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APPLICATIONS FOR SEASON 17 OF STARS OF SCIENCE ARE NOW OPEN

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Qatar Foundation’s edutainment show invites Arab innovators to turn their ideas into impactful solutions

DOHA, Qatar, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Stars of Science, Qatar Foundation’s (QF) renowned edutainment show fostering scientific innovation among Arab youth, is receiving applications for its upcoming season 17. Aspiring Arab innovators across the world are encouraged to apply by December 31, 2024, for an opportunity to bring their ideas to life and make a significant impact on the region’s innovation landscape.

In its 16th season this year, Stars of Science celebrated the success of genetic researcher Yaman Tayyar, whose pioneering gene therapy tool captivated audiences and judges alike. Building on his success, Tayyar is now preparing to incubate his company at Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP), a member of Qatar Foundation. “I was very pleased to see the significant amount of support for science and entrepreneurship in Qatar during and after Stars of Science. Therefore, I decided to move from Australia to Qatar and I’m currently in the process of registering my company under QSTP’s incubation program,” he shared.

“Stars of Science provided me with all the required tools to establish a successful venture, and I encourage all the bright Arab minds to consider going the same route to bring their innovative ideas to life. ‘GENO’, the invention that won me the title of Stars of Science, is on its way to democratize access to cutting-edge life-saving therapies, and I am very excited about what will come next,” he added.

Nada Elkharashi, season 16 finalist, not only joins a legion of successful women alumna on Stars of Science but has also been recently named by Forbes Middle East in their 30 under 30 list. Her innovative project, ‘BioVolt,’ captured attention on the show with its ability to generate electricity from air humidity using bacterial nanowires, aiming to provide sustainable energy to underserved communities.

Reflecting on her experience, Elkharashi highlighted the show’s sense of fellowship and community spirit that helped define her journey. “The mentorship I received during Stars of Science was both professional and deeply personal. The generosity of those around me, from mentors to fellow candidates, was overwhelming. Everyone genuinely wanted me to succeed, and that supportive environment made me believe in my own potential. It was truly a one-of-a-kind experience.” she said.

Since 2009, Stars of Science has earned a strong reputation for developing scientific leaders across the Arab world. Its alumni network, comprising over 168 innovators from 18 countries, continues to drive change across diverse industries.

Among these distinguished alumni is Dr. Ahmad Nabeel, a season 9 alumnus, guest juror and a current physician at St. Mary’s Hospital in London. His company, Gulf Medical Technologies, has advanced ‘Klens’ device, that he started on Stars of Science, to enhance visibility during minimally invasive surgeries. In August 2024, Gulf Medical Technologies collaborated with Mayo Clinic, the top-ranked nonprofit medical institution globally, to further develop this technology. “Reaching this milestone took relentless effort and hard work. Our collaboration with Mayo Clinic is pivotal—not just for Gulf Medical Technologies but for the region. Bringing a locally born innovation to global healthcare with a leading institution shows the importance of the need we’re addressing and highlights Qatar Foundation’s role in driving groundbreaking ideas forward,” said Nabeel.

Khalid Aboujassoum, the first Qatari to win Stars of Science in season 4, continues to make an impact in the food technology industry with his autonomous cooking innovations. His company, The Oliver Fleet, provides advanced kitchen solutions tailored to foodservice demands. “We are claiming a leadership position in our space. The foodservice industry is re-discovering itself, and our thesis of robot-to-human and human-to-robot collaboration is resonating well with the industry,” Aboujassoum explained.

In 2024, Stars of Science continues to foster a culture of productivity and innovation. To join the ranks of these trailblazing innovators, apply by December 31, 2024, on www.starsofscience.info, where you can also discover more about the achievements of alumni, their impactful inventions, and how Stars of Science is shaping the future of science and technology in the Arab world.

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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Club Offers for Travel Enthusiasts in Canada

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TORONTO, Oct 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), the club for travel enthusiasts, announces three of many new Club Offers for Club Members in Canada.

Rigorously vetted and negotiated for us travel enthusiasts:

$799—COSTA RICA WEEK WITH FLIGHTS & CAR
We think fall is an ideal time to visit Costa Rica; the scenery is lush and the crowds are gone. Drive between volcanic Arenal and the idyllic beaches of Tamarindo on this seven-night trip. Since it’s not as busy, we were able to negotiate a price that saves members up to $648 on departures through mid-December.

$899—BARCELONA: 5 NIGHTS WITH FLIGHTS
Explore Barcelona’s world-class museums and architectural masterpieces in the quieter winter months to pack more into your trip. You won’t waste hours in lines and can access top restaurants that are fully booked in summer. We save $300 on travel this January and February, when temperatures are still spring-like. Roundtrip flights from Toronto, hotel and daily breakfast are included.

$999—ST. KITTS GETAWAY FOR 2, REG. $2083
Most visitors to St. Kitts book months in advance, but when we pointed out that travel enthusiasts are more spontaneous, this resort gave us a terrific rate for stays this November and December. Spend four nights in Frigate Bay and get an upgraded Oceanview room, too.

Are you a travel enthusiast? Join the club today: https://travelzoo.com

Who are we?
We, Travelzoo®, are the club for travel enthusiasts. We reach 30 million travellers. Club Members receive Club Offers negotiated and rigorously vetted by our deal experts around the globe. Our relationships with thousands of top travel companies give us access to irresistible deals. Our club and its benefits are built around the lifestyle of a modern travel enthusiast.

Media Contact: 
Amanda Ieraci – Toronto
+1 437 866 8540
aieraci@travelzoo.com

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Howard Hughes Holdings Set to Join S&P SmallCap 600

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) will replace Arcosa Inc. (NYSE: ACA) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Wednesday, October 28. S&P 500 constituent CRH plc (NYSE: CRH) has acquired Arcosa in a deal that closed today, October 23.

Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:

Effective Date

Index Name  

Action

Company Name

Ticker

GICS Sector

October 28, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Addition

Howard Hughes Holdings

HHH

Real Estate

October 28, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Deletion

Arcosa

ACA

Industrials

ABOUT S&P DOW JONES INDICES

S&P Dow Jones Indices is the largest global resource for essential index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based on our indices than products based on indices from any other provider in the world. Since Charles Dow invented the first index in 1884, S&P DJI has been innovating and developing indices across the spectrum of asset classes helping to define the way investors measure and trade the markets.

S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies, and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/. 

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Chelsea FC announces multi-year sleeve partnership with Sokin, the business payments and FX platform

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Chelsea FC name fast-growing fintech platform as Principal Partner

LONDON, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Chelsea Football Club has today announced a multi-year partnership with Sokin, the embedded finance and payments company used by businesses worldwide. Sokin will be named a Principal Partner and Official Business Payments and FX Partner of Chelsea FC and Chelsea FC Women.

As a Principal Partner, Sokin will be represented on the sleeves of the Chelsea FC men’s, women’s and academy home, away, and third kits from the 2026/27 season.

The partnership brings together two ambitious London-headquartered organisations with worldwide reach – a club with millions of fans across the world and a fintech platform through which businesses move more than $11 billion a year. A club of Chelsea’s scale works in many currencies every day, with partners, competitions and supporters around the world, and needs a financial partner built to handle that.

Sokin gives finance teams business payments, multi-currency accounts, foreign exchange, checkout and treasury in one place, so they spend less time juggling banks and providers and keep more of what they move.

As Official Business Payments and FX Partner, Sokin will simplify how Chelsea FC sends, receives and manages money in the currencies the club operates in.

The Sokin logo will feature on the sleeve of the Chelsea shirt for the first time [when the men’s team host Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 24th October.]

Jason Gannon, President at Chelsea FC said:

“At Chelsea, we seek to partner with organisations that share our ambition and innovative mindset. Sokin’s expertise in business payments, and their focus on making both simpler for the businesses they serve, makes them a natural fit for the Club. We are pleased to welcome Sokin to the Chelsea family and look forward to working together in the years ahead.”

Vroon Modgill, CEO and founder at Sokin said:

“Chelsea plays on the biggest stage in world football, and its business runs in dozens of currencies. Sokin was built for that with regulated, multi-currency payments and foreign exchange for organisations that operate internationally. We’re proud to be the platform behind the business payments and FX of one of the most iconic teams in football. Sokin’s platform serves businesses in more than 170 countries. We’re thrilled to be partners for the season ahead. An organisation as sophisticated as Chelsea doesn’t leave its finances to chance.”

About Sokin

Sokin is the financial layer global business runs on. Businesses can transact, convert and hold money in 70+ currencies across 170+ countries. Some businesses use Sokin to manage global finance in-house. Others build it into their products to power financial experiences for their customers. Businesses move more than $9 billion a year on licenses Sokin holds in 36+ countries and infrastructure Sokin owns. Founded in 2019, Sokin has raised over $100 million from investors including Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital and Prysm Capital.

About Chelsea Football Club

Chelsea Football Club is one of the biggest, most successful football clubs globally and our men’s team are reigning world champions, having won the four-yearly FIFA Club World Cup in 2025. Our women’s team, Chelsea Women, are also multiple trophy winners.

Founded in 1905, Chelsea is London’s most central football club, based at the iconic 40,000-capacity Stamford Bridge stadium. Nicknamed the Blues, the club lifted the Champions League for the first time in 2012 and domestically has won the Premier League five times, the FA Cup eight times, the Football League Cup five times and the Football League Championship once, in 1955.

The Chelsea Women’s team have enjoyed a huge amount of success and in 2025 won the FA Women’s Super League for a sixth consecutive year and the eighth time overall. The Women’s FA Cup has been won on six occasions. We have also captured the FA Women’s League Cup four times as well as reaching the UEFA Women’s Champions League final in 2021. In two seasons, 2020/21 and 2024/25, a domestic treble of trophies was secured.

The Chelsea Foundation boasts one of the most extensive community initiatives in sport, helping to improve the lives of children and young people all over the world.

Media Contacts:

Taina Biggs
taina.biggs@sokin.com 

Nerissa Chesterfield
nerissa.chesterfield@chelseafc.com 

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