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Jetex to Champion Sustainability and Innovation at Dubai Airshow 2025

Jetex appointed as exclusive handler of Dubai Airshow 2025 Dubai, Oct. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jetex, a global leader in private aviation, has been appointed as an exclusive ground handler and provider of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Dubai Airshow 2025. Sustainability will take centre stage at the event, reinforcing the event’s role not just as a global convener and showcase of innovation, but as a powerful driver of progress across the aerospace and defence industries. As part of this, the airshow will introduce practical initiatives with tangible impact – from SAF integration and electric ground equipment to solar-powered infrastructure and circular economy practices – placing real-world sustainability solutions at the heart of the event. “Jetex was the first to offer SAF to private aviation customers in the United Arab Emirates in 2023. Our environment strategy focuses on reducing carbon emissions, recycling and adapting the latest green technologies across the global network, and we are pleased to be able to supply it at the Dubai Airshow”, said Adel Mardini, Founder & CEO of Jetex. Recognising SAF as a critical component in the aviation industry’s decarbonisation journey, Dubai Airshow 2025 will introduce a new landmark partnership with Jetex to make SAF available for aircraft on display. In collaboration with Jetex, all aircraft on static display will also be serviced using electric and propane-powered ground support equipment, further reducing emissions. “Dubai Airshow serves as a platform to inspire a new chapter in sustainable aerospace, uniting the global industry to deliver real-world solutions for a net-zero future. Our collaboration with Jetex, providing Sustainable Aviation Fuel for all static aircraft, sets a new benchmark for major aerospace events by significantly reducing emissions across the show. This partnership demonstrates the impact that can be achieved when industry leaders join forces to drive meaningful action

SBI Holdings Joins Amar Bank as New Shareholder, Strengthening Global Confidence in Indonesia’s Digital Banking Sector

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2025 – PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk. (“Amar Bank”, IDX: AMAR), a pioneer in digital banking serving the retail and MSME segments, today announces that SBI Holdings, Inc. (“SBI Holdings”, TYO:8473), a leading Japanese financial services conglomerate, has taken a stake in Amar Bank. Following this transaction, SBI Holdings now holds more than 5% of Amar Bank’s shares, making it the third-largest institutional investor after Tolaram Pte. Ltd (“Tolaram”) and PT Jagat Raya Imajinasi. This marks a new chapter in Amar Bank’s growth journey and underscores the confidence of global investors in the future of Indonesia’s digital banking industry. President Director of Amar Bank, Vishal Tulsian said “We are excited to welcome SBI Holdings on board and look forward to working closely with them to unlock new opportunities. We aim to collaborate with their portfolio of companies and leverage their strong financial services ecosystem to share expertise, build synergies, and ultimately deliver even greater value to our retail and MSME customers across Indonesia.” MD, Fintech & Infrastructure of Tolaram, Navin Nahata added “As the controlling shareholder of Amar Bank, we believe that SBI Holdings’ entry as a shareholder continues to validate Amar Bank’s strategy and mission to revolutionise banking services for Indonesia’s retail and MSME customers. By bringing together all our respective capabilities and expertise, we are confident that this will further accelerate Amar Bank’s roadmap and support its efforts to expand access to financial services, enhance customer experience, and create sustainable impact for retail and MSME segments in Indonesia.” Backed by strong global and local partners, Amar Bank remains committed to driving innovation, expanding financial inclusion, and creating lasting impact for Indonesia’s underserved retail and MSME customers. ### About Amar Bank PT Bank Amar Indonesia Tbk. or Amar Bank (stock

THE Ranking – University of Vienna among the top 100 for the first time

University of Vienna has improved from rank 110 to 95 VIENNA, AUSTRIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 9 October 2025 – The University of Vienna ranks 95th in this year’s THE World University Rankings, making it the first Austrian university to be listed among the top 100 universities worldwide. It excelled in the categories of research, internationalisation, teaching, and industry engagement, despite increasing global competition. “This excellent ranking result is the outcome of a long-term strategic focus on positioning the University of Vienna as a leading international university,” says Rector Sebastian Schütze. “The ranking result reflects our excellence in teaching and research across the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences and life sciences. It also provides a welcome boost to our international orientation and recruitment efforts.” Continuous upward trend – improvement by 70 places since 2018 The University of Vienna has improved its ranking every year since 2018, despite increasing competition. While it was still ranked #165 among 1,103 universities in 2018, it is now ranked #95 among 2,191 universities worldwide in 2025. In just seven years, it has thus been able to improve by 70 positions. University of Vienna scores particularly well in terms of international orientation The University of Vienna achieves particularly good results in terms of international orientation (e.g. proportion of international researchers, students and publications) and research quality (e.g. number of highly cited journals).

Bar Leone Crowned The World’s Best Bar 2025 in Its Hometown of Hong Kong

The historic win highlights Hong Kong’s prominence on the world stage, reaffirming Hong Kong’s stature as a leading global cocktail destination W50BB25 No.1 shot_high res Bar Leone Recognized as The World’s Best Bar 2025 in Hong Kong (Credit: 50 Best) HONG KONG, Oct. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The World’s 50 Best Bars 2025, sponsored by Perrier, has been unveiled at a glittering awards ceremony in Hong Kong this evening, marking the first time the prestigious global ranking has been hosted in the city. The 17th edition of the awards took place on 8 October 2025, at the iconic Kai Tak Cruise Terminal overlooking Victoria Harbour, gathering more than 2,000 of the world’s leading bartenders, hospitality professionals and drinks industry figures for a citywide celebration of cocktail excellence. With 50 Best events returning to Hong Kong for the third consecutive year, October proves to be the perfect time to celebrate the city’s vibrant culinary and cocktail excellence. Claiming the title of The World’s Best Bar 2025, sponsored by Perrier, was Bar Leone from Hong Kong. The win headlined a programme that saw the international bar community gather in Hong Kong for a week of public and industry-exclusive events, including a series of collaborative 50 Best Signature Sessions at bars throughout the city. Hong Kong’s own bars were once again well represented on the global list, which is tabulated from the votes of a gender-balanced panel of industry experts across different regions around the world. Bar Leone led the local charge with a ranking of No.1, while COA was also recognized on the list at No. 38, demonstrating the vibrant bar scenes and creativity of Hong Kong’s cocktail culture. BAR LEONE – Lorenzo Antinori Lorenzo Antinori, owner of Bar Leone, said: “To be named the number one bar in the world

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Israeli Forces Demolish Palestinian Home in Silwan Neighborhood

Jerusalem:Israeli forces demolished a Palestinian home in the town of Silwan, south of Al-Aqsa Mosque, on Wednesday.

According to Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA – English, the demolition was carried out on the home of Suleiman Abu Subaih…