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    Oxford International Digital Institute Launches Oxford ELLT Express to Support Time-Sensitive Student Applications

    Oxford International Digital Institute (OIDI) has announced the launch of Oxford ELLT Express, a new service designed to help international students take their Speaking test with a human examiner with as little as two hours’ notice. Oxford ELLT Express enables eligible test takers to receive their English language test results within 12 working hours of completing all components of the Oxford ELLT. The service also provides same-day Speaking test appointments, letting students take a live speaking test with a human examiner with as little as two hours’ notice.

    Sungrow Powers Sierra Leone’s Energy Transformation with First National-Scale Power Project

    The RESPITE Solar-plus-Storage Project in Sierra Leone, backed by the World Bank, represents a milestone in the country’s power development journey. Once fully operational, the project is expected to increase Sierra Leone’s national electricity access rate from 16% to 36%, significantly improving power availability and delivering stable electricity to households, schools, healthcare facilities, and commercial and industrial users. Leveraging Sungrow’s PowerTitan advanced black start and independent off-grid capabilities, the project team implemented an emergency response strategy to address the country’s fragile national grid and daily power outages of up to 18 hours.

    Investec Selects Infosys Finacle SaaS Platform on Microsoft Azure for Digital Banking Transformation

    Infosys Finacle, part of EdgeVerve Systems, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys, today announced that Investec, a leading international bank and wealth manager, has selected the Finacle Digital Banking Solution Suite on Microsoft Azure to modernize its banking operations across South Africa, the UK, Mauritius, and the Channel Islands. As part of this multi-country, large-scale transformation program, the bank will migrate from its legacy platforms to Finacle, establishing a future-ready technology foundation aligned with the next phase of its growth strategy.

    Hoymiles Partners with QSSUN to Accelerate Solar and Energy Storage Growth Across the Gulf Region

    Hoymiles, a global leader in smart solar and storage solutions, extends its partnership with Qssun, a leading renewable energy distributor in Saudi Arabia, to accelerate PV and energy storage deployment in Kuwait and the wider Gulf region. Centering around residential, commercial, and industrial applications, this strategic collaboration builds on the success in Saudi Arabia and reinforces Hoymiles’ commitment to delivering high-performance solar energy and storage solutions in the broader Gulf region.

    Milliken Begins Commercial Production of Millad ClearX™ 9000 to Support Growing Demand for Advanced Polypropylene Solutions

    Milliken & Company today announced the successful startup of dedicated production capacity for Millad ClearX™ 9000, the company’s fifth-generation clarifier technology designed to deliver exceptional clarity, performance, and processing efficiency in polypropylene applications. The new manufacturing capability strengthens Milliken’s ability to support customers with reliable supply, consistent quality, and continued innovation as demand for advanced polypropylene solutions grows worldwide.

    Mitrade Enters Bloomberg.com Partnership as MENA’s Rapidly Shifting Outlook Makes Financial Context Imperative

    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.

    Binance bStocks Reaches $500 Million in AUM as a New Generation of Investors Turns to Tokenized Stocks

    Binance today announced that bStocks, its tokenized securities offering, has surpassed $500 million in assets under management (AUM), seven weeks after launch. Since going live on June 11, 2026, the product has expanded from five tickers to more than 46 listings, providing eligible users with 24/7 access to tokenized securities and free, instant conversion between a bStock and its underlying stock. The milestone reflects growing demand for tokenized market access as more users explore traditional financial markets through Binance. Early platform data indicates that bStocks is attracting a predominantly crypto-native audience, with many users using tokenized securities as their first exposure to traditional finance.

    Robo.ai and Abu Dhabi Enterprise Jointly Establish AI Industrial Group Alif Holding to Serve Infrastructure, Government and Industrial Sectors

    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 C.F. and ELITE Solar Announce Global Strategic Partnership

    At Real Madrid, we seek partners who share our values and our vision for the future. We are pleased to welcome ELITE Solar to our global network of partners.”Alex Chen, General Manager of ELITE Solar, said:”We are honored to partner with Real Madrid, one of the most respected and successful organizations in the world. This partnership represents far more than a sponsorship; it is a reflection of our shared pursuit of excellence, global impact, and long-term value creation. Together, we look forward to inspiring people through innovation, performance, and a commitment to a more sustainable future.”

    The Lebanese American University Ranks 3rd Globally for UN Sustainable Development Goal 1

    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.