Tuesday, 24th March, 2026 – The World Gold Council (WGC) announced recently a pioneering initiative to build new market infrastructure designed to unlock the next era of digital gold’s development. WGC has co-authored a White paper titled Digital Gold: The Case for a Shared Infrastructure with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) which explores “Gold as a Service” – a new platform to support the issuance and operation of scalable, interoperable digital gold products. Gold as a Service would act as an open platform, connecting the physical custody of gold with the digital systems used to issue and manage gold-backed products. By standardising e ......read full article

EU Must Review EU ETS to Support Competitiveness as Aviation Decarbonizes 24 March 2026 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) calls for the review of the European Union’s Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to enhance European air connectivity and economic resilience by improving the competitiveness of Europe’s air transport industry. IATA calls for the review to: Ensure full implementation of CORSIA for all international flights, including flights within the European Economic Area (EEA) routes. To prevent market fragmentations, the EU should avoid regional derogations, additional eligibility hurdles, and overlapping measures that ......read full article

From Mexico to the United States, from Cancún to Miami. There is hardly time to reflect on the emotions of this week, with the finals scheduled for today, as the Premier Padel circuit is already set for another key event. The Miami Beach Convention Center will host the second edition of the Miami P1, which last year played a significant role in the development of padel in the United States. Delfi Brea and Gemma Triay in the women's draw, and Fede Chingotto and Ale Galan in the men's draw, will defend their titles, but several pairs are ready to challenge them: Miami will also mark the return to compe ......read full article

Doha, Qatar, 22 March 2026 - On the initiative of Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint Nasser, Chairperson of Education Above All Foundation, the foundation, in partnership with Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS), announced the distribution of brand-new Eid clothing to children in the Gaza Strip on the first day of Eid Al Fitr, as part of the third edition of the "Eid Gifts" campaign, which aimed to bring joy to children most in need. Purchase coupons were distributed to the beneficiary families to give them the opportunity to choose the clothes their children like. The distributions covered a total of 2,570 children from displaced and poor families in three main hubs, the Gaza Go ......read full article

Another unpredictable day in Cancún, marked by surprises and notable stories. Among them is the strong connection with Mexico of Sanyo Gutierrez: the Argentine legend had not reached a semi-final on the Premier Padel circuit since March two years ago, when he advanced to the last four in Mexico (in Acapulco) alongside Paquito Navarro. Gonza Alfonso and Tolito Aguirre also confirmed their particular affinity with Cancún: last year's finalists (defeated by Juan Lebron and Franco Stupaczuk) produced the two main upsets of the quarter-finals, this time with different partners. Gonza and Sanyo eliminated Fede Chingotto and& ......read full article

Exclusive Promotions and Regional Content Elevate Shared Viewing Experiences for Families Doha-Qatar, 18 March 2026 – As families observe the last days of the holy month of Ramadan and get ready to welcome Eid, LG Electronics (LG) is proud to showcase the enhanced entertainment experience for its Smart TV users through the intuitive webOS platform. Designed to bring loved ones closer, LG webOS launched its 'Together on One Screen' campaign offering seamless access to a diverse array of captivating content, complemented by a host of exclusive promotions from leading streaming service LG Smart TVs, powered by webOS, redefine home entertainment with a smarter, more intu ......read full article

Columbia Group is encouraging industry leaders to implement AI within their businesses to ensure digital processes are not blocking the progress made in attracting more women to shipping. Columbia Group says because AI is based on previous data which may display a bias against women, it's imperative to embed AI within the business so it can be used to make shipping more appealing to attract future generations of women. Newly-appointed Group Head of AI, Christina Orfanidou said; "Artificial intelligence is often spoken about as if it were a perfectly neutral system, yet it remains entirely dependent on the information we choose to feed it. In shipping, where women make up onl ......read full article

CASIO G-SHOCK unveils the GA-2100K series, a bold interpretation of the iconic GA-2100 design inspired by the atmosphere of music-driven nightlife and the vibrant pulse of late-night culture. The series captures the shadowy thrill of nightclubs and music festivals, where laser lights cut through the rhythm of midnight sound. At the heart of the design is a newly developed surface finish on the dial, delivering a clean and modern look that enhances the streamlined silhouette of the GA-2100. A glossy finish and rich color scheme create a striking visual depth reminiscent of piano black, giving the watch a sleek and sophisticated presence. The design further comes to life through layer ......read full article