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Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum’s Inmā Emirates Holdings Opens Grant Applications for Climate, Agriculture, Energy, and Resilience Ventures Globally

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The Dubai-based platform founded by Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum will award grants to support scalable, commercially viable technologies with measurable public benefit

DUBAI, UAE, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Inmā Emirates Holdings, the Dubai-based holding company established to consolidate the impact investing previously conducted through Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum’s family office, today announced an initiative to support ventures developing scalable solutions across climate resilience, food security, sustainable infrastructure, and environmental adaptation.

The initiative represents Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook’s commitment to environmental sustainability and practical climate action. With the formation of Inma, His Highness set out to explicitly direct the platform’s focus toward sectors where private investment and development partnerships can support a greener and more sustainable future.

“The most important climate and sustainability solutions will not succeed on technical promise alone – they need a path to deployment, local relevance, and the operational discipline to prove they can deliver measurable benefits for communities, governments, and markets,” said Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook, founder and chairman of Inmā Emirates Holdings. “Through this open call, we want to identify ventures that are ready to move from validation to practical implementation, especially in regions where resilience, food security, energy access, and environmental adaptation are becoming urgent priorities.”

Entrepreneurs and social impact enterprises are invited to submit applications during the open call period, beginning today and closing 31 August, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. BST.The open call is designed for companies building practical technologies that can deliver measurable public benefit while demonstrating commercial durability. Inmā intends to award one or more selected companies over a 12-month period. Individual award amounts may vary. Applicants must be private-sector companies or founder-led ventures. Nonprofits, university-incubated entities, and research labs are not eligible. 

The grant program reflects Inmā’s operating philosophy of collaboration, foresight, responsibility, and adaptability, and builds on the company’s broader focus on private impact investment, sustainable development ventures, and large-scale projects across emerging markets. Inmā was established to apply institutional discipline to relationship-driven investing while keeping the focus on delivery, durability, and measurable outcomes. 

Priority sectors for the open call include meteorology and weather intelligence, climate change adaptation or mitigation, deforestation prevention and restoration, agriculture technology, precision farming, food security, electric vehicle technology, solar energy, renewable power access, desert control, land restoration, water-stress adaptation, and adjacent technologies that strengthen environmental resilience, essential services, or sustainable private-sector growth. 

Inmā is especially interested in companies addressing concrete environmental, agricultural, energy, mobility, or resilience challenges. Strong applications will clearly explain who is affected, why existing tools are insufficient, and why the problem matters now. Example problem areas include extreme rainfall forecasting, drought and flood preparedness, crop resilience, irrigation optimization, power reliability, desertification, and climate-driven food insecurity. 

Applicants should have, at minimum, defensible intellectual property, proprietary technology, or a differentiated technical process, along with a working prototype, proof of concept, pilot, field validation, or technical demonstration. Concept-only ideas without technical validation are unlikely to be competitive. 

Priority will be given to companies that can demonstrate both innovation and execution capacity. Stronger applicants will have existing customers, users, pilots, signed partnerships, early revenue or a credible path to revenue, deployment data, field results, measurable user outcomes, and a defined plan for geographic expansion, public-sector partnership, enterprise adoption, or infrastructure integration. 

Applicants should be prepared to define the outcomes they expect to deliver and how those outcomes will be measured. Relevant KPIs may include farmers reached, forecast accuracy, crop loss reduction, yield improvement, water savings, energy generated or stored, jobs created, income uplift, and service uptime. 

Applications will be reviewed based on mission fit, problem significance, technical strength, proof of concept, market need, scalability, impact measurement, team quality, capital efficiency, and durability. 

Applicants must submit materials via email with a PDF attachment to grantapplications@inma.co by 31 August, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. BST.

Application materials should include: company name, headquarters, founding year, website, founder and leadership team bios, sector category, problem statement, product or service description, current stage of development, technical differentiation, proof of concept or deployment evidence, current users or partners, business and revenue model, grant amount requested, proposed use of funds, 12-month deployment or scale plan, key risks and mitigation plan, impact metrics currently tracked, impact metrics expected from grant support, and supporting materials such as pitch decks, technical documentation, demo links, pilot results, customer references, or letters of support. 

About Inmā Emirates Holdings

Inmā Emirates Holdings is a Dubai-based holding company founded by Sheikh Ahmed Dalmook Al Maktoum to advance responsible investment and development partnerships across emerging markets. Derived from the Arabic term meaning growth and sustainability, Inmā serves as a platform for public-private collaboration in technology, infrastructure, and real estate.

The company’s work is guided by the values of collaboration, foresight, responsibility, and adaptability, and its mission is to promote sustainable growth by aligning capital, expertise, and policy in projects that deliver measurable impact. Inmā’s portfolio spans multiple regions, supporting governments and businesses in developing scalable, long-term solutions that enhance economic resilience and improve quality of life. 

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Big Jump SEO Partners with VHIS101 and HKVHIS to Launch AI Content Optimization Project for VHIS, Jointly Promoting Public Education on Healthcare Protection

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HONG KONG, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — To promote the importance of the Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme (VHIS) to the public and raise awareness of healthcare protection, Big Jump SEO Solutions, a professional digital marketing and SEO consultancy, today officially announced a strategic partnership with two specialized health insurance information platforms, VHIS101 and HKVHIS. The three parties will jointly drive a large-scale AI content optimization project, utilizing technological synergies to deepen public healthcare protection education across Hong Kong.

Although the Voluntary Health Insurance Scheme has been available for years, consumers still have many questions regarding the differences between Standard and Flexi Plans, premium tax deductions, and claims processes. In this collaboration, Big Jump SEO will provide top-tier SEO architecture and AI content optimization solutions to reshape, verify, and semantically upgrade tens of thousands of articles on medical insurance, life insurance, and critical illness insurance across the VHIS101 and HKVHIS websites. This not only ensures the authority and real-time accuracy of the information, but also allows search engines to deliver high-quality health insurance information more precisely to citizens in need.

A representative from Big Jump SEO stated: “We are honored to partner with VHIS101 and HKVHIS. Healthcare protection directly impacts the well-being of every citizen. By optimizing content delivery efficiency through AI and big data, we can break down information barriers and empower more citizens to understand the practical benefits of VHIS.”

Representatives from VHIS101 and HKVHIS added that this three-way partnership will help build a more credible information ecosystem for VHIS, life insurance, and critical illness insurance. Looking ahead, they will continue to utilize AI technology to launch more interactive coverage comparison tools and health education columns, comprehensively bolstering the healthcare defense awareness of Hong Kong citizens.

About Big Jump SEO Solutions

Big Jump SEO Solutions is a comprehensive digital marketing company that focuses on providing customized Search Engine Optimization (SEO), content marketing, and online advertising solutions for its clients. With in-depth industry experience and innovative strategies, Big Jump is committed to helping brands enhance their online visibility and stand out in the online market.

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“Think Large & Demanding EMC Chambers, Think ERETEC” ERETEC Brings Its Large-Scale, Specialized EMC Chamber Expertise to Global Markets

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ERETEC Inc. is accelerating its global expansion, drawing on its expertise in large-scale and specialized EMC chambers for defense, aerospace, and future mobility. Its 10-meter full-vehicle EMC chamber at KATECH demonstrates the company’s engineering capabilities in meeting the complex testing requirements of large electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles.

Accelerating global expansion on Korea’s largest track record of ultra-large chambers, including the nation’s first satellite launch vehicle and high-power RCS EMC chambersProving proprietary engineering that surpasses global standards, as demonstrated by KATECH’s large-scale 10-meter full-vehicle chamberSecuring global competitiveness with turnkey solutions that go beyond construction, from bespoke design to maintenance

SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — ERETEC Inc. (CEO Man Young Chi), Korea’s largest electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) chamber specialist, is launching a full-scale expansion into global markets, building on its track record of constructing large-scale and special-purpose chambers for advanced industries, including defense, aerospace, and future mobility.

“We will not rest on our laurels as Korea’s first and largest. With our optimized bespoke solutions and technical expertise, we aim to become a world-leading EMC chamber specialist.” Man Young Chi, CEO of ERETEC Inc.

ERETEC is a leading provider of turnkey solutions for large defense systems, satellite and space components (EMC/RF), automotive applications, and ultra-large commercial EMC chambers exceeding 20 meters. The company holds Korea’s largest track record in special-purpose chambers requiring advanced technical expertise, including the nation’s first satellite launch vehicle EMC chamber and first high-power RCS EMC chamber, setting the standard for Korea’s EMC infrastructure market.

An Unrivaled Track Record at Home as a Springboard for Global Expansion

Global demand for high-performance, large-scale EMC chambers has surged in recent years, driven by rising defense exports worldwide and the rapid growth of the electric vehicle and aerospace industries. Confident that its expertise in designing and building chambers of the highest technical complexity will give it a substantial technological edge in global markets, ERETEC is accelerating its overseas expansion.

A key reference project drawing significant attention from international buyers is the 10-meter full-vehicle EMC chamber for electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles at the Korea Automotive Technology Institute (KATECH), which showcases ERETEC’s proprietary technological capabilities.

Measuring 30 meters long, 25 meters wide, and 12 meters high, the chamber features an expansive Ø11-meter Quiet Zone, far exceeding the Ø6 meters at the upper end of conventional 10-meter EMC chambers. This allows large commercial vehicles such as electric buses and hydrogen trucks to be tested precisely in their entirety. Combined with a specialized area that supports loads of up to 50 tons, the chamber provides a world-class environment optimized for EMC testing of heavy zero-emission vehicles.

Bespoke Turnkey Solutions as a Global Differentiator

ERETEC’s core competitive advantage in the global chamber market lies in its ability to design bespoke chamber environments precisely tailored to each customer’s needs and product characteristics.

Going beyond chamber construction, the company provides comprehensive lifecycle engineering services, from proposing optimal EMC testing solutions to conducting tests, analyzing results, and providing ongoing global technical support after installation.

“We will not rest on our laurels as Korea’s first and largest,” said Man Young Chi, CEO of ERETEC. “Building on world-class references such as the KATECH full-vehicle EMC chamber, we will actively pursue opportunities in overseas markets.”

He added, “With our optimized bespoke solutions and technical expertise, we aim to become a world-leading EMC chamber specialist that contributes to the advancement of high-tech industries worldwide.”

Founded in 1999, ERETEC has pioneered electromagnetic compatibility, antenna and reverberation chamber design, and test and measurement solutions. The company has supplied high-quality EMC chambers, measurement systems, and robust electromagnetic pulse (EMP) protection solutions to customers in Korea and abroad, building a strong foundation of technical credibility.

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Michelle Park, ERETEC INC., 82 31-345-1134, michelle.park@eretec.com, https://www.eretec.com/en/

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New electrification index shows China out front as US risks stalling and Europe’s policies outpace delivery

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LONDON, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — China is pulling ahead on electrification, while the US risks losing momentum and some of Europe’s biggest economies have yet to translate policy into delivery, according to new analysis.

The Electrification Competitiveness Index assesses progress in 16 countries, measuring electrification delivery on the ground and the conditions needed for further progress. These enabling and deployment factors indicate how ready economies are for businesses to electrify operations.

The analysis exposes a widespread implementation gap, with policy and other enabling conditions ahead of electrification deployment across most countries.

The Index, developed by We Mean Business Coalition with support from RMI, assesses Australia, Brazil, China, Ethiopia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, the Philippines, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, UK and US.

Electrification, combined with clean power, can reduce fossil fuel reliance, strengthen energy security, reduce exposure to volatile fuel prices, support growth and productivity, cut emissions and improve health through cleaner air. It will be a key focus at COP31.

Countries are grouped in four categories:

Solid foundation – China, France, Spain: relatively strong deployment and strong enablers. China has the highest deployment score, backed by coordinated grid investment, industrial policy and incentives. France and Spain score well on grid performance and clean power shares. In all three countries, electricity prices are more competitive against gas than in most other economies assessed.

Potential for take-off – Germany, India, Italy, Poland, UK: enablers higher than deployment. The UK has the largest gap between policy and delivery. Electricity costs around five times as much as gas per unit of energy for UK industry, while Germany faces a grid connection backlog of hundreds of gigawatts.

Risk of stalling – US, Australia, Brazil, Ethiopia, South Korea: deployment sits at/above the halfway mark with enablers below the median. In the US federal policy reversals and grid bottlenecks risk slowing momentum. The US has more than 2TW of generation and storage waiting in interconnection queues, compared with roughly 1.3TW of existing generating capacity.

Early-stage adoption – Indonesia, the Philippines and South Africa: below the halfway marks on deployment and enablers. Clean power accounts for 18% of generation in Indonesia and South Africa and 23% in the Philippines, while grid investment in all three is below 0.4% of GDP, against 0.65% average across the sample.

 

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