Bank al Etihad Enters the UAE Market Through Strategic Partnership with Ethmar International Holding

AMMAN, Jordan and ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank al Etihad, one of Jordan's largest banks, has announced its entry into the United Arab Emirates through a strategic partnership with Ethmar International Holding (EIH), a leading Abu Dhabi-based institutional investment holding group, along with other UAE-based investors. The parties have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a new bank in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).

This strategic partnership represents a significant milestone in Bank al Etihad's regional growth journey, expanding its footprint beyond Jordan and Iraq and positioning the Bank within one of the world's leading international financial centers.

A New Platform for Cross-Border Growth

The new bank will operate under a Category 1 banking license within ADGM, providing a robust platform for serving regional and international clients and companies conducting business across markets outside the UAE mainland.

The new bank will provide an integrated platform through which Bank al Etihad can facilitate cross-border business, support transactions across its target markets, and develop relationships with new corporate, institutional and high-net-worth clients.

The initiative forms part of Bank al Etihad's broader growth strategy, drawing on more than five decades of banking expertise to strengthen its regional relevance, diversify its products and revenue streams, and deepen its connectivity with major regional and international markets.

The proposed bank will operate within ADGM's internationally recognized regulatory framework and under the supervision of the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), and in compliance with the regulatory requirements and controls in effect in both the United Arab Emirates and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Subject to obtaining all the necessary official approvals.

About Bank al Etihad

Bank al Etihad has served customers since 1987 and is one of Jordan's leading financial services groups. Through a sustained trajectory of regional growth - including its 2017 acquisition of a controlling stake in Safwa Islamic Bank, its 2024 expansion into Iraq, its 2025 merger with INVESTBANK, and acquisition of Egyptian Arab Land Bank's Jordan operations - Bank al Etihad Group has grown to nearly JOD 11 billion in total assets and approximately JOD 1 billion in total equity, continuing to strengthen its regional footprint.

About Ethmar International Holding

Ethmar International Holding (EIH) is an Abu Dhabi-based investment holding company focused on building and investing in businesses, platforms and partnerships across sectors that contribute to economic growth and long-term value creation. From Abu Dhabi, EIH develops strategic partnerships that connect regional opportunities with broader international markets.

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Uxin Reports Unaudited Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2026

BEIJING, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Uxin Limited ("Uxin" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: UXIN), China's leading used car retailer, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Highlights for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2026

- Transaction volume was 21,899 units for the three months ended June 30, 2026, representing an increase of 20.3% from 18,211 units in the last quarter and an increase of 88.7% from 11,606 units in the same period last year.

- Retail transaction volume was 19,610 units, representing an increase of 18.6% from 16,530 units in the last quarter and an increase of 88.8% from 10,385 units in the same period last year.

- Total revenues were RMB1,151.2 million (US$169.7 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2026, representing an increase of 7.2% from RMB1,073.7 million in the last quarter and an increase of 74.9% from RMB658.3 million in the same period last year.

- Gross margin was -0.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared with 7.0% in the last quarter and 5.2% in the same period last year.

- Loss from operations was RMB151.9 million (US$22.4 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared with RMB66.6 million in the last quarter and RMB43.1 million in the same period last year.

- Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA[1] was a loss of RMB119.8 million (US$17.7 million), compared with a loss of RMB34.3 million in the last quarter and a loss of RMB16.5 million in the same period last year.

[1] This is a non-GAAP measure. We believe non-GAAP measures help investors and users of our financial information understand the effect of adjusting items on our selected reported results and provide alternate measurements of our performance, both in the current period and across periods. See our Financial Supplement, furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to our Current Report on Form 6-K on September 24, 2026 with the SEC, "Unaudited Reconciliations of GAAP And Non-GAAP Results" for a reconciliation and additional information on non-GAAP measures.

Mr. Kun Dai, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Uxin, commented, "Despite a sharp decline in used car prices during the second quarter of 2026, our retail transaction volume reached 19,610 vehicles, up 89% year over year and 19% sequentially. Our Net Promoter Score remained at 65 or above for the ninth consecutive quarter, maintaining our industry-leading customer satisfaction. In response to the market downturn, we moved quickly to sell through inventory affected by decreasing prices. While this put significant pressure on near-term profitability, it allowed us to realign our inventory more quickly with the new pricing environment."

Mr. Dai continued, "Over the past several months, we have further strengthened our operations through this period of adjustment. Our pricing is more accurate, inventory turnover is significantly faster, and per-vehicle profitability continues to recover. With a more measured approach to inventory purchasing, we expect retail transaction volume of 20,500 to 21,000 vehicles in the third quarter. Our focus remains on improving store-level performance and overall operating efficiency to translate our growing scale into stronger profitability."

Mr. Feng Lin, Chief Financial Officer of Uxin, stated, "Total revenue reached RMB1.15 billion in the second quarter, including RMB1.08 billion in retail vehicle sales revenue, which increased 78% year over year and approximately 7% sequentially. The rapid decline in automotive market prices, together with our decision to accelerate inventory sales, weighed on profitability. Gross margin declined to negative 0.7%, and our adjusted EBITDA loss was RMB120 million. We view the pressure on second-quarter profitability as largely a near-term consequence of the market's sharp price adjustment. With market volatility easing and our operating efficiency improving, we believe the business is back on track for healthy, long-term growth. We expect our overall gross margin to recover to above 6% for the third quarter."

Financial Results for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2026

Total revenues were RMB1,151.2 million (US$169.7 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2026, representing an increase of 7.2% from RMB1,073.7 million in the last quarter and an increase of 74.9% from RMB658.3 million in the same period last year. The increases were mainly due to the increase in retail vehicle sales revenue.

Retail vehicle sales revenue was RMB1,080.8 million (US$159.3 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2026, representing an increase of 6.5% from RMB1,015.0 million in the last quarter and an increase of 77.9% from RMB607.6 million in the same period last year. For the three months ended June 30, 2026, retail transaction volume was 19,610 units, representing an increase of 18.6% from 16,530 units last quarter and an increase of 88.8% from 10,385 units in the same period last year. The quarter-over-quarter increase in retail vehicle sales revenue was mainly due to the increase in retail transaction volume. The Company's new superstore in Tianjin commenced trial operations in March 2026 and saw rapid increases in both inventory levels and sales. The year-over-year increase was mainly due to the 88.8% increase in retail transaction volume, the rapid growth in sales volume was primarily driven by the Company's new superstores in Wuhan, Zhengzhou, Jinan and Tianjin, which commenced trial operations in February, September, December 2025 and March 2026, respectively.

Wholesale vehicle sales revenue was RMB37.4 million (US$5.5 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared with RMB27.9 million in the last quarter and RMB29.9 million in the same period last year. For the three months ended June 30, 2026, wholesale transaction volume was 2,289 units, representing an increase of 36.2% from 1,681 units last quarter and an increase of 87.5% from 1,221 units in the same period last year. Wholesale vehicle sales represent vehicles purchased by the Company from individuals that do not meet the Company's retail standards and are subsequently sold through online and offline channels.

Other revenue was RMB33.0 million (US$4.9 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared with RMB30.8 million in the last quarter and RMB20.8 million in the same period last year.

Cost of revenues was RMB1,159.8 million (US$170.9 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared with RMB998.6 million in the last quarter and RMB624.1 million in the same period last year.

Gross margin was -0.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared with 7.0% in the last quarter and 5.2% in the same period last year. The decreases in gross margin were mainly due to market conditions across the automotive industry, including: i) short‑term aggressive price reductions in the new‑car sector drove a rapid downturn in used‑vehicle market prices, which put substantial temporary pressure on the gross margin of the Company's existing used vehicle inventory; ii) rising oil prices suppressed customer demand for gasoline cars and increased inventory turnover pressure, which compressed the Company's gross margin. As market conditions began to stabilize and following the Company's new strategy for accelerating inventories turnover, the company entered a new steady and efficient procurement-to-sales cycle. The Company expects that its overall gross margin will gradually recover to above 6.0% in the third quarter of 2026.

Total operating expenses were RMB145.3 million (US$21.4 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2026. Total operating expenses excluding the impact of share-based compensation were RMB135.3 million.

- Sales and marketing expenses were RMB119.2 million (US$17.6 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2026, representing an increase of 3.0% from RMB115.8 million in the last quarter and an increase of 60.6% from RMB74.2 million in the same period last year. The quarter-over-quarter increase was mainly due to the increased marketing expenses for promotion activities. The year-over-year increase was mainly due to the increased employee compensation for the sales teams as a result of the increase in headcount.

- General and administrative expenses were RMB22.0 million (US$3.2 million) for the three months ended June 30 2026, representing a decrease of 6.0% from RMB23.4 million in the last quarter and an increase of 13.0% from RMB19.4 million in the same period last year. The quarter-over-quarter decrease was mainly due to the reduction in compensation for personnel performing general and administrative functions. The year-over-year increase was mainly due to the increased employee compensation as a result of the increase in the number of superstores.

- Research and development expenses were RMB4.1 million (US$0.6 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2026, representing an increase of 40.4% from RMB2.9 million in the last quarter and an increase of 33.1% from RMB3.1 million in the same period last year. The increases were mainly due to the launch of new projects for R&D activities.

Other operating income, net was RMB2.0 million (US$0.3 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared with RMB0.5 million in the last quarter and RMB19.4 million in the same period last year. The year-over-year decrease was mainly due to the decline of gains from derecognition of certain long-aged liabilities.

Loss from operations was RMB151.9 million (US$22.4 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared with RMB66.6 million in the last quarter and RMB43.1 million in the same period last year.

Interest expenses were RMB25.0 million (US$3.7 million) for the three months ended June 30, 2026, compared with RMB23.9 million in the last quarter and RMB23.1 million in the same period last year.

Net loss from operations was net loss of RMB178.4 million (US$26.

Bairong AI Rolls Out Market‑Capitalization‑Linked Equity Incentive, Deeply Aligning Long‑Term Interests Between Key Leader and All Shareholders

BEIJING, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bairong AI Inc. (HKEX: 6608) recently issued an announcement, announcing the conditional grant of 24,395,000 Share Awards to Mr. Zhang Shaofeng, founder, chairman of the Board and chief executive officer of the Company. Vesting of such Share Awards is directly linked to the Company's market capitalization performance. At the same time, the Company has refreshed the Restricted Share Unit ("RSU") Scheme limit, continuously improving its long‑term incentive and corporate governance system. The arrangement closely binds management's personal rewards to the growth of shareholder value, supporting the Group's AI strategic upgrade and large‑scale implementation of its RaaS (Result‑as‑a‑Service) model.

The conditional grant totals 24,395,000 Share Awards, representing approximately 6.58% of the total Class B Shares in issue (excluding any treasury Shares) as at the date of grant. The conditional grant shall take effect subject to acceptance by the Grantee and approval by the Shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting ("EGM"). Different from conventional vesting schemes mainly based on time, this incentive does not adopt pure time‑based unlocking criteria. Vesting of all five tranches of Share Awards is subject to progressive market‑capitalization‑linked performance targets. Relevant tranches can only vest if corresponding market capitalization targets are achieved within the vesting period.

The performance targets are divided into five progressive market‑capitalization tiers: the first tier requires the arithmetic average of the Company's market capitalization to reach or exceed HK$6,000,000,000 for any 15 consecutive trading days; the second tier HK$7,000,000,000; the third tier HK$8,000,000,000; the fourth tier HK$9,000,000,000; and the fifth tier requires the market capitalization to reach or exceed HK$10,000,000,000 for any 183 consecutive trading days. Each tier of market capitalization target corresponds to a fixed proportion of the Share Awards. All tranches are also subject to the condition that Mr. Zhang continues to serve as chairman of the Board and/or executive Director through the relevant vesting date. If multiple market‑capitalization targets are satisfied within the same period, the corresponding tranches may vest simultaneously. The overall vesting period commences on the date falling six months after the date of grant and ends on the fourth anniversary of the date of grant.

Meanwhile, a 24‑month lock‑up undertaking applies to vested Share Awards to further extend management's share‑holding period and consolidate the long‑term community of interests. The incentive scheme is also equipped with a complete clawback mechanism. In cases of material misconduct or integrity‑related breaches, the Company may cause unvested awards to lapse or demand repayment of corresponding value of shares to safeguard the interests of the Company and its shareholders. The Group will not provide any financial assistance to Mr. Zhang for his acquisition of the Shares under the conditional grant.

The Board and the Remuneration Committee stated that this equity incentive aims to fully recognize Mr. Zhang's critical contributions since the establishment of the Company. As a technology‑oriented founder, Mr. Zhang has spearheaded the Company's build‑up of full‑stack AI capabilities and led the team to iterate multiple domain‑specific foundation models. The Company's voice foundation model ranked first on the public comprehensive evaluation leaderboard in the VoiceBench benchmark assessment. He championed and implemented the RaaS (Result‑as‑a‑Service) business model, built the three‑tier Results Cloud platform, promoted the large‑scale deployment of silicon workforce, and directly linked AI value to clients' business outcomes to realize business‑model innovation. Under his leadership, Bairong AI's enterprise‑grade AI Agent capabilities have expanded from the financial industry to diverse sectors including logistics, securities brokerage, banking and operators, continuously broadening the Group's growth curve.

"This market‑capitalization‑anchored incentive follows the core logic that rewards stem from genuine enhancement of shareholder value. Management can obtain incentive returns only when the Company's market capitalization keeps rising, realizing high alignment of interests among management, core founder and all shareholders," the Remuneration Committee commented. As the grant triggers approval thresholds under the Listing Rules, an extraordinary general meeting will be convened for review and approval by independent shareholders, and the relevant circular will be disseminated to Shareholders in due course.

About Bairong AI Inc. (6608.HK)

Bairong AI Inc. is an integrated AI service provider in China with capabilities in both domain‑specific foundation model R&D and enterprise‑grade AI Agent implementation. Pioneering the RaaS (Result‑as‑a‑Service) business model, the Company has built the three‑tier Results Cloud platform to enable large‑scale deployment of silicon workforce. It delivers quantifiable outcome‑oriented AI services to industries including logistics, airlines, operators and banking. Committed to creating tangible business value through technology implementation, Bairong AI keeps advancing full‑stack AI technology iterations and drives enterprise AI to evolve from tool‑level applications toward delivery of verifiable business outcomes.

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Sobi to present clinical data on Gamifant® at Histiocyte Society 2026 in Rotterdam

STOCKHOLM, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sobi® (STO: SOBI) today announced that new clinical data on Gamifant® (emapalumab) in primary haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) will be presented at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Histiocyte Society (HS2026), taking place 26-29 September in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

The accepted abstracts include a new pooled analysis of pre- and post-transplant survival outcomes across three prospective trials, two encore presentations of analyses in primary HLH, and data from a post-authorisation study in treatment-experienced Chinese patients.

"Sobi is continuing to build the evidence on treatment and transplant outcomes in primary HLH to help people with this rare, life-threatening hyperinflammatory disease. The new pooled-analysis has been selected as one of the ten highest-scoring poster abstracts and nominated for the Robert J. Arceci Prize for Best Poster, which is highly encouraging as it recognises our scientific impact," said Lydia Abad-Franch, MD, Head of R&D and Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at Sobi.

About Gamifant® (emapalumab)

Gamifant is the only approved anti-interferon gamma (IFNy) monoclonal antibody. Gamifant works by binding to and neutralising interferon gamma (IFNy). When interferon gamma (IFNy) is secreted in an uncontrolled manner, hyperinflammation occurs within the body. Gamifant is indicated for administration through intravenous infusion over one hour.

Gamifant is approved in the US for the treatment of adult and paediatric patients with primary haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) with refractory, recurrent or progressive disease or intolerance with conventional HLH therapy. Gamifant is also approved in the US for the treatment of adult and paediatric patients with haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)/macrophage activation syndrome (MAS) in known or suspected Still's disease with an inadequate response or intolerance to glucocorticoids, or with recurrent MAS.

Sobi®

Sobi is a global biopharma company unlocking the potential of breakthrough innovations, transforming everyday life for people living with rare diseases. Sobi has approximately 2000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. In 2025, revenue amounted to SEK 28 billion. Sobi's share (STO:SOBI) is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. More about Sobi at sobi.com and LinkedIn.

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TrinaTracker Launches Two Robots to Expand its Smart PV Ecosystem

CHANGZHOU, China, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TrinaTracker, a global provider of smart tracking systems and a wholly owned subsidiary of Trina Solar Co., Ltd. (SHA: 688599), has launched two self-developed robotic products: BUILDEX PV Module Installation Robot and AURORA PV Cleaning Robot, to expand its Smart PV Ecosystem.

Since the beginning of the year, TrinaTracker has transformed from a tracking system equipment supplier into a Smart PV and Robotics Solution Provider. By integrating high-reliability trackers, AI algorithms, installation and cleaning robots, as well as engineering and intelligent operations services, the company delivers a full lifecycle solution for PV power plants by optimizing plant design, improving construction and O&M quality, and reducing operational costs.

BUILDEX PV Module Installation Robot: Breaking Construction Bottlenecks

Large-scale PV projects have traditionally relied heavily on manual module installation, resulting in heavy labor input, long construction cycles, high costs, inconsistent installation precision and safety risks, hindering barriers to standardized rollout. BUILDEX reshapes PV construction through automated, standardized and intelligent workflows.

Powered by high-precision AI vision positioning and integrated precision mechanical control systems, BUILDEX autonomously completes module picking, transportation, alignment and placement. It adapts to complex terrain and diverse tracker layouts, reducing labor intensity and safety risks while improving installation accuracy and delivery speed for large-scale solar bases.

- Millimeter-level visual perception for precise construction: Equipped with industrial 3D cameras and AI vision algorithms, the robot identifies modules and structure to achieve millimeter-accurate alignment and standardized laying. A LiDAR-AI multi-sensing safety system prevents on-site risks.

- Automation sets new efficiency benchmarks: The robot installs up to 90 modules per hour, 3–4 times faster than manual labor. Its innovative fork-and-flip mechanism supports automatic feeding and is compatible with both landscape and portrait mounting, streamlining material handling and site schedules.

- Wide compatibility for complex terrain and trackers: The height-adjustable robotic base works with fixed and tracking brackets as well as 1P/2P modules. With 17° platform levelling capability, it operates reliably on sloped land and expands viable construction scenarios.

- Round-the-clock operation to cut capital costs: Free from human fatigue and weather limitations, BUILDEX runs continuously to shorten installation cycles, reduce manpower and lower overall construction costs.

AURORA PV Cleaning Robot: Safeguarding Energy Yield and Enabling Refined Smart O&M

PV plants operate under harsh outdoor conditions. Dust and stains on module surfaces block sunlight and reduce power generation, undermining long-term plant revenue. Conventional manual cleaning is constrained by terrain, weather, labor and safety risks, making it unsuitable for large-scale refined O&M. AURORA delivers unmanned, non-damaging, regular and intelligent cleaning to maintain module cleanliness, boost power output, lower long-term O&M costs and unlock asset value.

- Self-correcting intelligent algorithms for tough sites: Powered by high-performance hardware and proprietary self-correction algorithms, AURORA overcomes height offsets of up to 50 mm to sustain continuous cleaning on complex sites.

- Autonomous route planning with active risk avoidance: Drawing real-time data from the plant, trackers and environmental sensors, it generates optimal cleaning plans and takes proactive safety measures.

- Self-powered operation for closed-loop regular O&M: Powered by PV modules with self-cleaning functions, it performs unattended cyclic cleaning, reducing routine management workload and expenses.

Combining AI & Robotics: Redefining PV Asset Value

TrinaTracker's investment in AI and robotics is not merely hardware iteration, but a strategic upgrade of its full-stack "Tracker+" smart energy ecosystem. AI serves as the digital brain for robotic hardware, connecting construction automation and routine O&M. Physical PV assets are coupled with digital twins to help plant owners lower LCOE and maximize asset value.

Global operational data from TrinaTracker's worldwide portfolio fuels continuous AI algorithm optimization, equipping its robots with strong adaptability for complex terrain, extreme weather and dynamic structural conditions. Robot data integrates with Trina's digital platform to create a new model of fully automated, intelligent PV plant management.

The rollout of AI robotic products marks a key milestone in TrinaTracker's transformation from "equipment leadership" to "digital & intelligent leadership". Moving forward, TrinaTracker will continue advancing PV intelligence, enriching its robot portfolio and deepening AI integration across PV scenarios to refine the "Tracker+" ecosystem. The company will deliver all-in-one smart PV solutions to accelerate global solar development and support clean energy transition and carbon neutrality goals.

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Morgan Stanley B.V. - six months interim report and financial statements for the period ended 30 June 2026

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Morgan Stanley B.V. hereby announces that the interim report and financial statements for the six months period ended 30 June 2026 as expressed in article 5.25d of the Act on Financial Supervision ("Wet op het financieel toezicht") has been made public and is available on the Morgan Stanley website:

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Amap Launches Spatial Intelligence Open Platform for No-Code AI Agents in Location Services

HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Amap Platform, Amap's global provider of location-based solutions, has launched Qianyu, a spatial-intelligence open platform that incorporates its location and mapping capabilities into standardized agentic tools. Developers and enterprises can deploy agents through natural-language prompts, with no coding required.

The announcement came at the 2026 Apsara Conference in Hangzhou. Amap Platform showcased how it is applying spatial intelligence to two-wheel mobility, AIoT devices, and overseas services.

Cui Yong, General Manager of Amap Platform, said the company had transformed spatial intelligence into ready-to-use agents and made them available to developers and enterprises, enabling AI not only to understand space and perceive changes but also to support decision-making for real-world businesses.

While large language models primarily focused on answering questions in the digital world, many real-world tasks—such as choosing store locations, routing fleets, and ensuring riders' safety—also rely on understanding physical places, road networks, buildings, and how the city and surroundings change over time.

The Qianyu open platform is structured around the 'Point-Line-Plane-Dynamic' framework, integrating points of interest (POIs), roads, buildings, regions and time-series information into a machine-readable spatial system. As of August 2026, the platform includes more than 80 million POIs, over 5 million kilometers of roads and 7,500 square kilometers of three-dimensional models. It has expanded the information coverage to include addresses, travel times, building outlines, and area-level heatmaps.

Users can give natural-language instructions to the agent on Qianyu; the agent will then determine the spatial-temporal scope, gather information, verify with multiple sources, and then provide actionable and traceable recommendations. Tasks such as store location selection, neighborhood analysis, and demand heatmap generation usually take days to complete. With Qianyu, these tasks can be packaged into an agent-executable workflow, substantially improving operating efficiency for enterprise users, the company said.

Amap also extends features previously used in car navigation, such as lane-level guidance and traffic-light countdowns, to two-wheel mobility scenarios for scooters and motorcycles. Its 'Eagle Eye Guardian' alert system for two-wheel mobility provides beyond-line-of-sight warnings and flags high-risk situations including rear-end collision, dooring accidents and lane-cutting.

Its spatial solution is now compatible with Android, Linux, OpenHarmony and RTOS. The company also deepens its collaboration with mobility brands such as Niu Technologies and Ninebot.

In AIoT scenarios, Amap partners with brands including Xiaomi and Qwen Glasses to embed standardized spatial intelligence into wearables. Users can search for nearby places by voice and receive turn-by-turn instructions through smart glasses, or hail a ride from a smartwatch with a single voice command.

For developers and partners worldwide, Amap Platform continues to make its spatial intelligence capabilities available based on its World Map service. The solution is being built as a spatial-intelligence layer covering address records, route planning, navigation, and dispatch support. This applies to mobile apps and systems for enterprises' operating and fleet-dispatch systems.

Amap said the World Map now includes more than 300 million continuously updated POIs and over 900 million address records, with support for Chinese, English and local-language adaptation.

Amap World Map service supports navigation for driving, cycling, walking and motorcycle for logistics platforms, on-demand delivery, local services and online travel operators. Amap is extending to international markets a set of navigation capabilities already available and tested in China, including junction views, lane-level guidance, voice prompts and turn-by-turn instructions grounded in real-world road-network attributes. These features can be integrated directly into enterprise applications and operating systems.

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LONDON, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Constant Contact, the marketing platform that helps small businesses grow, today announced that newly appointed Chelsea FC Women (CFCW) captain, Erin Cuthbert, will join Constant Contact as a Small Business Ambassador, using the platform to power her own brand's marketing while championing small business owners across the UK.

Cuthbert brings first-hand experience of small business ownership, having independently launched a specialty coffee business, Ruby Alba, earlier this year. Cuthbert will use Constant Contact to reach and grow her customer base – and share what she learns as she goes. Through Constant Contact's partnership with CFCW, she'll also connect with other small business owners who have been at it far longer, giving their stories a bigger platform while drawing on their hard-won experience for her own.

"99% of players can't live off football forever, that's just the reality," says Cuthbert. "I love coffee – it's genuinely my happy place – so I want Ruby Alba to be there for me when my football career eventually ends. I'm buzzing to work with Constant Contact and learn how to market properly, so the business can keep ticking along in the background while I prioritise football. Being part of the leadership team at Chelsea FC Women and running Ruby Alba are completely different – the former is a team and the latter is just me. I definitely prefer winning with the girls around me; we've got trophies to win and I've got a lot more growth in me as a player. But building something on my own has taught me tons."

Cuthbert runs Ruby Alba as a team of one – sourcing from a roaster in her native Scotland, building the brand, and handling the marketing herself, all around a full-time football career. That's exactly the owner Constant Contact is built for. The platform brings email, social, and events together in one place and does the heavy lifting on the work most solo owners don't have time for: creating content, targeting the right customers, and turning results into clear insights that show what's working. For an owner running everything themselves, it works like a marketing team that never clocks off – keeping things moving even when she's on the pitch.

"Erin is hungry for growth, on and off the pitch," comments Frank Vella, CEO, Constant Contact. "You can see that determination in everything she's achieved at Chelsea FC Women, and it's what makes her such a natural fit for this partnership. We're excited to give Ruby Alba the same support Erin's had throughout her football career, and to show a generation of talented entrepreneurs what's possible when you combine a great attitude with great tools."

The ambassadorship builds on Constant Contact's multi-year partnership with Chelsea FC Women, which focuses on empowering female founders and driving growth for women across sport and business. Through joint initiatives like The Growth Locker education hub, the partnership equips everyday entrepreneurs with the tools and mentorship needed to scale sustainable ventures.

About Constant Contact

Constant Contact is the AI-powered marketing partner for small businesses, nonprofits, franchises, multi-location brands, and real estate teams. For more than 30 years, Constant Contact has helped entrepreneurs, franchise operators, and nonprofit leaders run smarter marketing. Today, it combines AI-driven content creation, intelligent audience targeting, and plain-English insights in one unified platform across email, social, and events — keeping every location, agent, or office on-brand and in sync. By doing the heavy lifting, Constant Contact gives every business owner the capability of a full marketing team, without needing one. Learn more at constantcontact.com.

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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In a new milestone achievement, Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) has hauled more than 3 million tonnes of material autonomously in the mining and quarrying segment. The milestone demonstrates the ability of autonomous transportation to deliver consistent and reliable value to customers.

The material has been hauled across V.A.S.' current and completed customer sites in Europe. Key customers include Brønnøy Kalk in Norway and Boliden Garpenberg in Sweden. The first autonomous hauling for Brønnøy Kalk started in 2023, with a milestone of 1 million tonnes hauled autonomously reached in 2025. In this Norwegian quarry, V.A.S. handles the flow of material from a quarry to a crusher with nine autonomous trucks on a five-kilometer route through long tunnels with steep inclines. In Boliden's Garpenberg mine in Sweden, autonomous trucks were hauling material from a quarry to a dynamic unloading area as part of a dam reinforcement project.

"Reaching three million tonnes hauled autonomously is an important milestone that demonstrates the maturity of our autonomous transport solution and the value it delivers in customer operations. This achievement reflects years of close collaboration between the Volvo Autonomous Solutions team and our customers to develop, deploy and scale autonomous hauling in real-world environments," says Ingo Stürmer, CTO at V.A.S.

A complete solution for autonomous hauling, factory-assembled

The transport provided to V.A.S.' mining and quarrying customers is Volvo's transport-as-a-service solution for confined areas, Autona / earth. The solution includes autonomy-enabled trucks integrated with the Volvo Virtual Driver, infrastructure, operations, uptime services and fleet management, enabling customers to implement autonomy without handling the technical complexities and without major equipment investment. Benefits of Autona / earth include optimizing transportation flows, enabling continuous operation, and improving safety by removing people from potentially hazardous environments.

The autonomous trucks are manufactured at Volvo Group's Säffle facility, enabling fast and consistent delivery that poises V.A.S. for faster customer implementation and meeting the growing demand for autonomous hauling.

September 24, 2026

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Journalists wanting further information, please contact:

Ceren Wende

Head of Marketing and Communication, Volvo Autonomous Solutions

Phone: + 46 31 322 4536

E-mail: [email protected]

About Volvo Autonomous Solutions 

Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) is the business area within the Volvo Group focused on developing and commercializing autonomous transport solutions in selected industry verticals. V.A.S. delivers end-to-end autonomous transport solutions that combine a purpose-built vehicle, a virtual driver, required infrastructure, operations and uptime support, and a fleet management system that orchestrates transport operations and manages logistics flows. Solutions are tailored to each customer's needs and designed to support safer, more productive and more sustainable operations.

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Scania Irizar i6S Efficient PHEV wins Sustainable Bus Award 2027

The Scania Irizar i6S Efficient PHEV wins the Sustainable Bus Award 2027 in the Coach category, recognising its plug-in hybrid platform as an innovative solution for reducing fuel consumption by up to 47 percent and emissions by up to 94 percent in long-distance coach operations, while enabling up to 70 km in electric mode to increase comfort and support zero-emission zone compliance.

SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sustainable Bus Award jury recognised the originality and coherence of how the i6S Efficient PHEV introduces plug-in hybrid technology to tourist transport and long-distance coach operations.

The solution combines a 338 kW Scania Super 13-litre engine with two 145 kW electric machines and an 89 kWh lithium-ion battery, contributing to excellent driveability. The 3-axle configuration provides up to 70 km of electric driving with the 2-axle variant offering a range of up to 80 km.

"Long-distance coach operations need solutions that work across very different parts of the journey. With this plug-in hybrid platform, operators can use electric driving where it is required or creates customer value, while retaining and extending the range their operation demands and drastically reducing costs and emissions," says Anders Liss, Global Head of Business Solutions, People Transport Solutions, Scania.

In favourable operating conditions, including en-route charging and an operation suited to making effective use of the electric powertrain, the plug-in hybrid solution can reduce fuel consumption by 47 percent compared with a conventional powertrain. The hybrid powertrain also provides efficiency benefits when external charging is not available.

The four drive modes: Electric, Hybrid, Charge Sustain and Forced Charging, allow energy to be managed according to route characteristics and charging strategy.

For services, the system is supported by Scania's digital ecosystem, which includes tools for monitoring charging and range, analysing driving style, predictive maintenance, remote diagnostics and fleet performance management.

The battery can be charged from 20 to 80 percent in approximately 44 minutes. Regenerative braking, electrified auxiliaries and intelligent energy management further contribute to reducing energy demand.

The combustion engine is compatible with renewable fuels. When plug-in hybrid operation is combined with HVO, CO₂ emissions can be reduced by up to 94 percent.

"These are two complementary possibilities. The plug-in hybrid powertrain reduces fuel consumption by using electricity efficiently throughout the operation. Renewable fuel can then further reduce the CO₂ emissions associated with the fuel that is still needed," says Liss.

The improvements in aerodynamics and the weight reduction coming with the Efficiency body, further contribute to lowering energy demand, fuel consumption and associated emissions.

The jury particularly highlighted the ability to use electric propulsion in urban areas, terminals and zero-emission zones while having all the range required for longer assignments. It also recognised the potential to reduce fuel consumption and emissions even with the infrastructure and operational constraints that still limit the use of fully electric coaches.

The award for the Scania Irizar i6S Efficient follows its Label of Excellence for Driveline Technology in the 2025 Busworld Vehicle Awards.

The Sustainable Bus Award is a European award recognising sustainability in the bus and coach industry. Its assessment takes a broad view of sustainability, including vehicle performance, safety, comfort, environmental impact and the manufacturer's overall approach to sustainable transport.

Learn more about Scania's powertrain solutions for more efficient and sustainable bus transport.

For further information, please contact:

Tobias Siöström

Marketing Communications Manager, People Transport Solutions

Phone: +46 8 55 37 18 45 

E-mail: [email protected]

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