HKTB “Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade” Kicks Off Year of the Horse Celebrations Inviting Visitors to Experience “Everywhere A Wish” Across a Citywide Festive Line-up Leave a reply (HKTB provides satellite live feed of “Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade”. Further information is available at the end of this article.) HONG KONG, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chinese New Year is traditionally Hong Kong’s grand festival, featuring a series of vibrant and diverse activities, including Chinese New Year flower markets, prayers at Wong Tai Sin Temple and Che Kung Temple, the night parade, Victoria Harbour fireworks and the Year of the Horse Raceday. This year, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has adopted “Everywhere A Wish” as the theme, inviting visitors from around the world to come to the city to experience the joy and start a blessed new year. Leading the series of highlight festive programmes is the “Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade”, organised by HKTB, which will kick off the Year of the Horse celebrations. This year’s parade is themed “Best Fortune. World Party”. On the evening of the first day of Chinese New Year (17 February), a total of 60 floats and performing groups will present a spectacular global party in Tsim Sha Tsui, interacting with large crowds of locals and visitors along the route to spread lively blessings. HKTB holds the “2026 Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade” Press Conference on 27 January. HKTB holds the “2026 Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade” Press Conference on 27 January. Dr Peter Lam, HKTB Chairman (ninth from left, second row) and Ms Lavinia Lau, Chief Customer & Commercial Officer of Cathay (eighth from right, second row) attend with representatives of sponsors and supporting organisations. HKTB holds the “2026 Cathay International Chinese New

Dubai Gold District Launches as the Global Epicentre for Gold and Jewellery Trade Leave a reply Dubai Gold District Launches as the Global Epicentre for Gold and Jewellery Trade Dubai Gold District Launches as the Global Epicentre for Gold and Jewellery Trade DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a landmark moment for the region’s gold and jewellery industry, Ithra Dubai has officially launched Dubai Gold District, a purpose-built destination designed to elevate Dubai’s position as the world’s leading destination for gold and jewellery trade. The launch of Dubai Gold District marks a new phase in Dubai’s development as a global centre for retail, commerce, and trade. Developed as a unified destination, the District brings together the full gold and jewellery value chain in one location, spanning retail, bullion, wholesale trade, and investment. By consolidating these activities, Dubai Gold District strengthens Dubai’s position as one of the world’s most trusted global destinations for gold. The launch also reflects the UAE’s continued role as a leading global trading nation for gold and precious metals. In 2024–25, the country exported approximately USD 53.41 billion worth of gold, with major trading partners including Switzerland, the United Kingdom, India, Hong Kong and Turkiye, positioning the country as the world’s second-largest physical gold trading destination. As Dubai’s new ‘Home of Gold’, the District unites the full spectrum of gold and jewellery activity under one destination. It is home to a wide range of established global and regional gold and jewellery brands, offering exceptional variety, quality and value for buyers, traders and investors. What sets Dubai Gold District apart globally is the unmatched diversity of its audience, bringing together one of the world’s widest mixes of buyers, traders, and consumers within a single destination. In 2025 alone, the District welcomed shoppers from