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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Capital Market Authority (CMA) called upon relevant and interested persons participating in the capital market to share their feedback on opening the Main Market to all categories of non-resident foreign investors and enabling them to directly invest in it. The consultation period will last for 30 calendar days, ending on 09/05/1447H, corresponding to 31/10/2025. The draft aims to broaden and diversify the base of investors eligible to participate in the Main Market, while also attracting additional investments and increasing market liquidity. If approved, the proposed draft will eliminate the concept of the Qualified Foreign Investor (QFI) in the Main Market, thereby allowing all categories of foreign investors to access the market without the need to meet qualification requirements. It will also abolish swap agreements, which were previously used as an option to allow non-resident foreign investors to obtain only the economic benefits of listed securities, and instead grant them the ability to directly invest in listed shares on the Main Market. By the end of the second quarter of 2025, international investor ownership exceeded SAR 528 billion, while foreign investments in the Main Market reached around SAR 412 billion during the same period, representing a growth of 471% compared to SAR 72 billion at the end of 2015. The Draft is expected to further attract additional foreign investments. It is worth noting that in July 2025, the CMA approved measures to simplify the procedures for opening and operating investment accounts for certain categories of investors. These included natural foreign investors residing in one of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, as well as those who had previously resided in the Kingdom or in any GCC country. This initiative aimed to strengthen confidence among participants in the Main Market and further

ISO 42001 AI Certification validates Poppulo’s reputation for governance, data security, and enterprise scalability DENVER and CORK, Ireland, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Poppulo, a global leader in employee communications and digital signage, today announced it has achieved the new benchmark for responsible AI, the ISO 42001 certification. It is the only company in its category to earn the world’s first internationally recognized standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS). From the start, Poppulo has made governance, data security, and scalability the pillars of its platform. The certification provides customers with further assurance that, as they adopt agentic AI at speed and scale, they can do so with confidence, knowing Poppulo’s platforms are built on the strongest possible foundation of responsible practices and resilient systems. This third-party validation, effective immediately, underscores Poppulo’s commitment to responsible, trustworthy, and transparent AI development and deployment. The certification followed a rigorous audit conducted by an accredited certification body, verifying that Poppulo’s governance, risk management, and accountability practices meet the strictest international benchmarks. As organizations increasingly operate on a global stage, including in regions with some of the world’s strictest AI regulations such as the EU, this certification ensures consistent and responsible AI governance, giving enterprises confidence in engaging employees and customers. Commenting on the announcement, Poppulo CEO Ruth Fornell said: “As enterprises grow more discerning about their technology partners, they’re asking tough questions: How do you manage AI risk? What’s your governance framework? Can you prove it?”. “This certification allows us to answer those questions with authority, and more importantly, it reinforces Poppulo’s role in helping IT, HR, and communications and marketing teams, to engage and mobilize people—both employees and customers—while delivering consistent, trustworthy messaging across communications platforms,” said Fornell. In parallel with its ISO 42001 certification, Poppulo is accelerating the rollout of

Transforming satellite data into decision-grade intelligence strengthens sovereignty, accelerates response, and reduces government spending From Visibility to Value – Foresight Viewpoint From Visibility to Value – Foresight Viewpoint ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Space42 (ADX: SPACE42), the UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company, has published its Foresight Constellation Viewpoint, an analysis of the strategic benefits of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite ecosystems. With record infrastructure and defense spending, paired with growing environmental and security threats, it is becoming increasingly apparent that conventional Earth observation systems are no longer sufficient. The Foresight Constellation Viewpoint demonstrates how advancements in SAR ecosystems strengthen government decision-making and risk management when it matters most. From Visibility to Value SAR’s value is clearest in moments of crisis. On February 6, 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Turkey. Tremors reached the Atatürk Dam, one of the largest in the region, impounding nearly 49 billion cubic meters of water. The immediate question confronting emergency teams was whether the structural integrity of the dam had been compromised. Traditional monitoring systems failed precisely when they were needed most. Optical satellites were blinded by cloud cover, and many ground sensors collapsed. By contrast, SAR satellites continued to operate in all conditions. The detailed imagery and insights confirmed that the dam was secure, allowing emergency teams to prioritize response. This proved SAR’s practical and strategic value. From Blind Spots to Breakthroughs: The Space42 Advantage Space42’s Foresight Constellation delivers persistent, high-resolution imagery regardless of weather conditions. Its AI platform GIQ transforms this data into decision-grade insights within minutes. This multi-layered system delivers rapid intelligence to guide emergency response and predictive planning. The impact is measurable for decision-makers. Predictive maintenance costs can be reduced by up to 30%, emergency response improved by as much as 90%, and inefficiencies drop by 25%. These benefits

بانكوك، تايلاند – ميديا ​​آوت ريتش نيوزواير – 1 أكتوبر2025 – تعمل شركة PTT للنفط والأعمال التجارية بالتجزئة العامة المحدودة (OR) على تسريع أجندتها في التحوّل الرقمي الخاص بها من خلال استراتيجية تضع البيانات في المقام الأول، كما تضع التخصيص والتفاعل الذكي مع العملاء في صميم نموذج أعمالها – ممّا يجعل الشركة في وضع يسمح لها بالنمو المستدام في ظل مشهد استهلاكي متزايد التنافسية ويقوده الخبرة. لعلّ هذه الفلسفة هي ما تدعم الرؤية المؤسّسية لشركة OR المتمثّلة في “تمكين الجميع نحو النمو الشامل”، والتي توجّه التزام الشركة طويل الأمد بتقديم قيمة عادلة وسهلة الوصول ومستدامة عبر نظامها البيئي للطاقة ونمط الحياة وأعمال التجزئة. وباعتبارها إحدى الشركات الرائدة في مجال الطاقة المتكاملة وتجارة التجزئة في تايلاند، أصبحت شركة OR معيارًا في السوق لكيفية استفادة الشركات التقليدية من تقنيات الجيل التالي من أجل الارتقاء بجودة الخدمات، وعلاقات العملاء الوثيقة، والتميّز التشغيلي. إن حجم الشركة ونطاقها ونهجها الابتكاري يضعها في طليعة قطار الابتكار الرقمي لقطاع خدمات المستهلكين في جنوب شرق آسيا. يدعم هذه الرؤية السيد باكورن سوريابهيفاد، نائب الرئيس التنفيذي الأول للأعمال والحلول الرقمية في شركة OR، والذي يقود بدوره استراتيجية التخصيص على مستوى المؤسّسة، كما صرّح باكورن قائلًا: “لم نعد نتنافس على المنتج فحسب، فالمستقبل للعلامات التجارية التي تفهم عملاءها بعمق وتقدّم تجارب قيّمة فورًا”. ومع وجود أكثر من 3.9 مليون مستخدم يوميًا عبر شبكة الوقود والتجزئة الخاصة بها – بما في ذلك محطة PTT وCafé Amazon و EV Station PluZ  وأكثر من 9 ملايين مستخدم نشط على تطبيق blueplus+، تستفيد OR من نظامها البيئي الواسع للبيانات لتصميم تفاعلات مخصّصة للغاية في الوقت الفعلي وتمتد إلى كل من التجارب المادية والرقمية. إن هذا الجهد يرتكز بشكلٍ أساسي على استخدام الذكاء الاصطناعي الابتكاري، والتحليلات التنبؤية، وتقديم المحتوى الفوري لإنشاء نقاط تواصل مخصّصة – لا سيما للمستهلكين الشباب مثل جيلي Z وألفا، اللذين يُعطيان الأولوية للتجارب الهادفة والمتوافقة مع هويّاتهما. وتُشغّل هذه التقنيات كل