Sogeclair: results for H1 2026 (slideshow)
Sogeclair: results for H1 2026 (slideshow)

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Chaka Khan Opens Chaka's Plantbaed Café in Serenbe, Georgia, November 1
New plant-based café brings food, music and community together as the Chaka Khan Foundation expands its mission of inclusion through charitable giving and a new playground communication board SERENBE, Ga., Nov. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chaka Khan, recipient of 11 Grammy Awards, including the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award, and her sister Tammy Michelle, co-founders of Chaka’s Plantbaed Café , will celebrate the opening of the new café in Serenbe, Georgia, on Sunday, November 1, in partnersh
On the Sidelines of Gateway Gulf 2026: Mumtalakat and ARP Group partner to establish an AI native wholesale bank in Bahrain
Proposed bank to support institutional clients with regional and international banking needs MANAMA, Bahrain , Nov. 1, 2026 -- Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and ARP Group have partnered to establish an AI-native and blockchain enabled wholesale bank headquartered in Bahrain. ARP Group is the holding company of ARP Global Capital and ARP Digital, the latter co-founded by Yusuf Alireza alongside Abdulla and Abdulaziz Kanoo. The venture has received in-principle approval from the Central Bank of Bahrain and will commence regulated activities only after obtaining final authorisation.
SICO Announces USD 1.6 Billion in New Business Awarded by Institutional and Individual Investors at Gateway Gulf 2026
MANAMA, Bahrain , Nov. 1, 2026 -- SICO BSC (c), a leading regional asset manager, broker, and investment bank with direct presence in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, announced today at the Gateway Gulf 2026 Forum in Manama approximately USD 1.6 billion in new business awarded by institutional and individual investors during 2026. The total represents the aggregate value of new mandates awarded to SICO across its Asset Management, Wealth Management, and Investment Banking businesses, spanning a diverse range of asset classes, predominantly in public markets, with the remainder in private markets. This includes approximately USD 1.4 billion in new inflows and investments into public and private funds and portfolios managed by SICO, in addition to more than USD 200 million in transactions and mandates across public and private markets and alternative investment products.
FREELANDER Expands Middle East Network with Bahrain and Oman Partnerships
BEIJING, Nov. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During the 2026 Chery International User Summit, hosted by Chery Automobile (9973.HK) in Wuhu, FREELANDER signed partnership agreements with EK Kanoo Group in Bahrain and Saud Bahwan Group in Oman, extending its Middle East network alongside its official UAE dealer partners, Al Tayer Motors and Premier Motors. FREELANDER is a British Premium Intelligent All-Terrain Brand, jointly developed by JLR and Chery. Partnerships in Bahrain and Oman The agreement
Bahrain Awards Golden Licenses to Four New Projects at Gateway Gulf 2026 Valued at USD 3.89 Billion
Spanning aviation logistics, real estate, and technology, the latest Golden License projects underscore Bahrain s growing global investment appeal and diversified growth ambitions MANAMA, Bahrain , Nov. 1, 2026 -- The Kingdom of Bahrain announced USD 3.89 billion in investment stemming from four large-scale projects awarded Golden Licenses at Gateway Gulf 2026, further reinforcing the Kingdom s position as a destination for high-value global investment. Spanning diversified sectors, across aviation logistics, real estate, and technology, the projects are expected to contribute to advancing Bahrain s economic diversification and long-term growth.
Shenzhen Unveils APEC China 2026 Host-City Theme Song and Music Video
SHENZHEN, China , Nov. 1, 2026 -- The host-city theme song for APEC China 2026, Meet You Where Wonders Bloom ( ), was produced by the Publicity Department of the CPC Shenzhen Municipal Committee and created by Shenzhen Media Group. Written and composed by He Muyang, Vice Chairman of the Chinese Musicians Association and a Shenzhen-based musician, the song is performed by popular singers Jane Zhang and Joseph Zeng. With its fresh, youthful pop sound, the song tells the stories of ordinary dreamers, weaving together personal aspirations, Shenzhen s remarkable development, and the broader vision of Asia-Pacific cooperation.
ThinkCareBelieve: Week 93 of the Trump Administration Second Term
Who You Gonna Call? FRAUDBUSTERS! Washington, DC, Oct. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ThinkCareBelieve has released its in-depth report on Week 93 of President Trump's second term, the latest edition of America's Weekly Golden Chronicle . The weekly series has tracked the major accomplishments, developments and events of the administration since January 2025. This week's edition, themed "Fraudbusters," covers the nationwide crackdown on fraud, a new $1 Million voter fraud reward, child rescues, an
NABEP Rig Fleet Grows to 41 as Production Passes 223,000 Barrels of Oil Equivalent a Day
CARACAS, Venezuela , Oct. 31, 2026 -- In November, North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) in-country fleet will reach 41 of the 60 rigs announced earlier this month. NABEP has nine drilling rigs, which bore new wells, in Venezuela. Three are active in the Jun n 10 block of the Orinoco Belt, three more will start there soon, and three are being refurbished or moved into position. Four more are being shipped from Houston, Brazil and Colombia. Together, these rigs will open new production from NABEP s heavy oil reserves. They include H&P and NOV models from U.S. manufacturers.
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