AFP photographer Said Khatib wins the Mingote Prize in Spain

Said Khatib was awarded the prestigious Mingote Prize on Thursday in Madrid, in the presence of King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia, for a photograph taken in the Gaza Strip in October 2023.

Said Khatib was awarded the prestigious Mingote Prize on Thursday in Madrid, in the presence of King Felipe VI of Spain and Queen Letizia, for a photograph taken in the Gaza Strip in October 2023.
05/06/2025 00:53
ServiceNow Grows in Asia Pacific as Firms Streamline Workflows

Enterprise adoption of ServiceNow is surging in Asia Pacific as companies in the region embark on digital transformation and workflow modernization initiatives, according to a new research report published today by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. The 2024 ISG Provider Lens™ ServiceNow Ecosystem Partners report for Asia Pacific finds that the use of ServiceNow has grown over the last 12 months as the company has aggress...

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06/25/2025 08:00
Ancona International Airport Announces Management Transition as CEO, Alex D’Orsogna, Appointed General Director of ENAC Italy

Ancona International Airport (“AIA”), a Njord Partners portfolio company, announces that its CEO, Alex D’Orsogna, will be taking up the role of General Director of ENAC Italy, the national civil aviation authority. He was appointed to the post on 16 June 2025 by the Italian Prime Minister. Hamish de Run, the current President and Chair of AIA since 2019, will assume the role of Interim CEO while the search for a permanent successor is conducted. Since joining AIA in 2022, Alex has been inst...

06/25/2025 09:00
Forrester Introduces The Total Experience Score: A New Metric For Measuring The Power Of A Unified Brand And Customer Experience

According to Forrester’s (Nasdaq: FORR)​ Global Total Experience Score Rankings, 2025, when companies align their brand promise with the experiences they deliver across both customer and non-customer segments, they are better positioned to win and serve customers — unlocking up to 3.5x revenue growth and significantly boosting customer loyalty. Forrester’s research shows that brand experience (BX) and customer experience (CX) are interconnected. To drive growth, companies need a harmonized fram...

06/25/2025 09:00
PQE Group Announces Release of 2024 Sustainability Report

PQE Group is pleased to announce it has completed and released its 2024 Sustainability Report, which represents a significant milestone for the company as it marks its second report and the first to cover its full global operations. Unlike the previous 2023 edition, which focused solely on its Italian branch, this report provides a comprehensive view of the company’s sustainability strategy and impact across all 23 countries where it operates. Its publication was driven by the European Union’s ...

BACKSTORY | Trauma and tragedy in the City of Angels: covering the LA fires

Terrified residents caught in blazing neighbourhoods, influencers ignoring the ban on drones and the frightening unpredictability of the wildfires are just some of what journalists covering the fires ravaging Los Angeles for AFP have had to manage.

Terrified residents caught in blazing neighbourhoods, influencers ignoring the ban on drones and the frightening unpredictability of the wildfires are just some of what journalists covering the fires ravaging Los Angeles for AFP have had to manage.

BACKSTORY │"Like a dream": AFP photographer's return to Syria

AFP photographer Sameer al-Doumy never dreamed he would be able to return to the hometown in Syria that he escaped through a tunnel seven years ago after it was besieged by Bashar al-Assad's forces.

AFP photographer Sameer al-Doumy never dreamed he would be able to return to the hometown in Syria that he escaped through a tunnel seven years ago after it was besieged by Bashar al-Assad's forces.

BACKSTORY I Arman and the war against journalists: A year of pain and loss

The killing of the brilliant young AFP journalist Arman Soldin on the front lines in Ukraine one year ago remains a uniquely traumatic event for all of us.
There is nothing more painful for a newsroom than to lose a friend and colleague in the line of fire.

By Phil Chetwynd, AFP Global News Director