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‫مترو هونغ كونغ تعقد صفقة ضخمة لقرض أخضر مشترك بقيمة 30 مليار دولار هونغ كونغ لمدة سبع سنوات

بتعاون 57 بنكاً عالمياً مما يؤكد الثقة في نمو الشركة منطقة هونغ كونغ الإدارية الخاصة – ميديا ​​آوت ريتش نيوزواير – 3 أكتوبر 2025 – بصفتها الجهة المسؤولة عن البنية التحتية لوسائل النقل الخضراء الشهيرة في هونغ كونغ، تلتزم شركة مترو هونغ كونغ (MTR Corporation) بالحفاظ على انسياب الحركة في المدن وتعزيز التنمية المستدامة في هونغ كونغ. أعلنت الشركة اليوم (23 سبتمبر 2025) أنها وقعت، بدعم من 15 بنكاً دولياً رائداً، اتفاقية تسهيلات قرض أخضر مشترك بقيمة 30 مليار دولار هونغ كونغ لمدة سبع سنوات (“التسهيلات”)، وهو أكبر قرض مشترك دولي أخضر غير مضمون محدد الأجل (باستثناء تمويل المشاريع) في آسيا والشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا لصالح شركة في هونغ كونغ بمدة تساوي أو تزيد عن 7 سنوات. ومع مشاركة ما مجموعه 57 بنكاً، فإن الاستكمال الناجح لهذه التسهيلات يدل على اعتراف السوق بقدرات الشركة ومكانتها بالإضافة إلى دورها المحوري في البنية التحتية للسكك الحديدية في هونغ كونغ. حظي تسهيل القرض الأخضر طويل الأجل المُجمّع باستجابة واسعة من المجتمع المصرفي، حيث تم تكليف 15 مصرفًا دوليًا بصفتهم مُرتّبين رئيسيين مُفوّضين، ومديري اكتتاب، ومُكتتبين (MLABUs)، ومشاركة 42 مؤسّسة مالية دولية كمُقرضين. وقد اجتمع الممثلون الرئيسيون للمصارف والمؤسّسات المشاركة في تسهيل القرض الأخضر طويل الأجل المُجمّع وتسهيل الائتمان الأخضر المتجدّد في الحفل للاحتفال بالإنجازات التعاونية مع شركة MTR. في حفل توقيع اتفاقية التسهيلات اليوم، الذي حضره الدكتور جاكوب كام، الرئيس التنفيذي لشركة مترو هونغ كونغ كشاهد، وقع الاتفاقية السيد مايكل فيتزجيرالد، المدير المالي للشركة وممثلين عن المنظمين الرئيسيين المفوضين وماسكي الدفاتر والضامنين (“الجهات المسؤولة عن ترتيب القرض”). وحظي القرض بتجاوب استثنائي في السوق، حيث اجتذب التزامات من 42 بنكاً في آسيا والأمريكتين وأستراليا وأوروبا والشرق الأوسط. قبل إطلاق عملية ترتيب القرض المشترك، ضمنت الجهات المسؤولة عن ترتيب القرض مبلغ يزيد عن 58 مليار دولار هونغ كونغ من التسهيلات. كما تلقت مرحلة الاكتتاب اللاحقة استجابة كبيرة. وفاق حجم طلبات الاكتتاب النهائية ما هو مطلوب

MTR Closes Landmark HKD30 Billion Seven-Year Syndicated Green Loan  Total of 57 Banks Worldwide Join Hands  in a Show of Confidence in the Corporation’s Growth

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 3 October 2025 – As Hong Kong’s iconic green transport infrastructure, MTR Corporation is committed to keeping cities moving and creating value for the sustainable development of Hong Kong. The Corporation announces today (23 September 2025) that with the support of 15 leading international banks, it has signed a HKD30 billion seven-year syndicated green term loan facility (the “Facility”), the largest unsecured international syndicated green term loan (excluding project finance) in Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa by a Hong Kong corporation with a tenor equal or longer than 7 years. With a total of 57 banks involved, the successful completion of the Facility demonstrates the market’s recognition of the Corporation’s capabilities and standing as well as its pivotal role in Hong Kong’s railway infrastructure. The syndicated green term loan facility received overwhelming response from the banking community, with 15 international banks mandated as Mandated Lead Arrangers, Bookrunners and Underwriters (“MLABUs”) and 42 international financial institutions participating as lenders. The core representatives from the participating banks and institutions of the syndicated green term loan facility and the green revolving credit facility gathered at the ceremony to celebrate the collaborative achievements with MTR Corporation. At today’s signing ceremony for the Facility, with Dr Jacob Kam, Chief Executive Officer of MTR Corporation as the witness, Mr Michael Fitzgerald, Finance Director of MTR Corporation and representatives of the Mandated Lead Arrangers, Bookrunners and Underwriters (“MLABUs”) signed the agreement. The Facility garnered exceptional market reception, attracting commitments from 42 banks headquartered across Asia, the Americas, Australia, Europe and the Middle East. Prior to the launch of a general syndication process, the MLABUs underwrote over HKD58 billion amount of the Facility. The subsequent syndication phase also received overwhelming response. The final Facility was more than 5 times

Lantronix Edge AI Drone Solution Integrates Gremsy and Teledyne FLIR Platforms for Longer, More Efficient Flight Times

Strategic Collaboration positions Lantronix for long-term, high-margin growth in defense and commercial drone markets projected to reach $57.8B by 2030* IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX), a global leader in compute and connectivity IoT solutions powering Edge AI applications, today announced that its NDAA/TAA-compliant solution has been selected by Gremsy, a leading global manufacturer of advanced camera gimbal stabilizers for drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Leveraging its strong history in camera applications, Lantronix continues to increase its momentum in the drone market with this breakthrough solution, which provides improved power efficiency for longer drone operational times while consuming less energy when processing tasks. Built on Lantronix’s Open-Q 5165RB System on Module (SoM) based on the Qualcomm® Dragonwing processor, the solution powers Gremsy’s new drone platform and its Lynx ISR payload, built for seamless integration with the Hadron 640R dual thermal-visible camera from Teledyne FLIR OEM. This integrated solution is currently in production with multiple Lantronix customers. Designed to enable drone integrators to deliver high-performance, low-power compute and real-time AI capabilities, this solution shortens Gremsy’s time-to-market while providing long-term revenue opportunities for Lantronix in the fast-growing commercial and defense drone sectors. With Lantronix’s relationship with Gremsy and other drone industry manufacturers, Lantronix has expanded its global go-to-market reach, strengthening its position as the trusted source for reliable, compliant solutions for enabling cameras for drones. This combination of AI performance and compliance creates a sustainable advantage for Lantronix in the rapidly expanding defense and autonomous systems market. “Lantronix is a valued contributor to our next-generation platform, supporting the development of secure, compliant drone solutions. We chose Lantronix over the competition as it is the trusted global leader in the global drone industry as well as its long-standing relationship with Qualcomm. With its Qualcomm Dragonwing-based solutions, Lantronix delivers industry firsts, including

WeRide Launches Robotaxi and Robobus Pilots in Ras Al Khaimah, Expanding Into Third UAE Emirate

RAS AL KHAIMAH, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WeRide (Nasdaq: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, today announced the launch of Robotaxi GXR and Robobus pilot operations in partnership with the Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority (RAKTA). This represents WeRide’s first deployment in Ras Al Khaimah and its expansion into a third emirate in the UAE. The pilot integrates WeRide’s autonomous vehicles (AVs) into Ras Al Khaimah’s public transport system, laying the foundation for broader commercialization across the country. As the sole partner selected for the emirate’s smart mobility strategy, WeRide is also the first and only AV company with active operations in Ras Al Khaimah. The launch was marked by His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah becoming the first passenger to ride the WeRide Robobus on public roads. He was joined by Zhang Yiming, Chinese Ambassador to the UAE, and H.E. Eng. Esmaeel Hasan Alblooshi, Director General of RAKTA — underlining strong China-UAE collaboration in next-generation transport. From right: H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah; and Zhang Yiming, Chinese ambassador to the UAE, riding WeRide’s Robobus Starting today, WeRide’s Robobus will operate across nine stops on Al Marjan Island, a fast-growing tourism and lifestyle hub in Ras Al Khaimah. Routes will connect hotels, resorts, and landmarks, including the Mövenpick Resort, Hampton by Hilton, and Pullman Hotel, with plans to extend into Mina Island. In parallel, the Robotaxi GXR will serve the city center of Ras Al Khaimah, expanding autonomous mobility beyond tourism areas into the daily lives of residents. Commercial operations are scheduled to begin in early 2026 as part of RAKTA’s public transport system. Passengers will be able to

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Israeli Colonists Raid School Near Hebron, Attempt Assaults

Hebron:Israeli colonists raided Sikka School west of Hebron, located in the south of the occupied West Bank, in an incident on Wednesday that involved attempts to assault students and teachers.

According to Palestine news & Information Agency – WAFA…