights, international development, and humanitarian service, I have witnessed the arc of ‘none’ to increasing interest by Western governments in ‘religion’ – religious engagement, religion and development, religion and foreign policy, religious freedom, religious peacebuilding, or religion and peace, and more, including even religion and agriculture. Basically, religion and everything.

Non-Western governments within Africa and Asia, including areas overlapping with what we call (variably) “the Middle East”, have long been interested, and indeed actively engaging religious leaders and religious institutions.

As many scholars, observers, and foreign policy pundits have noted, the interest of such governments has often transcended any genuine fascination with faith, towards rather obvious instrumentalization of religious leaders, religious organisations and religious groups, in support of specific political agendas (e.g., making peace with Israel, legitimacy of corrupt – and violent – politically repressive leaders and regimes, etc.).

In fact, the marriage between select religious leaders/institutions/groups and some political actors goes back to the empires we have inherited pre-Westphalian states).

I recall some stories from my time serving as a staff member at the United Nations, and in other international fora. The first story revolves around one Arab and one Indian diplomat speaking with a European counterpart, during one of several UN Strategic Learning Exchanges on Religion, Development and Diplomacy, which I coordinated and facilitated, this one in 2014.

The discussion concerned how best to “benefit” from working with religious leaders to affirm a message of certain political parties, especially, albeit not only, around elections. The Arab patted the European on the back and said, with a smile and a wink: “you are finally catching up on how to use these religious leaders – congratulations my friend”. The Indian one, looking bemused, added “Yes. And be careful”.

Another story concerns another meeting I organised – in one of the basement meeting rooms of the UN – between UN officials and a diverse array of religious actors, around peace and mediation efforts, in select African and Asian conflict settings, early 2015.

A European Christian religious leader of a renowned multi-religious organisation made an intervention to address the concerns about “instrumentalization” of religious actors, which some faith-based NGO leaders were articulating.

While some faith representatives cautioned against religious actors being used to “rubber stamp decisions already made by governments and some intergovernmental organisations” (in the room were both UN and EU officials), this particular Western Christian religious leader spoke up and said, “I am not worried about that at all, in fact, I would like to say to my secular colleagues in this room, please use us… we can certainly benefit you… we are not common civil society actors, our mission makes us exceptional”.

My last story, is from my time serving as the secretary general of an international multireligious organisation which convenes religious leaders from diverse religious institutions around “deeply held and widely shared values”.

As soon as I became a member of the UN Secretary-General’s High Level Advisory Board on Effective Multilateralism, I arranged a meeting between some of my multi-religious Board members (religious leaders), and some members of this high Level UN SG’s Advisory Board.

The idea was to nurture a quiet but candid dialogue between pollical and religious leaders, around why and how multilateralism can be significantly strengthened by multireligious engagement.

I hasten to note that multireligious engagement, if served well, can be – as I have written and persistently argued – resistant to instrumentalization of select religious actors to serve any one particular governmental agenda. The latter is a feature I warn against, and small wonder, given developments from India to the United States, from Russia to Israel, and beyond.

Once again, I heard a religious leader invite the members of the SG’s Board to “use” their (religious) wisdom because of their “exceptional” mission (presumably the godly one). This time, later reflection among members of the UN SG Board led to noting that such multireligious engagement would be inadvisable, due to a concern about “Muslims” involved in such multireligious spaces.

Fast forward to 2026, one year after an increasingly belligerent US Presidential Administration’s record, which includes relatively ‘minor’ policy decisions such as transforming the name of the Ministry of Defence to the “Ministry of War”. And not so minor human rights abuses of citizens and immigrants, and some pointing to manipulation and outright disregard of the rule of law, both at home and abroad (I hope this is polite enough wording). Of course one dares not mention support to certain genocidal regimes killing thousands in the name of self-protection.

In this environment, I listen to conversations among some of the United States’ most esteemed faith-based organisations, all with a remarkable track record of serving humanity in all corners of the world. Who, apparently, are seeking to engage this Administration “constructively”, with some praising the “unprecedented” outreach of members of this Administration in engaging, largely (some would say exclusively), with certain Christian NGOs, certain Christian religious leaders, and certain Christian faith protagonists – no doubt to further noble objectives. Apparently, this is a form of strategic engagement of/with religion.

Even though there were likely some who felt uncomfortable with aspects of this rhetoric, the studiously diplomatic silences – including my own – about challenging anything said, was noteworthy. The bottom line is, “we need access to the White House… we need more resources to do our (good) work”.

Why was I silent? Because I am the quintessential ‘other’ whose outspokenness has already earned me the loss of a sense of ‘home’ and security, many times over. This is neither excuse nor justification, rather, an acknowledgement of cowardice.

Into this Kafkaesque reality, let me ask a few questions I am battling with: what will it take to speak truth to power publicly – the way Minnesotans and Palestinians are having to do with their own regimes? Is it strategic to be silent, or such consummate diplomats, especially when we work in the name of the ‘godly’ – being such “exceptional” actors?

Conversely, is this Administration which we endeavour to be so tactful with, being silent about it’s “divine mission”? Is being “nice and essentially a kind person with their heart in the right place”, and doing godly work, a good reason to work with those who are serving regimes which ignore the rule of law in their own nation and abroad? Does faith-based diplomacy mean we either collude, remain silent, or take the struggle to the streets?

If so, what difference is faith-based diplomacy and engagement actually making to civic engagement, to honoring human rights and the rule of law, or to serving principled leadership? Or do these simply not matter since it is the self-interests of the ruling and rich few, are what matters to determine the integrity of life, planet and leadership?

Perhaps we should ponder the advice of the Indian Diplomat, given to his Western counterpart 22 years ago: how can we “be careful”?

Professor Azza Karam serves as President of Lead Integrity; and Director of the Kahane UN Program, for Occidental College’s Diplomacy and World Affairs.

IPS UN Bureau

 


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Atos positioned as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape™: Middle East Managed Detection and Response (MDR) 2025 Vendor Assessment

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Atos positioned as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape™: Middle East Managed Detection and Response (MDR) 2025 Vendor Assessment

Middle East, February 2, 2026 — Atos has been positioned in the Leaders Category of the 2025 IDC MarketScape: Middle East Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services (doc #META53011825, October 2025) report. This recognition reflects Atos’s continued commitment and investment to deliver managed security services in the Middle East, combining strong local presence with global scale and expertise.

Atos has operated in the Middle East for more than 25 years and has significantly enhanced regional cyber resilience, including an expanded Security Operations Centre (SOC) footprint across the region. This includes operations in Saudi Arabia and a recently launched AI–driven SOC in Qatar, supporting customers with local delivery aligned to regulatory and data residency requirements.

Atos MDR services are underpinned by a global network of 17 SOCs that combine local monitoring and first–line response with specialist global capabilities such as DFIR (Digital Forensic and Incident Response) and incident preparedness and proactive defense services such as crisis simulations and continuous threat exposure management.

The report noted, “Atos combines a global SOC network with regional capacity in Middle East, addressing both global visibility and local delivery needs. Its MDR platform integrates diverse telemetry sources, incorporates automated triage, and connects with DFIR functions to support incident response.” This indicates how Atos differentiates itself by delivering differentiated services designed for highly regulated environments, reinforcing trust and resilience for organizations across the region. These capabilities position Atos well to serve medium and large enterprises, as well as public sector organizations.

Marc Veelenturf, Head of Middle East & Turkey, Atos, said: “This recognition as a Leader in IDC MarketScape for Managed Detection and Response in the Middle East reflects Atos’s long–standing commitment to the region. We have combined strong local presence with global expertise to help organizations strengthen cyber resilience while meeting regulatory and data sovereignty requirements. Our continued investment in advanced SOC capabilities and AI–driven security services reinforces our mission to deliver trusted, differentiated security for highly regulated environments across the Middle East.”

Amit Roy, Global Head of Growth, Cybersecurity Services, Atos, said: “This recognition as a Leader in IDC MarketScape for Managed Detection and Response in the Middle East reflects our ability to translate global cybersecurity expertise into local, actionable outcomes. Leveraging real–world incident response experience, advanced threat Intelligence insights and continuous innovation in Gen–AI powered security and proactive threat–hunting, we consistently deliver digital trust at scale for our clients.”

To download the excerpt of the IDC report, please go to the link

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Note to editors – Atos Group’s cybersecurity products and services

As a global cybersecurity leader with more than 6,500 experts and 205 cybersecurity patents, Atos Group helps organizations navigate the evolving threat landscape with end–to–end, AI–powered security—enabling their pursuit of digital sovereignty and trust.

Under its Eviden brand, the Group offers a sovereign portfolio of cybersecurity products built on three complementary areas of expertise: data encryption, identity and access management, and digital identity.  Developed and manufactured in Europe, these products comply with the highest European certification standards to safeguard sensitive data, secure digital access and protect the identities across users, systems, and connected devices.

Cybersecurity services, delivered under the Atos brand, offer an integrated blend of strategic consulting, solution integration and continuous managed security services – spanning the entire security lifecycle. With a global network of 17 security operations centers (SOCs) processing more than 31 billion security events per day and serving over 2,000 trusted customers, Atos delivers a proactive, globally informed approach to securing operations. Its teams operate with deep industry expertise across all sectors, ensuring robust data protection, regulatory compliance, and business continuity worldwide.

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About Atos Group

Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 63,000 employees and annual revenue of c. €8 billion, operating in 61 countries under two brands — Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI–powered, end–to–end solutions for all industries. Atos Group is the brand under which Atos SE (Societas Europaea) operates. Atos SE is listed on Euronext Paris.

The purpose of Atos Group is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

About IDC MarketScape

IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a given market. The research utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each supplier’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of technology suppliers can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360–degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective suppliers.

Press contact

Dubai – UAE: Meenu Raje | [email protected]

 

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