MALTA: Notey Closes $3M Seed Round and Opens Its European Operation in Malta

Notey turns music practice into play: a child plays a real guitar while the game listens and reacts. Notey has closed a $3M seed round led by Tivoli Ventures and Malta Venture Capital and is opening its European operation in Malta.

Led by Tivoli Ventures and Malta Venture Capital, with a $1M Malta Enterprise grant and a distribution partnership with Telemach across the Balkans

Learning an instrument is hard; playing a game is easy and fun. We dreamt up a world where games are built to support real instrument practice.”

— Dr. Mak Grgić, CEO and Co-Founder, Notey

VALLETTA, MALTA, October 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Notey (Techstars 2023) has closed a $3M seed round led by Tivoli Ventures and co-led by Malta Venture Capital. The round includes a $1M non-dilutive development grant from Malta Enterprise. Notey is also announcing a distribution

SERBIA: Đurić: Stability and a Forward-Looking Approach Are Key for Serbia and the Region

Serbia - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Serbia Marko Đurić said today in Pržno, Montenegro, following the Berlin Process Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, that stability and a forward-looking approach are key for Serbia and the region, emphasising that this was also the central message of his address at the meeting.

Minister Đurić underscored Serbia’s commitment to regional cooperation, while noting that

THAILAND: Austhai Marine, Unveils the New AT40 Commercial Catamaran for Dive, Ferry and Resort Transfer Operators

Rendering of the AT40 Dive at a reef anchorage

Rendering of the AT40 Dive main deck, with kit-up seating either side and centreline tank racks.

Rendering of the AT40 underway at cruising speed. All three versions share the same 12.99 metre (42.6 ft) hull.

Backed by more than 20 years of commercial catamaran building, Austhai Marine opens 2027 build slots for the AT40

Operators no longer have to choose between a cheap copy and a European custom build. The AT40 is the commercial boat they have been asking for, and 2027 build slots are open now.”

— Ron Patston, Chief Operating Officer, Group Island Spirit

RAYONG, RAYONG, THAILAND, October 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Austhai Marine, the power catamaran builder owned by Group Island Spirit, has unveiled the AT40, a 12.99 metre (42.6 ft) twin outboard catamaran designed from the ground up for commercial marine tourism operators. One shared hull

ISRAEL: More Than 550 Christian Leaders From 51 Nations Gather in Israel for Ten Day Eagles’ Wings Delegation

Bishop Robert Stearns leading the Eagles' Wings 2026 trip to Israel (Credit: Dudu Koren)

Participants in Eagles' Wings 2026 trip to Israel (Credit: Dudu Koren)

International delegation includes senior religious, political and traditional leaders from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the United States

JERUSALEM, ISRAEL, October 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- More than 550 Christian leaders from 51 nations have gathered in Israel for a ten-day delegation organized by Eagles’ Wings and Bishop Robert Stearns in partnership with Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The delegation, taking place during Sukkot and

TURKEY: INTERNATIONAL SPACE UNIVERSITY LAUNCHES GLOBAL CAMPUS INITIATIVE

ISU’s ultimate goal aspires to create off-Earth programs and facilities (thematic illustration)

ISU launches its Global Campus Initiative to establish regional hubs and affiliates worldwide, expanding access to its unique space education model globally.

With ISU’s Global Campus network, we can serve established space epicenters and help accelerate developing space regions into the burgeoning global space economy.”

— Bob Richards

ANTALYA, TURKEY, October 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The International Space University (ISU) announced the launch of its Global Campus Initiative today, citing expressions of interest from over a dozen countries to participate in ISU’s worldwide

QATAR: Rasmal Ventures Partners with Türkiye’s Bilişim Vadisi to Build a Startup Bridge Between the Gulf and Türkiye

Türkiye's Minister of Industry and Technology, Mehmet Fatih Kacır overseeing the MoU signing between TermInal Instanbul and Rasmal Ventures

The agreement connects Qatar’s institutional capital with one of the world’s fastest-rising startup ecosystems and its flagship hub, Terminal Istanbul.

DOHA, QATAR, October 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Rasmal Ventures, Qatar’s first institutionally backed investment firm, trusted by sovereign wealth funds including the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), has signed a Memorandum of

AUSTRiA: Business Elite Awards Brings Europe’s Entrepreneurs and Executives to Vienna for the 2026 '40 Under 40' Gala

Hotel Imperial Vienna will host the 2026 Business Elite’s “40 Under 40” Gala Dinner on October 15, welcoming business leaders from across Europe.

Europe’s rising business leaders will gather for face-to-face networking, recognition and access to Business Elite’s global community.

There is still enormous value in putting accomplished people from different industries and countries in the same room.”

— Viktor Gjorgjieski, PhD, Director at Business Elite Awards

VIENNA, ON, AUSTRIA, October 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Business Elite Awards will bring together 40 entrepreneurs, founders, CEOs and senior executives from across Europe for the 2026 Business Elite's “40 Under

NETHERLANDS: How Directfloor Founder Reda Tabaouni Turned Overloaded Vans Into an E-Commerce Empire

Directfloor Showroom in Almere.

Directfloor Collection

How Dutch entrepreneur Reda Tabaouni turned a school project into Directfloor, setting a national trend for online home renovation sales.

ALMERE, FLEVOLAND, NETHERLANDS, October 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- From Classroom Project to €3–4 Million in Annual Revenue: The Story Behind Directfloor

Founder Reda Tabaouni once delivered

SAUDI ARABIA: Visitors to the Saudi International Falcon and Hunting Exhibition Get Up Close with the World’s Most Valuable Trophy

Visitors to the Saudi International Falcon and Hunting Exhibition Get Up Close with the World’s Most Valuable Trophy

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, October 4, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Visitors to the Saudi International Falcon and Hunting Exhibition 2026 will be able to view and take photographs with the original Saudi Cup trophy, the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia said.

The Saudi Cup is one of the world’s richest

MACAO: CE congratulates Macao’s Asian Games sporting delegation for best-ever performance

MACAU, October 4 - The Chief Executive, Mr Sam Hou Fai, today congratulated the Macao, China sporting delegation that attended the 20th Asian Games for achieving Macao’s best-ever competitive record since the city’s first participation in the Games. It marks a new chapter in the history of competitive sports for Macao.

In his letter sent today to the delegation, Mr Sam, on behalf of the Macao Special

GERMANY: PARIS AUTOMOBILE SHOW 2026: LIFE FEELS BETTER AT THE CITROËN STAND

Visitors will experience the brand's two new concept cars for the first time, including the concept for the new electric "Duck".

PARIS / RÜSSELSHEIM, GERMANY, October 3, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / -- To mark the 2026 Paris Motor Show, Citroën invites media representatives and the public to its 850-square-meter stand in Hall 4 of the

MALDIVES: Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa Unveils the Masters of Food & Wine Series

A Season of MICHELIN-Starred Culinary Journey Through The Seasons at Our Living Island

Following a successful debut, our Masters of Food & Wine Series returns as a season-long journey, bringing celebrated culinary talents to Hadahaa for experiences rooted in culture, craft and nature.”

— Anshul Sharma, General Manager of Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa

HADAHAA, MALDIVES, October 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Building on the success of its inaugural Masters of Food & Wine event held in July 2026, Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa unveils the Masters of Food & Wine Series, a season-long celebration of world-

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: ROX Capital Group Launches Gulf Energy Storage Platform for the UAE and Oman

Middle East

Rox

Platform will identify, develop and deploy battery & long-duration energy-storage technologies, while exploring local assembly and manufacturing opportunities.

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, October 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ROX Capital Group, a UAE based firm that builds and invests in real assets, today announced the launch of the ROX Gulf Energy Storage Platform. The platform will identify and

CHINA: 2026 Dialogue in the New Era: China-Vietnam Exchange for Young Media Professionals Held in Hanoi

NANNING, CHINA, October 3, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On the morning of September 29, the “Celebrating China’s National Day and Enduring Vietnam-China Friendship” — 2026 Dialogue in the New Era: China-Vietnam Exchange for Young Media Professionals was held at the China Cultural

VIETNAM: Lux Travel DMC expands family beach offers for the end-of-year holidays

Family-friendly accommodations by the sea provide space for relaxation and time together during a family holiday in Vietnam.

Shared experiences by the sea combine relaxation, nature and family time on an individually planned trip to Vietnam.

Lux Travel DMC expands family beach offers for the holiday season, combining coastal experiences, relaxation and flexible travel planning.

HANOI, VIETNAM, October 3, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / -- Lux Travel DMC is further developing its tailor-made family holidays for the upcoming holiday season, expanding its selection of beach vacations along the Vietnamese coast. The focus is on a

SAUDI ARABIA: Saudi Falconry Heritage Meets Outdoor Tradition at International Exhibition in Riyadh

A Saudi falconer displays a falcon during a live demonstration at the exhibition, as visitors gather to watch the traditional practice of falconry.

Visitors arrive at the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during the 2026 edition of the event.

Images from the visit of His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif Al Saud, Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition during its opening.

Talal bin Abdulaziz Al-Shammisi, Chief Executive Officer of the National Center for Falcons

Ahmed Fahad Al-Hababi, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Center for Falcons.

Falconry, craftsmanship and countryside pursuits come together with contemporary Saudi culture

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, October 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 has opened with 254 exhibitors and brands from 20 countries across 197,000 square metres.

For UK audiences, the exhibition offers a

SAUDI ARABIA: Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition Brings Outdoor Culture, 4WD Adventure and Heritage to Riyadh

A Saudi falconer displays a falcon during a live demonstration at the exhibition, as visitors gather to watch the traditional practice of falconry.

Visitors arrive at the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, during the 2026 edition of the event.

Images from the visit of His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif Al Saud, Minister of Interior of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition during its opening.

Ahmed Fahad Al-Hababi, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the National Center for Falcons.

Talal bin Abdulaziz Al-Shammisi, Chief Executive Officer of the National Center for Falcons

International event connects falconry, hunting, specialist equipment and outdoor recreation

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, October 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 has opened with 254 exhibitors and brands from 20 countries across 197,000 square metres.

For U.S. audiences, the event brings together

VIETNAM: Lux DMC expands its travel offerings to Vietnam ahead of Christmas and Lunar New Year

Lux DMC expands its travel offerings to Vietnam ahead of Christmas and Lunar New Year

Christmas in Vietnam

Lux Travel DMC expands its tailor-made trips to Vietnam for international travelers seeking culture, flexibility, and private experiences.

Christmas and Tết showcase different facets of Vietnam and both can be part of a meaningful tailor-made trip.”

— Mr. Ha Tien Hung, Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing, Lux Travel DMC

HANOI, VIETNAM, October 2, 2026 / EINPresswire.com / -- Lux Travel DMC is expanding its travel offerings to Vietnam for the upcoming Christmas and Lunar New Year seasons, responding to international travelers seeking more flexible ways to discover the

THAILAND: Syndacast Named Best Travel & Hospitality Marketing Agency - Asia 2026

Best Travel & Hospitality Marketing Agency – Asia 2026

Syndacast Team at an Event in Bangkok

Tom Nguyen MD at Syndacast

The technology and platforms will continue to change, but our job remains steady: understand the hotels, understand the travellers and build marketing that creates meaningful commercial results.”

— Tom - Nguyen Truong Tung, MD of Syndacast

BANGKOK, BANGKOK, THAILAND, October 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Syndacast, the Bangkok and Singapore based performance marketing agency specialising in hospitality and luxury travel, has been recognised by World Business Outlook with the award title “Best Travel & Hospitality Marketing Agency - Asia 2026.”

The award recognises Syndacast's specialised

CROATIA: Rimac Group Appoints Matthias Wich as New Chief Financial Officer

Matthias Wich – Rimac

ZAGREB, CROATIA, October 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Rimac Group has appointed Matthias Wich as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Wich currently serves as the Group’s Chief Strategy & Investments Officer and has been a key member of the Rimac Group leadership team for more than five years.

His appointment comes at a pivotal moment for the

SINGAPORE: World Business Outlook Awards 2026 to Honour Excellence, Innovation and Leadership at Bangkok

World Business Outlook Awards 2026

File Photo: World Business Outlook Awards Event 2025

World Business Outlook Awards 2026 Logo

Representative Image of World Business Outlook Awards Trophy

World Business Outlook Awards 2026 Certificate

The grand World Business Outlook annual awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on November 15, 2026, at Pullman Bangkok King Power in Bangkok, Thailand.

In an era defined by rapid transformation and disruptive technologies, true leadership is measured by the ability to innovate sustainably and create meaningful global value.”

— Mr Shankar Shivaprasad, Managing Editor of World Business Outlook

SINGAPORE, October 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- World Business Outlook has announced the World Business Outlook Awards 2026, an annual initiative recognising organisations, startups,

COMOROS: YWO launches Partner Boost, a 20% additional-commission campaign for introducing brokers in October 2026

Beyond the Ordinary

YWO Trading Platform

YWO Trading Platform

YWO Connect Referral Program

Subject to campaign terms and conditions

Introducing brokers are central to how YWO grows in the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Latin America, and Partner Boost is a direct way of recognising the work they do.”

— Mateusz Wyka

MWALI, COMOROS, October 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- YWO, the multi-asset CFD broker, has launched Partner Boost, a month-long campaign that pays eligible introducing brokers an additional 20% on the