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ATFX Executive Talks: Hormoz Faryar, Managing Director of Institutional Sales, ATFX MENA

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HONG KONG, July 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In October 2023, Hormoz Faryar joined ATFX as the Managing Director of Institutional Sales in MENA. With over 23 years of invaluable experience in FX trading and sales, Hormoz brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role. Today, Hormoz will share insights into the opportunities in the MENA region and how he will help expand the brand in upcoming projects.

Hi Hormoz, as the Managing Director of Institutional Sales in MENA, please tell us why you joined ATFX. Can you provide an overview of your role as the Managing Director at ATFX Connect, the institutional brand of ATFX group?

Hormoz Faryar:

“There are several reasons for joining ATFX, and most of them relate to client solutions and employee empowerment. Within our industry, ATFX stands out as a remarkable organization that prioritizes creating innovative and effective solutions for its clients. What’s unique about my journey is that I had the privilege of working alongside almost 10 ex-colleagues who are now part of ATFX’s 700+ talented workforce. This gave me an intimate understanding of the exceptional work environment and culture even before joining.

As the Managing Director of Institutional Sales at MENA, my role is primarily focused on overseeing our institutional client business. This involves working from our new A-class Dubai office and leveraging ATFX’s extensive resources, cutting-edge technologies, and global reach to provide top-notch service and support to our valued institutional clients. In this dynamic and forward-thinking environment, I am empowered to take on new challenges and continually enhance my professional skills.

By joining ATFX, I am confident that I have aligned myself with a company that not only values its employees but also prioritizes excellence in client solutions. I am excited to be part of an organization that fosters growth, encourages innovation, and truly cares about delivering exceptional results to both its clients and employees.”

What do you see as the key challenges and opportunities for ATFX Connect within the MENA market?  And what strategic initiatives do you plan to implement in order to expand ATFX Connect presence in the region?

Hormoz Faryar:

“The financial services sector in the MENA region is highly competitive, with both local and international players vying for market share. ATFX Connect must effectively differentiate itself to stand out in this crowded market. Moreover, the region has diverse regulatory landscapes, with each country having its own set of regulations and compliance requirements. Navigating through these regulatory frameworks can be challenging for financial institutions.

However, the MENA region is witnessing a growing interest in financial markets, driven by economic diversification efforts, increasing wealth, and both young and mature demographics with a penchant for technology. The growth of technology and demands in the MENA financial sector presents opportunities for ATFX Connect to leverage innovative solutions and digital platforms to reach and engage with clients more effectively. In the same time, investors in the region are increasingly seeking diversified investment products beyond traditional asset classes. ATFX Connect can capitalize on this demand by offering a wide range of investment options and tailored solutions.

ATFX Connect adheres to regulatory requirements in each operating country, following local laws and regulations and striving to maintain high standards. Tailoring products, services, and marketing efforts to cater to the specific needs and preferences of the MENA market, including language localization, cultural sensitivity, and customer support in local languages, are our main focus. We also invest continuously in technology infrastructure and digital solutions to enhance trading platforms, improve user experience, and provide innovative tools and features that meet the evolving needs of MENA clients.

ATFX Connect has been successfully drawing in a high calibre of clients and team members simultaneously, which presents a significant opportunity for us to broaden our presence in the MENA market. Currently, we’re dedicating efforts to a number of substantial projects that will become evident in the forthcoming months. These initiatives are expected to underscore our commitment to growth and innovation within the financial services sector.”

Can you share any specific projects or partnerships in that have contributed to the success of ATFX Connect in MENA?

Hormoz Faryar:

“Over the past half-year, the most substantial factor contributing to our success has been the strategic addition of pivotal team members. For example, the FX industry veterans Drew Niv joint the group as the Chief Strategy Officer, Siju Daniel as the Chief Commercial Officer, and John Bogue as the Director of Insitutional Operation. Besides, launching partnerships and initiating projects play a valuable role, but the linchpin of maximizing outcomes from such endeavors hinges on having a team that is adept at extracting unrivalled value from them. Our hiring strategy has been laser-focused on assembling a cadre of industry trailblazers. This elite group has been tasked with innovating our product lines both for internal efficiencies and external services, which will have a transformative impact on how our clients, particularly those with ATFX Connect, interact with data as well as how they navigate and manage risk.

Moreover, we never stop forming strategic partnerships with local brokers, financial institutions, and technology providers to expand distribution channels, enhance service offerings, and strengthen market presence in the MENA region.”

About ATFX
ATFX is a leading global fintech broker with a local presence in 23 locations and licenses from regulatory authorities, including the UK’s FCA, Cypriot CySEC, UAE’s SCA, Australian ASIC, and South African FSCA. With a strong commitment to customer satisfaction, innovative technology, and strict regulatory compliance, ATFX provides exceptional trading experiences to clients worldwide.

For further information on ATFX, please visit the ATFX website: https://www.atfx.com.

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BlueNexus Technologies Unveils AquaX Hub at SIWW 2026 — AI Autonomous Operations Extended to Legacy Water Assets

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SINGAPORE, June 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — At Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) 2026, BlueNexus Technologies unveiled the global debut of AquaX Hub™ — a compact plug-and-play edge device that brings full AI-powered autonomous operation to standalone water equipment and legacy treatment plants. The launch drew sustained engagement from utilities, industrial operators and engineering firms.

The water sector confronts converging pressures: aging infrastructure, a critical shortage of skilled technicians, and relentless operational cost escalation. AquaX Hub™ answers these directly — extending the AI autonomous operation already proven plant-wide by AquaX Robot™ to a single asset, and delivering comparable monitoring and operational management without a control-system overhaul.

“The industry cannot hire its way out of this problem,” said Jack Zhang, CEO of BlueNexus Technologies. “AI autonomous operation is no longer a future concept — the barrier to entry is gone.”

The AquaX Ecosystem

BlueNexus has built the industry’s first fully integrated AI autonomous water operation platform, spanning three complementary pillars:

AquaX Robot™ is the flagship plant-wide AI agent, built on large language models with proprietary vision, acoustic and infrared multimodal sensing. It optimizes treatment processes 24/7 and predicts equipment failures. Live deployments show up to 90% reduction in on-site staffing, a 50% drop in equipment breakdowns, and approximately 35% lower O&M costs.

AquaX Hub™, making its global debut at SIWW 2026, is a lightweight edge terminal extending that capability to any water system. With an independent local processing module, it monitors and inspects equipment through multimodal sensing and runs a self-contained processing loop. The device integrates seamlessly with existing SCADA, cloud and enterprise platforms via standardized APIs.

i-WaterHub™, the company’s standardized modular treatment plant, operated autonomously by AquaX Robot, delivers 2,500 to 40,000 m³/day for municipal and industrial applications.

Market Momentum

SIWW 2026 convened nearly 500 exhibitors from over 65 countries. BlueNexus has identified priority markets for AquaX Hub™ in Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Africa. “The conversations this week have already translated into concrete business opportunities and we expect rapid deployment in the coming months.” Zhang confirmed.

About BlueNexus Technologies

BlueNexus Technologies is a Singapore-based water-technology company building intelligent, AI-operated systems for the world’s most water-intensive industries. We design and deliver modular water treatment infrastructure that is smarter to run, faster to deploy, and built to operate autonomously.

Web: www.bluenexus.tech

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VIVATECH 2026 CELEBRATES ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY WITH A RECORD EDITION SURPASSING 200,000 VISITORS

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With the presence of Emmanuel Macron and Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India

PARIS, June 20, 2026 /CNW/ — From June 17 to 20, 2026 at Paris Porte de Versailles, VivaTech celebrated its 10th edition, surpassing the exceptional milestone of 200,000 visitors from 165 nationalities, with more than 15,000 startups present, 1,155 speakers and over 5 billion cumulative impressions on social media. Europe’s largest tech and innovation event has reached a new dimension, consolidating its status as an unmissable global gathering.

Exceptional speakers

VivaTech welcomed the greatest figures in global tech: Jeff Bezos (Amazon & Blue Origin), Dave Limp (Blue Origin), Bernard Arnault (LVMH), Henna Virkkunen (European Commission), Ekaterina Zaharieva (European Commission). Germany, Country of the Year 2026, was represented by a ministerial delegation, while India, AI Country Partner 2026, was led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as a continuation of the AI Summit in New Delhi.

Innovation and business at the heart of the event

More than 4,500 exhibitors, 61% of whom were international, showcased their latest innovations. Among the standout innovations: the smart contact lens by XPANCEO, the thought-controlled humanoid robot by Unitree x HABS, and the 3D-printed resorbable implants by Lattice Medical. New formats such as the Business Plaza and Investors Office Hours further accelerated business connections.

The VivaTech x Bloomberg Awards

For the first time, VivaTech presented the VivaTech x Bloomberg Awards, recognising the most influential figures in global tech, including Sir Tim Berners-Lee (Visionary Award), Joe Tsai (Leadership Award) and Yann LeCun (Momentum Award).

Innovation open to all

VivaTech also took over the Champs-Élysées on June 14th for an open-air technology showcase, before opening its doors to the general public on June 20th with astronaut Thomas Pesquet as guest star.

“This 10th edition was not a celebration of the 9 previous years, but the opening of a new decade full of promise.” — Maurice Lévy, Michèle Benbunan & François Bitouzet, VivaTech

See you from June 16 to 19, 2027 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles for VivaTech 2027!

About VivaTech

VivaTech accelerates innovation by connecting startups, tech leaders, major companies, and investors responding to our world’s biggest challenges.  

Each year, over four exciting days in Paris, VivaTech creates Europe’s biggest startup and tech event, exploring the most disruptive topics in tech with world-premiere demos, launches, and conferences in a collaborative ecosystem. This is where business meets innovation. Join us for the eleventh edition of VivaTech 16-19 June 2027.

For more information go to our website at https://vivatech.com/media or follow us on social media @VivaTech.

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Pope Leo XIV embraces paediatric patients at CNAO in Pavia

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PAVIA, Italy, June 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The National Center for Oncological Hadrontherapy (CNAO) served as the first stop today during Pope Leo XIV’s pastoral visit to the city of Pavia. His choice to begin his journey at this center reflects a profound commitment to fostering meaningful dialogue between advanced scientific progress and the alleviation of human suffering.

CNAO President Gianluca Vago and General Manager Sandro Rossi received His Holiness, illustrating the center’s distinctive capabilities. CNAO stands out as a unique reality in Italy, remaining one of the very few facilities worldwide capable of delivering hadrontherapy using both protons and carbon ions. The technological core of the facility is its synchrotron, a subatomic particle accelerator that generates ultra-high-precision beams to treat complex, inoperable and radioresistant tumours. This cutting-edge technology allows for the targeted eradication of diseased cells while meticulously preserving surrounding healthy tissues, drastically improving patients’ survival and quality of life.

Furthermore, CNAO is expanding its capabilities as a premier multi-center utilizing new ion species, like Helium, later Oxygen and Neon. Soon, treatments will incorporate the Leo Cancer Care upright positioning and imaging system. The immediate future also includes beginning therapies with a Hitachi dedicated proton accelerator and gantry and a BNCT system for metastatic diseases, equipped with an electrostatic accelerator produced by TAE Life Science. With these new technologies, CNAO will become one of the most technologically advanced center in the world.

To date, over six thousand individuals, including approximately three hundred children and adolescents, have benefited from these life-saving treatments.

During his visit, the Pope engaged with CNAO’s Board of Directors, a collaborative body uniting national universities, clinical institutions, and research centers. He also extended his heartfelt greetings to the two hundred employees of the center. These doctors, physicists, engineers, and researchers tirelessly operate the advanced technologies in the service of oncology patients.

The emotional pinnacle of the day was the Holy Father’s private gathering with a delegation of young children who underwent treatment. The paediatric patients and their families shared a deeply touching moment of closeness, receiving the Pope’s comforting embrace.

“The visit of Pope Leo XIV honours us and represents a moment of extraordinary human value”, stated CNAO President Gianluca Vago. “In his encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, the Holy Father emphasizes the necessity of a science that constantly safeguards the centrality of the person and directs technology toward the common good. In a time marked by global tensions, CNAO testifies daily how the incredible power of the atom can be used not to destroy, but to heal. The particle beams we utilize against disease are, symbolically, Rays of Hope, sharing and supporting the IAEA project bearing this name. The embrace the Holy Father reserved for our children reminds us that scientific research finds its most authentic purpose when it encounters listening, compassion, and hope”.

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