Dallas – September 09, 2026 -- TGI Fridays has signed a development agreement with the Devolli Group to open 10 restaurants across Kosovo, Albania and North Macedonia, marking the brand's first entry into the Balkans.

Sharjah – September 09, 2026 -- Sharjah has opened submissions for the 13th edition of its Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA), introducing a dedicated category for the "Best Use of AI in Government and Institutional Communication" for the first time.

Paris – September 09, 2026 -- Segway Powersports has equipped former enduro world champion Mathias Bellino with its Super Villain SX20T off-road vehicle, marking his entry into the powersports brand's roster of riders.

Bellino brings a decorated enduro record to the partnership

Bellino won the World Junior Enduro Championship in 2012 and the E3 World Enduro Championship in 2015. He was also part of French teams that captured the ISDE Junior World Trophy three consecutive years, from 2011 to 2013.

Hamburg – September 09, 2026 -- Germany's Faktenkontor agency group has rebranded as PER Group, restructuring its five subsidiaries around client-outcome delivery rather than traditional agency disciplines such as PR, data or technology.

Sharjah – September 09, 2026 -- The Sharjah Government has opened worldwide submissions for the 13th edition of its Government Communication Award, with a new category dedicated to artificial intelligence use in public-sector messaging. Organisations and individuals have until September 22, 2026, to submit entries across more than 35 award categories spanning government bodies, international organisations, the private sector, individuals, smart communication competitions, jury awards and partner awards.

Sharjah – September 09, 2026 -- The Government of Sharjah has opened global applications for the 13th edition of the Sharjah Government Communication Award, expanding the competition to more than 35 prizes and introducing a dedicated artificial intelligence category for the first time.

Bristol, England – September 09, 2026 -- Zellis, the UK and Ireland's leading provider of HR, Workforce Management, Payroll and benefits solutions, has confirmed futurist and bestselling author Ravin Jesuthasan, CFA, FRSA, as headline speaker for its flagship Zellis Connect 2026 event, set for 23 September 2026 at Kings Place, London.

Sharjah – September 09, 2026 -- The Sharjah Government has opened global applications for the 13th edition of the Sharjah Government Communication Award, with a submission deadline of September 22, 2026, and a new focus on artificial intelligence in public messaging.

Bochum – – September 09, 2026 -- GLS Bank board member Aysel Osmanoglu has issued a public statement following an unexpectedly strong result for the far-right AfD in Saxony-Anhalt's state election, warning that the outcome puts fundamental societal achievements and democracy itself at risk.

Shenzhen – September 09, 2026 -- Shenzhen Media Group has launched a media cooperation initiative titled "Gather in Shenzhen, Create a Better Asia-Pacific" at the opening of the Asia-Pacific Media Forum, inviting media organizations across the region to join three long-term programs.