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50 Jahre gasgeschmierte Gleitringdichtungen (1976–2026)

SLOUGH, Vereinigtes Königreich, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  John Crane, ein Unternehmen der Smiths Group plc und ein weltweit führender Anbieter innovativer Lösungen für Rotating Equipment feiert das 50–jährige Bestehen einer Technologie, die die Abdichtung von Kompressoren revolutionierte. Im Jahr 1976 setzte die Einführung der gasgeschmierten Gleitringdichtung Typ 28 neue Maßstäbe für die Zuverlässigkeit von Kompressoren und etablierte einen neuen globalen Standard für Sicherheit und Effizienz.

Die Entwicklung der Spiralnutentechnologie begann zwar bereits 1968, und die erste Installation erfolgte 1975, aber erst die Einführung der gasgeschmierten Gleitringdichtung Typ 28 im Jahr 1976 markierte einen entscheidenden Wendepunkt für die Branche. Seitdem gelten gasgeschmierte Gleitringdichtungen als unverzichtbare Komponenten in Kompressoren für Anwendungen in der Öl– und Gasindustrie, Petrochemie, Energieerzeugung und zunehmend auch für die Wasserstoff– und CO2–Abscheidung.

In den vergangenen fünf Jahrzehnten hat kontinuierliche Innovation die Dichtungsleistung auf neue Druckbereiche, Temperaturen und Betriebsbedingungen ausgeweitet. Zu den Fortschritten zählen drehrichtungsunabhängige Nuten, Ausführungen für Drücke bis zu 425 barg (6164 psig) und Werkstoffe wie Carbon LF™ sowie John Crane Sense® Turbo, eine Sensorik zur digitalen Zustandsüberwachung, die Daten in Echtzeit erfasst und vorausschauende Analysen ermöglicht.

Auch die Nachhaltigkeit ist mittlerweile ein entscheidender Faktor in der Dichtungstechnologie. Programme zur Umrüstung von Nassdichtungen auf gasgeschmierte Gleitringdichtungen haben in bestimmten Anwendungen bei Kunden zu CO₂–Reduzierungen von rund 278.000 Tonnen pro Jahr geführt. Moderne gasgeschmierte Gleitringdichtungen können im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen, ölgeschmierten Dichtungen Methan und flüchtige Emissionen um bis zu 95 % reduzieren. Die neuesten Lageröldichtungen, wie z. B. Typ 93AX, reduzieren den Stickstoffverbrauch um bis zu 80 % im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen Kohleschwimmringdichtungen und unterstützen damit die angestrebte Energieeffizienz der Betreiber.

Gasgeschmierte Gleitringdichtungen von John Crane sind heute weltweit in Tausenden von Anlagen installiert. Unsere Kunden werden von mehr als 200 Produktions–, Vertriebs– und Servicezentren unterstützt, darunter 12 Turboservicezentren weltweit. Dieses Zusammenspiel von Technologieführerschaft, globaler Reichweite und lokalem Know–how unterstützt die Betriebszuverlässigkeit, Umweltaspekte und Sicherheitsziele der Kunden.

„Gasgeschmierte Gleitringdichtungen haben die Zuverlässigkeit von Kompressoren grundlegend verändert und 1976 einen neuen Industriestandard gesetzt“, so Rubén Álvarez, Präsident von John Crane. „Mit dem 50–jährigen Jubiläum feiern wir nicht nur einen Meilenstein der Ingenieurskunst, sondern würdigen auch den unermüdlichen Einsatz unseres globalen Teams und das Vertrauen unserer Kunden, die seit Jahrzehnten auf unsere Technologie setzen. Wir setzen uns weiterhin für die Entwicklung von Dichtungslösungen ein, die Zuverlässigkeit, Effizienz und die Zukunft der nachhaltigen Energieversorgung unterstützen.“

Anlässlich des Jubiläums wird John Crane im Laufe des Jahres 2026 Fachartikel, Erfahrungsberichte von Kunden, historische Rückblicke und Multimedia–Inhalte veröffentlichen, die die Entwicklung der Gasdichtungstechnologie von ihren bahnbrechenden Anfängen bis hin zu den heutigen fortschrittlichen Dichtungslösungen für die Energieversorgung der nächsten Generation dokumentieren.

Über John Crane
John Crane ist ein weltweit führender Anbieter innovativer Lösungen für Rotating Equipment in der Energie– und Prozessindustrie. Unser Portfolio umfasst Gleitringdichtungen, Systeme, Kupplungen und Filtersysteme, die durch moderne Servicelösungen und digitale Diagnosetools unterstützt werden. Mit über 200 Service–, Vertriebs– und Fertigungszentren in 50 Ländern ist John Crane ein wichtiger Teil der Smiths Group plc, einem FTSE 100–Industrieunternehmen, das sich Entwicklungen für eine bessere Zukunft verschrieben hat.

Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter www.johncrane.com.

Kontakt: William Lowden: [email protected]


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Pakistan to Host Indus AI Week 2026, a Five-Day National Platform Advancing Artificial Intelligence

Islamabad, Pakistan, Feb. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pakistan will host Indus AI Week 2026 from 9 to 15 February 2026, a five–day national platform on artificial intelligence led by the Ministry of Information Technology & Telecommunication. The week–long engagement marks a significant milestone in the country's digital journey, bringing together government leadership, international industry pioneers, academia, and the youth to accelerate AI awareness and practical adoption. The program is designed as a multi layered platform to move artificial intelligence from policy discussion into real world engagement through three strategic pillars: a high level summit, an innovation arena, and nationwide activities.

The programme will commence with the Indus AI Summit, which will convene on 9 February 2026 in Islamabad, as the central national forum for articulating Pakistan’s strategic direction on Sovereign Artificial Intelligence, while engaging global experts on the trajectory and implications of Artificial General Intelligence. The Summit is convened as a closed, execution–focused engagement designed to move beyond conceptual debate toward realistic national choices on AI systems, infrastructure, institutions, and long–term capability.

The Indus AI Summit will convene a rare assembly of global leaders shaping the future of Sovereign AI and AGI, with direct experience in building, governing, and operating intelligence at national and planetary scale. Confirmed participants include H.E. Dr Aisha Bint Butti Bin Bishr, a global authority on AI as a national capability, Dr Randolph Goebel, one of the world’s leading experts on AGI and large–scale cognitive systems, Dominic Williams, Founder of the DFINITY Foundation and a leading voice on open and sovereign AI ecosystems, and Dr Michael Sung, a recognised expert on AI platforms, innovation economics, and system–level technology trajectories.

The dialogue will further benefit from senior practitioners operating at the intersection of policy and execution, including Omar Rana, Chair of the Open Mind Institute, Siim Sikkut, former Government CIO of Estonia, Dr Sanjeeva Weerawarana, Founder and CEO of WSO2, and Dr Esther Baldwin, with deep expertise in applied and industrial–scale AI systems. Together with policymakers, system architects, and investors from across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, the Summit will focus on AGI trajectories, sovereign AI choices, national compute and capital pathways, trust and accountability mechanisms, and the institutional architectures required to deploy intelligence responsibly, securely, and at scale.

The Summit will culminate in the issuance of the Islamabad AI Declaration, a concise statement of national intent setting out Pakistan’s principles and execution priorities for Sovereign AI and AGI, including national positions on compute access, data stewardship, trust frameworks, institutional responsibility, and international engagement. The Declaration is intended to guide practical implementation across government and the broader economy, rather than serve as a purely aspirational policy statement.

Following the Summit, Indus AI Week will transition into the Innovation, Learning, and Engagement Arena, taking place on 9 and 10 February 2026 in Islamabad. The Arena is designed as a delivery–focused platform to translate strategic intent into practical capability, hosting a curated suite of eleven flagship programmes spanning skills, innovation, and applied experimentation. Key initiatives include Uraan AI Techathon 1.0, Pakistan’s first national AI–focused techathon, the AI for Her initiative, and the National AI Training Bootcamp, alongside specialised tracks such as the AI Wrapper Competition, Game Jam, and Cloud Credit Sprint. Collectively, these programmes enable participants to move from ideation to scalable solutions across priority sectors including healthcare, agriculture, and fintech.

The Arena will feature strong representation from Pakistan’s domestic technology sector, highlighting the growing maturity and depth of the national AI ecosystem. Participating organisations include Devsinc, Netsol, Snsskies, Zemotify, and WAI Advance Industries. These companies and their leadership will demonstrate Pakistan’s readiness to compete and collaborate within the global AI economy.

Interactive and experiential components will further deepen engagement, including a Technology and Innovation Hub for startups, an Industry Expo, and dedicated GovTech and DefenceTech Showcases. Attendees will also experience the AR, VR, and Robotics Showcase, featuring locally developed hardware and applied innovations, alongside the Indus eSports Championship, highlighting the convergence of AI, gaming, and immersive technologies. In parallel, co–branded activities will be hosted by universities and institutions across Pakistan to ensure broad–based national participation beyond the main venue.

The scale and ambition of Indus AI Week 2026 are supported by a strong ecosystem of sponsors and strategic partners. Jazz and PTCL Ufone lead private–sector participation as primary sponsors, complemented by partnerships with the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), P@SHA, the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme, Ignite National Technology Fund, and the Special Education Department. Technical support is provided by the Special Communications Organization (SCO), Uraan Pakistan, and the Centre for Excellence in Gaming and Animation (CEGA).

Together, these engagements position Indus AI Week 2026 as a national effort to strengthen Pakistan’s AI readiness, build indigenous capability, and enable meaningful collaboration with international partners and investors across the AI value chain, reinforcing Artificial Intelligence as a driver of economic growth, institutional performance, and long–term competitiveness.

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Atos positioned as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape™: Middle East Managed Detection and Response (MDR) 2025 Vendor Assessment

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Atos positioned as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape™: Middle East Managed Detection and Response (MDR) 2025 Vendor Assessment

Middle East, February 2, 2026 — Atos has been positioned in the Leaders Category of the 2025 IDC MarketScape: Middle East Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services (doc #META53011825, October 2025) report. This recognition reflects Atos’s continued commitment and investment to deliver managed security services in the Middle East, combining strong local presence with global scale and expertise.

Atos has operated in the Middle East for more than 25 years and has significantly enhanced regional cyber resilience, including an expanded Security Operations Centre (SOC) footprint across the region. This includes operations in Saudi Arabia and a recently launched AI–driven SOC in Qatar, supporting customers with local delivery aligned to regulatory and data residency requirements.

Atos MDR services are underpinned by a global network of 17 SOCs that combine local monitoring and first–line response with specialist global capabilities such as DFIR (Digital Forensic and Incident Response) and incident preparedness and proactive defense services such as crisis simulations and continuous threat exposure management.

The report noted, “Atos combines a global SOC network with regional capacity in Middle East, addressing both global visibility and local delivery needs. Its MDR platform integrates diverse telemetry sources, incorporates automated triage, and connects with DFIR functions to support incident response.” This indicates how Atos differentiates itself by delivering differentiated services designed for highly regulated environments, reinforcing trust and resilience for organizations across the region. These capabilities position Atos well to serve medium and large enterprises, as well as public sector organizations.

Marc Veelenturf, Head of Middle East & Turkey, Atos, said: “This recognition as a Leader in IDC MarketScape for Managed Detection and Response in the Middle East reflects Atos’s long–standing commitment to the region. We have combined strong local presence with global expertise to help organizations strengthen cyber resilience while meeting regulatory and data sovereignty requirements. Our continued investment in advanced SOC capabilities and AI–driven security services reinforces our mission to deliver trusted, differentiated security for highly regulated environments across the Middle East.”

Amit Roy, Global Head of Growth, Cybersecurity Services, Atos, said: “This recognition as a Leader in IDC MarketScape for Managed Detection and Response in the Middle East reflects our ability to translate global cybersecurity expertise into local, actionable outcomes. Leveraging real–world incident response experience, advanced threat Intelligence insights and continuous innovation in Gen–AI powered security and proactive threat–hunting, we consistently deliver digital trust at scale for our clients.”

To download the excerpt of the IDC report, please go to the link

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Note to editors – Atos Group’s cybersecurity products and services

As a global cybersecurity leader with more than 6,500 experts and 205 cybersecurity patents, Atos Group helps organizations navigate the evolving threat landscape with end–to–end, AI–powered security—enabling their pursuit of digital sovereignty and trust.

Under its Eviden brand, the Group offers a sovereign portfolio of cybersecurity products built on three complementary areas of expertise: data encryption, identity and access management, and digital identity.  Developed and manufactured in Europe, these products comply with the highest European certification standards to safeguard sensitive data, secure digital access and protect the identities across users, systems, and connected devices.

Cybersecurity services, delivered under the Atos brand, offer an integrated blend of strategic consulting, solution integration and continuous managed security services – spanning the entire security lifecycle. With a global network of 17 security operations centers (SOCs) processing more than 31 billion security events per day and serving over 2,000 trusted customers, Atos delivers a proactive, globally informed approach to securing operations. Its teams operate with deep industry expertise across all sectors, ensuring robust data protection, regulatory compliance, and business continuity worldwide.

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About Atos Group

Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 63,000 employees and annual revenue of c. €8 billion, operating in 61 countries under two brands — Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI–powered, end–to–end solutions for all industries. Atos Group is the brand under which Atos SE (Societas Europaea) operates. Atos SE is listed on Euronext Paris.

The purpose of Atos Group is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

About IDC MarketScape

IDC MarketScape vendor assessment model is designed to provide an overview of the competitive fitness of technology and service suppliers in a given market. The research utilizes a rigorous scoring methodology based on both qualitative and quantitative criteria that results in a single graphical illustration of each supplier’s position within a given market. IDC MarketScape provides a clear framework in which the product and service offerings, capabilities and strategies, and current and future market success factors of technology suppliers can be meaningfully compared. The framework also provides technology buyers with a 360–degree assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of current and prospective suppliers.

Press contact

Dubai – UAE: Meenu Raje | [email protected]

 

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BHP backs the next wave of exploration and technology talent in its biggest Xplor intake yet

MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BHP has selected 10 early–stage exploration and technology companies for the 2026 BHP Xplor program, marking the largest cohort since the program began and its fourth year of operation.

The 2026 cohort brings together junior exploration companies, geoscience organisations, and technology teams that collectively span the discovery system. It reflects a more connected approach to early–stage exploration, where geological insight, data, and emerging technologies increasingly intersect, and where collaboration across disciplines is becoming central to how discovery evolves.

As exploration moves into more remote and geologically complex environments, this intersection of expertise is opening up new possibilities for how mineral systems are understood, tested, and advanced at the earliest stages.

Tim O’Connor, BHP Group Exploration Officer, said:

“Exploration is evolving quickly. New tools, better data, and different ways of working are changing how early–stage ideas are tested and refined. This cohort reflects that shift, bringing together explorers and technology developers who are approaching discovery in thoughtful and practical ways. Xplor gives us a valuable opportunity to learn alongside them and explore what discovery could look like in the future.”

Xplor 2026’s ten successful applicants

Exploration companies

FrontierX (Canada) – Frontier X is an early–stage uranium exploration company in Canada, formed by two BHP Xplor Year One alumni, Fabian Baker and Andrew Tunningley. Through Xplor, the company is undertaking a preliminary uranium project, focused on testing early geological concepts and building an initial understanding of exploration potential.

Litchfield Minerals (Australia) – Litchfield Minerals is an Australian exploration company advancing copper, zinc, lead, silver and gold opportunities in the Northern Territory. Through Xplor, the company is focusing on its Oonagalabi project in the Arunta region, applying modern geophysics and targeted fieldwork to build a clearer picture of a large, underexplored mineral system.

Orion Minerals (South Africa) – Orion Minerals is a listed exploration and development company advancing a portfolio of copper and zinc assets in South Africa’s Northern Cape. Through Xplor, Orion is applying modern data analytics and mineral systems thinking across its large tenement package to identify new discovery opportunities beyond known deposits.

Otrera Resources (South America) – Otrera Resources is an early–stage exploration company focused on sediment–hosted copper systems. Its Xplor project is centred on advancing new copper targets drawing on the team’s deep regional experience and modern geochemical and geological approaches.

PT GeoFix (Indonesia) – PT GeoFix Indonesia is a multidisciplinary geoscience consultancy supporting mineral exploration across Southeast Asia. Through Xplor, GeoFix is applying its proprietary prospectivity tools and regional expertise to test new porphyry copper–gold exploration concepts in underexplored parts of the Sunda–Banda Arc.

Utah Geological Survey (USA) – Utah Geological Survey is the State of Utah’s primary geoscience organisation, providing authoritative geological data and scientific insight to support resource management and exploration. Through Xplor, UGS is leading a regional mineral systems analysis across the eastern Great Basin, integrating new datasets and targeted fieldwork to improve understanding of mineral potential and make high–quality geoscience data publicly available.

Technology Companies

RadiXplore (Australia) – RadiXplore is a technology company using artificial intelligence to analyse historical exploration records alongside modern geological and corporate data. Through Xplor, RadiXplore is applying its AI platform to copper exploration, testing how legacy data can be re–interpreted to surface overlooked opportunities and support earlier, more informed discovery decisions.

Mineural (Canada) – Mineural is a Canadian deep–tech company using artificial intelligence to help exploration teams identify and prioritise mineral targets more efficiently. Through Xplor, Mineural is applying its AI platform, IRIS, to copper exploration, combining machine learning with BHP’s geological expertise to test how AI can support earlier, more responsible discovery decisions.

VectOres Science (USA) – VectOres Science is a US–based mining technology company developing non–invasive hydrogeochemical and isotopic tools to support mineral exploration. Through Xplor, the company is applying its water and isotope chemistry platform to test how real–time primary data can help identify and prioritise mineral systems earlier, without reliance on initial drilling.

Discovery Genomics (Canada) – Discovery Genomics is a Vancouver–based technology company developing DNA sequencing as a new tool for mineral exploration. Through Xplor, the company is advancing its genomics platform for copper exploration, testing how microbial DNA signatures can help identify buried mineral systems in covered and complex terrains.

www.bhp.com/xplor

Josie Brophy: [email protected]


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Précisions sur le calendrier de l’offre publique d’achat simplifiée sur les actions North Atlantic Energies

Paris, 30 janv. 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NORTH ATLANTIC ENERGIES


Précisions sur le calendrier de l’offre publique d’achat simplifiée sur les actions North Atlantic Energies

Paris, FRANCE – 30 janvier 2026 – North Atlantic France SAS (« North Atlantic France ») rappelle qu’elle a acquis auprès d’ExxonMobil France Holding SAS (« ExxonMobil ») l’intégralité des participations d’ExxonMobil dans North Atlantic Energies (anciennement dénommée Esso Société Anonyme Française SA) (« North Atlantic Energies »), représentant 82,89 % du capital et des droits de vote de North Atlantic Energies.

Conformément à la règlementation boursière française, North Atlantic France a notamment annoncé le 28 novembre 2025 qu’elle déposerait un projet d’offre publique d’achat simplifiée (l’« Offre ») sur les actions North Atlantic Energies restantes qui ne sont pas déjà détenues par North Atlantic France, à un prix de 28,93 € par action, ainsi que son intention de mettre en œuvre une procédure de retrait obligatoire si les conditions requises sont remplies.

Il est rappelé que le conseil d’administration de North Atlantic Energies a désigné Ledouble SAS, représentée par Madame Agnès Piniot et Monsieur Romain Delafont, en qualité d’expert indépendant chargé d’émettre un avis sur l’équité des conditions financières de l’Offre.

North Atlantic France indique qu’elle déposera l’Offre auprès de l’Autorité des marchés financiers (l’« AMF ») une fois les travaux de l’expert indépendant finalisés, après la publication des résultats annuels 2025. North Atlantic Energies indique que cette publication aura lieu le 26 mars 2026. Le dépôt devrait ainsi intervenir au cours du deuxième trimestre 2026. La documentation d’offre sera soumise à l’examen de l’AMF et l’Offre ne sera ouverte qu’après obtention de la décision de conformité de l’AMF.

CONTACT MÉDIA

France : Brunswick Group – [email protected]
Hugues Boëton – 06 79 99 27 15
Paul Priam – 06 84 39 09 89

Canada : Mark Duggan – [email protected]
1–709–687–3136

À PROPOS DE NORTH ATLANTIC

Depuis près de quatre décennies, North Atlantic est un leader dans le secteur des carburants et des stations–service, opérant également pour les segments résidentiel, commercial ainsi que la vente en gros de carburant à Terre–Neuve–et–Labrador. Récemment, dans le cadre d’une joint–venture avec Suncor Energy, North Atlantic a étendu la présence de ses stations–service à la Nouvelle–Écosse et à l’Île–du–Prince–Édouard, par l’intermédiaire de North Sun Energy. Le groupe North Atlantic exploite 110 stations–service dans les trois provinces. North Atlantic dispose de projets ambitieux de croissance et de développement dans des localisations stratégiques au Canada.

Reconnu pour son expertise dans l’achat et la vente de produits de grande qualité, North Atlantic s’adresse à la fois aux secteurs domestique et industriel, tout en desservant des clients internationaux par le biais de ses canaux de distribution de soutage maritime.

North Atlantic prévoit de poursuivre sa croissance stratégique afin d’offrir des solutions énergétiques innovantes et vertes adaptées à l’évolution des besoins mondiaux. En stimulant les progrès de l’industrie, North Atlantic favorise l’acquisition de nouvelles compétences et la création de nouveaux emplois dans ce paysage dynamique. North Atlantic demeure engagé à proposer des produits et des services (énergie, essence et stations–service) de grande qualité au service de l’amélioration de l’expérience client tout en favorisant la croissance économique dans les collectivités qu’elle dessert au Canada et à l’étranger.

À PROPOS DE NORTH ATLANTIC ENERGIES

North Atlantic Energies est un acteur clé du paysage énergétique français, contribuant à la sécurité d’approvisionnement du pays tout en accompagnant la transformation du secteur.
Avec 20 % de la capacité nationale de raffinage, l’entreprise joue un rôle essentiel pour l’économie et les territoires.

North Atlantic Energies met sur le marché les produits indispensables au fonctionnement de la vie moderne et place ses clients au cœur de ses priorités.


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Details on the timetable of the simplified tender offer on North Atlantic Energies shares

Paris, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NORTH ATLANTIC ENERGIES


Details on the timetable of the simplified tender offer on North Atlantic Energies shares

Paris, FRANCE – January 30, 2026 – North Atlantic France SAS (“North Atlantic France”) refers to its acquisition from ExxonMobil France Holding SAS (“ExxonMobil”) of ExxonMobil’s entire stake in North Atlantic Energies (formerly, Esso Société Anonyme Française SA) (“North Atlantic Energies”), representing 82.89% of North Atlantic Energies’ share capital and voting rights.

In accordance with French securities law, North Atlantic France announced on November 28, 2025 that it would file a simplified tender offer (the “Offer”) for the remaining North Atlantic Energies shares not already held by North Atlantic France, at a price of €28.93 per share, as well as its intention to implement a squeeze–out procedure if the conditions required are met.

It is reminded that the board of directors of North Atlantic Energies has appointed Ledouble SAS, represented by Ms. Agnès Piniot and Mr. Romain Delafont, as an independent expert to issue a fairness opinion on the financial terms of the Offer.

North Atlantic France indicates that it will file the Offer with the Autorité des marchés financiers (the “AMF”) once the independent expert's work has been finalised, after the publication of the 2025 annual results. North Atlantic Energies indicates that this publication is scheduled for March 26, 2026. The filing is therefore expected to take place during the second quarter of 2026. The offer documentation will be submitted to the AMF for review, and the Offer will only open once the AMF has issued its compliance decision.

MEDIA CONTACTS

France: Brunswick Group – [email protected]
Hugues Boëton: +33 6 79 99 27 15
Paul Priam: +33 6 84 39 09 89

Canada: Mark Duggan – [email protected]
+1–709–687–3136

ABOUT NORTH ATLANTIC

For nearly four decades, North Atlantic has been a market leader in the retail gas and convenience sector, as well as the residential, commercial, and wholesale fuel industries in Newfoundland and Labrador. Recently, through a joint venture with Suncor Energy, North Atlantic expanded its retail division into Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island, through North Sun Energy. As managing partner, North Atlantic operates 110 fuel retail sites across all three provinces. North Atlantic has ambitious plans for future growth and development in strategic locations across the region.

Known for its expertise in acquiring and delivering exceptional products, North Atlantic caters to both domestic and industrial sectors while also serving global clients through their marine bunkering distribution channels.

North Atlantic is committed to strategic growth to deliver innovative and green energy solutions aligned with evolving global needs. By driving industry progress, North Atlantic is supporting new skills and new jobs for this dynamic landscape. North Atlantic remains committed to providing exceptional energy, fuel and convenience retail initiatives that enhance customer experience while fostering economic growth in the communities they serve in Canada and beyond.

ABOUT NORTH ATLANTIC ENERGIES

North Atlantic Energies is a key player in France’s energy landscape, supporting the country’s security of supply while contributing to the ongoing transformation of the sector.

Representing 20% of France’s refining capacity, the company plays a vital role in the economy and in its regions.

North Atlantic Energies supplies the products essential to modern life and places its customers at the center of its priorities.


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Dubai Gold District Inaugurado Como Epicentro Global do Comércio de Puro e Joias

DUBAI, Emirados Árabes Unidos, Jan. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Em um momento marcante para a indústria de ouro e joias da região, a Ithra Dubai inaugurou oficialmente o Dubai Gold District, um destino projetado para elevar a posição de Dubai como principal destino mundial para o comércio de ouro e joias. A abertura do Dubai Gold District marca uma nova fase no desenvolvimento de Dubai como centro global de varejo, comércio e trade. Desenvolvido como um destino unificado, o Distrito reúne toda a cadeia de valor de ouro e joias em um único local, abrangendo varejo, ouro, comércio atacadista e investimento. Ao consolidar essas atividades, o Dubai Gold District fortalece a posição de Dubai como um dos destinos globais de ouro mais confiáveis do mundo.

A inauguração também reflete o papel contínuo dos Emirados Árabes Unidos como nação líder em comércio global de ouro e metais preciosos. Em 2024–25, o país exportou aproximadamente US $ 53,41 bilhões em ouro, com grandes parceiros comerciais, incluindo Suíça, Reino Unido, Índia, Hong Kong e Turquia, posicionando o país como o segundo maior destino de comércio físico de ouro do mundo.

Como a nova “Casa do Ouro” de Dubai, o Distrito une todo o espectro da atividade de ouro e joias num único destino. Ele oferece uma ampla gama de marcas de ouro e joias globais e regionais estabelecidas, oferecendo variedade, qualidade e valor excepcionais para compradores, comerciantes e investidores.

O que diferencia o Dubai Gold District em todo o mundo é a diversidade incomparável do seu público, com um dos mais amplos grupos de compradores, comerciantes e consumidores do mundo em um único destino. Somente em 2025, o Distrito recebeu compradores de mais de 147 nacionalidades, refletindo a posição única de Dubai como um mercado verdadeiramente global de ouro e joias.

Uma característica marcante do Dubai Gold District será a primeira Gold Street do mundo, uma rua construída com ouro, criada como uma atração distinta para turistas e visitantes do Distrito. Mais detalhes serão revelados em fases.

O Distrito é composto por mais de 1.000 varejistas nas categorias de ouro, joias, perfumaria, cosméticos e estilo de vida. O mix de varejistas inclui flagships estabelecidos de joias, como Jawhara Jewellery, Malabar Gold and Diamonds, Al Romaizan e Tanishq Jewellery, com a Joyalukkas anunciando planos para um flagship de 24.000 pés quadrados, que será o maior do Oriente Médio.

O Distrito também é apoiado por seis hotéis, proporcionando acesso conveniente para visitantes, compradores e parceiros comerciais internacionais.

Para mais informação, visite www.dubaigolddistrict.com

Contato:
Divya Bhatia
[email protected]

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Le Dubai Gold District devient le centre mondial du commerce de l’or et de la joaillerie

DUBAÏ, Émirats arabes unis, 29 janv. 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dans un moment historique pour l’industrie régionale de l’or et de la joaillerie, Ithra Dubai a officiellement lancé le Dubai Gold District, un pôle conçu spécialement pour renforcer la position de Dubaï comme destination mondiale de premier plan pour le commerce de l’or et de la joaillerie. Le lancement du Dubai Gold District marque une nouvelle étape dans le développement de Dubaï en tant que centre mondial de la vente au détail, du commerce et des échanges. Conçu comme une destination unifiée, le District réunit en un seul lieu l’ensemble de la chaîne de valeur de l’or et de la joaillerie, couvrant le commerce de détail, les lingots, le commerce de gros et l’investissement. En consolidant ces activités, le Dubai Gold District renforce la position de Dubaï comme l’une des destinations mondiales les plus fiables pour l’or.

Ce lancement reflète également le rôle continu des Émirats arabes unis en tant que grande nation du commerce mondial de l’or et des métaux précieux. En 2024–2025, le pays a exporté environ 53,41 milliards de dollars d’or, avec pour principaux partenaires commerciaux la Suisse, le Royaume–Uni, l’Inde, Hong Kong et la Turquie, positionnant le pays comme la deuxième destination mondiale pour le commerce physique de l’or.

En tant que nouvelle « Maison de l’or » de Dubaï, le District rassemble l’ensemble des activités liées à l’or et à la joaillerie au sein d’une même destination. Il accueille un large éventail de marques internationales et régionales établies dans le secteur de l’or et de la joaillerie, offrant une diversité exceptionnelle, une qualité élevée et un excellent rapport valeur–prix pour les acheteurs, les négociants et les investisseurs.

Ce qui distingue le Dubai Gold District à l’échelle mondiale est la diversité incomparable de son public, réunissant dans un même lieu l’une des plus grandes variétés d’acheteurs, de négociants et de consommateurs au monde. En 2025 seulement, le District a accueilli des visiteurs issus de plus de 147 nationalités, reflétant la position unique de Dubaï en tant que véritable marché mondial de l’or et de la joaillerie.

L’une des caractéristiques emblématiques du Dubai Gold District sera la première « rue de l’or » au monde, une rue construite avec de l’or, conçue comme une attraction originale pour les touristes et les visiteurs du District. De plus amples informations seront dévoilées progressivement.

Le District regroupe plus de 1 000 enseignes couvrant les catégories de l’or, de la joaillerie, de la parfumerie, des cosmétiques et du lifestyle. Parmi celles–ci figurent des grands noms de la joaillerie tels que Jawhara Jewellery, Malabar Gold and Diamonds, Al Romaizan et Tanishq Jewellery, tandis que Joyalukkas a annoncé son projet boutique phare de 2 230 m² (24 000 pieds carrés), la plus grande du groupe au Moyen–Orient.

Le District compte également six hôtels, offrant un accès pratique aux visiteurs internationaux, aux acheteurs et aux partenaires commerciaux.

Pour en savoir plus, consultez le site www.dubaigolddistrict.com

Contact :
Divya Bhatia
[email protected]

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إطلاق حي دبي للذهب مركزًا عالميًا لتجارة الذهب والمجوهرات

دبي، الإمارات العربية المتحدة،, Jan. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — في خطوة تاريخية لقطاع الذهب والمجوهرات في المنطقة، أطلقت شركة إثراء دبي رسميًا حي دبي للذهب، وهي وجهة مُصمّمة خصيصًا لتعزيز مكانة دبي كوجهة رائدة عالميًا لتجارة الذهب والمجوهرات. يُشكّل إطلاق حي دبي للذهب فصلاً جديدًا في مسيرة تطور دبي كمركز عالمي للبيع بالتجزئة والتجارة والأعمال. وقد تم تطوير هذا الحي كوجهة موحّدة تجمع كامل سلسلة القيمة لقطاع الذهب والمجوهرات في موقع واحد، وتشمل البيع بالتجزئة والسبائك وتجارة الجملة والاستثمار. ومن خلال توحيد هذه الأنشطة، يُسهم حي دبي للذهب في ترسيخ مكانة دبي كإحدى أكثر الوجهات العالمية موثوقية في قطاع الذهب.

يعكس هذا الإطلاق أيضًا الدور المتواصل لدولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة كدولة رائدة عالميًا في تجارة الذهب والمعادن الثمينة. وخلال عامي 2024–2025، بلغت صادرات الدولة من الذهب نحو 53.41 مليار دولار أمريكي، مع شركاء تجاريين بارزين من بينهم سويسرا والمملكة المتحدة والهند وهونغ كونغ وتركيا، الأمر الذي رسّخ مكانة الدولة كثاني أكبر وجهة عالمية لتجارة الذهب المادي.

يجمع الحي كامل نطاق أنشطة الذهب والمجوهرات ضمن وجهة واحدة باعتباره “موطن الذهب” الجديد في دبي، حيث يضم مجموعة واسعة من العلامات التجارية العالمية والإقليمية المعروفة في مجال الذهب والمجوهرات، مقدِمًا تنوعًا استثنائيًا وجودة عالية وقيمة مميزة للمشترين والتُجار والمستثمرين.

إنّ ما يُميّز حي دبي للذهب عالميًا هو التنوع غير المسبوق في قاعدة جمهوره، إذ يجمع واحدة من أوسع تشكيلة من المشترين والتُجار والمستهلكين في العالم ضمن وجهة واحدة. وخلال عام 2025 وحده، استقبل الحي متسوقين من أكثر من 147 جنسية، ما يعكس المكانة الفريدة لدبي كسوق عالمي حقيقي للذهب والمجوهرات.

تتمثل إحدى المعالم البارزة في حي دبي للذهب في أنه سيضم أول ممشى للذهب في العالم، وهو ممشى يتم إنشاؤه باستخدام الذهب، صُمّم ليكون مَعلمًا سياحيًا مميزًا وجذابًا للسياح وزوار الحي. وسيتم الكشف عن مزيد من التفاصيل على مراحل لاحقة.

يضم الحي أكثر من 1,000 تاجر تجزئة في قطاعات الذهب والمجوهرات والعطور ومستحضرات التجميل ونمط الحياة. وتشمل مجموعة متاجر التجزئة علامات تجارية مرموقة في مجال المجوهرات مثل مجوهرات جوهرة، ومالابار للذهب والألماس، والرميزان، وتانيشك للمجوهرات، فيما أعلنت جويالوكاس عن خطط لافتتاح متجر رئيسي بمساحة 24,000 قدم مربع، المقرر أن يكون الأكبر للعلامة في منطقة الشرق الأوسط.

يحظى الحي أيضًا بدعم ستة فنادق، ما يوفر سهولة الوصول للزوار الدوليين والمشترين وشركاء التجارة.

لمزيد من المعلومات، يُرجى زيارة www.dubaigolddistrict.com

جهة الاتصال:
Divya Bhatia
[email protected]

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Eröffnung des Dubai Gold District als globales Zentrum für den Gold- und Schmuckhandel

DUBAI, Vereinigte Arabische Emirate, Jan. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ithra Dubai hat mit der Eröffnung des Dubai Gold District den Grundstein für die Zukunft der Gold– und Schmuckindustrie in der Region gelegt. Dieses eigens zu diesem Zweck errichtete Zentrum soll Dubais Position als weltweit führender Standort für den Gold– und Schmuckhandel weiter stärken. Die Eröffnung des Dubai Gold District läutet eine neue Phase in der Entwicklung des Emirats als globales Zentrum für Einzelhandel, Kommerz und Handel ein. Als integrierter Standort vereint der District die gesamte Wertschöpfungskette der Branche – vom Einzel– und Großhandel über Edelmetalle bis hin zu Anlageprodukten. Durch die Bündelung dieser Aktivitäten stärkt der Dubai Gold District das Vertrauen in Dubai als einen der sichersten und bedeutendsten globalen Handelsplätze für Gold.

Die Eröffnung spiegelt auch die nach wie vor herausragende Rolle der VAE als weltweit führende Handelsnation für Gold und Edelmetalle wider. Im Zeitraum 2024 bis 2025 exportierten die VAE Gold im Wert von rund 53,41 Milliarden US–Dollar in Länder wie die Schweiz, das Vereinigte Königreich, Indien, Hongkong und die Türkei. Damit ist das Land der weltweit zweitgrößte Handelsplatz für physisches Gold.

Als Dubais neue „Heimat des Goldes“ führt der District das gesamte Spektrum der Branche zusammen. Hier sind zahlreiche etablierte globale und regionale Gold– und Schmuckmarken ansässig, die eine außergewöhnliche Vielfalt, Qualität und Wertigkeit bieten.

Der Dubai Gold District hebt sich weltweit durch die unvergleichliche Vielfalt seiner Besucher ab. Hier kommen die unterschiedlichsten Käufer, Händler und Kunden an einem einzigen Ort zusammen. Allein im Jahr 2025 begrüßte der District Kunden aus über 147 Nationen – ein Beleg für Dubais einzigartige Position als wahrhaft globaler Marktplatz.

Ein besonderes Highlight des Dubai Gold District ist die weltweit erste „Gold Street“ – eine aus Gold gebaute Straße, die als besondere Attraktion für Touristen und Besucher des Districts geschaffen wurde. Weitere Details hierzu werden nach und nach bekannt gegeben.

Im District sind mehr als 1.000 Einzelhändler aus den Bereichen Gold, Schmuck, Parfümerie, Kosmetik und Lifestyle anzutreffen. Zum Markenmix gehören etablierte Flagship–Stores wie Jawhara Jewellery, Malabar Gold and Diamonds, Al Romaizan und Tanishq Jewellery. Zudem hat Joyalukkas angekündigt, hier auf rund 2.200 Quadratmetern sein größtes Flagship–Geschäft im Nahen Osten zu eröffnen.

Ergänzt wird der District durch sechs Hotels, die internationalen Besuchern, Käufern und Handelspartnern einen komfortablen Zugang ermöglichen.

Weitere Informationen finden Sie unter www.dubaigolddistrict.com

Kontakt:
Divya Bhatia
[email protected]

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