GREEN FUEL FORWARD EXPANDS INDUSTRY ALLIANCE TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL ADOPTION IN ASIA

GREEN FUEL FORWARD EXPANDS INDUSTRY ALLIANCE TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL ADOPTION IN ASIA

Center for Green Market Activation (GMA) and Singapore Sustainable Aviation Fuel Company (SAFCo), join GenZero on the Steering Committee, while Amazon, Bain & Company, and Temasek Trust join the growing industry alliance to support credible demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and SAF certificates in Asia.

SINGAPORE and NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Green Fuel Forward (GFF), launched by GenZero and the World Economic Forum (WEF) in May 2025 to scale demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), today announced an expanded partnership structure and new members as it enters its next phase of market activation.

Announced during Green Markets Day at New York Climate Week, the expansion marks GFF’s shift from building market awareness and procurement readiness to facilitating greater corporate action and participation in SAF and SAF certificates (SAFc) transactions across Asia.

GFF welcomed the Center for Green Market Activation (GMA) and the Singapore Sustainable Aviation Fuel Company (SAFCo) to its Steering Committee (SteerCo), alongside founding SteerCo member GenZero. The expanded SteerCo combines investment, demand-aggregation, procurement and market-development expertise as GFF works to translate growing corporate interest in SAF into credible and scalable demand.

Building this demand is particularly important for aviation decarbonisation in Asia, where much of the sector’s future growth is expected. SAF supply remains constrained by its premium over conventional jet fuel and production capacity that is still developing. Stronger and clearer demand signals can encourage investment in new supply and help lower the cost of SAF adoption.

SAFc can provide these demand signals at scale by enabling companies to support the use of SAF and claim the associated emission reductions towards their climate targets, even where direct access to physical SAF is limited or impossible. To support the development of a robust SAFc market in Asia-Pacific, GFF will work with industry, policymakers and standards bodies to establish a trusted framework for corporate engagement.

Frederick Teo, Chief Executive Officer, GenZero, said: “Given the growth of aviation in the Asia-Pacific, the region has a critical role in decarbonising aviation globally. There is tremendous potential to develop technologies in SAF, source feedstock, build production capacity and drive adoption. Corporate ambition to address air travel emissions can direct financing into scaling SAF adoption through the purchase of SAF certificates. Green Fuel Forward aggregates corporate participation into credible, collective demand large enough to meaningfully support production growth across the region. The expertise that GMA and SAFCo bring in demand aggregation, procurement, and market development strengthens Green Fuel Forward’s broad membership base to translate corporate readiness into concerted market action.”

Kim Carnahan, Chief Executive Officer, Center for Green Market Activation, said: “We know that book and claim and demand aggregation can drive new investment and grow the supply of high-integrity SAF. We are thrilled to be joining the Green Fuel Forward SteerCo to bring this model to Asia, ensure it complements existing global initiatives like the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance, and steer it toward real-world contracting that scales SAF uptake in one of the fastest growing aviation markets in the world.”

Seow Hui Tan, Chief Executive Officer, SAFCo, said: “As Asia-Pacific’s aviation sector continues to grow, the region has a unique opportunity to lead the next phase of sustainable aviation growth. Singapore’s early leadership in advancing SAF policy demonstrates how practical regulations, trusted governance, and market-based mechanisms can accelerate SAF adoption while maintaining environmental integrity. Beyond supporting Singapore’s national SAF ambitions, SAFCo’s expertise, processes, systems, and market infrastructure being developed through the SAF policy can help lay the foundations for a credible and scalable voluntary SAF and SAF certificate market across Asia-Pacific. Through Green Fuel Forward, we look forward to working with partners to strengthen corporate participation, build market confidence, and accelerate the development of a trusted regional SAF ecosystem.”

With added institutional expertise and a broader corporate buyer base, GFF is better positioned to help companies move from learning about SAFc to evaluating and participating in procurement opportunities. By aggregating demand and strengthening connections among buyers, market intermediaries and suppliers, GFF aims to create a stronger commercial foundation for SAF growth in Asia.

As GFF moves from capacity-building towards supporting more pragmatic action, WEF will hand over the secretariat function of the initiative to the SteerCo. WEF played an important role in the initiative’s formative year, helping to shape the platform, convene stakeholders, build momentum, and strengthen the understanding of the SAF market.

Pedro Gomez, Head, Industry Agenda, Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum, said: “With GenZero and dozens of private sector companies, we launched Green Fuel Forward to spark interest in SAF in the Asia-Pacific region. One and a half years later, this collective effort has shown that the local SAF market is maturing fast, and more corporates are planning to take pragmatic action and invest in the sector. The World Economic Forum looks forward to seeing this momentum transform into credible demand as GenZero and the new SteerCo take over the strategic leadership of the campaign, bringing experience from transactions that can really scale the impact of Green Fuel Forward in the coming years.”

New members broaden the alliance

Alongside the expanded SteerCo, GFF has recently welcomed Amazon, Bain & Company, and Temasek Trust as new members, broadening the group of companies seeking to accelerate the shift towards lower-carbon aviation. Temasek Trust also joins as a catalytic contributor, providing funding to offset procurement costs and help SAF adoption. GFF’s total membership now stands at 48.

GFF’s members span three key groups: companies with significant business-travel footprints; companies with substantial logistics and air-cargo operations; and international corporations looking to decarbonise their value chains in Asia.

Corporate interest in SAF is growing, but buyers continue to face practical barriers to procurement. Questions remain around how SAF certificate purchases can be reported under the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, while buyers may also have limited visibility of credible regional supply and lack dedicated in-house procurement capabilities.

Through GFF, participating companies can better understand the SAF market, explore credible procurement pathways, and stay updated on accounting and reporting for SAFc. Catalytic funding, including cost offsets and co-matching for select first-time buyers, can also help lower cost barriers and support early participation.

Sam Israelit, Chief Sustainability Officer, Bain & Company, said: “Business travel is the largest share of Bain’s carbon footprint, and sustainable aviation fuel is central to our science-based path to net zero. Having been among the first corporate buyers of SAF certificates through the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance and the First Movers Coalition, joining Green Fuel Forward is a natural next step: it brings that commitment to Asia-Pacific, where aviation’s growth – and the opportunity to decarbonise it – is greatest. We look forward to helping build the credible, aggregated demand that will catalyse new SAF supply across the region.”

Ryan Tan, Head, Planet Collaborative, Temasek Trust, said: “Aviation is a carbon-intensive sector that is an integral part of the carbon footprint of many companies, such as through business travel and value chains. This makes SAF certificates an important entry point for collective action. Through Green Fuel Forward, Temasek Trust is participating as both a member and catalytic funder to lower barriers for other companies and facilitate demand for SAF. This reflects our commitment to catalysing practical, scalable solutions for tangible climate impact.”

About Green Fuel Forward

Founded by GenZero and the World Economic Forum in 2025, Green Fuel Forward (GFF) is an initiative designed to scale corporate demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the Asia-Pacific region. While continuing to build capacity and increase awareness of SAF certificates, in its second year, GFF will explore more structured procurement of sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc), enabling corporate buyers to participate in SAF markets and address their aviation-related Scope 3 emissions. The initiative complements ongoing work by international standards bodies to advance the use of book-and-claim mechanisms, while contributing to global aviation decarbonisation. Through demand aggregation, capacity building and policy engagement, GFF aims to provide clear demand signals required to lower barriers to SAF adoption, strengthen market confidence and ultimately, catalyse new investments into SAF production across Asia-Pacific.

For more information, visit https://genzero.co/initiatives/green-fuel-forward.

About GenZero

GenZero is an investment platform company focused on accelerating decarbonisation globally. Founded by Temasek, it seeks to deliver positive climate impact alongside long-term sustainable financial returns by investing in opportunities with the potential to be nurtured into impactful and scalable solutions.

Driven by a common purpose to decarbonise for future generations, GenZero recognises the need for a holistic and integrated approach to achieve a net zero world. It adopts a flexible investment approach across three focus areas to drive climate impact: (i) nature-based solutions that help protect and restore natural ecosystems while benefiting local communities and biodiversity; (ii) technology-based solutions that deliver deep decarbonisation impact; and (iii) climate ecosystem enablers that support the scaling of carbon markets and enable broader industry decarbonisation.

For more information on GenZero, visit www.genzero.co.

About the Center for Green Market Activation

The Center for Green Market Activation (GMA) is a U.S.-based nonprofit working to catalyze markets for low- and zero-carbon goods and services in hard-to-abate sectors. GMA develops and deploys demand aggregation, collective procurement and book-and-claim approaches that enable companies to send stronger demand signals for emerging climate solutions. GMA manages buyers alliances across aviation, maritime shipping, heavy duty trucking, cement and concrete, chemicals, agriculture and other sectors, including serving as the Secretariat for the Sustainable Aviation Buyers Alliance (SABA).

About Singapore Sustainable Aviation Fuel Company Ltd (SAFCo)

Established by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, SAFCo builds a transparent, integrated SAF demand market connecting airlines, corporate buyers, fuel producers, registry providers, carbon market platforms and aviation fuel chain stakeholders in Singapore. Its mission is to enable a scalable, credible and efficient SAF ecosystem that supports the decarbonisation of Singapore’s air hub and catalyses regional SAF adoption. For more information, visit https://safco.com.sg.

About Temasek Trust

Temasek Trust is the philanthropic arm of Temasek Holdings, with community stewardship goals of protecting the planet, uplifting communities, connecting people, and advancing capabilities. By forging new pathways in philanthropy and impact investing with like-minded partners, Temasek Trust advances catalytic philanthropy as a force for good. Through the Temasek Trust Collective, an ecosystem of organisations united by a shared purpose of building better for every generation, Temasek Trust builds capacity, convenes partnerships, mobilises capital, and catalyses solutions innovation to drive positive impact. For more information, visit www.temasektrust.org.sg. Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

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Shell completes sale of interest in Gulf of America platform

HOUSTON, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc, has completed the previously announced agreement to sell its 50% non-operated working interest in the Na Kika platform and associated fields in the Gulf of America as well as its 100% owned Coulomb tieback. Shell received approximately $840 million in cash proceeds, reflecting adjustments between the effective date of July 1, 2025, and closing. The assets were acquired by a subsidiary of Talos Energy and an affiliate of Ridgewood Energy.

The transaction supports Shell’s efforts to actively shape its portfolio to ensure a resilient and increasingly competitive Upstream business. 

Notes to editors 

• The total consideration announced at signing was $1.7 billion, before customary adjustments and certain contingent payments.
• Shell will receive uncapped upside-linked payments through 2027 and overriding royalty interests (ORRI) on production from new Na Kika tiebacks, subject to conditions.
• For 2025, Shell entitlement share of production from these assets was 37,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day. According to Shell’s modeling, Na Kika and Coulomb will not be meaningful contributors to production by 2030.
• The deal includes buyers assuming certain decommissioning obligations and providing security with respect to such obligations.
• Shell Trading US Company will retain rights to offtake from Na Kika and Coulomb through negotiated agreements with the buyers.
• The Na Kika semi-submersible platform began producing in 2003. Production from the Coulomb tieback began in 2005.
• BP, as operator of Na Kika, holds the remaining 50% working interest in Na Kika.
• Shell proved reserves were 4.3 million barrels of oil equivalent (boe) at the end of 2025 for Na Kika and 7.2 million boe at the end of 2025 for Coulomb.
• Shell’s Deep Water business is differentiated by its scale, efficiency, and infrastructure. Shell is the only international oil company with a leading portfolio position in both the Gulf of America and Brazil, two of the highest-margin and lowest-carbon production basins in the world.
• The US is a key market and a leading destination for Shell investment, with operations and interests in all 50 states. Shell is the leading deep-water operator and largest producer of oil and gas in the Gulf of America and one of the largest buyers of US LNG. Through our Trading & Supply network, we move US energy reliably—from power and low-carbon fuels to LNG and refined products—to customers nationwide and globally. Shell operates the largest branded fuel network in the United States, with about 12,000 Shell branded gas stations serving more than seven million customers daily. With more than 100 years in the US and more than 11,000 employees (as of January 23, 2026), Shell is delivering secure energy supplies and meeting the evolving needs of our customers today and into the future.

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GSME and Teradyne Announce Strategic Partnership

Collaboration to Accelerate Semiconductor Test Solutions for Hyperscaler AI, Automotive, Silicon Photonics, and Next‑Generation Devices

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GS Microelectronics U.S., Inc. (GSME), a fast-growing semiconductor solutions provider, and Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ: TER), a leading provider of automated test equipment and advanced robotics, today announced a multi‑year strategic partnership to establish a state‑of‑the‑art semiconductor test and evaluation center designed to accelerate customer time‑to‑market. The collaboration integrates GSME’s turnkey design and manufacturing enablement capabilities with Teradyne’s industry‑leading automated test platforms, creating a high‑performance environment for device evaluation, engineering development, and production readiness.

Under the agreement, GSME will operate a dedicated Teradyne‑equipped test floor and provide hands‑on engineering support for customers developing next‑generation devices across AI, silicon photonics, automotive, power management, RF technologies, and other emerging semiconductor applications.

Key Highlights of the Partnership

State‑of‑the‑Art Test Center and Infrastructure

GSME will deploy Teradyne’s most advanced test systems within a dedicated test facility located at its new 42,000 square-foot Silicon Valley headquarters. The center will support customer demonstrations, device evaluations, engineering development, pilot production, and technical training, utilizing the latest test handlers and probers.

Expanded Global Engineering Support

GSME is expanding its global team of highly qualified test engineers across the United States, Taiwan, Europe and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region to support customers, design‑in engagements, test program development, and customer‑specific application requirements.

Joint Customer Engagement

GSME and Teradyne will collaborate through joint sales engagements, target account development, technical workshops, and customer briefings to accelerate Teradyne‑based design wins and broaden market adoption.

“This partnership marks a significant milestone for GSME and further strengthens our relationship with Teradyne,” said Farhat Jahangir, President and CEO of GSME. “Standardizing on Teradyne’s flagship test platforms enhances our custom silicon and manufacturing enablement services while giving customers a seamless pathway from device evaluation and test development to production readiness. By combining GSME’s expertise in high-speed hyperscaler, analog and RF design, power management, manufacturing, and quality assurance with Teradyne’s advanced test infrastructure, we are enabling customers to innovate faster and bring next‑generation products to market with confidence.”

“As semiconductor designs grow more complex, driven by AI data center buildouts, rapid access to high‑performance test development capabilities becomes essential,” said Shannon Poulin, President of the Semiconductor Test Group at Teradyne. “This partnership combines Teradyne’s leading test platforms with GSME’s deep engineering expertise to help customers move efficiently from development into volume production.”

The test center is scheduled to open at GSME’s Silicon Valley headquarters in Q4 2026, with customer demonstrations and evaluations beginning shortly thereafter. Customers interested in scheduling an evaluation can visit www.gsme.com or contact GSME at sales@gsme.com.

About GSME

GS Microelectronics U.S., Inc. (GSME) is a leading semiconductor solutions provider headquartered in San Jose, California, with a global presence across Taiwan, Vietnam, and Oman. GSME delivers customized silicon solutions through advanced technology and deep engineering expertise. From specialized RF and analog design to turnkey manufacturing, quality assurance, testing, and strategic incubation, GSME empowers customers to bring innovative products from concept to commercialization.

About Teradyne, Inc.

Teradyne (NASDAQ: TER) designs, develops, and manufactures automated test equipment and advanced robotics systems. Its semiconductor and electronics test solutions span the full AI device supply chain, from wafer to data center, enabling customers to meet the quality and reliability standards the AI era demands. Its advanced robotics business deploys intelligent automation across manufacturing, logistics, and data center operations for customers worldwide. For more information, visit teradyne.com. Teradyne® is a registered trademark of Teradyne, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries.

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A 60,000 sq. ft. canvas is taking shape along Gurugram’s Golf Course Extension Road

Construction barricades are typically designed to keep a project hidden from view. Along Golf Course Extension Road in Gurugram, one is being used to do something quite different.

Spanning more than 60,000 sq. ft., a large-scale mural is currently being created across a project frontage in Sector-62, Golf course extension road, commissioned by Pioneer Urban and transforming an otherwise functional construction edge into a public-facing canvas.

Created by well renowned visual artist Sayan Mukherjee, the artwork is being painted directly onto the barricading and is taking shape section by section. Rather than being unveiled as a finished installation, the mural is gradually revealing itself to those who travel along the corridor every day.

The intervention began with a simple idea: could a temporary part of a construction site contribute something to the city rather than simply advertise what was being built behind it?*

Construction sites occupy a significant visual presence in rapidly developing neighbourhoods. Their boundaries can remain part of the streetscape for years. Here, instead of treating that frontage purely as branding inventory, the barricading has been turned over to art.

For Sayan Mukherjee, the unusual setting and scale were central to the opportunity.

Sayan Mukherjee says,

> “We’re so used to seeing construction barricades used for branding. When I was presented with this opportunity, I thought it could be a place to do something different — something that people could actually engage with. The scale also allows the work to reveal itself gradually as people move along it.”

The project comes at a time when public art is increasingly moving beyond galleries and designated cultural spaces and becoming part of the everyday fabric of Indian cities.

Delhi’s Lodhi Art District is among the country’s best-known examples, while Mumbai and Kolkata have also seen walls, streets and neighbourhood spaces increasingly used as canvases for public art.

The Gurugram intervention sits within that broader conversation, but in a distinctly different setting: *the edge of an active construction site on one of the city’s rapidly evolving residential and commercial corridors.

There is also something inherently temporary about the canvas. The barricading exists because something is being built behind it; eventually, both the construction site and the artwork will change. For the period that it remains, however, a functional boundary has become part of the visual experience of the neighbourhood around it.

The fact that the mural is still being painted adds another dimension. Passers-by are not simply encountering a completed artwork. They are watching it evolve — section by section, over time.

And with much of the mural still underway, there is more of the canvas yet to be seen.

Meghalaya Links Farm Income to Water Security, Releases ₹28.60 Crore to 1.14 Lakh Households in Tura

Mumbai / Tura, September 22, 2026: With a view to strengthening rural livelihoods through direct household-level income support while safeguarding the natural resources that sustain them, the Meghalaya Basin Management Agency (MBMA) today held the Integrated Partners’ Support and Engagement Programme at the Matchakolgre LP School Playground in New Tura, in the presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Conrad K. Sangma, Cabinet Ministers, MLAs, senior officials, community representatives and beneficiaries. 

The programme marked the release of ₹28.60 crore under FOCUS+ to 1,14,400 beneficiaries, including 9,070 newly added households, while also highlighting community-led conservation under MegARISE, particularly the 39,714-hectare Ganol catchment that underpins Tura’s water security. The State’s approach brings together two complementary interventions: FOCUS+ strengthens the income of the farming household, while MegARISE protects the water, soil and forest resources on which that income depends. 

Addressing the gathering, Shri Conrad K. Sangma, Hon’ble Chief Minister highlighted the ₹344-crore MegARISE project, stating that it focuses on conserving the Ganol and Umiew catchments while creating alternative livelihood opportunities for communities dependent on these areas. He added, “Today is therefore a historic day. Since the Act was passed in 1990, this is an important step towards putting its principles into action and strengthening the protection and preservation of our catchment areas through the involvement of our traditional institutions.” 

On FOCUS+, Hon’ble Chief Minister said new beneficiaries would be registered every three months, with an aim to reach 2,50,000 to 3,00,000 households. He added, “But development is not only about infrastructure. We also need to create opportunities for our people at an individual level. For our farmers, we have FOCUS+. For our students, we have scholarships. For our Self-Help Groups, we have programmes through MSRLS.” 

Hon’ble Chief Minister also stressed the need for continued partnership with traditional institutions, saying they have always played an important role in community life and that the Government remains committed to working with traditional heads towards the development of the State. 

₹28.60 crore released to 1.14 lakh farming households

Shri Conrad K Sangma released ₹28.60 crore under FOCUS+ to 1,14,400 farming households across Meghalaya, including 9,070 newly added beneficiaries. Each eligible household receives an annual untied support of ₹5,000 in two instalments of ₹2,500 each through Direct Benefit Transfer, for farming and other production-related needs.

Of the 9,070 new beneficiaries, 7,074 (78 per cent) are from Garo Hills, which accounts for 87,959 or 76.9 per cent of the State’s total FOCUS+ beneficiaries. West Garo Hills has the highest district-level coverage with 37,330 beneficiaries, while the latest expansion has also brought 2,264 households in Demdema and 513 households in the Tura Municipal Board area under the programme. 

First-of-its-kind in India: Communities take first step towards protected catchments

In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Government of Meghalaya, represented by MegARISE and the Meghalaya Basin Development Authority (MBDA), signed an MoU with the Pomlakrai Umiew Catchment and Durakalagre Ganol Catchment as the first step towards declaring the catchment areas protected under the Meghalaya Protection Act, 1990. 

Communities of Pomlakrai Umiew village in Umiew Catchment and Durakalagre village in Ganol Catchment have voluntarily come forward, in partnership with the Government of Meghalaya, to initiate protected catchment declarations under the Meghalaya Protection Act, 1990, alongside plans for community-led ecotourism under MegARISE. The initiative potentially serves as a reference for other states considering similar environmental protection measures. 

Notably, MegARISE, a ₹344.4-crore project funded by KfW and the Government of Meghalaya, is protecting the Ganol and Umiew catchments covering 52,198 hectares across 226 villages and nine blocks. The catchment is also critical to Tura’s future growth, with the ₹398-crore Greater Tura Water Supply Scheme drawing on the Ganol catchment, linking its protection directly to the city’s long-term water security. 

Shri Arbinstone B. Marak, Hon’ble MLA, 48-Selsella Assembly Constituency, thanked Chief Minister Shri Conrad K. Sangma and other dignitaries, and said FOCUS+ and MegARISE demonstrated the State’s focus on strengthening livelihoods while protecting vital water and forest resources. He also highlighted the AGEY vehicles being provided to Producer Groups to support transportation of produce and livelihoods. He added, “For nearly 70 years under the GHADC, we had not seen many bills or amendments being introduced. But today, under the leadership of our Chief Minister, several bills and reforms have been passed and introduced in the GHADC.” 

Shri Sampath Kumar, IAS, Chief Project Director, MegARISE and Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Meghalaya, said the State, under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Conrad K. Sangma, is implementing a KfW-supported conservation initiative to protect the vulnerable Umiew and Ganol catchments and strengthen long-term water security for Shillong and Tura. He said the programme places local communities at the centre of catchment conservation, while supporting farmers through FOCUS and promoting sustainable livelihoods. 

FOCUS+ beneficiary shares impact of direct support

Sengrak Ch. Marak, Secretary, Kangpra Producer Group, shared how FOCUS+ support had strengthened his group’s livelihoods. He said the group used ₹60,000 to purchase ginger, while the ₹5,000 individual support enabled him to start squash cultivation and sell the produce in the market. The group also invested FOCUS+ funds in pig rearing, with plans to sell the pigs in December. He thanked Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Conrad K. Sangma for the support. 

The programme also featured the flagging off AGEY vehicles for Self-Help Groups under MSRLS, aimed at strengthening rural transport, market access and women-led enterprise.

QubicaAMF and ROLLER Forge Long-Term Partnership to Shape the Future of the Bowling and Family Entertainment Industry

QubicaAMF and ROLLER announce their partnership and introduce Conqueror ROLLER, the all-in-one management solution for bowling and multi-attraction entertainment centers, which is already live with shared customers around the globe.

LONDON, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — QubicaAMF, the world’s largest bowling equipment and technology provider, and ROLLER, the leading venue management platform for modern attractions, today announced a long-term strategic partnership to shape the future of family entertainment. The partnership brings together two leaders in their respective industries around a shared vision for a unified guest experience with continued investment from both companies. Together, the two partners have developed Conqueror ROLLER, an all-in-one solution already live in bowling and entertainment centers across the globe, with continued innovation planned through their shared product roadmap.

Bowling is a $10 billion global industry, with more than 100 million people bowling each year across 125 countries. Traditional bowling centers are evolving into multi-attraction entertainment destinations, and operators are increasingly managing experiences that extend far beyond the lanes. Yet the technology powering those venues often remains fragmented, with separate systems for bowling operations, reservations, and other attractions.

“The bowling industry is in the middle of a major shift. Bowling remains at the heart of the venue, but operators are rapidly building broader entertainment experiences around it,” said Emanuele Govoni, CEO of QubicaAMF. “The technology powering these venues must bring bowling and other attractions together. QubicaAMF and ROLLER have formed a long-term partnership, and with a shared vision, we will continue to build what operators need to shape the next generation of family entertainment.”

At the center of the partnership is the Conqueror ROLLER solution, which unifies QubicaAMF’s Conqueror X bowling and lane management technology with ROLLER’s venue management platform. For operators, this solves a critical problem: combining bowling and multi-attraction management to unify the guest experience while making it easier for staff to delight guests. ROLLER can now power the full guest journey across a venue’s entertainment offerings, including lane management through QubicaAMF’s integrated technology.

“The best technology should make a complex venue feel simple to run and seamless for guests to experience,” said Luke Finn, CEO of ROLLER. “Together with QubicaAMF, we’ve created a solution that unifies the guest journey from the moment guests book their first game to every time they come back. This is a long-term commitment to our industry, and we will continue building what operators need next.”

A unified guest experience helps venues convert more bookings, increase revenue per guest, drive repeat visits, maximize lane utilization, and operate more efficiently by combining venue and attraction management with a complete on-lane entertainment ecosystem. Joint QubicaAMF and ROLLER customers are already seeing the impact:

• Lumos in Texas increased its share of revenue generated online by 5.5x.
• Queens in London increased multi-activity bookings by 64%.
• NIKITO, headquartered in Paris, went live in less than three months and saw 100% of staff prefer the new system.

Tenpin, one of the United Kingdom’s largest bowling operators, with 60 venues across the country, is bringing the joint QubicaAMF and ROLLER solution across its portfolio.

“Our vision is to create one seamless experience across all of our activities,” said Roy Whitmore, IT Director at Tenpin. “Unifying all of our activities with bowling is critical to achieving that goal. The joint solution from QubicaAMF and ROLLER is a major step forward in making that vision a reality, and we’re excited to bring it live across our portfolio of venues.”

Today’s announcement is the next step in a broader partnership, with QubicaAMF and ROLLER working from a shared product roadmap to sync more of the bowling and venue experience over time. Planned capabilities will bring more of the venue operation together, including waitlist management, in-game adjustments, and unified capacity management across all attractions.

To learn more about the integration, visit qubicaamfbowling.com/conqueror-roller or meet the teams at IAAPA Expo Europe at ExCeL London, September 21–25, 2026. Visit ROLLER at booth S3103 or QubicaAMF at booth S1806. A press conference will be held at the QubicaAMF booth S1806 from 3:50–4:10 p.m. on September 22.

About ROLLER

ROLLER is the cloud-based venue management platform for modern attractions, purpose-built to remove friction from the guest experience at every touchpoint. The company’s all-in-one platform simplifies its customers’ business processes, improving efficiency and maximizing revenue. ROLLER’s comprehensive solution includes: Online Checkout & Ticketing, Point-of-Sale, Integrated Payments, Memberships, Gift Cards, Waivers, Self-Serve Kiosks, Cashless Wallets, Guest Surveys, and more. To learn more, visit www.roller.software.

About QubicaAMF

QubicaAMF is the largest and most innovative bowling equipment and technology provider in the world with over 700 employees worldwide. We build and modernize more bowling entertainment centers than any other company in the industry and have an installed base of more than 10,000 centers in 90 countries. The company has a sales and distribution network with worldwide reach and maintains the largest R&D team for electro-mechanical products, software, electronics, and entertainment systems in the industry.

QubicaAMF has over 100 years of experience and can provide the perfect combination of bowling equipment, products, and services for new or existing bowling entertainment centers, FECs, cinemas, or any other facility in the hospitality, retail, or restaurant industry. Our ongoing mission is Making Bowling Amazing. We are convinced that bowling has so much more potential to attract and entertain even more people. With our products, we will help our customers fully unleash that potential.

The company has U.S. headquarters in Richmond, Virginia and European headquarters in Bologna, Italy. To learn more, visit www.qubicaamfbowling.com.

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GIGABYTE Announces AORUS GeForce RTX™ 5060 ARI Edition Graphics Card is Available

TAIPEI, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GIGABYTE, the world’s leading computer brand, announces the availability of the AORUS GeForce RTX™ 5060 ARI Edition graphics card, featuring an anime-inspired and performance-focused design for mainstream gamers and anime enthusiasts. Created as the tech guardian angel of AORUS, Ari is an original ACG character that brings performance, creativity, and gaming spirit to life. 

This graphics card is designed with an Ari character on the backplate to pair with the AORUS B850 AORUS ELITE P-ICE motherboard, enabling a consistent Ari-themed PC build in response to growing community demand. Beyond its distinctive anime aesthetics, the graphics card integrates the WINDFORCE cooling system, reinforced structural design, and Ultra Durable components to deliver efficient cooling and long-term reliability.

To optimize cooling efficiency, this graphics card is equipped with the WINDFORCE cooling system that combines GIGABYTE’s patented Hawk fan, server-grade thermal conductive gel, copper plate, and composite copper heat pipes. The Hawk fan reduces air resistance and noise while increasing air pressure by up to 53.6% and air volume by up to 12.5%. The highly deformable, non-fluid server-grade conductive gel provides optimal contact with uneven component surfaces while resisting deformation during transportation and long-term use. Meanwhile, the copper plate and composite copper heat pipes contact the GPU directly for transferring heat rapidly to the cooling fins for efficient heat dissipation.

Engineered for long-term durability, the reinforced metal backplate is securely fastened to the I/O bracket, while its bent-edge design further strengthens the overall structure. An aerospace-grade PCB coating helps protect the graphics card against dust, moisture, and corrosion. GIGABYTE also applies Ultra Durable components to enhance cooling efficiency, reduce power loss, and extend product lifespan. Moreover, users can obtain an extra one-year warranty beyond the standard three years upon product registration.

GIGABYTE further includes collectible Ari accessories in the package, adding a distinctive touch to the unboxing experience and allowing users to personalize their setup. For more information on the AORUS GeForce RTX™ 5060 ARI Edition graphics card, please visit the official GIGABYTE website and check product availability with local retailers and e-tailers.

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THE NATURAL DIAMOND COUNCIL RELAUNCHES AS THE DIAMOND COLLECTIVE WITH A NEW STRATEGY TO REIGNITE DESIRE FOR NATURAL DIAMONDS

The Diamond Collective will unite the industry behind a shared ambition: reconnecting people with the rarity, meaning and enduring emotional power of diamonds.

LONDON, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Natural Diamond Council becomes The Diamond Collective unveiling a new global strategy to reconnect natural diamonds with culture, strengthen consumer confidence and drive long-term relevancy.

Shaped by new CEO Amber Pepper following six months of consultation with producers, retailers, brands, creatives and consumers, the strategy responds to a fundamental shift in how people discover, value and buy luxury. It sets a clear ambition for The Diamond Collective: to reignite desire for natural diamonds and convert that desire into sustained demand.

The strategy connects culture, retail, trust, advocacy, digital discovery, partnerships and industry alignment through three priorities:

• UNITE – bring producers, retailers, brands, designers
  
  and new voices together around shared priorities for growth.
• PROTECT – strengthen consumer confidence through clarity, transparency and facts; challenge misinformation; and clearly differentiate diamonds 
  
  from synthetic diamonds.
• INSPIRE – create desire through culture, creativity and globally connected storytelling, with a clear path to consideration and purchase.

Together, these priorities signal a decisive shift: from defending the category to renewing desire; from isolated campaigns to a connected global growth programme; and from industry representation to shared action, investment and measurable commercial impact.

The strategy will come to life through a new generation of global programmes, including culturally relevant campaigns, a universal Trustmark, stronger origin and provenance narratives, renewed retailer and brand partnerships, and investment in AI and digital discovery. Further initiatives will strengthen evidence-led responses to misinformation, elevate producer nations and create new forums for collective industry leadership.

More details, alongside additional senior appointments, will be announced in the coming months.

A new Diamond Desire Index will measure whether the strategy is changing how consumers feel and act. Launching with a baseline across the US, India and China, it will track consideration, purchase intent, sentiment and recommendation, creating a consistent global view of desire for natural diamonds and supporting annual reporting on changes in behaviour and demand.

The strategy will also introduce a broader participation model, enabling organisations across the value chain to contribute expertise, perspective and support to shared priorities. This will give more of the industry a meaningful role in shaping and delivering the category’s long-term growth.

The new identity of The Diamond Collective will be the organisation’s public-facing name in most markets, while the Natural Diamond Council will remain its legal entity. The change is more than a rebrand: it represents a more ambitious way of working; consumer-first, evidence-led and collective by design.

Amber Pepper, CEO of The Diamond Collective, said:

“Natural diamonds are among the Earth’s rarest treasures, formed deep beneath its surface over billions of years. Each is entirely unique, yet their greatest value lies in the meaning we give them: the people, promises and moments we never want to forget.

“Since taking on this role, I have listened to people across our industry and beyond. Their insight, experience and belief in natural diamonds have shaped this strategy. What I have heard gives me enormous confidence in the opportunity ahead and a clear sense that we will only realise it by acting together.

“The Diamond Collective will build on that shared ambition: to bring the extraordinary story of natural diamonds into culture, strengthen trust in what makes them unique and inspire a new generation to choose them. This is how we will transform enduring emotional desire into lasting demand.”

For further details, please read the full strategy here.

About The Diamond Collective

The Diamond Collective* is a global, industry-funded not-for-profit dedicated to the future of natural diamonds. It brings together the people, stories and expertise behind natural diamonds to inspire desire, protect consumer confidence and unite the industry around a shared ambition: more people choosing natural diamonds, more often.

*The Diamond Collective operates under the legal entity Natural Diamond Council.

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Washington Summit: U.S. Speaker Mike Johnson to Meet Dr. K. A. Paul

Washington, D.C. | September 22, 2026

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson will join Dr. K. A. Paul and leaders from around the world at the Global Peace and Economic Summit in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, September 23, in a global call for peace, humanitarian cooperation and collective action.

The summit, organised by Dr. K. A. Paul, Founder of the Global Peace Initiative, will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Capitol Hilton in Washington, D.C. The gathering will bring together political leaders, business representatives, humanitarian organisations, faith leaders, community representatives and peace advocates from different parts of the world.

Speaker Mike Johnson has appeared alongside Dr. Paul in videos inviting global leaders, citizens and the international community to participate in the summit. In the messages, Speaker Johnson has spoken about his longstanding awareness of Dr. Paul’s humanitarian and Christian ministry work, dating back to the 1990s, including Dr. Paul’s association with Promise Keepers and speaking engagements connected with the Southern Baptist Convention.

The summit comes at a time when armed conflicts and humanitarian crises continue to affect millions of people across the world. Dr. Paul is using the platform to call on leaders to move beyond political, religious and national differences and work collectively toward peaceful solutions.

The initiative has set a goal of addressing 58 ongoing wars and encouraging greater international cooperation in conflict resolution and humanitarian relief. Dr. Paul has emphasised that peace cannot be achieved through governments alone and requires the participation of communities, civil society organisations, businesses, religious institutions and humanitarian groups.

A major focus of the summit will be the human impact of conflict. Discussions will highlight the challenges faced by displaced families and communities affected by violence, including access to food, healthcare, shelter, education and other essential services. The initiative will also explore opportunities for international partnerships in humanitarian assistance, relief and long-term community development.

Dr. Paul brings more than four decades of experience in humanitarian outreach, peace advocacy and international community mobilisation. Through his various organisations and initiatives, he has worked to build networks across countries, religions and communities around the principles of service, peace and cooperation.

Over the past 45 years, Dr. Paul has participated in and organised major peace and humanitarian gatherings across 155 countries. His work has included large-scale public campaigns, community outreach and leadership initiatives aimed at encouraging people to take an active role in peacebuilding and social service. Through the Global Peace Initiative, he has also worked to train millions of lay leaders for greater public participation in peace and humanitarian efforts.

The theme of the Washington summit is collective action beyond caste, creed and religion. Dr. Paul has invited people from diverse backgrounds to come together around a shared commitment to peace, humanitarian responsibility and cooperation.
With Speaker Johnson joining the gathering, the summit is expected to provide an important platform for dialogue between political, community, humanitarian and faith leaders. The organisers hope the discussions will encourage practical partnerships and renewed international attention to communities affected by war and conflict.

The Global Peace and Economic Summit will take place on Wednesday, September 23, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Capitol Hilton in Washington, D.C.