TOKYO - Monday, 08. December 2025 AETOSWire

~ Accelerating Expansion of High-Speed Camera Business ~



(BUSINESS WIRE)--PHOTRON LIMITED, a global leader in high-speed and scientific imaging solutions, today announced its acquisition of AOS Technologies AG, a Swiss-based designer and manufacturer of advanced high-speed imaging systems serving automotive, aerospace, industrial, and defense markets.

Founded in 2002, AOS Technologies has earned worldwide recognition for its engineering innovation, rugged imaging platforms, and application expertise. The acquisition strengthens PHOTRON’s global strategy to expand technical capabilities, accelerate innovation, and grow its presence across high-performance imaging markets.

“AOS Technologies brings engineering depth and a strong product portfolio that is complementary to PHOTRON’s long-term vision,” said Takashi Takimizu, President of PHOTRON LIMITED. “As PHOTRON continues to strengthen its growth strateg ... Read more »

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Wednesday, 24. December 2025

The forum held in Riyadh witnessed the signing of 51 agreements aimed at strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem

The Social Development Bank (SDB) hosted the second edition of the Entrepreneurship and Modern Business Practices Forum, “DeveGo 2025”, from 21 to 23 December in Riyadh. Held under the patronage of His Excellency Eng. Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al Rajhi, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development and Chairman of SDB’s Board of Directors, the forum brings together government leaders, global experts, investors, and entrepreneurs to shape the future of entrepreneurship and modern business practices in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Opening the forum, Minister Al Rajhi delivered a keynote speech on the growing vibrancy of Saudi Arabia’s entrepreneurial movement. He highlighted the Kingdom's transformation in entrepreneurship and freelance ecosystems. The Minister added that Social Development Bank inje ... Read more »

The 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) celebrations in the Emirate of Sharjah showcased a successful model for a national event with a global cultural dimension. These celebrations extended beyond local boundaries to convey shared humanitarian messages while highlighting the UAE’s commitment to balancing its rich cultural heritage with ongoing development and innovation.



From November 19 to December 2, the festivities included over 250 diverse activities and attracted approximately 233,000 participants, including citizens, residents, and visitors from around the world. Each region presented programs that reflected its unique cultural identity within a comprehensive national framework.



In his remarks, H.E. Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of the Sharjah Committee for Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) Celebrations, praised the strong public engagement during the events. He emphasized that this turnout reflects the success of the celebrations in meeting their objecti ... Read more »

SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA, Spain -
IQM will deliver two full-stack quantum computers: a 54-qubits IQM Radiance system and a 5-qubit IQM Spark by June 2026.
The systems will support research, skills development, and industrial access to quantum computers across multiple sectors.
This will be the first installation of IQM quantum computers in Spain.


(BUSINESS WIRE)--IQM Quantum Computers, the global leader in deployed, on-premises computers, and Telefónica, a global telecommunications provider, have joined forces to sign a purchase agreement with the Galician Supercomputing Center (CESGA) to install two full-stack quantum computers in Spain.

Under the agreement, IQM will deliver and install a 54-qubit IQM Radiance, designed for integration into high-performance computing centres, together with a 5-qubit IQM Spark system dedicated to education. The systems are scheduled for delivery by June 2026.

The deployment will expand CESGA’s advanced computing capa ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, 23. December 2025 AETOSWire Print

Collaboration aims to co-create data-driven financial solutions, expand access to SME financing, and accelerate corporate innovation across the UAE’s evolving economic landscape.

Comera Financial Holdings, part of Abu Dhabi’s Royal Group, and SC Ventures, signed an MoU announcing a strategic collaboration to jointly explore new opportunities designed to strengthen the SME segment. The initiative reflects a shared vision to advance technology-driven financial solutions that align with the UAE’s economic priorities and suppo ... Read more »

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 22 December 2025: Modon Holding PSC (“Modon”) today announced a new joint venture to deliver Harborside 4, a 54-story residential tower on one of the last prime waterfront sites in downtown Jersey City, New Jersey, USA. Modon will hold a majority equity stake alongside leading US developer Related Companies and long-established Jersey City firm Panepinto Properties (the “Joint Venture”), marking a further milestone in the Group’s strategy to scale its diversified global portfolio.

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STAMFORD, Conn. - Tuesday, 23. December 2025

Secures HARMAN’s strategic foundations in ADAS and centralized automotive electronics platforms to define the fast-growing SDV market



(BUSINESS WIRE)--HARMAN International, a global leader in automotive technology and lifestyle audio, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) business of ZF Group, comprising leading automotive compute solutions, smart cameras, radars and ADAS software functions. The transaction is valued at €1.5 billion.

A Strategic Step toward an Integrated, Centralized Vehicle Architecture

HARMAN’s “Consumer Experiences. Automotive Grade.” strategy focuses on bringing the speed, intelligence, and intuitive experiences consumers expect from leading technology brands into vehicles, while also meeting the highest standards for automotive safety, ... Read more »

TOKYO - Monday, 22. December 2025 AETOSWire Print

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Axelspace Corporation (“Axelspace”), a leading microsatellite company committed to making “Space within Your Reach,” is pleased to announce a multi-launch agreement (MLA) with Exolaunch, a global launch integrator and leader in launch mission management, satellite integration and satellite deployment technologies.

The Multi-Launch Agr ... Read more »

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Axelspace Corporation (“Axelspace”), a leading microsatellite company committed to making “Space within Your Reach,” has entered into a service agreement with Pale Blue Inc. (“Pale Blue”), a company that develops, manufactures, and sells thrusters (engines) for small satellites, for an in-orbit demonstration, as detailed below.

Axelspace provides AxelLiner Laboratory (AL Lab), a new service originating from the AxelLiner business that is specialized in in-orbit demonstration of space components.

Under this contract, an in-orbit demonstration of a fast-start Hall thruster developed by Pale Blue is scheduled to be conducted in 2027.

Nonetheless, conducting in-orbit demonstrations in a short period of time is known to be a significant challenge due to the inconsistent opportunities provided for in-orbit demonstration missions and its lengthy process from selection to launch, often taking up to several years.

Against this backdrop, space poli ... Read more »

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Monday, 22. December 2025

SpeakUp, the AI-powered matching app launched in April 2025 in Dubai, delivered one of the defining moments of the season on OSN’s The Final Pitch Dubai, the regional adaptation of Shark Tank. In the final episode aired on 15th December, SpeakUp became the only startup of the season to receive a direct investment offer when an investor–judge presented the founders with a SAFE agreement live on air.

After the founders left the stage, multiple judges remarked that SpeakUp had the potential to become a unicorn - citing its scalability, adoption rate, and the size of the market it is positioned to transform.

SpeakUp addresses one of the most persistent operational gaps in the event and media industries: the absence of a single platform where organisers can publish speaker requests, receive applications, communicate directly, and book talent into their event calendar - all in one workflow.

Traditionally, ... Read more »