Thursday, August 6

PR Newswire

Geopolitical events this year have exposed the speed at which the financial picture shifts. Disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has shown how a single shock can set off repricing across energy markets, rate expectations, currencies, commodities and equities. For traders, keeping pace requires more than following headlines; it means understanding how volatility travels from one market to the next. This understanding must be grounded in credible reporting, rigorous analysis, expert insight and dependable data.

AI-powered search and generative answer engines are rapidly reshaping how audiences discover and evaluate brands. As a result, communicators are increasingly seeking data-driven insights into their organisation’s presence within this evolving landscape. To help global communicators move beyond traditional SEO metrics and take their brand’s AI visibility to the next level, PR Newswire is expanding availability of its AEO & GEO Brand Report to customers in Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa.

Robo.ai Inc. (NASDAQ: AIIO) (the “Company” or “Robo.ai”) today announced that it has entered into a joint venture agreement with Abu Dhabi-based Eleven International Holdings for the proposed establishment of Alif Holding, an intelligent industrial technology group (the “Group”). The Group will be headquartered in Abu Dhabi, with Robo.ai holding a controlling stake, and will develop intelligent software and smart equipment for government, infrastructure and industrial sectors across the UAE, the GCC region and global markets.

Real Madrid and ELITE Solar today announced a new global strategic partnership, bringing together one of the world’s most iconic sports institutions and a leading global photovoltaic manufacturer committed to advancing the clean energy transition. Through this partnership, ELITE Solar becomes an Official Partner and Official Solar Panel Provider of Real Madrid, joining forces with a club recognized worldwide for its pursuit of excellence, innovation, and leadership. The collaboration reflects the shared values of both organizations and their commitment to creating a lasting positive impact on future generations.

LAU ranked third globally in SDG 1: No Poverty—up from the fifth position last year—thanks to its extensive scholarship and financial aid offering. In SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, it placed 19th—a testament to the many initiatives, programs, and curricula that significantly enhance graduates’ employability and access to economic opportunity. Another significant feat is its 24th placement in SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals, which illustrates the university’s reach through its broad network of local, national, and international collaborations. Overall, the institution secured the 55th position globally and the first rank nationally, demonstrating a steady rise since 2023, when it was placed in the 601-800 bracket, then in the 401-600 range in 2024, followed by a position in the 101-200 range last year.

LONDON, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 20th anniversary edition of the Henley Passport Index reveals that the average passport now provides visa-free access to 108 destinations…