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Military Veterans Can Win Free Travel Agency Franchise as Dream Vacations Marks 15 Years of Operation Vetrepreneur Contest During America’s 250th Anniversary

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Dream Vacations travel agency franchise launches 15th annual “Operation Vetrepreneur: Become Your Own General” contest

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Dream Vacations, a leading homebased travel agency franchise, is now accepting entries for its “Operation Vetrepreneur: Become Your Own General” contest, marking 15 years of helping veterans transition to business ownership. The contest will award three military veterans a free travel agency franchise.

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, the milestone reflects on the values of independence, service and opportunity that define the nation. For many veterans, those same values carry into civilian life through entrepreneurship. Celebrating 250 years of American independence alongside 15 years of Operation Vetrepreneur, Dream Vacations continues its commitment to helping veterans build their own businesses and achieve the American Dream of ownership.

The contest runs from July 4th through August 31st. Since launching in 2012, Operation Vetrepreneur has awarded 65 franchises to veterans across the country. In addition to receiving a free franchise, winners will also be awarded a ticket to the franchisor’s Land Summit 2027, an exclusive training and networking event designed to help entrepreneurs catapult their businesses.

What is Operation Vetrepreneur?
Operation Vetrepreneur is an annual contest from Dream Vacations that awards military veterans a free travel agency franchise, including training, marketing tools and ongoing support to help them launch and grow a home-based business.

The Dream Vacations franchise contest is open to former members of any of the six branches of the U.S. military (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Space Force and Coast Guard) who are retired, off active duty or honorably discharged prior to the contest start date and are residents of the U.S.

To participate, candidates must complete an online entry form and schedule an introductory phone call with a Franchise Development Manager. Candidates will also submit a profile, business plan and video. Finalists will be invited to participate in follow-up phone interviews before winners are selected. Full contest details can be found at Operation Vetrepreneur website.

“I encourage any veteran who has thought about starting their own business to apply,” said Shane Gray, a past Operation Vetrepreneur winner and Dream Vacations franchise owner. “Winning gave me the opportunity to build a flexible business while doing something I love. You’re in business for yourself, but not by yourself. The training, tools and support system really set you up to succeed, and it truly changed my life.”

Past winners of the contest have gone on to build successful businesses across the country, creating a growing network of veteran entrepreneurs within the Dream Vacations system.

Military veterans and Gold Star families interested in starting a work-from-home business can also purchase a Dream Vacations travel agency franchise at a 30 percent discount, receive an enlistment package valued at no less than $5,000 and have administrative fees waived, valued at $1,800.

In addition to access to the Command Center, an internal portal with veteran-specific training and marketing assets, veterans and Gold Star families receive waived training fees for a business partner and the ability to hire active-duty military spouses and fellow veterans as associates at a discount. Additional benefits include relocation flexibility, travel discounts for military customers and access to veteran networking groups.

“This summer is especially meaningful as Americans take advantage of the 250th anniversary to explore historic destinations across the country,” said Drew Daly, senior vice president and general manager of Dream Vacations. “It’s also an opportunity to recognize the service and sacrifice of our military community. Their dedication allows us to live the American Dream, and one of its most meaningful expressions is owning your own business. This contest provides a clear pathway for veterans to pursue entrepreneurship and build something of their own.”

The only travel franchise to receive a five-star ranking from the International Franchise Association’s VetFran initiative, Dream Vacations proudly supports military veterans and is consistently recognized by leading industry publications as a top veteran-friendly franchise. The company has ranked first or second out of 150 franchises nationwide in Entrepreneur magazine’s top franchise for veterans since 2017. Additional top rankings include Military Times and Forbes. Dream Vacations has also been recognized by G.I. Jobs, U.S. Veterans Magazine and USA Today, as well as honored by MSC Cruises with its Seaside Salute Award. The Operation Vetrepreneur program has earned gold honors from the Travel Weekly Magellan Awards and recognition from the IFA Franchising Gives Back Awards.

Military veterans with a passion for travel and entrepreneurship who are interested in opening a Dream Vacations franchise and applying for the Operation Vetrepreneur contest can visit Operation Vetrepreneur website or call 888-249-8235.

Photo Cutline: (From Left to Right) Shane and Jessica Gray, Dream Vacations Franchise Owners

About Dream Vacations
Dream Vacations is a home-based travel agency franchise that gives its advisors everything they need to plan smooth and memorable vacations for their clients— all while delivering great value. As part of World Travel Holdings and a proud member of the International Franchise Association, Dream Vacations has earned top honors, including franchise partner of the year from major cruise lines. The franchise is also nationally recognized for its strong commitment to supporting military veterans. For more details, visit www.DreamVacationsFranchise.com. You can also connect with Dream Vacations on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

Open only legal residents of 50 US/DC, 18 years of age and older, and are former members in good standing of any of the six (6) branches of the U.S. military (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard) who are retired, off active duty and/or were honorably discharged prior to 7/1/26. Void in PR, USVI, U.S. Military installations in foreign countries, all other U.S. territories & possessions, and where prohibited by law. Contest entry period starts at 12:01 a.m. on 7/1/26 and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. ET on 8/31/26. Contest includes 2 rounds of phone interviews, the submission of a candidate profile & business plan and a video. Subject to Official Rules, including how to enter, judging criteria, prize details, and restrictions, see https://www.operationvetrepreneur.com/contest-rules/. Sponsor: CruiseOne, Inc., 1201 W. Cypress Creek Rd. Ste. 100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.

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“The Power of Datafication” Published: Observing the Evolution of Digital Civilization Through Chinese Practice

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CAIRO, July 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Amid the accelerating development of artificial intelligence and the digital economy, digital transformation has become a key direction for global industrial upgrading. Recently, the Arabic edition of The Power of Datafication—authored by Guo Wei, Chairman of Digital China—was officially published, marking its first release for Arabic-speaking readers following the earlier Chinese and English editions.

Drawing on extensive real-world transformation cases from Chinese enterprises, the book explores core topics such as the digital economy, data assets, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure. It offers Arabic-speaking readers a fresh perspective for understanding the digital practices of Chinese companies. Since its launch, the translated edition has been featured in special reports by prominent Arab mainstream media outlets, including Egypt’s Al-Wafd and Al-Bawaba.

The book clearly states that digital transformation is not merely a technological upgrade nor limited to process optimization and efficiency gains characteristic of traditional informatization. True digital transformation involves converting data into a new factor of production and transforming business operations into sustainably appreciating data assets. This shift propels enterprise development from “efficiency improvement” to “value creation,” driving profound changes in industry and society.

Based on long-term industrial practice, the book proposes the “Data Cloud Integration” framework: by digitizing business assets and building a flexible, unified cloud platform foundation, it enables data integration and reuse. Leveraging the foundational capabilities of data and cloud computing, AI further empowers business operations, elevating digitalization from “seeing the business” to “understanding the business and participating in decision-making.”

Building on this, “Data Cloud Integration” extends into the concept of “AI for Process.” AI is not just a tool but a force capable of deeply restructuring corporate processes, decision-making mechanisms, and organizational collaboration. As AI technology becomes increasingly accessible, it will break down industry-specific technical barriers and help enterprises achieve systematic upgrades—from technological infrastructure to management models and value systems.

For Arabic-speaking regions currently advancing economic diversification, digital infrastructure, and industrial upgrading, the content of this book holds practical reference value. Digitalization empowers industrial transformation and fosters youth development, while also opening new possibilities for cross-regional technological exchange and mutual learning. The publication of the Arabic edition adds practice-based digital research findings to the Arabic-speaking world and provides local readers with valuable insights into global digital trends and pathways for indigenous transformation.

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Reliance Digital Unveils its ‘Lowest Price Challenge’ with ‘Digital Saving Days’

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The Lowest Price Challenge is live till 7th July — bringing unbeatable deals across smartphones, laptops, televisions, home appliances wearables and more.

MUMBAI, India, July 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reliance Digital, India’s leading consumer electronics retailer, has announced the launch of its Digital Saving Days a limited-period sale running till 7th July across all Reliance Digital stores. Bringing together its strongest value propositions across smartphones, laptops, televisions, Home appliances, wearables and more, the event is anchored by the Lowest Price Challenge—a bold commitment to deliver the best price on electronics, guaranteed.

Additionally, during the Digital Savings Days customers can avail discounts of up to ₹26,000 on leading bank cards and paper finance, exchange bonuses of up to ₹10,000 on eligible old devices, a free additional one-year warranty worth up to ₹10,000, along with free delivery and fastest installation on select products.*

At the heart of Digital Saving Days is Reliance Digital’s Lowest Price Challenge—a promise that reflects the brand’s confidence in its pricing across categories and its commitment to delivering exceptional value to customers. Whether upgrading a smartphone, investing in a new laptop, or bringing home the latest television or home appliance, customers can shop with complete peace of mind, knowing they are getting some of the most competitive prices in the market.

Beyond attractive pricing, Digital Saving Days is designed to offer a seamless shopping experience. Customers can explore products through live in-store demonstrations, receive expert guidance from trained product specialists, and take home their purchases immediately with in-store pick-up.* For added convenience, Reliance Digital also offers free delivery and fastest installation on select products.

About Reliance Digital

Reliance Digital is one of India’s leading consumer electronics retail chains, with a presence in over 850 cities through 700+ large-format stores and 900+ My Jio stores. It offers more than 300 national and international brands and over 5,000 products, giving customers a wide choice of the latest technology at competitive prices.

The brand serves shoppers across online and offline channels and is supported by trained staff who guide customers in selecting the right products. For after-sales support, Reliance Digital provides end-to-end service through Reliance resQ, its ISO 9001-certified service arm available throughout the week.

*Terms & Conditions apply. Offers valid till 7th July 2026 or while stocks last.

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KuMining Expands Cloud Mining Access with ZEC, Bringing Institutional-Grade Mining Infrastructure to More Users

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PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands, July 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — KuMining, the cloud mining platform powered by global cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin, today announced the launch of ZEC Cloud Mining, expanding its Proof-of-Work product suite while making institutional-grade mining infrastructure more accessible to retail users. By removing the need for hardware ownership and operational management, the new offering lowers the barriers to participating in Zcash mining through a simplified cloud mining experience. The product is now available on the platform, with applications open to eligible users.

ZEC is the native asset of Zcash, a Proof-of-Work blockchain launched in 2016 with a fixed maximum supply of 21 million coins. As ZEC mining typically requires specialized hardware, mining facilities, power resources, and technical operations, KuMining ZEC Cloud Mining is designed to provide users with cloud-based access to ZEC hashrate in a more streamlined way.

Building on its core value of “Simple Mining, Smart Gains,” KuMining aims to make industrial-scale mining more transparent, cost-effective and user-friendly. With ZEC Cloud Mining, users can access ZEC hashrate directly through the KuCoin ecosystem, without worrying about hardware procurement, facility setup, pool connection, or technical maintenance. This helps reduce the need for ASIC ownership and turns ZEC mining into a lighter accumulation path for a broader user base.

“Mining has historically been limited by access to specialized hardware, infrastructure, and operational expertise,” said Jolie Du, Chief Operating Officer of KuMining. “Our goal is to make professional mining infrastructure accessible to more users, so participation is no longer defined by who owns the most equipment, but by who wants to take part in the Proof-of-Work ecosystem. The launch of ZEC Cloud Mining is another step toward lowering barriers and giving users more ways to participate in digital asset mining through a simpler and more accessible experience.”

A key feature of the product is its “mine first, pay electricity later” model, which helps reduce upfront cost pressure and creates a more flexible participation path. Instead of purchasing ZEC at a single market price, users can accumulate mining output gradually over the contract period, subject to network conditions and product rules.

The launch reflects KuMining’s broader commitment to building accessible mining infrastructure for the crypto community. By simplifying access to hashrate and reducing reliance on hardware ownership, KuMining aims to bring mining participation closer to real users and support a more inclusive Proof-of-Work ecosystem.

About KuMining

KuMining is a leading cloud mining platform developed by KuCoin, one of the world’s top cryptocurrency exchanges. Dedicated to democratizing mining, KuMining offers secure, efficient hashrate services to users globally, backed by cutting-edge infrastructure and seamless integration with KuCoin’s ecosystem.

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