ORUN Launches Heirs of Greatness in Casablanca, a Pan-African Platform Advancing Cultural Sovereign Leave a reply CASABLANCA, MOROCCO – EQS Newswire – 14 January 2026 – ORUN, a subsidiary of African Currency Network (https://ORUN.Africa), announces the launch of the first edition of Heirs of Greatness Day, a foundational initiative that brought together key players from the cultural and creative industries (CCI) in Casablanca. Conceived as a structuring activation, Heirs of Greatness Day is part of the deployment of a strategic platform combining vision, method, and action. The initiative aims to position CCIs as levers for sustainable development, cultural sovereignty, and African soft power.

MBAK Energy Solutions, Inc. (OTC:MBAK) Nominates Dr. Konda Shiva to the Board of Directors Leave a reply SEOUL, South Korea and SHENZHEN, China and WILMINGTON, N.C., Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MBAK Energy Solutions, Inc. (OTC:MBAK) has nominated Dr. Konda Shiva to the MBAK board of directors. Holder of 8 patents and author of a dozen peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Shiva’s extensive background in electrical energy storage and distribution innovation dates back to his post-doctoral work at the University of Texas with Nobel Laureate Prof. John Goodenough and his work in battery development with Nissan’s Battery Research and Development Center

New report from Meltwater and We. Communications reveals 90% of PR teams are integrating generative AI into their workflows Leave a reply SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meltwater, a global leader in media, social, and consumer intelligence, in partnership with We. Communications, released its first annual State of PR Report, based on insights from more than 1,100 PR and communications professionals worldwide. The report highlights how PR teams are navigating rising expectations, evolving measurement demands, and using AI as a strategic advantage – while increasingly positioning themselves as strategic drivers of business value. Key takeaways from the

Bitget’s 2025 Review: UEX Leads the Convergence of Crypto and Traditional Markets Leave a reply Bitget’s 2025 Review: UEX Leads the Convergence of Crypto and Traditional Markets Bitget’s 2025 Review: UEX Leads the Convergence of Crypto and Traditional Markets VICTORIA, Seychelles, Jan. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has published its year-in-review covering its Universal Exchange (UEX) model expansion across crypto, onchain markets, and tokenized traditional assets under a single, unified trading experience in 2025. According to CoinGlass’ 2025 Crypto Derivatives Market Annual Report, Bitget ranked fourth in 2025 by derivatives trading volume, recording $8.17 trillion in

Swiss-Belhotel International Strengthens Africa Portfolio with the Launch of The Gama by Swiss-Belhotel, Kilimani, Nairobi Leave a reply NAIROBI, KENYA – Media OutReach Newswire – 13 January 2026 – Swiss-Belhotel International, has signed a management agreement for The Gama by Swiss-Belhotel, Kilimani, Nairobi, with Albushra Real Estate Limited, marking the global debut of its newest brand concept and underscoring the group’s strategic expansion across Africa. The latest signing builds on the group’s established presence in East Africa, where Swiss-Belhotel International operates multiple properties. President – Operations & Development, EMEA and India, Swiss-Belhotel International and Dr. Sheikh Mohamed Shakul, CEO of Albushra Real Estate Limited

 ‫سويس- بل هوتيل إنترناشيونال تعزز استثماراتها في أفريقيا بإطلاق مشروع ذا جاما من سويس- بل هوتيل، كليماني، نيروبي Leave a reply نيروبي، كينيا – Media OutReach Newswire- 13 يناير 2026 – وقّعت مجموعة سويس- بل هوتيل إنترناشيونال  اتفاقية إدارة مشروع ذا جاما من سويس- بل هوتيل، كليماني، نيروبي، مع شركة البشرى العقارية المحدودة، لإطلاق أحدث علاماتها التجارية عالميًا وإبراز توسعها الاستراتيجي في جميع أنحاء أفريقيا. ستعزز هذه الاتفاقية مكانة المجموعة الراسخة في شرق أفريقيا حيث تدير عدة مشاريع عقارية. االسيد لوران أ. فويفنيل، نائب الرئيس الأول للعمليات والتطوير في أوروبا والشرق الأوسط وأفريقيا والهند لدى مجموعة سويس- بل هوتيل إنترناشيونال

1X Unveils Paradigm Shift In Humanoid AI: NEO’s Starting to Learn On Its Own Leave a reply NEO 1X World Model NEO demonstrating household capabilities. NEO using an air-fryer and ironing a shirt. PALO ALTO, Calif., Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 1X is excited to announce the new 1X World Model, a groundbreaking AI update for NEO, marking a major leap forward in humanoid robotics. The new 1X World Model enables NEO to turn any request into an AI capability on demand, using a video model grounded in real-world physics. This marks the first major step toward a future

AACSB Opens Public Comment on 2026 Global Standards for Business Education Leave a reply TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AACSB International today released exposure drafts of its inaugural Global Standards for Business Education and 2026 Accounting Accreditation Standards inviting feedback from business schools, faculty, students, employers, higher education associations, and other stakeholders worldwide. The new Global Standards for Business Education, a revision of AACSB’s highly respected Accreditation Standards, are designed to serve all business schools, not only those that hold AACSB accreditation. They provide a globally recognized framework that any school can use to guide strategic development, strengthen performance, and demonstrate impact to