Lead Contributor Cody Burgat reflects on sustained platform development and editorial consistency
United States, 20th Feb 2026 – FinanceAndMarkets.com has reported continued operational growth across its independent digital publishing platform as it expands informational coverage within the business and financial media space.
The platform stated that steady editorial activity and disciplined publishing practices have contributed to measurable development in its content footprint. Rather than pursuing rapid expansion, the company has prioritized structured deployment and internal workflow refinement.
According to FinanceAndMarkets.com, maintaining consistency in publication cadence and editorial formatting remains central to its long-term strategy. The platform continues to evaluate internal processes to ensure alignment across its market, economic, and business coverage sections.
“Sustainable development is built through consistency,” said Cody Burgat, founder of FinanceAndMarkets.com. “We’ve focused on refining our operational structure so that growth occurs within a stable framework.”
The company reiterated that it functions solely as an informational digital media platform and does not provide investment advice, trading services, or predictive financial commentary.
As the platform advances its editorial footprint, FinanceAndMarkets.com plans to continue strengthening internal standards and publishing discipline across its digital infrastructure.
About FinanceAndMarkets.com
FinanceAndMarkets.com is an independent financial information platform delivering organized editorial content related to business, markets, and economic developments.
India, 20th Feb 2026 – Helical IT Solutions is excited to release Helical Insight version 6.1.0.862, a significant update to its open-source Business Intelligence (BI) platform. This release reinforces Helical Insight’s vision of becoming a comprehensive embeddable BI product that offers pixel-perfect documents kind of canned reports, interactive dashboards with drill down drill through and would be adding GenAI BI (chat based) module within one platform.
Helical Insight continues to advance the accessibility of analytics by delivering a unified BI platform with flat pricing, flexible deployment, drag drop interface and embedding options. Its intuitive, browser-based experience enables both internal teams and external users to easily adopt self-service analytics and scale insights across the organization – without escalating costs or multiple BI products.
Version 6.1.0.826 brings backend upgrade to latest version of Java and Tomcat. With enhanced UI/UX, faster visualization creation, improved reporting controls, and broader visualization support, the platform enables organizations to embed interactive dashboards and pixel-perfect reports seamlessly into their products while maintaining simplicity, scalability, and cost efficiency.
The latest release expands JDBC URL pattern support, including backslash-based formats and others aslo. It also bundles the latest PostgreSQL JDBC driver by default.
Visualization creation UX has been significantly simplified with single click, enable/disable of charts and hover-based guidance based on number of dimensions and measures present. Subcharts within card visualizations are now displayed in a full-screen, responsive view, improving readability and clarity.
Additional options for trend card, OpenStreetMap (OSM) mapping engine support and Calendar Chart for easy date-wise comparisons and trend analysis are introduced. Backend control over export settings such as orientation and paper size for charts and ad-hoc reports is provided, with UI-driven controls coming soon.
The paginated canned Reporting module now supports Table, Cross Tab, and Chart elements, combining detailed data with visual insights. This bridges traditional reporting with modern BI in a single reporting experience.
A new Report Properties panel enables control over layout, spacing, headers, footers, pagination is now available to toggle and edit. Single select inputs are now radio buttons, differentiating from multi select inputs enhancing UI consistency.
About Helical Insight
Helical Insight is an open-source, enterprise-grade BI and analytics platform built on modern Java and React architecture, designed for flexibility, scalability, and embedding. By combining interactive dashboards, pixel-perfect reporting, and advanced analytics in a single platform, Helical Insight helps organizations simplify BI stack, reduce costs, and gain faster insights.
Helical Insight 6.1.0.362 is immediately available for download and pilot deployments. Begin your migration journey or sign up for a no-obligation, free demo today at www.helicalinsight.com/register
Helical IT Solutions continues its mission to simplify analytics and reporting – delivering one powerful BI platform instead of multiple tools, multiple costs, and multiple licenses.
United States, 20th Feb 2026 – HornBlasters brought a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 to the 2025 SEMA Show that turned heads before anyone even heard it. The truck was originally built by YouTube creator WhistlinDiesel with a total of 18 turbos across the front, and videos of it racked up millions of views online. After purchasing it, HornBlasters added 32 fully functional train horns in the bed on a fabricated steel frame alongside a massive onboard air system. The result was one of the most talked-about vehicles at the 2025 SEMA show.
The Man Behind the Ultimate Horn Install
HornBlasters brought the truck to JH Diesel to design and fabricate the steel frame that makes this horn installation possible. Fitting two HornBlasters King 3 Train Horns, five HornBlasters King 5 Train Horns, a Kahlenberg KM-85 Ship Horn, four HornBlasters 1NM air compressors, and two 20-gallon air tanks into a truck bed is not a simple task.
The frame had to be engineered from scratch to handle the weight of all that hardware while keeping everything accessible for maintenance and positioned correctly for maximum sound projection.
Horn spacing and bell positioning were critical to the design. With 32 horns packed into a single bed, each one needs enough room to project sound without interference from the horns around it. JH Diesel worked through the layout until every horn had the clearance it needed to perform at full volume.
The finished frame is a piece of work on its own. Everything sits tight, looks intentional, and holds up to the vibration and stress that comes with running a system this size. It’s the kind of fabrication that makes people stop and look even before the horns honk.
Proof Is in the Parts
What makes this build matter to anyone shopping for a train horn kit is what’s powering it. Four HornBlasters air compressors and two 20-gallon tanks provide the air supply needed to run 32 horns. Beyond the added capacity, every other component in the system is identical to what ships with a standard HornBlasters horn kit.
Same heavy-duty air valves. Same pressure switch. Same wiring. Same fittings.
There were no prototype parts or custom components made specifically for this truck. The air system running the two King 3 Train Horns, five King 5 Train Horns, and a Kahlenberg KM-85 Ship Horn at SEMA is built from the same hardware that ships to customers every single day.
This was intentional from the start. HornBlasters wanted to show what their components are capable of when pushed far beyond a typical installation. Most customers install one or two horns. This truck runs 32 of them on the same valves and components that come in a standard kit. If the system can handle this, it can handle anything a customer is going to throw at it.
Crowds, Questions, and Demonstrations
The truck drew attention from the moment the show opened. Attendees gathered around it throughout the day, every day, taking photos, shooting videos, and asking questions about everything they were looking at.
The turbo setup sparked most of the initial curiosity. Does it actually run? Do all 18 turbos work? Yes and yes — all 18 turbos spool and are fully functional.
The follow-up question was always about horsepower. The real number is somewhere around 800hp. The number the HornBlasters crew gave out all week was 4,000hp, delivered with a straight face. Most people laughed. A few walked away believing it.
Once people noticed the horns, they were ready to hear them honk. HornBlasters ran demonstrations throughout the week, and every time the horns honked, the reaction was immediate. People stopped mid-conversation and turned their heads from across the show. Seeing 32 massive horns mounted in the bed was one thing — hearing all of them honk at once was something else entirely.
The biggest moment came during the rollout to SEMA Fest, the outdoor event that closes out the show each year. HornBlasters was selected to officially start the parade by honking all of the horns on the truck. When all 32 horns honked at once, thousands of spectators lining the route experienced exactly what this build was made for.
It was the perfect way to cap off a week where the truck had already become one of the most visited and revisited displays at the entire show.
Social media coverage kept the momentum going beyond the convention center. Content creators, automotive media outlets, and attendees posted photos and videos throughout the week that continue to circulate online.
More Than a Show Truck
For HornBlasters, this truck was an opportunity to put over two decades of engineering on display. The company has built its reputation on train horns, air horns, and onboard air systems that perform when it matters. This build demonstrated that commitment at a scale most customers will never need, using the exact same components that ship with every kit.
When the horns honked to kick off the SEMA Fest parade, it delivered the same result HornBlasters customers get every time they hit the button. That’s been the standard since 2002, and this truck showed the entire automotive industry exactly what that standard looks like at full scale.
About HornBlasters
HornBlasters designs and manufactures train horns, air horns, onboard air systems, and air system accessories for trucks, cars, boats, and specialty vehicles. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the company has built a reputation for products that combine raw power with long-term reliability. HornBlasters systems are used by drivers, builders, and enthusiasts worldwide who expect their equipment to perform when it matters.
Online initiative explains EU values, the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights and the European Convention on Human Rights with official sources, scenarios and a self-check quiz
The guide is built around a practical civic-literacy goal: helping readers understand not only what a right is, but also where that right sits in Europe’s institutional architecture and which body is competent in different situations. A recurring source of public confusion—the difference between the European Union and the Council of Europe—is addressed early, including a simplified map of who does what and when the Charter applies versus when the Convention and Strasbourg case-law become relevant.
At the core of “Europe’s Values, Your Rights” is an explanation of the six EU values—human dignity, freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law and respect for human rights—presented with brief examples intended to help young adults recognise how values appear in everyday life: at work, in education, online, and in civic participation. The site anchors these explanations in primary texts, linking users to official documents rather than commentary.
A major section introduces the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights as a legally binding text, with a practical explanation of how it binds EU institutions and also Member States when they implement EU law. The guide directs readers to authoritative clarification such as the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) overview of the Charter’s field of application and provides a structured pathway through the Charter’s themes—dignity, freedoms, equality, solidarity, citizens’ rights and justice—aimed at non-specialist readers.
In parallel, the guide outlines the purpose and scope of the European Convention on Human Rights, describing it as a Council of Europe treaty supervised by the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg. It notes, in general terms, the principle that applicants normally turn to domestic remedies first and then assess Strasbourg admissibility in line with the Court’s official guidance. The site underlines that it is an educational resource and not legal advice, and refers readers to official instructions and qualified support where appropriate.
Brussels, the EU capital: a long-running human-rights presence
The European Office notes that it has maintained a human-rights presence in Brussels—the capital of the European Union—since 1990, evolving in different forms over time. According to the Office, this work has served as a focal point for programmes intended to inform the public about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and how its principles can support a humane and peaceful society grounded in respect for each individual.
That institutional focus is also described in the Office’s statutes. In the wording provided within its internal governance documents, the organisation defines itself as a religious association operating within European legal and human-rights frameworks. The statutes, approved and recorded at the Registry of Religious Entities of the Ministry of Presidency and Justice of the EU meber state Spain, state:
“Article 1.- An entity of organizational nature is constituted […] as a religious association abiding by article 16 of the Constitution, Organic Law 7/1980 of 5 July, on Religious Freedom, article 2.2.(c) of the Royal Decree 594/2015 of July 3rd, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, under the name EUROPEAN OFFICE OF THE CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND HUMAN RIGHTS, vested with legal personality and full legal capacity, which shall be governed by the aforementioned regulations, the provisions set forth herein, and other applicable laws. Its territorial scope is national and European, and it shall act as an entity of reference for the entire European territory. It shall operate as a purely religious non-profit organisation, which shall be responsible for carrying out its own activities and act as a representative for the various Churches in Europe before national and supranational public and private institutions, fostering that which is set forth in article 17 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and pursuant to article 2.2 of the Organic Law on Religious Freedom, joining to the European values of Human Dignity, Freedom, Democracy, Equality/Equity, the Rule of Law and Human Rights […]”
The same statutory framing links the Office’s work to the structured dialogue foreseen under Article 17 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which provides for open, transparent and regular dialogue between EU institutions and churches, religious associations, and philosophical and non-confessional organisations.
How the initiative frames Scientology’s ongoing contribution to European values
A dedicated section of the guide (“How Scientology communities contribute”) places the launch within a broader description of Scientology-linked community programmes across Europe that are presented as practical, day-to-day support for the same principles set out in Article 2 TEU. In the guide’s approach, “values” are treated less as abstract declarations and more as measurable civic habits—education, prevention and volunteering—that can reinforce human dignity, freedom, equality, the rule of law and human rights in local communities.
Within that framework, the guide links to programme areas described as active across Europe, including human-rights education, drug-prevention education, and community assistance through the Volunteer Ministers, alongside other social-betterment and rehabilitation initiatives referenced via Scientology Europe. The guide’s narrative connects these strands to a civic premise: rights protections are strongest when people understand them and communities invest in prevention and responsibility, reducing the conditions in which exploitation, discrimination and social exclusion develop.
Scientology and its founder L. Ron Hubbard are referenced in the initiative as the origin and inspiration for this long-running humanitarian approach, in which educational and social programmes are presented as complementary community-level efforts alongside institutional protections. The guide’s structure reflects that positioning: it begins with Europe’s legal frameworks and institutional roles, then situates community action—education, prevention and volunteering—within that wider European context.
Ivan Arjona, the Church of Scientology’s representative to the EU, OSCE, Council of Europe and UN, said: “Europe’s values become real when they are understood and practised in daily life. If young adults can clearly distinguish what the EU Charter does, what the European Convention does, and which institution is competent, they are better equipped to act responsibly, resolve disputes lawfully, and protect dignity and freedom—both for themselves and for others.”
Facilities supporting dialogue and community initiatives
The European Office also notes that it has developed facilities in many European cities—citing Madrid and Brussels, alongside other capitals—to plan and coordinate initiatives intended to benefit communities in Europe and beyond. In that context, the Office states that its conference and meeting rooms are made available for seminars, round tables and related events held by human-rights and community-betterment organisations, consistent with the Office’s stated focus on dialogue and education.
The Brussels office is described as open to the public in line with the general practice of Scientology churches and related facilities, with public-facing information and educational materials accessible to visitors during posted opening times.
The Church of Scientology, its churches, missions, groups and members are present across the European continent. Scientology Europe reports a continent-wide presence through more than 140 churches, missions and affiliated groups in at least 27 European nations, alongside thousands of community-based social betterment and reform initiatives focused on education, prevention and neighbourhood-level support, inspired by the work of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard.
Within Europe’s diverse national frameworks for religion, the Church’s recognitions continue to expand, with administrative and judicial authorities in Spain, Portugal, Sweden, the Netherlands, Italy, Germany Slovakia and others, as well as the European Court of Human Rights, having addressed and acknowledged Scientology communities as protected by the national and international provisions of Freedom of Religion or belief.
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United States, 20th Feb 2026 – As artificial intelligence reshapes nearly every corner of modern business, one profession stands at a critical crossroads: project management. In AI Advantage for Project Managers, technology executive and AI practitioner Steven Corey delivers a timely, practical, and deeply grounded guide for professionals navigating this transformation, not as spectators, but as leaders.
Unlike books that speculate about a distant future, AI Advantage for Project Managers is rooted in the reality that project leaders face today. AI is already embedded in planning, scheduling, forecasting, reporting, and risk management. The question is no longer whether AI belongs in project management, but how to use it responsibly, strategically, and effectively. Steven’s book answers that question with clarity and confidence.
Drawing on more than 34 years of experience in information technology, enterprise systems, and project leadership, Steven brings a rare dual perspective to the subject. As CTO and Co-founder of BabyFlix Inc., and a former leader at organizations including Oracle, MySQL, and Accenture, he has spent over a decade implementing AI-driven systems in real business environments. That experience informs every chapter of this book.
AI Advantage for Project Managers walks readers through the entire project lifecycle, from initiation and scope definition to execution, governance, and closure. Each chapter demonstrates how AI enhances, not replaces, human judgment by automating routine work, identifying patterns hidden in data, and providing early warnings before problems escalate. Readers learn how predictive analytics improve scheduling and budgeting, how intelligent automation reduces administrative overhead, and how AI-driven insights support smarter decision-making under pressure.
What sets this book apart is its balanced, human-centered approach. Steven Corey is clear that AI is not a substitute for leadership, empathy, or strategic thinking. Instead, he positions AI as a powerful partner: one that frees project managers to focus on what machines cannot: aligning stakeholders, resolving conflict, guiding teams through uncertainty, and delivering real business value.
The book also addresses the concerns many professionals quietly hold. It explores ethical considerations, bias in data-driven systems, transparency in AI-generated insights, and the risks of over-reliance on automation. Rather than glossing over these challenges, Corey equips readers to confront them with awareness and responsibility.
Designed for IT project managers, PMO leaders, program managers, and executives, AI Advantage for Project Managers requires no technical background in data science. Its language is clear, practical, and grounded in real-world application, making advanced concepts accessible without oversimplifying their impact.
As organizations race to adapt to AI-driven work models, this book arrives as a vital resource for those tasked with leading projects through change. AI Advantage for Project Managers is not about chasing trends; it is about building competence, confidence, and credibility in an era where intelligent tools are becoming inseparable from successful delivery.
AI Advantage for Project Managers is available now and stands as an essential read for professionals who want to remain relevant, effective, and in control as the future of project management unfolds.
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United States, 20th Feb 2026 – In an era defined by burnout, fragmentation, and surface-level self-help, Clive Grant’s new book, Self-Improvement: Mind, Body, and Soul, arrives as a grounded and deeply human guide to lasting personal transformation. More than a motivational read, the book offers a practical and spiritually anchored framework for individuals seeking balance, clarity, and purpose in their lives.
Drawing from over two decades of experience in fitness, wellness advocacy, and personal development, Clive challenges the modern tendency to treat mental health, physical wellness, and spirituality as separate pursuits. Instead, he presents a unified philosophy rooted in alignment. True growth, Grant argues, only occurs when the mind is clear, the body is nourished, and the soul is consciously engaged.
At the heart of the book is a holistic roadmap that blends scientific insight with lived wisdom. Readers are guided through practical strategies, including gratitude practices, positive thinking techniques, plant-based nutrition principles, stress management tools, and mindfulness rituals designed to integrate seamlessly into daily life. Each chapter builds deliberately on the last, reinforcing the idea that self-improvement is not a quick fix, but a lifelong journey of awareness and intentional action.
What sets Self-Improvement: Mind, Body, and Soul apart is its authenticity. Clive Grant’s philosophy is shaped not only by professional training but by generational wisdom passed down through family traditions rooted in natural healing, spiritual grounding, and conscious living. Influenced by the teachings of Mooji Baba and Abraham Hicks, Clive Grant weaves spiritual insight into practical application without dogma, making the book accessible to readers from all backgrounds.
The release also marks a significant milestone for The Light Within, Clive’s health and wellness brand focused on ethical success, confidence building, and truthful personal accountability. Through his work as a coach and author, Clive empowers individuals to reclaim agency over their lives by addressing internal alignment before external achievement.
Designed for health and wellness audiences, personal growth seekers, and individuals navigating stress, uncertainty, or transition, the book speaks directly to those who feel disconnected from conventional self-help narratives. Rather than offering empty motivation, Clive Grant provides structure, reflection, and actionable insight that readers can return to again and again.
As interest in holistic well-being continues to rise globally, Self-Improvement: Mind, Body, and Soul positions Clive Grant as a thoughtful and credible voice in the personal development space. The book does not promise perfection. It promises alignment, resilience, and conscious growth.
Self-Improvement: Mind, Body, and Soul is now available and marks the beginning of an expanded media and brand presence for Clive Grant as he continues to inspire transformation through clarity, integrity, and purpose.
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Energy-autonomous radio mesh network enables secure communication and digitl transactions independent of public grids — with infrastructure deployment and public token funding now live.
Zug, Switzerland, 19th February 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Recent large-scale power outages and internet disruptions across Europe, North America, Africa, and the Middle East have highlighted the structural fragility of centralized communication and financial infrastructure. From grid failures to government-imposed network shutdowns, millions of people have experienced sudden loss of connectivity and access to digital services.
In response to these systemic vulnerabilities, HydraMeshnet has introduced a commercially available off-grid radio mesh system designed to maintain secure communication and digital transactions even when conventional power grids, mobile networks, or internet connections fail.
How the Off-Grid Mesh Infrastructure Works
The system operates using commercially available ISM-band radio hardware (subject to local regulations) and supports encrypted multi-hop routing across up to 128 mesh hops. Under line-ofsight conditions, individual nodes can bridge distances up to the horizon (typically 30 kilometers or more), allowing transactions and messages to traverse extended blackout zones and reach functioning internet gateways over distances of several thousand kilometers.
By removing dependency on centralized telecom providers, the architecture enables energyautonomous operation through solar, wind, and battery-powered deployments. Local communities, private households, and organizations can operate digital communication and transaction networks independently of public infrastructure.
Proof of Concept Demonstrates Off-Grid Digital Transactions
A publicly available proof-of-concept demonstrates encrypted cryptocurrency transactions being transmitted across the autonomous radio mesh network without conventional internet infrastructure.
The demonstration validates that cryptocurrency transactions — including Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, and ERC-20 tokens — can be executed under off-grid conditions using the deployed hardware and software stack.
Dubai, UAE, February 19th, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, The MENA region today represents one of the world’s most digitally dynamic regions. Several GCC markets report smartphone penetration rates above 90%, while governments are deploying multi-billion-dollar investments to accelerate national digital transformation programs, including Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which prioritizes a diversified, technology-enabled economy, and the UAE’s Digital Economy Strategy, aimed at increasing the digital economy’s contribution to GDP. (Source)
As fintech, e-commerce, logistics, and super apps scale at record speed, communication has become a mission-critical infrastructure. Customer acquisition, authentication, payments, notifications, and support now rely on real-time, compliant, and highly secure messaging ecosystems. At the same time, regulatory frameworks across the region are tightening, and customer expectations around data privacy, responsiveness, and personalization are rising.
Enterprises are therefore rethinking communication not as a channel, but as a strategic growth lever.
Against this backdrop, TrustSignal has announced its expansion into the MENA region. The move reflects a growing demand for resilient, secure, and regulation-ready communication infrastructure that can support both high-growth startups and large enterprises operating across multiple jurisdictions.
With its AI-powered CPaaS ecosystem, TrustSignal aims to enable businesses to manage omnichannel communication with greater reliability, scalability, and compliance. Designed to address the region’s evolving regulatory landscape and diverse consumer behaviors, the platform brings together automation, delivery optimization, and enterprise-grade security to power meaningful customer engagement at scale.
In a region where digital trust directly influences brand growth, communication infrastructure is no longer optional; it is foundational. TrustSignal’s MENA expansion signals a deeper commitment to supporting businesses as they navigate this next phase of digital maturity.
Why MENA, Why Now
The Communication Platform as a Service market in the Middle East and Africa is projected to reach approximately US$10.1 billion by 2030 (Source). This trajectory signals more than sector expansion. It reflects a structural redesign of how enterprises approach customer engagement.
The growth is demand-led.
Across MENA, this momentum is reinforced by API first cloud adoption, mobile commerce growth, heightened security requirements, and cross-border digital expansion.
Channel dynamics are shifting in parallel. A2P SMS remains central for authentication and alerts, while WhatsApp Business APIs and conversational messaging are accelerating across retail and financial services. Enterprises are moving from broadcast notifications to interactive, two-way journeys, with voice APIs gaining ground in security and service coordination.
Communication is not only increasing in volume, but advancing in complexity.
What This Means for Businesses in MENA
The acceleration of CPaaS adoption in MENA marks a structural shift in how enterprises design customer engagement. As messaging evolves from one-way notifications to real-time interactive journeys, communication now sits at the core of revenue flow, fraud prevention, customer trust, and compliance.
Enterprises are navigating rising authentication volumes, expanding conversational traffic, cross-border delivery complexity, and tighter regulatory expectations, demanding infrastructure that is intelligent, resilient, and measurable.
TrustSignal’s expansion aligns with this inflection point, enabling businesses to move beyond scale toward real-time optimization, lower latency, stronger verification stability, and more reliable customer journeys. In a market where a delayed OTP can disrupt transactions and erode trust, communication performance directly shapes business performance.
MENA’s next phase of digital growth will be defined not by message volume, but by delivery intelligence.
Reframing Communication as a Performance Engine
TrustSignal approaches the regional opportunity with a clear thesis: communication infrastructure must evolve from a cost center to a measurable growth engine.
Its AI-enabled CPaaS platform is anchored on three structural capabilities.
Intelligent Routing and Optimization Adaptive algorithms analyze delivery behavior in real time, dynamically selecting optimal routes to improve authentication reliability and reduce latency during demand spikes.
Performance Visibility and Analytics Granular reporting frameworks provide enterprises with actionable insights into delivery outcomes, engagement metrics, and channel efficiency, enabling continuous refinement of communication workflows.
Security and Compliance Architecture Embedded encryption layers and compliance-aligned frameworks are designed to support evolving regulatory standards across MENA jurisdictions.
Rather than positioning itself as a transactional messaging vendor, TrustSignal operates as an infrastructure partner focused on engineering predictability, resilience, and measurable impact into enterprise communication systems.
A Forward Looking Vision
As MENA’s digital economy matures, the defining differentiator will be operational precision.
TrustSignal’s regional roadmap centers on advancing AI-driven communication intelligence, deepening vertical integrations across fintech, retail, healthcare, and mobility, strengthening predictive performance modeling to anticipate demand surges, and expanding localized enterprise advisory capabilities.
The long term objective is to help enterprises transition from reactive messaging systems to predictive communication ecosystems where infrastructure continuously adapts to optimize engagement, security, and efficiency.
Against this backdrop, the Middle East and North Africa represent a strategic growth frontier for the company. Articulating this vision, Mr Imran Shaikh, Founder and CEO of TrustSignal, stated:
“MENA stands among the world’s most dynamic digital markets. Our expansion underscores a long term commitment to equipping enterprises with a compliant, scalable communication infrastructure that advances regional digital ambitions.”
TrustSignal’s expansion reflects alignment with that future, one where communication is architected for resilience, transparency, and measurable business impact.
Doha, Qatar, 19th February 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Qirtas App, a dual-interface digital platform headquartered in Istanbul and Malmo, announced its mission to bridge the global gap in Arabic literature accessibility following its successful showcase in the Alpha Startup category at Web Summit Qatar. By integrating cutting-edge AI production tools with a seamless streaming interface, Qirtas is providing the technical infrastructure needed to digitize the fragmented $4 billion Arab publishing market.
Despite a global population of 430 million Arabic speakers, the publishing industry has long been hampered by prohibitive shipping costs, high piracy rates, and a lack of digital infrastructure. Qirtas App addresses these systemic barriers through a twofold solution: a freemium streaming platform for readers and a sophisticated digital management backend for publishers.
Empowering Publishers through the “AI Production Suite”
Qirtas is not merely a distributor; it is a catalyst for digital transformation. For traditional publishers, the platform offers a dedicated portal to convert physical catalogs into secure, monetizable digital assets.
AI-Automated Production: The platform utilizes proprietary AI to automatically generate high-quality audiobooks and smart summaries, drastically reducing the time and cost barriers that previously prevented publishers from entering the digital space.
Institutional Security: With advanced Digital Rights Management (DRM) and real-time reader analytics, publishers maintain full control over their intellectual property while gaining unprecedented insights into global consumption patterns.
The Future of the Arab Reading Experience
For the global Arab diaspora, Qirtas offers a comprehensive streaming library featuring Qirtas AI, an interactive reading assistant that provides instant translation, text-to-speech narration, and social integration.
“The Arab publishing world is rich in content but starved of modern distribution,” said Tamer Odeh, CEO of Qirtas App. “With Qirtas, we are removing the friction. We aren’t just giving readers an app; we are giving publishers the tools to survive and thrive in a digital-first economy.”
Alaa Barghouth, COO of Qirtas App, added: “Our participation in Web Summit Qatar has confirmed the massive appetite for this technology. We have already secured commitments from major publishing houses ready to onboard their catalogs. We are now focused on scaling our infrastructure to meet this demand.”
Market Opportunity & Investment
The digital publishing segment in the MENA region is currently valued at $400 million and is experiencing rapid year-over-year growth. Having validated its model with early industry commitments, Qirtas App is currently open for pre-seed investment to accelerate its market launch and expand its AI-driven production capabilities.
For more information or to inquire about partnership opportunities, visit qirtasapp.com.
About Qirtas App
Qirtas is a Swedish-Turkish “Deep-Tech” publishing platform dedicated to revitalizing Arabic literature. By combining AI-powered content production with a global streaming model, Qirtas connects 430 million Arabic speakers with the books they love, while providing publishers with the tools to digitize and protect their heritage.
The BTCD Foundation has announced the upcoming deployment of its proprietary Layer 1 blockchain infrastructure. This development marks the introduction of a new technical framework designed to support decentralized applications and secure digital transactions. The Foundation has confirmed that the Public Testnet is scheduled to open for user participation on February 15, 2026.
Technical Architecture and Infrastructure
The BTCD platform is engineered as an independent Layer 1 blockchain, distinct from token-based projects that rely on existing third-party networks. The core infrastructure utilizes a hybrid consensus mechanism combining Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) and Proof of Stake (PoS) protocols.
This architectural design is intended to address common scalability challenges in blockchain technology. The technical specifications indicate a capacity for high-volume throughput, with initial testing targeting transaction speeds of over 10,000 transactions per second (TPS) while maintaining sub-second finality. The system is built to operate autonomously, providing a decentralized foundation for developers and users.
Testnet Deployment and Minting Mechanism
Beginning February 15, 2026, the BTCD Foundation will initiate the Public Testnet phase. This phase allows users to interact with the network’s minting protocol to test system stability and performance.
The minting process follows a programmed algorithmic schedule designed to test the network’s long-term sustainability over a projected 25-year timeline. The protocol includes technical halving events scheduled every 2.5 years to regulate the issuance rate of digital assets on the network.
Transition to Mainnet
The Testnet phase is a precursor to the official Mainnet launch, which is currently scheduled for May 15, 2026. The Foundation has outlined a technical migration plan wherein digital assets minted during the Testnet phase will be recognized on the Mainnet system upon its activation.
Ecosystem Development Roadmap
Following the Mainnet launch, the BTCD Foundation plans to deploy a suite of decentralized applications (dApps) integrated directly into the Layer 1 core. The technical roadmap outlines the phased release of nine specific utilities, including:
Nexora: A decentralized communication protocol.
Guardian DEX: A decentralized exchange interface.
WealthBook: A social networking platform integrated with blockchain identity verification.
Future updates scheduled for later in 2026 involve the integration of automated trading algorithms and asset management utilities.
About BTCD Foundation
The BTCD Foundation is a technology organization focused on the development of Layer 1 blockchain solutions. It aims to build a scalable, secure, and decentralized infrastructure to support the next generation of digital applications.
