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Zoom Leads A Workplace Revolution

SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, on behalf of employees everywhere, Zoom announced the launch of a major brand campaign developed with Colin Jost’s No Notes Productions lampooning the technology everybody hates and inspiring users to stand up for what they really want. Starring SNL standout Bowen Yang, the “Zoom Ahead” campaign will debut on December 31 during the U.S. College Football Playoffs with the hero spot, I Use Zoom!, which taps into a universal truth — people just want technology that works for them. The campaign will continue with additional high–profile placements, including a Super Bowl pre–show placement on February 8, and will be supported by digital, social, and experiential activations throughout Spring 2026.

The campaign amplifies what users have made clear: Zoom’s AI–first platform beats the alternatives. Q3 FY26 NPS data tells the story: 22,000+ responses with an industry–leading score of 58, and over 70% praising simplicity, 40% citing reliability, and 100% of direct comparisons choosing Zoom Workplace over other tools. This momentum echoes industry recognition, as well: Zoom was recently named a Customers’ Choice in the Gartner® Peer Insights™ “Voice of the Customer” report and is one of only two companies positioned in both the UCaaS and CCaaS Magic Quadrants.

“I Use Zoom! resonates with audiences because it humorously delivers a truth familiar to everyone: don’t give us bad tools when Zoom makes work easier,” said Kimberly Storin, Chief Marketing Officer at Zoom. “The ‘Zoom Ahead’ campaign marks the first time we’re officially using ‘Zoom’ as a verb in our advertising. To ‘Zoom’ is already in the popular vernacular and signifies that the platform has become synonymous with getting things done.”

“Of all the virtual meeting options, Zoom definitely has the best brand name. I’ve never said, ‘Let’s do a Teams!’” said Colin Jost, founder of No Notes.

Directed by SNL’s Mike Diva, the spot blends the rebellion of Apple’s 1984 ad and the empowerment of Dead Poets Society into a dramatic uprising against clunky, overengineered tools. While satirizing the corporate monoliths that dictate which tech employees will use, it also celebrates the everyday employee finally standing up for their platform of choice.

“Zoom is no longer just a meetings app; it’s a complete, AI–first workplace platform built for people, not for complexity,” continued Storin. “The evolution of the Zoom platform has been dramatic — we’re leading the next generation of powerful, safe, and secure collaboration tools that are transforming business — and that’s a message people need to hear.”

The Zoom portfolio includes communication (Meetings, Team Chat, Phone), collaboration (Docs, Whiteboard, Tasks), productivity (Calendar, Mail), customer experience (Contact Center), sales & marketing (Webinars, Events, Revenue Accelerator), and AI Companion — all of which are designed to support how people actually work today.

To explore the “Zoom Ahead” campaign, visit www.zoom.com/resources/zoomahead.

About Zoom
Zoom (NASDAQ:ZM) provides the AI–first, open work platform built for human connection and purposefully designed to move conversations to completion. From entrepreneurs to global enterprises, customers choose Zoom to seamlessly collaborate, communicate, and drive outcomes across meetings, chat, phone, contact center, events, and more — all with the built–in assistance of Zoom AI Companion. Founded in 2011, Zoom is headquartered in San Jose, CA. For more information, visit zoom.com.

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Central Pattana تتعاون مع هيئة السياحة التايلاندية (TAT) و The Walt Disney (Thailand) لإطلاق Magical Festivities Land في تايلاند، لنشر أجواء عيد الميلاد في فعالية احتفالية مستلهمة من عالم Disney الساحر

بانكوك, Dec. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

تتعاون شركة Central Pattana plc، الشركة الرائدة في تطوير العقارات المستدامة في تايلاند والمشغّلة الرئيسة لمرلكز التسوق تحت علامة Central على مستوى البلاد، مع هيئة السياحة التايلاندية (TAT) وشركة The Walt Disney (Thailand)  لاستثمار ما يزيد عن 800 مليون بات تايلاندي لإطلاق فعالية احتفالية عالمية بمناسبة نهاية العام تحت عنوان: The Magical Stars. يسلّط هذا الاستعراض المبهر الضوء على أربعة ممالك مستوحاة من عالم الخيال وقصص ديزني الأيقونية، تُقام في مراكز التسوق Central في مختلف أنحاء البلاد، التي ستتزين بشجرة عيد الميلاد المميزة، إلى جانب مجسّمين لشخصيتي Disney المحبوبتين Mickey Mouse و Minnie Mouse بطول 3 أمتار، يرتديان ملابس مصنوعة من الحرير التايلاندي ضمن فعالية Disney The Magical Stars 2026  في centralwOrld. كما ستستضيف مراكز التسوق ركناً للألعاب والتسلية بعنوان Magic Town مستوحى من شخصيات Mickey & Friends ،  وMagic Castle  المستوحى من قصور أميرات Disney. تهدف هذه الحملة إلى تنشيط اقتصاد تايلاند وتعزيز السياحة وإنفاق المستهلكين من خلال استراتيجية “اقتصاد المهرجانات” (Festival Economy)، ونشر أجواء السعادة والاحتفالات في مختلف مراكز التسوق Central على مستوى البلاد، بما في ذلك مراكز Central  في أبرز الوجهات السياحية مثل centralwOrld Bangkok، و Central Phuket، و Central Pattaya، و Central Chiangmai وغيرها. سارعوا للمشاركة في أنشطة مهرجان The Magical Stars الذي سينشر أجواء البهجة والمرح اعتباراً من 14 نوفمبر 2025 إلى 11 يناير 2026.

وتسعى Central Pattana من خلال هذه المبادرة إلى تسليط الضوء على جمال الفن والثقافة التايلاندية من خلال فعالية The Magical Thai pride، التي تعرض مجموعة متنوعة من أشجار عيد الميلاد ذات الهويات التايلاندية، والمصنوعة على أيدي الحرفيين المحليين من جميع أنحاء البلاد، تكريماً لصاحبة الجلالة الملكة سيريكيت، الملكة الأم، ولمواصلة إرثها في الارتقاء بمستوى الحرف التايلاندية على الساحة العالمية.

في إطار هذه الحملة، تتعاونCentral  مع نخبة من الشركاء الرائدين، بما في ذلك هيئة السياحة التايلاندية (Tourism Authority of Thailand)، وشركة The Walt Disney Thailand، وCentral The1 Credit Card، وGeneral Card Services، وشركة AEON Thana Sinsap، وBangkok Bank، وCard X، و Siam Commercial Bank. تضم قائمة الشركاء أيضاً كلاً من Government Savings Bank، و Kasikorn Bank، و Krungsri Ayudhya Card، و Krungthai Bank، و Krungthai Card، و TTB Credit Card، و TMB Credit Card، و Thanachart Credit Card، وUOB Credit Card.

لهذا الموسم أيضاً، ستصل الاحتفالات إلى مستويات غير مسبوقة في مراكز التسوق centralwOrld، مع أكبر حديقة ألعاب ترفيهية خارج Disney في آسيا، تمتد على مساحة تزيد عن 3،500 متر مربع. وسيقدم مهرجان Disney The Magical Stars 2026  سبع مساحات للتجارب الغامرة، مصمّمة لمنح الزوار تجربة عيش المغامرات عن قرب، بما في ذلك ركن ألعاب الشتاء والثلجMickey & Friends ، Toy Story، Zootopia، Stitch، وFrozen، فضلاً عن بناء يحاكي الحقيقة لقصر أميرات Disney. وبمناسبة الذكرى العشرين لإنشاء Hong Kong Disneyland، ستجدون مجسّماً قابلاً للنفخ Mickey بطول 5 أمتار يرتدي زياً محدود الإصدار، ومجسّماً طبق الأصل لقوس هونج كونج. تُقام هذه الاحتفالات في 24 من مراكز التسوق Central، ويمكن للزوار الاستمتاع بالأنشطة والمرح في ركن Magic Town مع Mickey & Friends في أجواء احتفالية مفعمة بالمرح والإثارة.

كما يمكن للمتسوّقين في جميع مراكز التسوّق Central الاستمتاع بامتيازات احتفالية خاصة. في حين سيحصل المسافرون الدوليون الذين ينُفقون نحو 6،000 بات تايلاندي أو أكثر على حقيبة توت Good Goods Tote Bag كهديّة مجانية. تُطبق الشروط والأحكام.

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Central Pattana, TAT and The Walt Disney (Thailand) Launched Magical Festivities Land in Thailand: Disney-Themed Christmas Experience

BANGKOK, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Central Pattana plc, Thailand’s leading sustainable real estate developer and operator of Central shopping centers nationwide, is joining forces with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and The Walt Disney (Thailand) to invest over 800 million baht in creating a global year–end festive sensation with ‘The Magical Stars’. The campaign introduces four Disney–themed fairytale kingdoms, highlighted by a signature Christmas tree and 3–meter–tall Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse dressed in Thai silk at Disney The Magical Stars 2026 at centralwOrld, along with Magic Town, featuring a Mickey & Friends theme, and Magic Castle, inspired by Disney Princesses. The initiative aims to stimulate Thailand’s economy and tourism through a ‘Festival Economy’ strategy, connecting happiness across Central shopping centers nationwide, including Central shopping centre in top tourist destinations such as centralwOrld Bangkok, Central Phuket, Central Pattaya, Central Chiangmai and many more. The Magical Stars will bring festive joy from 14 November 2025 to 11 January 2026.

Central Pattana is also showcasing the beauty of Thai art and culture through ‘The Magical Thai Pride’, the Christmas trees with Thai identities, crafted by communities nationwide to honor Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, and to continue her legacy of elevating Thai handicrafts on the global stage.

In this campaign, Central is joining hands with leading partners including the Tourism Authority of Thailand, The Walt Disney Thailand, Central The1 Credit Card, General Card Services, AEON Thana Sinsap, Bangkok Bank, Card X, Siam Commercial Bank, Government Savings Bank, Kasikorn Bank, Krungsri Ayudhya Card, Krungthai Bank, Krungthai Card, TTB Credit Card, TMB Credit Card, Thanachart Credit Card and UOB Credit Card.

This season, centralwOrld presents the largest Disney experience in Asia, spanning over 3,500 sqm. Disney The Magical Stars 2026 brings seven immersive zones to life, including a Mickey & Friends winter scene, Toy Story, Zootopia, Stitch, Frozen, a grand Princess Castle, and a special tribute to the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong Disneyland, featuring a 5–meter inflatable Mickey in a limited–edition costume and replica archway. The celebration extends to 24 Central shopping centers, where visitors can enjoy the Magic Town theme with Mickey & Friends in joyful holiday settings.

Across Central locations, shoppers can enjoy special festive privileges. International travelers who spend THB 6,000 or more will receive a Good Goods Tote Bag. Terms and conditions apply.

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Datavault AI Signs Agreement with the World Boxing Council, Unlocks Global Event-Driven Monetization at Scale

  • Company’s recurring licensing deal further monetizes Datavault’s patented ADIO® and Data Vault® with WBC sports and entertainment content
  • Collaboration creates scalable, multi–event revenue pathways fueled by authenticated engagement
  • WBC events are distributed across more than 170 countries

PHILADELPHIA , Nov. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via IBN — Datavault AI Inc. (Nasdaq: DVLT) (“Datavault” or “the Company”), a leader in data monetization, credentialing, and digital engagement technologies, today announced it has executed an agreement with the World Boxing Council (WBC)¹. The software licensing deal brings Datavault’s patented ADIO® ultrasonic engagement technology, DataVault®, VerifyU™, and Information Data Exchange (IDE) platform² to WBC championship events throughout the remainder of 2025 and 2026.

The WBC sanctions major boxing events distributed across more than 170 countries through broadcast and streaming partners¹ and is one of the most recognized and influential sanctioning bodies in professional boxing. Founded in 1963, the WBC has played a central role in shaping modern sport, establishing global standards for fighter safety, competition integrity, officiating, and event regulation. WBC’s greatest champions include Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Julio Cesar Chavez, Oscar de La Hoya, Sugar Ray Leonard, Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao among others.

Datavault and the WBC will share in event–driven revenue generated through ADIO® and IDE activations on a 50/50 basis.

The Global Reach of the WBC

WBC major championship fights operate across broadcast television, streaming networks, social platforms, and in–venue environments, giving Datavault the ability to capture authenticated interactions in real time across every channel. These engagements can flow directly into the IDE platform, creating compliance–ready datasets for sponsor reporting, audience segmentation, attribution analysis, and post–event monetization.

Recent WBC–affiliated championship fights have demonstrated extraordinary global reach, including a reported 41 million viewers for the Canelo Álvarez vs. Terence Crawford event2. This scale offers Datavault a broad operating environment for capturing authenticated audience engagement across one of the world’s largest live–event ecosystems.

As WBC events accumulate throughout the year, the resulting datasets can form a scalable, durable asset that can be commercialized across recurring sponsorship cycles. Brands gain the ability to evaluate performance with greater precision. Rights–holders receive validated reporting. Datavault’s technology supports the entire lifecycle of this data creation, authentication, valuation, and deployment.

Monetizing the WBC Content through Datavault AI’s Solutions

Datavault’s ADIO® and IDE platforms convert fan participation — such as ADIO–powered silent triggers3, QR–based activations, sponsor interactions, contest entries, and digital confirmations — into verified data objects, often categorized as real–world assets (RWAs). These authenticated data objects, which include data from past, present, and future events, carry measurable commercial value because they provide sponsors and rights–holders with precise attribution, accurate reporting, and transparent engagement metrics.

To illustrate how this translates into event–level monetization, consider a championship fight that reaches 40 million viewers. If only 10 percent engage through ADIO–inaudible tones, reinforced by QR–based capture, the result is roughly 4 million authenticated interactions. With authenticated sports–fan engagements commonly valued in the single– to double–digit–dollar range per transaction, according to industry benchmarks⁴, a single premium event has the potential to generate a multi–million–dollar dataset that continues to deliver value across future campaigns.

Datavault AI has also demonstrated the power of authenticated engagement in prior real–world deployments². Although past deployments and engagements do not guarantee future results, they highlight how verified, intentional interactions can scale when engagement is captured in real time. The WBC’s global footprint amplifies that effect, creating an environment where even conservative participation rates can compound into meaningful and repeatable revenue.

Management Commentary

“We are excited to integrate Datavault’s forward–thinking technology innovation into WBC championship events,” said Mauricio Sulaimán, WBC President. “This collaboration strengthens how we reach, understand, and engage our global audience, creating new value for fans, fighters, and our commercial partners. We are always looking for ways to elevate the sport, and these new capabilities open the door to an entirely new level of connection and impact.”

Datavault CEO Nathaniel Bradley stated, “The WBC’s global footprint makes it a powerful partner for our ADIO and Information Data Exchange platforms. We’re excited to deliver technologies that strengthen data integrity, improve reporting in real time, and expand the commercial value that can be created from authenticated fan engagement.”

“This agreement allows Datavault to demonstrate and, just as importantly, monetize our patented technology in a globally distributed sports environment. The WBC collaboration aligns with Datavault’s core mission: turning audience participation into high–integrity data assets with measurable commercial value,” Nate added. “As the demand for verified engagement accelerates across the sports and entertainment industries, we believe partnerships like this will compound and set an industry example.”

About the World Boxing Council (WBC)

The World Boxing Council (WBC) is the most recognized and influential sanctioning body in professional boxing, governing and overseeing world and regional championship bouts across more than 170 countries. Founded in 1963, the WBC has played a central role in shaping modern sport, establishing global standards for fighter safety, competition integrity, officiating, and event regulation.

The WBC sanctions many of the world’s premier championship events and has long–standing relationships with leading promoters, networks, commissions, and international sports organizations. Under the leadership of President Mauricio Sulaimán, the WBC continues to advance its mission of elevating the sport by embracing innovation, expanding global fan engagement, and fostering programs that support fighters, communities, and the worldwide boxing ecosystem.

For more information, visit www.wbcboxing.com.

About Datavault AI

Datavault AI™ (Nasdaq: DVLT) is leading the way in AI–driven data experiences, valuation, and monetization of assets in the Web 3.0 environment. The Company’s cloud–based platform provides comprehensive solutions with a collaborative focus in its Acoustic Science and Data Science Divisions. Datavault AI's Acoustic Science Division features WiSA®, ADIO® and Sumerian® patented technologies and industry–first foundational spatial and multichannel wireless HD sound transmission technologies with IP covering audio timing, synchronization and multi–channel interference cancellation. The Data Science Division leverages the power of Web 3.0 and high–performance computing to provide solutions for experiential data perception, valuation and secure monetization. Datavault AI's cloud–based platform provides comprehensive solutions serving multiple industries, including HPC software licensing for sports & entertainment, events & venues, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, energy and more. The Information Data Exchange® (IDE) enables Digital Twins, licensing of name, image and likeness (NIL) by securely attaching physical real–world objects to immutable metadata objects, fostering responsible AI with integrity. Datavault AI’s technology suite is completely customizable and offers AI and Machine Learning (ML) automation, third–party integration, detailed analytics and data, marketing automation and advertising monitoring. The Company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. Learn more about Datavault AI at www.dvlt.ai.

Forward–Looking Statements

This press release contains “forward–looking statements” (within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended, and other applicable securities laws) concerning Datavault AI Inc. (“Datavault AI” or the “Company”). Forward–looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections, as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management. Forward–looking statements are often identified by the use of terminology such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “shall,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “could,” “intends,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” or similar terminology, although the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward–looking.

Forward–looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to: statements regarding the expected benefits of the SaaS Agreement with the World Boxing Council (“WBC”); anticipated deployment of the Company’s ADIO silent–trigger technology and Information Data Exchange (“IDE”) platform at upcoming WBC events; expectations regarding engagement levels, conversion rates, data capture volumes and monetization opportunities; potential revenue generation associated with authenticated audience interactions; the scalability of Datavault AI’s platform across global sports properties, entertainment events, or broadcast environments; the potential classification of event–generated datasets as real–world assets (RWAs); and Datavault AI’s broader plans to commercialize, expand, or enhance its technology offerings.

These forward–looking statements are inherently uncertain and involve risks, assumptions, and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to: changes in market demand for digital engagement technologies; the performance, timing, or success of ADIO and IDE deployments at WBC events; the ability of sponsors, broadcasters, and partners to adopt or integrate Datavault AI’s solutions; variations in audience participation levels, conversion rates, or engagement behavior; regulatory considerations related to data privacy, digital asset classification, or international operations; risks related to technological development, interoperability, cybersecurity, or system performance; changes in economic or market conditions affecting advertising, sponsorship, or media–driven revenues; and other risks described in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including its Annual Report on Form 10–K for the year ended December 31, 2024, and other reports filed with the SEC from time to time, all of which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward–looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Datavault AI undertakes no obligation to update, revise, or clarify any forward–looking statements to reflect events, circumstances, or new information after the date of this release, except as required by applicable law. Datavault AI may not achieve the plans, intentions, or expectations disclosed in its forward–looking statements, and no forward–looking statement should be interpreted as a guarantee of future performance.

References

¹ World Boxing Council (WBC): https://wbcboxing.com
2 Reported viewership for Álvarez vs. Crawford: https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/46274888/terence–crawford–win–vs–canelo–alvarez–drew–41–million–viewers–netflix–says
3 Datavault AI – ADIO® & IDE platform information: https://datavault.ai
⁴ Industry benchmarks on authenticated sports–fan engagement value: https://www.sponsorunited.com / https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com

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Rejuvenate with Hong Kong Cyclothon, Hidden Wellness Gems and More in the Vibrant Asian City

HONG KONG, Nov. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As one of Asia’s top wellness destinations, Hong Kong blends vibrant city energy with crisp autumn air, scenic coastal trails, and tranquil escapes around every corner.

When the 2025 Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cyclothon returns on 30 November, the city will once again transform into a thrilling stage for cyclists from around the world. After racing into the excitement, slow down and savour Hong Kong’s restorative side – from the latest sports and leisure landmark to seaside strolls – for the perfect way to refresh body and mind this season.

Cyclothon Carnival – The Ultimate Wellness Playground

The Hong Kong Cyclothon is the city’s largest annual cycling event, where thousands of elite athletes and everyday riders pedal side by side through one of the world’s most cinematic urban backdrops – the signature Victoria Harbour.

While cyclists ride in various races and activities, the Cyclothon Carnival in the West Kowloon Cultural District welcomes all activity lovers to immerse themselves in a plethora of wellness and entertainment experiences.

In the Carnival, workshops led by professional coaches range from classic workouts to emerging sports. The penny–farthing experience introduces participants to the unique high wheeler that dates to the Victoria era, while padel workshops put the spotlight on the new sport that has been sweeping the globe. Stretching, Zumba, and more keep the energy high, while live busking sets the perfect vibe to chill. Refuel with coffee, snacks, gelato, and beer from local food booths, or browse the sports–themed marketplace for sports gear and tech from local and international brands.

For detailed programmes in the Hong Kong Cyclothon and Cyclothon Carnival, please visit:
https://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/what–s–new/events/cyclothon/carnival.html.

Get Moving at the City’s Newest Waterfront Sports & Leisure Hub

Spanning 1.3 million square feet between Wu Kai Sha and Sai Kung, GO PARK Sai Sha is Hong Kong’s newest landmark for movement, wellness, lifestyle and fun on the waterfront.

At GO PARK Sports, athletes and beginners alike can dive into a world of activity, from community tracks for both cycling and running built for professional events to Hong Kong’s only dedicated outdoor pickleball courts. The complex also features the city’s only public golf driving range equipped with advanced Trackman radar technology, plus padel courts, tennis courts, football pitch, lacrosse fields, a balance–bike area and multi–purpose courts.

Down by the water, GO PARK Aqua invites visitors to explore Hong Kong’s idyllic coastal side with kayaking, stand–up paddleboarding, wingfoiling and snorkelling – all set against Sai Sha’s scenic shoreline. Hop on a boat adventure to Sham Chung, a quaint Hakka village nestled among lush nature and geological wonders, and enjoy handline fishing and a sumptuous seafood lunch that highlight the local fishing heritage.

Stroll and Workout in New Spaces Facing Victoria Harbour Panorama

 

Hong Kong’s reimagined waterfronts invite visitors to move and unwind along the city’s most scenic shoreline. As part of the plan to open up iconic harbourfronts to locals and travellers, two new shoreline connections – the East Coast Boardwalk in North Point and the Kai Tak GreenWay at Kai Tak Promenade and Shing Fung Road Park in Kai Tak Development area – offer fresh ways to experience Victoria Harbour at different perspectives from both sides of the harbour.

At the East Coast Boardwalk, stroll, jog, or cycle beside the water while taking in sweeping views. Families can enjoy wave–inspired play zones, outdoor fitness stations, a fishing platform, and sunset–facing seating, mostly sheltered beneath the highway.

Across the water, the Kai Tak GreenWay at Kai Tak Promenade and Shing Fung Road Park follows the path of the city’s historic airport runway, now reborn as a green corridor of shared–use path for cyclists and pedestrian within open promenades, and leisure spaces for the community to gather, relax and explore at their own pace.

From high–energy Cyclothon Carnival, new sports and leisure landmarks to serene waterfronts, Hong Kong has it all. Now’s the time to lace up your sneakers and plan a revitalising escape to rediscover the city’s rejuvenating spirit.

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A Feast Awaits: The Hottest New Bars and Restaurants to Try During the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival

HONG KONG, Oct. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This October, the annual Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival returns to the Central Harbourfront Event Space for a four–day celebration of the city’s world–class culinary scene — and this year, for the very first time, the event will run until midnight every night. Taking place from Thursday, 23 October to Sunday, 26 October, the event draws gourmands from around the world to snack and sip their way through the very best of the city’s restaurants and bars. This year’s edition will also see the return of fan–favourite experiences like the BEA Grand Wine Pavilion and the Tasting Room, featuring premium wines from around the world and limited–time dishes from internationally acclaimed chefs.

The Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival also provides the perfect launching pad to explore Hong Kong’s vibrant food and drink scene beyond the festival grounds. This season, the city is buzzing with exciting new openings — from sleek cocktail dens and chef–led fine diners to nostalgic street flavours and breezy all–day cafes — giving visitors even more to taste and discover.

Raise a Glass at Hong Kong’s Newest Bars

Hong Kong’s vibrant bar and nightlife landscape is in the global spotlight right now, with the city having successfully hosted The World’s 50 Best Bars for the very first time in October. The scene continues to go from strength to strength, with new openings from established and emerging bar talent pushing the envelope of innovation, craft and creativity. Here are the new bars to add to your must–visit list:

Mius
The first bar by Shelley Tai and her team of mixologists, this elegant neighbourhood bar on leafy Gough Street serves classics cocktails with simple and precise twist, alongside a menu of elevated bar snacks. Every element of the space embodies her “simple things, done right” philosophy, making Mius not just a cocktail bar but an extension of her personal style.

Montana     
This cocktail bar by renowned mixology masterminds Lorenzo Antinori (founder of Hong Kong’s Bar Leone, #1 World’s 50 Best Bars 2025 and #1 Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025) and Simone Caporale (founder of Barcelona’s Sips, # 3 World’s 50 Best Bars 2025) brings Cuban–inspired cocktails and the energy of a 1970s Miami dive bar to Hollywood Road.

Sugar King
Award–winning bartender John Nugent helms this cosy Cuban–inspired bodeguita in Soho — swing by for a personalised cocktail (complete with your name printed on it) and pair it with the venue’s signature flan.

Swim Club
Venture up to the 50th floor of the five–star Kimpton Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong and dive into the Cali–inspired cool of this open–air cocktail bar. Sip on seasonal cocktails starring fresh and local ingredients and take in the views of the Hong Kong skyline over the rooftop infinity pool.

Take a Seat at Hong Kong’s Hottest New Tables

Hong Kong’s restaurant scene continues to deliver world–class dining experiences, from inventive global flavours and sustainable gastronomy to refined fine dining. Here are some of the city’s most exciting new openings to explore this season:

The Henderson
Hong Kong’s skyline recently welcomed The Henderson, a gleaming, curved–glass tower designed by the acclaimed Zaha Hadid Architects. Inside, diners will find three enticing new dining and bar concepts:

  • Akira Back Hong Kong, mark the city debut of the Korean American chef, offering contemporary Japanese Korean cuisine with American flair in a dramatic setting.
  • Peridot, featuring plant–based haute cuisine and terroir–driven cocktails with a bold live entertainment program.
  • Hana no Kumo celebrates the artistry of Japanese Kappou cuisine under the stewardship of Executive Chef Ogawa Masaru.     

L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon
The legend returns — the city’s only restaurant to hold three MICHELIN stars for 13 consecutive years is back, and better than ever. The reimagined L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon features a sleek new space, five private dining rooms, and a wine cellar four times larger than before, housing over 3,400 labels. Expect signature Robuchon dishes, timeless French finesse, and a front–row seat to culinary artistry at the iconic L–shaped counter.

Jean–Pierre
A jubilant homage to the charming and decadent bistros of Paris, this love letter to the City of Lights revives the romance and revelry of France’s golden age, serving up French bistro classics, delightful cocktails and Languedoc wines on tap in a maximalist setting. Gather with friends and lovers alike in the plush red velvet booths and tuck into dishes like hand–cut steak tartare, duck confit and the signature Poulet de Simone, an elevated take on a poulet roti, made with Hong Kong’s famous three yellow chicken.

La Vache! at The Peak
Dine on top of the world at this buzzy Parisian entrecôte steakhouse on The Peak, where prime ribeye and bottomless golden frites are paired with unbeatable views of the Hong Kong skyline. La Vache! is one of the latest openings at the top of the town by Hong Kong hospitality team Black Sheep, whose stable at The Peak also includes Neapolitan pizzeria FALCONE, Indian brasserie Rajasthan Rifles, New York–style slice joint Peak Pizza, all–American bake shop Butter and cult–favourite Australian gelateria Messina.

Roganic Hong Kong
Reopened in a new home in February with a refreshed sustainability–focused, share–style concept, acclaimed British chef Simon Rogan’s one–MICHELIN–starred and MICHELIN Green–starred fine diner embraces zero–waste principles in cuisine and design, presenting refined plates backed by seasonal, local ingredients.

Savour Local Flavours and Street Eats

Hong Kong’s food scene is as much about its street–level charm as its fine–dining flair. These new spots capture the city’s signature energy in the most delicious way, from nostalgic local flavours to creative comfort food with global twists.

Bakehouse at The Peak
Bakehouse has landed at The Peak Tower, serving its signature sourdoughs, pastries and famed egg tarts against a backdrop of sweeping harbour views. Grab a coffee and a pastry by day or wind down with a sweet treat as the city lights up at night.     

Jus
By the team behind the enduringly popular Big JJ Seafood Hotpot, this casual Soho diner keeps things simple with a menu that features just three dishes: butter beef noodles, beef dan dan noodles, and vegetarian dan dan — each made with housemade al dente noodles.

Servo
Say g’day to Servo, celebrated chef Shane Osborn’s ode to casual Australian cafes. Stop by for hearty brunch plates, pub–inspired mains and a wine list that showcases Australia’s best wine regions.

With the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival just around the corner, now is the perfect time to explore the city’s dynamic food and drink scene — just be sure to book ahead and come hungry!      

For more information and the latest updates, visit the official event website: https://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/what–s–new/events/wine–dine–festival.html   

Members of the media can download photos from the following link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZnaQPcaGapT7bNRVo3bUnkiwJ_NMZVFM?usp=sharing

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مهرجان HollyShorts Dubai 2025 يطلق دعوة مفتوحة لتقديم مشاركات الأفلام القصيرة

هوليوود، كاليفورنيا, Sept. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  في إطار سعيه إلى إبراز المواهب السينمائية المستقلة والمتنوعة، ودعم صانعي الأفلام الصاعدين في مختلف أنحاء الشرق الأوسط، أعلن مهرجانHollyShorts ، وهو المنصة العالمية الرائدة التي تحتفي بالقصص المبتكرة والجذابة من خلال الأفلام القصيرة، عن إطلاق النُسخة الافتتاحية من مهرجان HollyShorts Dubai، والتي ستُقام في الفترة من 12 إلى 14 ديسمبر 2025 في Studio One Hotel بدبي، مع توجيه دعوة مفتوحة لتقديم الأفلام القصيرة.

تأتي هذه الخطوة ضمن خطة مهرجان HollyShorts لتوسيع الامتداد العالمي لمهرجانه المرموق للأفلام القصيرة، بهدف الوصول إلى صانعي الأفلام القصيرة في أسواقهم المحلية وتمكينهم من التأهل لجوائز الأوسكار.

يوفر HollyShorts Dubai فرصة فريدة لصانعي الأفلام في الشرق الأوسط، إذ يمكنّهم من المشاركة في حلقات نقاش إبداعية ملهمة وتبادل أفكار المشاريع الواعدة وحضور ورش عمل تطويرية، تُعقد ضمن فعاليات المهرجان التي تمتد على مدار ثلاثة أيام. وبفضل المكانة المرموقة التي يتمتع بها في هوليوود، يضمن مهرجان HollyShorts Dubai حصول الأفلام المعروضة في إطار مسابقة الأفلام القصيرة على اعتراف دولي واسع النطاق.علاوة على ذلك، ستحصل الأفلام الفائزة بجوائز “أفضل فيلم رسوم متحركة“، و”أفضل فيلم أكشن قصير”، و”أفضل فيلم وثائقي” في نسخة دبي من المهرجان على فرصة مؤكدة بالعرض ضمن مهرجانHollyShorts 2026 في هوليوود. وتأتي هذه الفرصة الحصرية مصحوبةً بوعد إضافي، وهو أن جميع الأفلام الفائزة في مهرجان HollyShorts 2026 ستحظى بفرصة للتأهل تلقائياً للنظر من قبل لجنة تحكيم جوائز الأوسكار لعام 2027.

وفي هذا السياق، قال Jeff Pryor، المستشار الإستراتيجي لمهرجان HollyShorts والمشرف على تنظيم نسخة دبي من المهرجان: “سنزوّد صانعي الأفلام في الشرق الأوسط بالدعم المناسب الذي يتيح لهم التأهُّل لسباق جوائز الأوسكار في الفئات المختلفة للأفلام القصيرة.” وأضاف: “يشكّل هذا المهرجان منصة عالمية تربط هوليوود بمجتمع صناعة الأفلام في منطقة الشرق الأوسط. ومنذ قيامنا بالإعلان عن هذه المبادرة، حيث أكدنا لصانعي الأفلام وأصحاب المواهب بأننا سننقل سباق الأوسكار حرفياً إلى عقر دارهم، كانت استجابة المجتمعات الإبداعية والفنية في الشرق الأوسط مُذهلة للغاية.”

هذا ويدعو مهرجان HollyShorts Dubai صانعي الأفلام من جميع أنحاء الشرق الأوسط إلى تقديم مشاركاتهم عبر الرابط الالكتروني التالي: https://filmfreeway.com/HollyShortsDubai.

في ما يلي أبرز التواريخ والفعاليات لمهرجان HollyShorts Dubai:

  • 19 سبتمبر – فتح باب تقديم الأفلام (https://filmfreeway.com/HollyShortsDubai)
  • 26 سبتمبر – الموعد النهائي للإستفادة من تعرفة خاصة مخفّضة عند التسجيل المبكر (35 دولار أمريكي لكل فيلم مشارك)
  • 17 أكتوبر – الموعد النهائي للتقديم العادي (45 دولار أمريكي لكل فيلم مشارك)
  • 7 نوفمبر – الموعد النهائي للتقديم المتأخر (55 دولار أمريكي لكل فيلم مشاررك)
  • 28 نوفمبر – الموعد النهائي الممدد للتقديم (65 دولار أمريكي لكل فيلم مشارك)
  • 3 ديسمبر – موعد إعلان النتائج
  • 12 ديسمبر – حفل افتتاح المهرجان
  • 13 – 14 ديسمبر – عروض الأفلام المشاركة، جلسة للأسئلة والأجوبة مع المخرجين، حلقات نقاش، لقاءات اجتماعية وفرص للتواصل والتعارف
  • 14 ديسمبر – حفل توزيع الجوائز

جهات الاتصال:
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البريد الالكتروني: [email protected]


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HollyShorts Dubai 2025 Call for Short Film Submissions

HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In an effort to showcase diverse independent voices and emerging filmmakers throughout the Middle East, HollyShorts, the world’s leading platform for short form storytelling, is inaugurating its first HollyShorts Dubai, to be held December 12–14, 2025 at Studio One Hotel in Dubai, with an open call for short film submissions.

HollyShorts is initiating a global expansion of its prestigious short film festival with the goal of reaching out to short form filmmakers in their own markets.

HollyShorts Dubai creates unique opportunities for filmmakers in the Middle East to not only participate in vibrant creative discussions, potentially lucrative business idea exchanges, and development workshops as part of the three–day event, the event also ensures global recognition for productions screened as part of HollyShorts Dubai’s short film competition. As an added bonus, submissions winning the Best Animated, Best Live Action and Best Documentary awards at the Dubai festival earn a definite screening slot at the 2026 HollyShorts festival in Hollywood. This exclusive guarantee includes the promise that all award–winning shorts from HollyShorts 2026 also qualify for 2027 Oscar award consideration.

“We will provide Middle Eastern filmmakers with a pathway to qualify for the Oscar awards in short film categories,” said Jeff Pryor, strategic advisor to HollyShorts who is overseeing the Dubai effort. “Our festival is acting as a bridge to connect Hollywood with the filmmaking community throughout the Middle East. Since making our initial announcement, when we confirmed that we are literally bringing the Oscar race to their doorstep, the creative communities’ reaction has been overwhelming.”

Filmmakers from throughout the Middle East are invited to submit their latest work via: https://filmfreeway.com/HollyShortsDubai.  

HollyShorts Dubai Milestone dates:

  • September 19 – Submission open (https://filmfreeway.com/HollyShortsDubai)
  • September 26 – Early Bird Submission Deadline (Early Bird Submission fee $35USD per submission)
  • October 17 – Regular Submission Deadline (Regular Submission fee $45USD per submission)
  • November 7 – Late Submission Deadline (Late Submission fee $55USD per submission)
  • November 28 – Extended Submission Deadline (Extended Submission fee $65USD per submission)
  • December 3 – Notification Deadline
  • December 12 – Festival Opening Night Celebration
  • December 13–14—Screenings, Director Q&A, Discussion Panels, Social Mixers & Networking parties
  • December 14 – Awards Ceremony

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Dakila Pesquisas تعلن عن اكتشاف “النُوتَة الموسيقية الثامنة” والتي تحمل اسم “كال”

ساو باولو،, Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — أعلنت Dakila Research Association عن اكتشاف “النُوتَة الموسيقية الثامنة” والتي تحمل اسم “كال”. وجاء الإعلان مباشرةً عبر YouTube من قِبل رئيس المنظمة، Urandir Fernandes de Oliveira، بمشاركة قائد الأوركسترا وعازف الجيتار Robson Miguel. يُعَد هذا الاكتشاف ثمرة عقود من الدراسات متعددة التخصصات التي جمعت بين البعثات الأثرية والملاحظات الميدانية والممارسات الموسيقية.

وفقًا لـ Urandir، كان أول اكتشاف لهذه النُوتَة عام 1992، أثناء قيام الباحثين بالتنقيب عن بقايا أطلال في منطقة نوفا برازيل دو سول (ولاية روندونيا). “لقد عثرنا على حجر يحمل آلاف النقوش، وكان من بينها نقشة تُظهر نوتة “كال”. وأضاف، منذ ذلك الحين، تمكّنا من تحديد الرمز ذاته في مدن برازيلية أخرى”.

تُعُد “كال”، وفقًا للباحثين، رنينًا صوتيًا يبعث على الاستقرار ويمكن إدراكه في نطاقٍ واسعٍ، يُسمَع حينما يتخطى الصوت حدود النُوتَات السبع التقليدية ويمتزج مع النغمات التوافُقية الموسيقية الطبيعية. وأوضح Urandir “إنها اهتزازات أظهرتْها لنا الطبيعة من قبل، وهي لا تتردد بين البشر فحسب، بل وبين الحيوانات والنباتات أيضًا”.

وأشار إلى أن الشعوب القديمة كانت تعرف نُوتَة “كال” بالفعل، وتستخدمها في الأغاني والطقوس. أوضح رئيس Dakila قائلاً، “تتميز “كال” بتردد اهتزازي فريد، يمكنه أن يؤثر إيجابًا على الغدة الزعترية ويمنح السلام والصفاء والصحة. إنها على النقيض من موسيقى الترددات المنخفضة السائدة اليوم، والتي تبعث على اللامبالاة والسلوكيات المدمّرة”.

أكد قائد الأوركسترا، Robson Miguel، أن النُوتَة الجديدة لا يمكن تفسيرها بالحسابات الرياضية وحدها. “لا جدوى من عدّ الاهتزازات. تتواجد “كال” في مستوى بالغ الحساسية، مرتبط بالمشاعر الإنسانية. وأوضح، إنها مخفية داخل النغمات التوافُقية”. وأضاف أن هذا الإدراك يساعد على فهم سبب الحاجة إلى “ضبط” الآلات الموسيقية ولماذا تبدو بعض النغمات التوافُقية أكثر انسجامًا.

انتقد Robson أيضًا مبدأ توحيد الضبط الموسيقي على تردد 440 هرتز، الذي اعتُمد في عام 1939. وصرّح قائلاً، “أخلّ هذا التعديل بالتناغم في العالم وأخرج البشر من حالة الانسجام مع الروح السامية”. وفي عروضه، يستخدم ضبط التردد عند 432 هرتز، والذي يُعتبر متوافقًا مع التردد الطبيعي للأرض (7.83 هرتز، المعروف باسم رنين شومان) ومع النغمات التوافُقية لنُوتَة “كال”. “يتأثر حمضنا النووي بالاهتزازات. وأضاف، ما زال يتردد صدى صوت “كال” في أعماقنا، لكنه كامنًا بسبب التجاوزات السلبية في عصرنا الحديث”.

تطلعًا إلى المستقبل، تخطط Dakila وRobson لإقامة عروض فنية عامة، وإعداد مواد تعليمية، وإنشاء جوقات وأوركسترات شبابية تقدم مقطوعات موسيقية مصممة لإبراز “كال”.

كان من أبرز الفعاليات أيضًا تقديم Bible of Zurik، المصنَّف كأكثر الترجمات دقةً واكتمالاً للكتاب المقدّس. ووفقًا لـ Urandir، يمكن أن “يكشف عن رؤى جديدة حول أصل البشرية، والروحانيات، و”كال” ذاتها”.

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Dakila Pesquisas announces the discovery of the “eighth musical note,” called kall

SÃO PAULO, Sept. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Dakila Research Association has announced the discovery of an “eighth musical note,” named kall. The announcement was made live on YouTube by the organization’s president, Urandir Fernandes de Oliveira, alongside conductor and guitarist Robson Miguel. The finding is the result of decades of multidisciplinary studies combining archaeological expeditions, field observations, and musical practices.

According to Urandir, the first contact with the note occurred in 1992, when researchers were searching for ruins in the region of Nova Brasil do Sul (RO). “We found a stone with thousands of inscriptions, one of them being the kall. Since then, we have identified the same symbol in other Brazilian cities,” he revealed.

The kall, according to researchers, is a stabilizing and universal resonance, perceived when sound surpasses the repetition of the seven conventional notes and blends with natural harmonics. “It is a vibration that nature has already shown us, and one that resonates not only with people, but also with animals and plants,” Urandir stressed.

He states that ancient peoples already knew of the kall, using it in songs and rituals. “The kall has a unique vibratory frequency, capable of positively influencing the thymus and bringing peace, clarity, and health. It is the opposite of today’s low–frequency music, which promotes apathy and destructive behaviors”, explained the president of Dakila.

Conductor Robson Miguel emphasized that the new note cannot be explained solely with mathematical calculations. “It’s no use counting vibrations. The kall exists on an extremely sensitive plane, linked to human feeling. It is hidden within harmonic sounds,” he explained. He added that this perception helps understand why instruments need to be “tempered” and why certain tunings sound more harmonious.

Robson also criticized the standardization of musical tuning at 440 Hz, adopted in 1939. “That adjustment detuned the world and threw human beings out of harmony with the sublime,” he stated. In his performances, he uses the 432 Hz tuning, considered aligned with the Earth’s natural frequency (7.83 Hz, known as the Schumann Resonance) and with the harmonics of the kall. “Our DNA moves through vibrations. And deep inside, it still holds the sound of the kall, dormant due to the negative excesses of the modern world,” he added.

Looking ahead, Dakila and Robson plan public performances, educational materials, and the creation of youth choirs and orchestras with repertoires designed to highlight the kall.

Another highlight was the presentation of the Bible of Zurik, considered the most faithful and complete translation of the Scriptures. According to Urandir, it can “reveal new insights about human origin, spirituality, and the kall itself.”

Contact information: Eliane Canto | [email protected]

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