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Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority Makes Milestone Transport and Logistics Announcements at the Global Logistics Forum

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New Eligibility Criteria Certificates for Tharawat Alqata Industries Company and Automotive Solution Company for Logistic Services (MASARAT Mobility Park) to operate in KAEC Special Economic Zone demonstrate growth in the automotive and logistics clusters.Major agreement sealed with Saudi Post (SPL) that will enhance logistics services within Special Economic Zones and create benefits for businesses investing.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 14, 2024 /CNW/ — The Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority (ECZA) today revealed three significant announcements to coincide with the inaugural Global Logistics Forum (GLF).

Reshaping the global map of logistics, GLF marked a key moment for ECZA to award two new Eligibility Criteria Certificates, along with the confirmation of a partnership with Saudi Post (SPL) that will enhance logistics services for investors across Saudi Arabia’s Special Economic Zones (SEZs).

The Eligibility Criteria Certificates, which have been issued to Tharawat Alqata Industries Company and to Automotive Solution Company for Logistic Services (MASARAT Mobility Park) will see both companies set up facilities in King Abdullah Economic City Special Economic Zone (KAEC SEZ).

These certificates, and the investment they will enable, demonstrate the continued growth of the automotive cluster in KAEC SEZ. Investors in the cluster, a priority growth sector for ECZA and Saudi Arabia, include leading automotive brands such as Lucid, Ceer, Hyundai and Pirelli. It is expected that these keystone automotive businesses will contribute at least US$8 billion annually to Saudi Arabia’s GDP by 2034, creating thousands of jobs in the process.

ECZA’s new partnership with SPL is the first of multiple strategic partnerships ECZA has sealed with other public sector entities in Saudi Arabia. The partnership with SPL will lead to the development of a new addressing system that will ease the conduct of business for investors within SEZs. Additionally, the partnership will lead to the creation of bespoke incentives for businesses in SEZs.

Commenting on these major announcements, ECZA Secretary General, Nabil Khojah, said: “Since the launch of the four new Special Economic Zones in 2023, ECZA has been working tirelessly to secure new investment into the zones and to more closely integrate with our government partners.

“The announcements ECZA has made here at the Global Logistics Forum are demonstrations of the business and cluster transformation ECZA is accelerating. These two new Eligibility Criteria Certificates will bring investment into KAEC SEZ’s automotive cluster, a priority sector for ECZA and the Kingdom.

“The partnership between Saudi Post and ECZA will enhance logistics operations within SEZs, streamlining services and enhancing the already attractive proposition for investors looking to do business in Saudi Arabia’s SEZs.”

Saudi Arabia’s SEZs, which were launched in 2023, are strategically located, with KAEC SEZ and Jazan SEZ along the Red Sea, and Ras Al-Khair SEZ on the Arabian Gulf, acting as a unique gateway between three continents. This allows companies to set up operational bases across different SEZs in the Kingdom, facilitating resilient supply chains and access to new markets.

ECZA continues to work to grow foreign investment into the SEZs, contributing to the creation of A Thriving Economy, a key pillar of Saudi Vision 2030.

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THE ADECCO GROUP Q1 2026 RESULTS

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Strong revenue growth, share gains and improved profitability, supported by rigorous execution

ZURICH, Switzerland, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AD HOC ANNOUNCEMENT pursuant to Art. 53 Listing Rules of SIX Swiss Exchange

HIGHLIGHTS

Accelerating organic revenue growth of +5.3% TDA yoyContinued strong market share gains: Group +365 bps, Adecco +210 bps vs. key competitorsBy GBU, Adecco, +7% yoy, with growth in all regions, led by Americas +15%, APAC +8% and EMEA excl. France +7%. Akkodis -1% yoy; LHH -1% yoyHealthy 18.8% gross margin, -40 bps yoy, reflecting current business mixEBITA €148 million excl. one-offs, +24% yoyRobust 2.6% EBITA margin excl. one-offs, +20 bps yoy: higher volumes and pricing, rigorous cost management driving improved profitability, with productivity +4% yoy and DDR >100%Operating income €127 million, +28% yoy; Net income €69 million, +41% yoyBasic EPS €0.41, +40% yoy; Adjusted EPS €0.50, +6% yoyStrong 94% LTM cash conversion, operating cash flow -€178 million, working capital absorption driven by stronger revenue growth, and in line with normal seasonalityND/EBITDA -0.2x yoy, consistent with year-end 2025 deleveragingContinuation of positive momentum in volumes to date this quarter

Denis Machuel, Adecco Group CEO, commented:

“Our strategy combined with rigorous execution delivered a strong start to 2026 and sustained our momentum. Growth and cost discipline are improving profitability. This marks our fourth quarter of growth: at 5.3% year-on-year. We gained another 365 basis points of share, while maintaining healthy gross margins and robust EBITA.

“Adecco continues to outperform the market with growth across all regions and double digit increases in Iberia, Nordics, North America, Latin America and Asia. Akkodis is stabilizing revenues and improving profitability. LHH achieved a double digit EBITA margin, driven by strong growth in Career Transition and Ezra.

“Our tech agenda advanced with further agentic AI deployments across new markets on our digital platform, lifting fill rates and reducing time to fill, while enhancing the candidate and recruiter experience.”

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XRP Healthcare Opens Community Access to XRPHAI via XRP and RLUSD Swap

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The First AI Healthcare Platform Built on the XRP Ledger Expands XRPHAI Access Through the XRPH Wallet

DUBAI, UAE, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — XRP Healthcare today announced the activation of direct XRP and RLUSD swap access for XRPHAI through the XRPH Wallet, expanding public access to XRPHAI for the global XRP community.

The activation allows eligible users to seamlessly swap XRP or RLUSD for XRPHAI through the XRPH Wallet while accessing XRP Healthcare’s growing AI healthcare ecosystem built on the XRP Ledger.

XRP powers movement. XRPHAI rewards healthy actions.

XRP Healthcare is the first AI healthcare platform built on the XRP Ledger and was also the first company to specialize in XRP-powered healthcare payments through the XRPH Wallet infrastructure launched in 2023.

The company stated that the rollout is designed to broaden access for XRP community participants globally, particularly users who may not currently have direct access to centralized exchanges.

XRPHAI was launched without a private sale or presale phase, with initial public access available exclusively through MEXC plus the company’s XRP and RLUSD swap infrastructure.

The XRPH Wallet and XRPH AI App operate as interoperable components within the XRP Healthcare ecosystem, connecting rewards participation, healthcare engagement, wallet functionality, and AI-powered accessibility tools.

XRPHAI earned through activity inside the XRPH AI App can also be transferred directly into the XRPH Wallet, where eligible users may access enhanced rewards participation through XRPHAI and XRPH participation tiers.

Users can access XRPHAI directly through XRP Healthcare’s dedicated XRP/RLUSD swap page, which guides users through downloading the XRPH Wallet via the Apple App Store and Google Play, wallet setup, reward activation, wallet linking, plus direct XRP or RLUSD access for XRPHAI.

XRP Healthcare has also released a dedicated YouTube Shorts walkthrough demonstrating how users can swap XRP or RLUSD for XRPHAI through the XRPH Wallet.

The company’s live Proof of Health™️” framework is designed to help users Earn Rewards for Healthy Actions” through AI-powered healthcare engagement combined with real-world healthcare participation.

XRP Healthcare confirmed that:

Phase 1 activated XRPHAI rewards for users completing healthy actions inside the XRPH AI AppPhase 2 introduced enhanced reward boosts for eligible XRPH and XRPHAI participantsPhase 3 now expands direct XRP and RLUSD access through the XRPH Wallet infrastructure

Users currently earn XRPHAI rewards through activities including:

AI health assessmentsCalmXRPH wellness sessionsImage-based symptom scansCommunity referralsUse of the XRP Healthcare Prescription Savings Card

The free XRP Healthcare Prescription Savings Card provides discounts of up to 80% on eligible medications at more than 68,000 participating pharmacies across the United States, including Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, Walmart Pharmacy, Kroger, Rite Aid, and Duane Reade.

Eligible Prescription Savings Card usage also generates XRPHAI rewards for participating users.

The XRPH Wallet has been operational since mid-2023, while the XRPH AI App launched in early 2025, with XRPHAI-powered rewards officially activated on April 28, 2026.

Industry estimates place global smartphone users at more than 6.8 billion, while adoption across emerging markets continues accelerating through increasingly affordable mobile devices and expanding mobile-first internet access. XRP Healthcare stated that regions across Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America continue showing growing engagement with mobile healthcare participation and AI-powered accessibility tools.

We wanted to make XRPHAI accessible to the wider XRP community in a simple, direct way through the XRPH Wallet,” said Kain Roomes, CEO of XRP Healthcare.

This is about opening participation through real utility, healthcare engagement, and rewards powered by the XRP Ledger. We believe the next generation of blockchain adoption will come from platforms that connect real-world utility with global accessibility.”

Laban Roomes, COO and Co-Founder of XRP Healthcare, added:

We have spent years building real XRP-powered healthcare infrastructure designed for long-term global adoption. Opening XRP and RLUSD access to XRPHAI through the XRPH Wallet represents another major step in connecting blockchain utility, healthcare engagement, and rewards participation at scale.”

XRPHAI currently has an initial circulating supply of 100 million tokens verified on CoinMarketCap.

XRP Healthcare stated that the phased rollout strategy was designed to prioritize controlled growth, broader accessibility, and long-term infrastructure development as additional exchange expansion opportunities are pursued throughout 2026.

XRP Healthcare’s expanding intellectual property and trademark portfolio includes protections spanning the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, the UAE, and parts of Africa, with additional international jurisdictions currently in progress. The company stated that its trademark protections include classes relating to XRP-powered healthcare payment infrastructure and healthcare payment services.

XRP Healthcare also confirmed that a limited allocation has been designated for the initial XRP and RLUSD swap rollout as broader access to XRPHAI continues expanding across the global XRP community.

Participate in the XRP Healthcare Ecosystem

Swap XRP or RLUSD for XRPHAIDownload the XRPH Wallet XRPHAI Rewards OverviewXRP Healthcare Prescription Savings CardDownload the XRPH AI App XRPHAI Whitepaper

About XRP Healthcare

XRP Healthcare is the first AI healthcare platform built on the XRP Ledger and the first company to specialise in XRP-powered healthcare payments through the XRPH Wallet. Its growing ecosystem combines AI healthcare engagement, XRP and RLUSD access to XRPHAI, rewards infrastructure, wallet technology, and mobile-first accessibility tools designed to support global healthcare participation, with a strategic focus on emerging markets.

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Digital Asset Clearing Center Secures US$10 Million Funding for International Market Infrastructure

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Round Led by Conflux, TTL and Global Infotech

DACC.HK Address Inefficiencies in Cross-Border Payments

HONG KONG, May 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Digital Asset Clearing Center (DACC.HK), a next-generation financial market infrastructure for the tokenized economy, today announced US$10 million in funding from strategic partners including Conflux, Transaction Technologies Limited (“TTL”) and Global InfoTech. Traditional bank transfers continue to dominate the US$214 trillion cross-border payments market, but tokenized finance offers an alternative to slow settlement cycles, high transaction costs, fragmented data systems and regulatory barriers. Digital Asset Clearing Service offers seamless connections to the world’s leading payment systems including Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS), blockchain networks, and compliance infrastructure delivering end-to-end Clearing-as-a-Service (CaaS) for financial institutions.

“My vision is for Digital Asset Clearing Center to develop a compliant financial settlement and clearing infrastructure that can integrate digital and tokenized assets into mainstream capital markets,” shared Serra Wei, co-founder and Chairwoman of the Digital Asset Clearing Center. “Each of our strategic investors represent traditional fintech solutions and my approach is to integrate their financial infrastructure into Web3 delivering digital tokens into mainstream markets by building financial solutions for the next decade of digital settlement connecting Hong Kong to China and serving the world.”

Several publicly traded companies including Conflux, Transaction Technologies Limited (TTL), Kingdom Limited (Ticker: 600446.SH) and Global InfoTech (Ticker: 300465.SZ) invested in the Digital Asset Clearing Center. The company is backed by other investors globally. They are Fosun International Limited (Ticker: 656.HK), Blockstone, Avior Capital, Fintech World, Satoshi Ventures, and BridgeTower

“We believe the future of finance and cross-border payments is being transformed by leveraging the blockchain’s speed, security and efficiency to make payments in seconds rather than days,” said Larry Li, Director at Digital Asset Clearing Center and former CEO of Swift North Asia. “With our headquarters in Hong Kong, Digital Asset Clearing Center is positioned at the intersection of global finance and China’s gateway. Anticipating the upcoming SFC VA custody license in Hong Kong, we believe Hong Kong’s regulatory maturity, financial depth, and international connectivity make it the ideal base for infrastructure designed to scale globally.”

As ecosystem partners, each investor also supports Digital Asset Clearing Center with expertise across technology and finance. Conflux is fully integrated with Digital Asset Clearing Center to provide end-to-end tokenization solutions, powered by Conflux, an advanced blockchain infrastructure designed to shape a fairer economy. TTL is focused on regulated banks and broker dealers merging established trading environments natively and compliantly with digital assets. Global InfoTech provides banking solutions that seamlessly integrate with Digital Asset Clearing Center and connect to leading payment systems across China.

As an open banking platform for banks, the company is providing compliant and “future-proofed” payments with stablecoins, tokenized-deposit rails, KYC/AML, and a DLT wallet integration with traditional banking and digital exchange services. The company’s cooperative liquidity models revolutionize how financial institutions and investors move money, both domestically and across borders.

About Digital Asset Clearing Center (DACC.HK)

Digital Asset Clearing Center (DACC.HK) is a next-generation financial market infrastructure providing compliant clearing, settlement, and record-keeping services for tokenized assets, serving as a bridge between global capital markets and the Internet of Contracts. With a new leadership team, aligned long-term investors, and a clear strategic roadmap, Digital Asset Clearing Center is focused on executing its strategy across custody, clearing, settlement, tokenization, and regulatory-grade infrastructure as it enters 2026 and beyond. This is the future of financial market infrastructure: Trusted. Tokenized. Built to scale.

For more information, please visit https://dacc.hk/.

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