(Dubai Culture) Dubai has maintained its first place as the world’s leading destination for greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) in the cultural and creative industries (CCI), topping the Financial Times’ fDi Markets ranking for the third consecutive year. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250601200478/en/Results of Foreign Direct Investment in Cultural and Creative Industries for the Year 2024 (Infographic: AETOS...

Mastercard and OCTO, a global leader in advanced telematics solutions and data analytics services for the insurance and automotive sectors, today announce a collaboration aimed at redefining the interaction between insurance companies and customers by encouraging safer driving behaviors through an innovative loyalty program. The partnership involves the integration of Mastercard’s SessionM – a platform designed to support businesses in managing customer loyalty and engagement – with OCTO’s pat...

Visa (NYSE:V) announced today that it has appointed Antony Cahill as the new Regional President and Chief Executive Officer for its European operations, subject to regulatory approval. A longtime banking executive and Visa veteran, Mr. Cahill will replace Charlotte Hogg, who is leaving Visa after eight years to pursue a new external opportunity. Mr. Cahill will be based in London and is expected to transition to his new role in early June. Since 2023, Mr. Cahill has served as President of Val...

In an era where customer attention is scarce and expectations for seamless interactions are paramount, Airship, the cross-channel customer experience company, today unveiled two transformative capabilities to its Airship Experience Platform: Branching and Custom Views. These new innovations enable marketing, product and growth teams to move beyond generic, one-size-fits-all digital experiences and avoid the costly time and resource drain of rebuilding proven native content for novel uses. This...

O3b mPOWER, SES’s second-generation medium earth orbit (MEO) system, has been awarded the Platinum badge by the Space Sustainability Rating (SSR) Association. This is the highest possible SSR rating tier, and has been awarded to the O3b mPOWER constellation of 13 high-throughput and low-latency satellites, eight of which are already in orbit. The O3b mPOWER mission was assessed across all phases: deployment, operations, and end-of-life disposal. The Platinum rating for O3b mPOWER was based on...

This year marks the 34th awarding of the Blue Planet Prize, the international environmental award sponsored by the Asahi Glass Foundation, chaired by Takuya Shimamura. Every year, the Foundation selects two laureates, individuals, or organizations who have made significant contributions to the resolution of global environmental problems. The Board of Directors has selected the following 2025 Blue Planet Prize laureates. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:...

Joblio, a global ethical recruitment platform, officially launches today to tackle the broken labor migration system—long plagued by exploitative intermediaries, high recruitment fees, and human rights abuses. With its tech-driven model, Joblio connects vetted workers with employers directly, eliminating unethical middlemen and ensuring cost-free hiring for migrant workers. Employers fund access to talent, but workers never pay—a key step in ending exploitation. This press release features mult...

Tourism Ireland-- In a world that’s always rushing, Ireland is extending a gentle invitation: take your time. With its winding coastal trails, soul-soothing landscapes, and deep-rooted traditions, Ireland is emerging as one of Europe’s most natural fits for slow tourism — a growing global travel trend focused on deeper, more meaningful experiences over fast-paced itineraries. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/202506123457...