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UNLEASHING INNOVATION: STARS OF SCIENCE SEASON 16 BEGINS SOON

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Inspire and drive transformation with a new season of Qatar Foundation’s TV show for scientific innovation.

DOHA, Qatar, Sept. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Stars of Science, the Arab world’s longest-running innovation TV show, continues to inspire millions of viewers while catalysing social progress. This September, the edutainment TV show by Qatar Foundation (QF) returns for its 16th season, premiering on 7 September 2024 on several channels and online.

Seven candidates from across the Arab world will be invited to the studios of Stars of Science, hosted at Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation and a hub of tech-based entrepreneurship. Over the course of 12 weeks, with expert mentorship and support, they will compete to develop, refine, and test their innovations, aiming to win the title of Top Arab Innovator and a share of the Grand Prize. This season promises to feature cutting-edge projects, remarkable contestants, and inspiring stories that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Since its inception in 2009, Stars of Science has inspired a generation of Arab innovators to think creatively and act boldly. The show empowers young minds to address pressing regional and global challenges, turning their ideas into tech-driven solutions. From advancements in healthcare and sustainable technologies to breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and digital transformation, Stars of Science consistently showcases the creativity and success of its participants. The show’s legacy is embodied by its alumni network of innovators who have achieved notable success with their innovations or their careers, marking a global impact not only in the region but worldwide.

Season 15 of Stars of Science saw the triumph of Mohammed Abbas Albumijdad from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, whose ‘Crawler Robot for Vertical Surfaces’ has the potential to revolutionise the building industry by improving safety and efficiency. Reflecting on his experience, Albumijdad said: “Stars of Science gave me the opportunity to turn my idea into reality. It’s more than just a show—it’s a movement uniting innovators, thinkers, and doers from around the world. The support and mentorship I received were priceless, and I’m now eagerly working on the next phase of my innovation.”

Ahmad Zahlan, season 10 alumnus, PhD student focusing on AI healthcare startups and visiting researcher at Columbia University (USA), revealed: “Stars of Science played a pivotal role in my career. The programme opened doors to international travels and scholarships, including a Fulbright, and shifted my focus from computer science to innovation and management in my PhD studies. Although I didn’t bring my initial invention to market, the experience transformed my path towards professorship and teaching entrepreneurship. I am committed to sharing the lessons from Stars of Science and my subsequent experiences with students and through my research.”

Khalid Aljumaily, the long-time host whose face has been synonymous with Stars of Science for 16 years, testified: “Though a TV programme and not an accelerator, Stars of Science serves as a turning point for many innovators. The talent and creativity displayed by our alumni never cease to amaze me. I am proud to be part of a show dedicated to advancing the world through remarkable innovations.”

Don’t miss a moment of the action! Join us in celebrating a journey of innovation, creativity, and scientific discovery. Tune in every Saturday starting 7 September 2024 to follow the contestants’ journeys, witness their challenges and triumphs, and see how, with the right support, ideas can become reality.

Stars of Science will air on five channels in the region and online. Visit the broadcast guide for channels and timings at http://www.starsofscience.com/.

 

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Oussama Rahalorahal@webershandwick.com

 

About Stars of Science:

Throughout 16 years of success, Stars of Science – the edutainment TV initiative of Qatar Foundation (QF) – has leveraged its position as the premier innovation show in the Arab world to empower Arab innovators to successfully transform innovative ideas into tangible solutions, strengthening the culture of innovation among Arab youth. In its sustained journey that started in 2009, the show has demonstrated how young Arab innovators develop technological solutions for their communities, aiming to improve people’s well-being, provide financial opportunities to their local citizens, and advance sustainable development.

Over a 12-week process, the contestants develop their solutions experimentally in a shared innovation space, competing against time with the mentorship and support of a team of experienced engineers and product developers.

An expert panel of jurors assesses and selects more promising innovators and their projects every week across several prototyping and testing rounds until three finalists remain to compete for a share of the Grand Prize. Jury deliberation and online voting from the public determine the rankings of the two top winners.

To know more about Stars of Science, please visit: Website, Facebook, X, Youtube, Instagram, Tiktok, and LinkedIn.

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EPG Publishes Inaugural ESG Report, Establishing Baseline for Sustainable Global Expansion

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SINGAPORE, April 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — EPG today released its 2025 ESG Report, outlining its sustainability approach and performance across global operations as it scales internationally.

Environmental EPG achieved full compliance with applicable environmental regulations, with 100% of waste treated and disposed of. The company completed its inaugural greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory, encompassing Scope 1, Scope 2, and key Scope 3 categories, establishing the foundation for its emissions management strategy and long-term decarbonization roadmap.

Social Female represented 31% of total employees, and 85% of employees recruited locally in Malaysia hold managerial positions. EPG maintained a diversified supply chain, with approximately 47% of suppliers based outside of mainland China.

Governance As of the date of this press release, the EPG Board of Directors includes two female directors, representing 22% of board members. The Board convened two meetings with 100% attendance.

As EPG matures its ESG framework, the company is forming a dedicated ESG Committee to oversee this progress. ESG management systems will be embedded into existing and planned facilities, starting with its Malaysia manufacturing plant currently under construction. EPG will also extend these standards through its supply chain at its upcoming Shanghai partner conference.

“Scaling globally only means something if we scale responsibly,” said Alick Wan, EPG Founder and Chairman. “We see an opportunity to redefine what sustainable infrastructure looks like for the AI era — proving that high performing infrastructure can also carry light footprint. We believe modular is how the industry gets there.”

EPG is proud to have contributed to the book Greener Data, Volume III, launching on Earth Day 2026. The chapter shared EPG’s philosophy on how modular construction reduces on-site waste, lowers embodied carbon, and enables full lifecycle sustainability, making the case that responsible scaling and commercial ambition are not in conflict.

Following approximately $200 million in Series B and B+ financing, EPG will keep strengthening company-wide ESG governance and scale its modular approach across an expanding international footprint.

Read the full report: https://www.epg-module.com/list-27-1.html

Contact: communications@epg-module.com

About EPG

EPG is a Singapore-headquartered provider of modular and prefabricated data center infrastructure, powered by dual R&D centers in Singapore and Shanghai and advanced manufacturing hubs in Malaysia and China. With over 20 years of engineering expertise, EPG delivers innovative and sustainable solutions for hyperscale, cloud, and enterprise deployments across APAC, EMEA, and other global markets.

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Simpli5 Announces Platform Expansion Designed to Close the Gap Between Self-Awareness and Team Action

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Behavioral intelligence leader addresses the knowing-doing problem that leaves most assessment investments unrealized

AUSTIN, Texas, April 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Simpli5, the behavioral intelligence platform that powers team effectiveness at organizations including LinkedIn, Kaiser Permanente, and Notion, today announced a significant expansion of its platform aimed at solving one of the most persistent challenges in enterprise learning and development: the knowing-doing gap.

While behavioral assessments have proliferated across the Fortune 500, the vast majority of users never return to their insights after initial onboarding — leaving significant organizational investment unrealized. The upcoming Simpli5 release is engineered specifically to close that gap, translating one-time self-awareness into an ongoing team practice embedded in the flow of daily work.

“Self-awareness that lives in a report is just data. Self-awareness that lives in your daily relationships is transformation,” said Karen Wright Gordon, Founder and CEO of Simpli5. “We built this because we knew the highest-value moments in our platform were sitting unused for too many users. These features are about closing that gap without adding friction.”

The expansion introduces a suite of interconnected capabilities designed to keep behavioral insights present in the flow of daily work — accessible at the moments that matter most, and creating reinforcing loops that grow in value as organizational adoption scales.

Unlike point-in-time assessments, Simpli5 is engineered to compound in value over time. Each connection made, each insight applied, and each colleague activated increases the network intelligence available to every user on the platform. The upcoming release is designed to accelerate that compounding effect.

Full feature details and availability will be announced in the coming weeks.

About Simpli5

Simpli5 powered by 5 Dynamics is a behavioral intelligence platform built on the science of five natural work energy phases: Explore, Excite, Examine, Execute, and Evaluate. Unlike static assessment tools, Simpli5 is a living team intelligence platform that deepens in value as adoption scales across an organization. Its AI coaching product, SenSai, delivers personalized behavioral insights at the moment of need.

For more information, visit simpli5.com.

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SK hynix Begins Mass Production of 192GB SOCAMM2 ‘Setting a New Standard for AI Server Memory Performance’

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–     Mass production of 192GB high capacity products designed for the NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform
–     Maximizes power efficiency by featuring high density DRAM based on the latest 1cnm process
–     Company to closely collaborate with NVIDIA to solve bottlenecks in AI infrastructure and provide optimal performance

SEOUL, South Korea, April 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SK hynix Inc. (or “the company”, www.skhynix.com) announced today that it has begun mass production of the 192GB SOCAMM2, a next-generation memory module standard based on the 1cnm process (sixth-generation of the 10-nanometer technology) LPDDR5X low-power DRAM.

SOCAMM2[1] is a module that adapts low-power memory – which was previously used mainly in mobile products like smartphones – for server environments. It is designed to be a primary memory solution for next-generation AI servers.

[1]SOCAMM2 (Small Outline Compression Attached Memory Module 2): An AI server–optimized memory module based on LPDDR. It offers a slim form factor and high scalability, while its compression connector enhances signal integrity and allows for easy module replacement

SK hynix emphasized that the 1cnm based SOCAMM2 product that is now in mass production delivers more than double the bandwidth with over 75% improved power efficiency compared to conventional RDIMM[2], providing an optimized solution for high performance AI operations.

[2]RDIMM (Registered Dual In-Line Memory Module): DRAM module for server/workstation that includes a register or buffer chip to relay address and command signals between the memory controller and DRAM chip in a memory module

In particular, the company noted that its SOCAMM2 products are designed for NVIDIA Vera Rubin platform.

SK hynix expects the new SOCAMM2 product will fundamentally resolve the memory bottlenecks encountered during the training and inference of large language model (LLM) with hundreds of billions of parameters, thereby playing a pivotal role in dramatically accelerating the processing speed of the overall system.

The company stated that with the AI market shifting focus from inference to training, SOCAMM2 is gaining significant attention as a next-generation memory solution capable of operating LLMs with low power consumption. To meet the demands of its global Cloud Service Provider (CSP) customers, SK hynix has not only been providing a supply portfolio, but also stabilized its mass production system early on.

“By supplying the 192GB SOCAMM2, SK hynix has established a new standard for AI memory performance,” Justin Kim, President & Head of AI Infra (CMO, Chief Marketing Officer) at SK hynix said. “We will solidify our position as the most trusted AI memory solution provider, through close collaboration with our global AI customers.”

About SK hynix Inc.

SK hynix Inc., headquartered in Korea, is the world’s top-tier semiconductor supplier offering Dynamic Random Access Memory chips (“DRAM”) and flash memory chips (“NAND flash”) for a wide range of distinguished customers globally. The Company’s shares are traded on the Korea Exchange, and the Global Depository shares are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Further information about SK hynix is available at www.skhynix.com, news.skhynix.com.

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