Author: Ethan Lewis

Dubai, UAE, August 7th, 2026, FinanceWire The revitalised basketball court gives approximately 2,000 future healthcare professionals a dedicated space to recharge, connect, and build community activities beyond their academic training. STARCARES, the community impact initiative of STARTRADER, has completed the redevelopment of the basketball court at the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, giving approximately 2,000 students a dedicated space for recreation, teamwork, and campus connection beyond their medical training. Located in Idi-Araba, Surulere, the College has 1,850 staff across 32 departments. Since welcoming its first 28 medical students in 1962, it has grown into a highly competitive institution for training doctors, dentists, and allied health professionals. The redevelop...

Ebene, Mauritius, August 7th, 2026, FinanceWire PU Prime has launched XAUUSD247, a new offering that enables clients to trade gold 24 hours a day, seven days a week on MT5. Gold remains one of the world’s most actively traded safe-haven assets, with prices responding rapidly to geopolitical events, central bank policies, inflation expectations, and shifts in investor sentiment. Earlier this year, gold surged to nearly US$5,600 per ounce in January as investors flocked to safe-haven assets amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. While prices have since retreated from their peak, the World Gold Council’s research notes that gold remains one of the top-performing assets over the past year. “Gold CFDs have consistently been among the most actively traded products on the PU Prime platform...

New York, USA, Aug 07, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Procurement professional and leadership advocate Omar Messado has announced the release of a free Leadership Self-Audit Checklist, a practical resource that helps people assess how they communicate, solve problems, build trust, and support others at work. The guide is designed for anyone looking to become a stronger leader, regardless of job title or industry. After decades leading procurement teams and complex infrastructure projects for organizations including Metro-North Railroad, Kawasaki Rail Car and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), Messado believes leadership begins with self-awareness rather than authority. “Success is not just about career growth,” said Messado. “It is about the many people you have impacted positively and ...

Tel Aviv, Israel, August 6th, 2026, FinanceWire  Inevitable AI Group (IAIG), an AI-native venture studio founded by veteran technology entrepreneurs, today announced a $6 million pre-seed funding round led by Aleph. The company is building and launching dozens of AI-native software businesses designed to capitalize on the rapidly changing economics of software development. Founded by Nimrod Lehavi and Ofer Bar-Or, IAIG was created around the thesis that advances in artificial intelligence are enabling small teams to build, launch, and scale software products faster and more efficiently than ever before. Rather than building a single company, IAIG operates as a venture studio, partnering with entrepreneurs to launch AI-native products in a matter of weeks in identified and proven software ...

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, August 6th, 2026, FinanceWire Forex Expo Dubai has announced a Gold Lucky Draw for its 9th Edition, offering eligible Verified Traders, Introducing Brokers (IBs), and Affiliates the opportunity to win a share of 150 grams of 24K gold during the event. The Gold Lucky Draw will take place during Forex Expo Dubai 2026, scheduled for 22–23 September 2026 at Dubai World Trade Centre. A total of 150 grams of 24K gold will be awarded across the two-day event as part of the attendee programme. The lucky draw is open exclusively to Verified Traders, Introducing Brokers (IBs), and Affiliates attending the event. In addition to participating in the draw, eligible attendees will have access to the expo’s conference sessions, networking activities, and business programmes....

Participating organizations will receive three months of complimentary access to the BlockComp Platform, featuring benchmark data from more than 55 crypto companies across 100+ countries. Amsterdam, New York, August 6th,2026, ZEX PR WIRE — BlockComp, the compensation benchmarking platform purpose-built for crypto and digital asset organizations, today announced a partnership with Dragonfly, a leading global investment firm focused on the digital asset ecosystem, to launch the third edition of the Crypto Compensation Survey. The initiative aims to establish the industry’s most comprehensive compensation database, providing organizations with a reliable, data-driven view of compensation practices across functions, seniority levels, geographic markets, and reward structures. As the crypto in...

Kiahuna Sunrise Cafe in Koloa, Hawaii invites locals and visitors to learn island-inspired breakfast techniques in a restored plantation setting. A Community Gathering Built on Heritage and Hospitality Koloa, Hawaii, Aug 06, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Kiahuna Sunrise Cafe is launching a new community initiative designed to share the traditions, techniques, and flavors behind Hawaiian breakfast cuisine. Starting in May 2026, the cafe will host free monthly cooking workshops open to anyone who wants to learn how to prepare island-inspired dishes at home. The workshops will take place on the cafe’s lanai overlooking the koi pond and lush gardens at Kiahuna Plantation. Each session will focus on a different breakfast or brunch staple, from loco moco and sweet crepes to homemade pancake batter and e...

Miami-based fashion entrepreneur Sofia Symonds says creative thinking is no longer limited to artists and designers but is becoming one of the most valuable skills across every industry. Florida, USA, Aug 06, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Creativity has long been associated with artists, designers, and musicians. Today, fashion entrepreneur and former model Sofia Symonds believes it has become a business advantage that professionals in every field need to develop. After building a career that spans modeling, fashion design, and entrepreneurship, Symonds says creativity is no longer simply about producing something beautiful. It has become an essential part of solving problems, adapting to change, and finding new opportunities in an increasingly competitive world. “When people hear the word creati...

Dr. Emil Kohan, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, California, explains why common misconceptions about aesthetic procedures can harm patients and shares practical guidance for making informed decisions. The Cost of Believing the Wrong Information Beverly Hills, CA, Aug 06, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Every day, people make decisions about cosmetic procedures based on information they see on social media, hear from friends, or assume is true. Unfortunately, many of these beliefs are myths that can lead to disappointment, unsafe choices, or results that do not match expectations. Dr. Emil Kohan, a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in body contouring, breast surgery, and revision procedures, has spent years helping patients navigate these misconceptions. “Good decisions ...

Vancouver, Canada, Aug 06, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Entrepreneur, investor, and founder Aaron Keay Vancouver is raising awareness about a growing consumer risk: making purchasing decisions based on excitement instead of evidence. As more consumer products compete for attention through advertising, celebrity partnerships, and social media, Keay says many people overlook the factors that actually determine whether a product delivers lasting value. “Attention gets people to try something once,” says Keay. “What matters is whether it earns a place in someone’s routine after that.” Drawing on his work across consumer products, wellness, and fitness, Keay believes consumers can avoid costly mistakes by focusing less on marketing and more on consistency, trust, and repeat performance. Why This Matters...