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Alat and Carrier Partner to Advance Climate and Energy Solutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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Agreement includes development of a cutting-edge manufacturing and R&D center expected to create more than 5,000 local jobs.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Alat (Alat), a PIF company, and Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, today announced their commitment to build a cutting-edge manufacturing and R&D facility in Saudi Arabia that will deliver advanced heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) solutions. The partnership will serve customers in the Kingdom, and its visionary Giga projects, such as NEOM, as well as ensure broader regional – and even global – distribution. Alat was established on February 1, 2023, by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Alat.

The agreement will leverage Alat’s financial strengths and Carrier’s technology and manufacturing capabilities to develop made-in-Saudi Arabia intelligent climate solutions, marking the first phase of the partnership with Alat. These offerings will address the continued growth of the HVAC industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, which is expected to become a US$10 billion addressable market by 2030 – and a US$334 billion market globally by 2030 – driven by secular trends including urbanization, sustainability and energy solutions, and digital transformation. This market will also provide scale to develop products, such as solutions for district cooling and heating, which could be used globally.

Amit Midha, Chief Executive Officer at Alat, said: “We are proud to partner with a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, and bring to the Kingdom expertise and innovation in this field. We see Carrier as a long-term partner in our Smart Buildings line of business, which is solely focused on solutions that integrate innovation, sustainability, and efficiency for buildings. Carrier’s commitment to sustainability makes them the natural partner for Alat.”

“Carrier has long had a presence in Saudi Arabia and we see significant growth opportunities in the region. This partnership is the start of a longer-term partnership to co-develop innovative solutions that will redefine intelligent climate and energy solutions for the Middle East and beyond,” said Carrier Chairman & CEO David Gitlin. “The Kingdom’s vision for a more energy efficient, environmentally responsible tomorrow is well aligned with Carrier’s goals and makes this partnership a winning combination. We are excited about the future and look forward to collaborating with Alat as we further build on our long presence in this important region. Since 1987, Carrier has been actively engaged in the Saudi market through a successful joint venture with EA Juffali and Brothers, a prominent group in the Kingdom. Carrier remains committed to this longstanding and valuable partnership.”

Carrier and Alat plan to break ground later this year on an advanced sustainable manufacturing and R&D facility in the Kingdom that will provide high-volume, high-tech, energy-efficient HVAC products including variable refrigerant flow (VRF), air-cooled chillers, air handling units (AHUs) and rooftop units for MENA markets, supported by local supply chain. R&D will focus on developing breakthrough technologies to meet region-specific requirements, such as high ambient temperature and natural/Low GWP refrigerant HVAC systems, both of which can also be exported globally. As many as 5,000 jobs are expected to be created locally to support the project.

With access to over 2 billion consumers, Saudi Arabia’s location is not only at the center of the Gulf, but also at the heart of major trade routes crossing Europe, the Middle East and Asia, where Saudi Arabia is forging a new economic partnership with the recently formed India Middle East Europe Corridor (IMEC). The Kingdom is accelerating the adoption of the Fourth Industrial Revolution applications, enhancing supply chain and logistics. While the number of factories in Saudi Arabia has increased by 50% in the last year, with over 10,000 industrial facilities, the Kingdom expects to host 32,000 manufacturing facilities by 2035.

About Carrier 
Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. From the beginning, we’ve led in inventing new technologies and entirely new industries. Today, we continue to lead because we have a world-class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

About Alat 
Alat is a company focused on transforming global industries (electronics and industrials) and creating a world class manufacturing hub in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia powered by clean energy to build a better tomorrow. Alat will deliver sustainable manufacturing to help global companies reduce their emissions and move towards carbon zero manufacturing. 

Alat, a PIF company, is an essential enabler of the Vision 2030 goals for economic diversification, industrial development, innovation, and job creation. Alat’s primary goal is to ensure that global companies set up sustainable manufacturing solutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, benefitting from abundant green energy resources, the country’s unique geolocation and its investments in technology. Initially its key strategic business areas will be semiconductors, smart devices, smart buildings, smart appliances, smart health, advanced industrials and next gen infrastructure technologies.  For more information visit www.alat.com  

©Alat, Tomorrow Made Better.

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Tel: +1 561-542-0207

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Tel: +966 550076173

 

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Automated Drone Technology Further Transforms Polish Mountain Rescue Operations

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How Poland’s TOPR Team is Revolutionizing Mountain Rescues with Automated DJI Docks

SHENZHEN, China, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — With its steep peaks, deep valleys, and harsh winter conditions, the Tatra Mountains present immense challenges for search and rescue operations. Powered by DJI Enterprise’s next-generation automated drone technology, TOPR (Tatrzańskie Ochotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe), Poland’s dedicated volunteer mountain rescue service, is actively transforming its emergency response in rugged regions.

Building on their successful integration of DJI Enterprise equipment like the DJI Dock 3, TOPR recently initiated a pilot program with the newly released DJI Dock 4. The concept is groundbreaking for alpine rescues: launching a drone from an automated rooftop dock before the ground rescue team has even left the base.

“Certain locations are completely inaccessible by car, bike, or even snowmobile during winter,” explains Marcin Józefowicz, a TOPR rescuer and Head of Cybertech. Traditionally, a full mountain deployment could take up to two hours just to assemble the team and reach the trailhead on foot. To overcome this critical bottleneck, TOPR is looking to the sky.

This early deployment means a drone can reach a reported accident site in minutes instead of hours. “Crucially, we can assess the situation before we begin a physical operation,” says Józefowicz. This rapid aerial reconnaissance allows duty officers to determine if a rescue is genuinely needed, how many volunteers to dispatch, and exactly what equipment is required.

Once on the scene, the DJI Matrice 5TD helps TOPR make contact with people on the ground. Rescuers can use its loudspeaker to give instructions and ask whether assistance is needed, with hikers responding through gestures. If they indicate that they do not need help, the team can continue searching elsewhere. In total darkness, advanced thermal fusion imaging provides operators with near-daylight clarity, allowing them to pinpoint hikers’ headlamps and read topographic details simultaneously.

To conquer the mountainous terrain that frequently blocks standard communication signals, TOPR’s trial creatively utilizes a network of DJI O4 video transmission ground stations. By placing relay stations on observation towers and distant peaks, the drone can seamlessly roam between them. “This infrastructure allows us to extend our flight range even into neighboring valleys,” Józefowicz notes.

With automated flight triggers and a dock capable of swapping batteries in just 25 seconds for continuous operations, TOPR is exploring the ultimate future of mountain rescue. Beyond active missions, the automated fleet is testing the waters for daily hazard reconnaissance and trail monitoring. For TOPR’s dedicated volunteers, this continuous innovation serves one ultimate goal: reaching the injured faster, safer, and more effectively in the unforgiving Tatras.

1 All data was measured using a production model in a controlled environment. Some features are only available when paired with specific DJI drones, and may not be available in certain regions and countries. For more information, please refer to our official website: https://enterprise.dji.com/dock-4

About DJI

Since 2006, DJI has led the world with civilian drone innovations that have empowered individuals to take flight for the first time, visionaries to turn their imagination into reality, and professionals to transform their work entirely. Today, DJI serves to build a better world by continuously promoting human advancement. With a solution-oriented mindset and genuine curiosity, DJI has expanded its ambitions into areas such as renewable energy, agriculture, public safety, surveying and mapping, and infrastructure inspection. In every application, DJI products deliver experiences that add value to lives around the world in more profound ways than ever before.

For more information, visit our:

Website: https://enterprise.dji.com  
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DJIEnterpriseOfficial/       
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Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@DJIEnterprise   

About TOPR:

TOPR (Tatrzańskie Ochotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe) is the dedicated volunteer mountain search and rescue organization operating in the Tatra Mountains, headquartered in Zakopane, Poland.

(Note: The accompanying multimedia case study was co-produced by DJI Enterprise and INNPRO.)

 

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SlidesAI Expands Beyond Google Slides With Standalone AI Presentation Platform

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Users can now create, edit and share presentations directly in their browser, alongside integrations with Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint and ChatGPT.

SHARJAH, UAE, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SlidesAI, an AI presentation maker that began as a Google Slides add-on, has expanded into a standalone presentation platform with its own browser-based workspace.

First released earlier this year, the SlidesAI web app lets users turn ideas, notes and documents into presentations without installing an add-on or working inside Google Slides or PowerPoint. It brings presentation planning, content creation, design and editing into one workspace.

“We started as a Google Slides add-on, then a PowerPoint add-in, and that’s where we found our first users and grew to over twelve million,” said Anurag Bhagsain, founder of SlidesAI. “But honestly, the product outgrew that framing.”

The standalone platform extends SlidesAI’s role across the presentation process. Users begin with a topic, notes or a document, then specify their audience, tone, language and slide count. Before generating the deck, they can review the outline, reorder slides and refine the content. Once the presentation opens in the editor, they can edit text directly or request AI revisions, review the suggested changes and accept them.

The need for help across those steps is reflected in a recent SlidesAI onboarding survey. Among more than 18,000 responding new users, roughly two-thirds selected design and visuals as a presentation challenge, while nearly half selected the time required. Respondents could select multiple challenges.

Those responses illustrate why generating slide text addresses only part of the work. Turning that content into a structured, visually coherent presentation also requires decisions about sequence, layout and design. SlidesAI’s web-based AI presentation maker lets users work through those stages within the same environment.

For organizations creating recurring presentations, Brand Kit lets users import an existing PowerPoint template and apply their colors, fonts, logos and layouts to generated decks. Finished presentations can be presented directly, shared through a link or exported to PowerPoint or Google Slides.

SlidesAI also continues to support its existing integrations. Users can create and refine presentations through the PowerPoint add-in, work directly within Google Slides, or use ChatGPT to generate presentations directly in their SlidesAI account.

About SlidesAI

SlidesAI is an AI presentation creation and editing platform for professionals, educators and students. Available as a standalone web app and through integrations with Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint and ChatGPT, SlidesAI helps users turn ideas and source material into editable presentations. Learn more at  https://www.slidesai.io/.

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RepData Launches Verified Intelligence Platform, Establishing New Category for End-to-End Research

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Quality-led market research platform combines survey creation, participant sourcing, data quality verification, analysis and AI-powered automation in a closed-loop system 

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Rep Data has launched the Verified Intelligence Platform (VIP), an end-to-end research and insights solution that takes teams from business questions to actionable insights, with data quality verified throughout. The platform allows researchers to design studies, source verified respondents, detect fraud and low-quality responses, and analyze results in one connected system, with the flexibility to manage research themselves or work with Rep Data’s experts.

The platform builds on RepData’s sample sourcing and fraud prevention technology, adding survey design, behavioral data quality assessment and advanced analytics through its recent acquisitions of ReDem, OWL and SightX. It incorporates RepData’s curated participant network and quality checks at the source, respondent and response levels. The launch establishes Verified Intelligence as a new category of research with data quality verified at every step and visible to customers.

“Insights teams shouldn’t have to make high-stakes decisions on questionable data or choose between quality and speed,” said Patrick Stokes, CEO and Founder of RepData. “We’ve built the only research platform that offers this level of capability, technology and transparency in one place. Quality has been part of our DNA since day one, and VIP sets a new standard for conducting research and making decisions with confidence.”

Verification is integrated throughout the platform, with customers able to see how data quality is assessed at each stage:

Source: The next generation of Research Defender scores sample sources and blocks low-quality sources in real time, including during and after fieldwork.Respondent: More than 120 signals are analyzed and scored together for each respondent, identifying fraud, inattention and AI text responses before and during surveys.Response: Every response receives a score from 0 to 100 across five criteria (open-ended responses, behavioral analytics, time, grid and coherence), with plain-language explanations of flagged responses.Replacement: Rejected respondents are automatically replaced during fieldwork, eliminating need for data cleaning after the fact and shortening research timelines.Learning: Results from each study are used to retrain quality models, improving detection over time.

RepData’s VIP supports and embeds agentic research workflows, where AI agents can create surveys, launch studies, collect results, analyze data and prepare reports, with verification throughout.

Customers can use RepData’s technology and services in three ways:

Integrated platform: The Verified Intelligence Platform includes more than 50 research methodologies and question types, a panel network spanning 50 countries, pre-survey quality checks, automated data cleaning, analysis, reporting and actionable recommendations.Individual products: RepData’s sample marketplace and data quality tools are available through API and MCP connections for use with existing survey platforms.Research services: RepData’s research team manages projects from scoping and study design through field management, analysis and reporting.

Enterprise and mid-market teams can conduct research in-house or outsource projects, while research agencies and technology platforms can integrate RepData’s capabilities into existing systems.

The launch introduces RepData’s new brand identity and website, reflecting its expanded capabilities.

About RepData
RepData helps businesses make high-stakes decisions with confidence through verified research, advanced technology and human expertise. Its Verified Intelligence Platform (VIP) provides an end-to-end solution for designing, conducting and analyzing research, with data quality verification integrated at every step of the process. RepData works with enterprise and mid-market businesses, research agencies and technology platforms, offering flexible options for teams conducting research across a range of business functions, including self-service research, individual technology solutions and fully managed research services. www.repdata.com

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