Ketan Raval credits volunteers and community partnerships for recognition
MONCTON, NB, October 22, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Moncton Cares has received the 2026 Better Together Bowl Award from Feed NB / Nourrir NB, recognizing its collaborative approach to addressing food insecurity and supporting Greater Moncton’s multicultural community.
Presented on October 15, the award honours Moncton Cares “for a team that proves collaboration is the secret ingredient to making a difference.”
Founded in 2022, Moncton Cares supports newcomers, refugees and vulnerable residents through its multicultural food bank, $5 meal program, language classes, wellness activities, cultural celebrations and volunteer opportunities.
Led by Ketan Raval, Founder and Executive Director, and supported by approximately 200 active volunteers, the organization brings together residents, businesses, donors and community partners to meet local needs and strengthen belonging.
Its multicultural food bank recognizes the importance of culturally appropriate food and dietary needs, helping families access support with dignity while maintaining connections to their traditions.
Beyond food assistance, Moncton Cares helps people build confidence, develop skills and participate in community life. Its multicultural programs encourage neighbours from different backgrounds to connect, share experiences and learn from one another.
The organization’s multicultural catering social enterprise creates career-building opportunities for vulnerable community members. Proceeds support the multicultural food bank and $5 meal program, turning catering orders into direct community support.
For Ketan Raval and the Moncton Cares team, this recognition reflects the collective commitment of everyone who contributes time, resources and expertise. Moncton Cares thanks Feed NB and its community partners and welcomes new volunteers, donors and collaborators.
About Moncton Cares
Moncton Cares is a nonprofit serving Moncton, Dieppe, Riverview and surrounding communities through food security, education, wellness and multicultural programming. Its guiding values are Community • Connection • Collaboration.
London, The United Kingdom, October 22nd, 2026, FinanceWire
Women in finance do not want to be treated as a separate category. They want to be recognised as experts on equal terms with men. This is the central message Drofa Comms has heard from participants in its Women Leading the Way initiative. In response, the London-based PR agency specialising in finance and fintech has released Women Leading the Way Digital Magazine 2026, marking the project’s next stage as an international expert platform where women can contribute to industry debate and gain recognition for their knowledge on equal terms with men.
Published in a fully digital format for the first time, the edition features contributions from 25 industry professionals. Through research, expert analysis, infographics and exclusive interviews, it gives women more space to address the issues shaping finance and technology.
Its coverage includes AI in wealth management, the $83 trillion generational wealth transfer, AI-driven fraud, tokenisation and 24/7 financial markets. Contributors include executives and specialists from bunq, 1inch, OneAsset, Cardano, Wirex, Pipe, Altius Labs and others. Male industry leaders also contribute, reflecting the project’s aim to create a shared forum for industry expertise.
“The women we interview want to discuss the subjects they know best: investment decisions, financial products, technology and the problems their businesses are working to solve. They want recognition for that expertise on the same terms as their male peers,” saidValentina Drofa, Founder & CEO of Drofa Comms and the creator and driving force behind Women Leading the Way. “Their feedback shaped this edition. As a communications agency, we understand how much public presence influences whose expertise is heard and recognised. Our ambition for Women Leading the Way goes further than raising women’s visibility. We want to help build an industry where expertise, rather than gender, determines whose voice is heard.”
Professional recognition is also examined in the magazine’s original study, “The Missing Half of the Record.” It analyses AI-generated expert recommendations in fintech, monetary policy, digital assets and investment management. Of 94 unique individuals identified in 141 recommendations, only 14 were women (14.9%). In investment management, women accounted for just 7.9%. The findings highlight a potential barrier to equal recognition when AI tools are used to identify expert sources and speakers.
Founded in 2011, Drofa Comms is a London-headquartered PR agency specialising in finance, fintech and blockchain communications. The agency has worked with more than 1,000 companies worldwide and has a team of over 30 professionals and advisers. Its proprietary initiatives include Women Leading the Way, Crypto Edu and Communicate Fintech.
London, The United Kingdom, October 22nd, 2026, FinanceWire
Women in finance do not want to be treated as a separate category. They want to be recognised as experts on equal terms with men. This is the central message Drofa Comms has heard from participants in its Women Leading the Way initiative. In response, the London-based PR agency specialising in finance and fintech has released Women Leading the Way Digital Magazine 2026, marking the project’s next stage as an international expert platform where women can contribute to industry debate and gain recognition for their knowledge on equal terms with men.
Published in a fully digital format for the first time, the edition features contributions from 25 industry professionals. Through research, expert analysis, infographics and exclusive interviews, it gives women more space to address the issues shaping finance and technology.
Its coverage includes AI in wealth management, the $83 trillion generational wealth transfer, AI-driven fraud, tokenisation and 24/7 financial markets. Contributors include executives and specialists from bunq, 1inch, OneAsset, Cardano, Wirex, Pipe, Altius Labs and others. Male industry leaders also contribute, reflecting the project’s aim to create a shared forum for industry expertise.
“The women we interview want to discuss the subjects they know best: investment decisions, financial products, technology and the problems their businesses are working to solve. They want recognition for that expertise on the same terms as their male peers,” saidValentina Drofa, Founder & CEO of Drofa Comms and the creator and driving force behind Women Leading the Way. “Their feedback shaped this edition. As a communications agency, we understand how much public presence influences whose expertise is heard and recognised. Our ambition for Women Leading the Way goes further than raising women’s visibility. We want to help build an industry where expertise, rather than gender, determines whose voice is heard.”
Professional recognition is also examined in the magazine’s original study, “The Missing Half of the Record.” It analyses AI-generated expert recommendations in fintech, monetary policy, digital assets and investment management. Of 94 unique individuals identified in 141 recommendations, only 14 were women (14.9%). In investment management, women accounted for just 7.9%. The findings highlight a potential barrier to equal recognition when AI tools are used to identify expert sources and speakers.
Founded in 2011, Drofa Comms is a London-headquartered PR agency specialising in finance, fintech and blockchain communications. The agency has worked with more than 1,000 companies worldwide and has a team of over 30 professionals and advisers. Its proprietary initiatives include Women Leading the Way, Crypto Edu and Communicate Fintech.
United States, 22nd Oct 2026 — Dynamic Wellness Physiotherapy is marking just over one year of serving the Embrun community with the introduction of shockwave therapy, expanding the clinic’s treatment options while continuing its commitment to personalized, one-on-one physiotherapy care.
Based in Embrun, Ontario, Dynamic Wellness Physiotherapy provides individualized treatment designed around each patient’s condition, goals, and recovery needs. The clinic’s approach combines hands-on care with active patient participation, giving individuals an opportunity to better understand their recovery and take an active role in their rehabilitation.
The addition of shockwave therapy represents another step in the clinic’s ongoing development. With shockwave therapy in Embrun offering local residents another option for accessing this treatment, the clinic continues to expand its physiotherapy services to meet the community’s evolving needs.
Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, Dynamic Wellness Physiotherapy emphasizes private, one-on-one sessions with the physiotherapist. This setting allows treatment to remain focused on the individual, with the physiotherapist able to assess movement, discuss symptoms and goals, provide hands-on treatment, and guide patients through appropriate rehabilitation strategies.
At the centre of the clinic’s philosophy is the belief that patients should remain actively involved in their own recovery. While hands-on manual therapy is a primary part of treatment, patients are also encouraged to understand their condition, participate in exercises, and follow individualized recommendations between appointments. This combination is designed to make rehabilitation a collaborative process rather than something patients simply receive passively.
Dynamic Wellness Physiotherapy’s services include manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, movement analysis, sports injury rehabilitation, post-surgical rehabilitation and persistent pain management. The clinic also provides care for a range of conditions affecting areas such as the back, neck and shoulders.
For people searching for physiotherapy in Embrun, the clinic offers an approach built around personal attention and individualized treatment. Dynamic Wellness Physiotherapy’s care model is intended to give patients dedicated time with their physiotherapist in a private environment, helping ensure that treatment can be adapted as recovery progresses.
The clinic’s growing focus on sports injury rehabilitation also supports its broader approach to helping people return to the activities that matter to them. Sports injury rehabilitation can involve restoring movement, strength and function while gradually progressing patients toward their individual activity goals. Dynamic Wellness Physiotherapy currently lists sports injury rehabilitation among its areas of care.
The new shockwave therapy offering adds another option to this individualized treatment model. Rather than presenting the technology as a standalone solution, Dynamic Wellness Physiotherapy can incorporate treatment options according to the patient’s needs and overall rehabilitation plan.
“One of the most important parts of physiotherapy is understanding that every patient is different,” said Elodie Heran, physiotherapist and contact person for Dynamic Wellness Physiotherapy. “Our goal is to provide focused, individualized care while helping patients become active participants in their own recovery.”
Dynamic Wellness Physiotherapy was founded by Elodie Heran, who holds a Master’s in Physiotherapy and a Bachelor’s in Health Sciences from the University of Ottawa. Her professional approach emphasizes patient education and empowerment alongside hands-on treatment and therapeutic exercise.
As Dynamic Wellness Physiotherapy moves beyond its first year in Embrun, the clinic continues to build its local presence while expanding the treatment options available to patients. The introduction of shockwave therapy reflects that ongoing development while maintaining the clinic’s focus on private, personalized and patient-centred physiotherapy.
Residents interested in learning more about Dynamic Wellness Physiotherapy, its treatment approach and available services can visitdynamicwellnessottawa.com. Information about physiotherapy services for the Russell and Embrun communities is also available through the clinic’s website.
About Dynamic Wellness Physiotherapy
Dynamic Wellness Physiotherapy provides personalized physiotherapy care in Embrun and the surrounding Ottawa-area communities. The clinic focuses on one-on-one treatment, hands-on manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, patient education and individualized rehabilitation programs designed around each patient’s needs and goals.
United States, 22nd Oct 2026 — Dynamic Wellness Physiotherapy is marking just over one year of serving the Embrun community with the introduction of shockwave therapy, expanding the clinic’s treatment options while continuing its commitment to personalized, one-on-one physiotherapy care.
Based in Embrun, Ontario, Dynamic Wellness Physiotherapy provides individualized treatment designed around each patient’s condition, goals, and recovery needs. The clinic’s approach combines hands-on care with active patient participation, giving individuals an opportunity to better understand their recovery and take an active role in their rehabilitation.
The addition of shockwave therapy represents another step in the clinic’s ongoing development. With shockwave therapy in Embrun offering local residents another option for accessing this treatment, the clinic continues to expand its physiotherapy services to meet the community’s evolving needs.
Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, Dynamic Wellness Physiotherapy emphasizes private, one-on-one sessions with the physiotherapist. This setting allows treatment to remain focused on the individual, with the physiotherapist able to assess movement, discuss symptoms and goals, provide hands-on treatment, and guide patients through appropriate rehabilitation strategies.
At the centre of the clinic’s philosophy is the belief that patients should remain actively involved in their own recovery. While hands-on manual therapy is a primary part of treatment, patients are also encouraged to understand their condition, participate in exercises, and follow individualized recommendations between appointments. This combination is designed to make rehabilitation a collaborative process rather than something patients simply receive passively.
Dynamic Wellness Physiotherapy’s services include manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, movement analysis, sports injury rehabilitation, post-surgical rehabilitation and persistent pain management. The clinic also provides care for a range of conditions affecting areas such as the back, neck and shoulders.
For people searching for physiotherapy in Embrun, the clinic offers an approach built around personal attention and individualized treatment. Dynamic Wellness Physiotherapy’s care model is intended to give patients dedicated time with their physiotherapist in a private environment, helping ensure that treatment can be adapted as recovery progresses.
The clinic’s growing focus on sports injury rehabilitation also supports its broader approach to helping people return to the activities that matter to them. Sports injury rehabilitation can involve restoring movement, strength and function while gradually progressing patients toward their individual activity goals. Dynamic Wellness Physiotherapy currently lists sports injury rehabilitation among its areas of care.
The new shockwave therapy offering adds another option to this individualized treatment model. Rather than presenting the technology as a standalone solution, Dynamic Wellness Physiotherapy can incorporate treatment options according to the patient’s needs and overall rehabilitation plan.
“One of the most important parts of physiotherapy is understanding that every patient is different,” said Elodie Heran, physiotherapist and contact person for Dynamic Wellness Physiotherapy. “Our goal is to provide focused, individualized care while helping patients become active participants in their own recovery.”
Dynamic Wellness Physiotherapy was founded by Elodie Heran, who holds a Master’s in Physiotherapy and a Bachelor’s in Health Sciences from the University of Ottawa. Her professional approach emphasizes patient education and empowerment alongside hands-on treatment and therapeutic exercise.
As Dynamic Wellness Physiotherapy moves beyond its first year in Embrun, the clinic continues to build its local presence while expanding the treatment options available to patients. The introduction of shockwave therapy reflects that ongoing development while maintaining the clinic’s focus on private, personalized and patient-centred physiotherapy.
Residents interested in learning more about Dynamic Wellness Physiotherapy, its treatment approach and available services can visitdynamicwellnessottawa.com. Information about physiotherapy services for the Russell and Embrun communities is also available through the clinic’s website.
About Dynamic Wellness Physiotherapy
Dynamic Wellness Physiotherapy provides personalized physiotherapy care in Embrun and the surrounding Ottawa-area communities. The clinic focuses on one-on-one treatment, hands-on manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, patient education and individualized rehabilitation programs designed around each patient’s needs and goals.
A new smart search experience gives users short, personalized answers instead of forcing them to sort through pages of links, ads, and unnecessary information
United States, 22nd Oct 2026 — QOOB SEARCH, LLC is introducing Qoob, a personal AI search app designed to help people get useful answers faster and make everyday decisions without spending time scrolling through pages of search results.
Instead of returning a long list of links and leaving users to determine what matters, Qoob is built around a simple interaction: ask a question in natural language and receive a short answer shaped around the user’s context and preferences. The app is designed for everyday decisions ranging from what to cook and where to go to which product or option to choose.
“People don’t always need more information. Often, they just need a clear answer that helps them decide what to do next,” said AJ Javan, the founder of Qoob. “Qoob is built around that idea — ask naturally, get a useful answer, and move on with your day.”
A Personal AI Search App Built Around Decisions
Qoob combines AI-powered search with personal context to create what the company describes as a different kind of search experience. Rather than requiring users to learn specialized prompting techniques, Qoob allows people to ask questions in their own words.
The platform is designed to understand intent even when a question is not perfectly worded. It can also use available context, previous questions, and user preferences to make answers more relevant. Its focus is on short answers rather than lengthy AI-generated responses or lists of websites that require additional research.
The distinction is particularly relevant for everyday searches. A user deciding what to cook, planning a weekend, comparing products, or looking for a place to visit may not need dozens of pages to review. Qoob is designed to turn those questions into concise answers intended to help users make a decision.
Survey Data Highlights User Response
User research published by Qoob also points to the importance of clarity in the search experience. In a recent survey of more than 1,000 people, nearly all respondents said Qoob’s answers were easy to understand, according to the company. The same research published by Qoob reports that 85% of surveyed users agreed that Qoob and its answers build trust.
Qoob’s research also reports that users found its answers shorter and more effective and said the experience saved them time compared with Google, Perplexity, ChatGPT, and Bing.
The company says its goal is not to keep users engaged with endless search sessions, but to help them reach useful information and return to what they were doing.
Designed for Simpler Search
Qoob describes its approach as smart search for everyday decisions. The platform is designed to reduce the friction between asking a question and knowing what to do next.
Its experience combines natural-language questions, personalized context, and concise AI-generated responses. Qoob also emphasizes user control over personalization, stating that users can decide what context the service remembers.
Qoob also states that it does not sell users’ usage data. Its privacy policy provides additional information about the types of information collected, how information is used, and how data may be shared with service providers.
Available Now
Qoob is available as a smart search experience for people looking for direct answers to everyday questions. The company promotes the service as free, with no subscription required and no credit card required. Users can visit the official website to learn more and access the app.
QOOB SEARCH, LLC develops Qoob, a personal AI search and decision-making app designed to provide short, useful answers for everyday questions. Qoob combines smart search, AI-powered answers, and personal context to help users move from searching to deciding with less friction. The company describes Qoob as a smart search app for everyday decisions.
A new smart search experience gives users short, personalized answers instead of forcing them to sort through pages of links, ads, and unnecessary information
United States, 22nd Oct 2026 — QOOB SEARCH, LLC is introducing Qoob, a personal AI search app designed to help people get useful answers faster and make everyday decisions without spending time scrolling through pages of search results.
Instead of returning a long list of links and leaving users to determine what matters, Qoob is built around a simple interaction: ask a question in natural language and receive a short answer shaped around the user’s context and preferences. The app is designed for everyday decisions ranging from what to cook and where to go to which product or option to choose.
“People don’t always need more information. Often, they just need a clear answer that helps them decide what to do next,” said AJ Javan, the founder of Qoob. “Qoob is built around that idea — ask naturally, get a useful answer, and move on with your day.”
A Personal AI Search App Built Around Decisions
Qoob combines AI-powered search with personal context to create what the company describes as a different kind of search experience. Rather than requiring users to learn specialized prompting techniques, Qoob allows people to ask questions in their own words.
The platform is designed to understand intent even when a question is not perfectly worded. It can also use available context, previous questions, and user preferences to make answers more relevant. Its focus is on short answers rather than lengthy AI-generated responses or lists of websites that require additional research.
The distinction is particularly relevant for everyday searches. A user deciding what to cook, planning a weekend, comparing products, or looking for a place to visit may not need dozens of pages to review. Qoob is designed to turn those questions into concise answers intended to help users make a decision.
Survey Data Highlights User Response
User research published by Qoob also points to the importance of clarity in the search experience. In a recent survey of more than 1,000 people, nearly all respondents said Qoob’s answers were easy to understand, according to the company. The same research published by Qoob reports that 85% of surveyed users agreed that Qoob and its answers build trust.
Qoob’s research also reports that users found its answers shorter and more effective and said the experience saved them time compared with Google, Perplexity, ChatGPT, and Bing.
The company says its goal is not to keep users engaged with endless search sessions, but to help them reach useful information and return to what they were doing.
Designed for Simpler Search
Qoob describes its approach as smart search for everyday decisions. The platform is designed to reduce the friction between asking a question and knowing what to do next.
Its experience combines natural-language questions, personalized context, and concise AI-generated responses. Qoob also emphasizes user control over personalization, stating that users can decide what context the service remembers.
Qoob also states that it does not sell users’ usage data. Its privacy policy provides additional information about the types of information collected, how information is used, and how data may be shared with service providers.
Available Now
Qoob is available as a smart search experience for people looking for direct answers to everyday questions. The company promotes the service as free, with no subscription required and no credit card required. Users can visit the official website to learn more and access the app.
QOOB SEARCH, LLC develops Qoob, a personal AI search and decision-making app designed to provide short, useful answers for everyday questions. Qoob combines smart search, AI-powered answers, and personal context to help users move from searching to deciding with less friction. The company describes Qoob as a smart search app for everyday decisions.
Australia, 22nd Oct 2026 – Totalcare Dental and Dermal, an innovative dental and dermal practice in Bondi Junction, Sydney, has announced the availability of porcelain veneers for local patients. Porcelain veneers are thin shells of ceramic, custom-made to cover the front surface of teeth.
The practice offers cosmetic dentistry treatments alongside general dentistry, orthodontics, dental implants and emergency care. It also provides teeth whitening and sedation dentistry. The information in this release is general in nature and is not a substitute for a dental assessment.
What Porcelain Veneers Involve
Veneers are made from medical-grade ceramic and are bonded to the teeth with a dental adhesive. The practice states that they are used to address chips, cracks, gaps and discolouration. Because they cover the visible surface of a tooth, they are often considered by patients who want to change the shape, size or colour of several front teeth at once.
The practice distinguishes porcelain veneers from composite veneers. Composite veneers are typically sculpted directly onto the tooth in a single visit, whereas porcelain veneers require more planning and multiple visits. The additional time reflects the fact that porcelain veneers are made to order from impressions of the patient’s teeth.
“Porcelain veneers are a cosmetic treatment that is planned carefully before any work begins,” said Ishara Goonewardene, Owner of Totalcare Dental and Dermal. “The first conversation is about what the patient would like to change and whether veneers are the right way to approach it.”
Stages of Treatment
Treatment begins with a consultation, in which the dentist discusses the patient’s goals and assesses whether veneers are suitable for their teeth. The practice describes this stage as consultation and planning.
The second stage is preparation. A small amount of enamel is removed from the front of the teeth so that the veneers can sit in place. Enamel does not regrow, so removing it is generally regarded as irreversible, which is one reason the decision is made after a full consultation rather than on the first visit.
In the third stage, impressions of the prepared teeth are taken and used to create veneers that match the shape and size of the patient’s teeth. The final stage is bonding, in which each veneer is attached to its tooth.
Suitability and Aftercare
The practice states that porcelain veneers may suit people who want a natural-looking and aesthetic result, people who need to cover more significant imperfections or damage, and people who prefer an option that requires little maintenance. Whether they suit an individual patient depends on the condition of the teeth and gums, which the dentist assesses at the consultation.
Aftercare is straightforward. The practice advises regular brushing and flossing and avoiding excessive force, such as biting on hard objects. Routine check-ups with a dentist allow the condition of the veneers and the surrounding teeth to be reviewed. Veneers can wear over time, as natural teeth do.
A dentist may recommend other options where veneers are not suitable, such as teeth whitening for discolouration or orthodontic treatment for alignment. The practice offers both, so alternatives can be discussed at the same appointment as the veneer consultation. Patients who feel anxious about dental work can also ask about sedation dentistry, which the practice provides.
Looking Ahead
The practice is located at Shop 3, Ground Level, 1 Spring Street in Bondi Junction and is open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. The announcement forms part of its wider cosmetic and general dental services.
“Patients considering veneers benefit from having the steps and the alternatives explained before they decide,” Goonewardene said. “Totalcare Dental and Dermal expects to continue offering consultations for patients who would like to understand their cosmetic dental options.”
About Totalcare Dental and Dermal
Totalcare Dental and Dermal is a dental and dermal practice in Bondi Junction, New South Wales. It offers general dentistry, cosmetic treatments, orthodontics, dental implants and emergency care in a patient-focused environment, along with specialised treatments such as teeth whitening, veneers and sedation dentistry.
For additional information about porcelain veneers Bondi Junction and related industry developments, contact Totalcare Dental and Dermal at Shop 3, Ground Level/1 Spring St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022. Inquiries regarding the practice’s products, services and consultations can be directed to (02) 9387 3637 or by email at dentist@totalcaredentistry.com.au.
ACR (Alegria Coffee Roasters) is a Seoul, South Korea-based specialty coffee brand founded in 2011. The company operates five directly run stores in Seoul’s Gwanghwamun and Pangyo Techno Valley areas, roasts under HACCP food-safety certification, and sources beans it says rank in the top 10 percent of available quality through annual origin visits. ACR opened its first overseas location in Kuwait in 2025 and has been selected to join the Roaster Village program at World of Coffee Tokyo 2027. More information: www.acrkorea.com / Instagram @acr_korea . A decade of quality-driven growth has turned Seoul into one of the world’s most closely watched coffee cities — and local roasters like ACR are starting to take that reputation abroad.
SEOUL, South Korea, 22nd Oct 2026 – Over the past decade, Seoul’s coffee scene has quietly built an international reputation. Specialty roasteries once known mainly to local enthusiasts are increasingly cited by coffee professionals and travelers abroad as some of the most interesting in the world, as Korean brands push beyond single-origin sourcing and competition-level cupping scores into export and overseas retail.
ACR’s store interior in Seoul.
Among them is ACR (Alegria Coffee Roasters), a Seoul-based specialty coffee brand that has operated since 2011. The company sources what it describes as beans in the top 10 percent of available quality, with staff holding Q-grader certification — the industry’s standard credential for professional coffee tasters — who have served as judges at international coffee auctions including the Ecuador Farmers Collection and Best of Yemen. ACR said its team travels to origin countries each year to select beans directly from producers, and its roasting operation holds HACCP food-safety certification.
Quality control at ACR’s roasting facility.
ACR runs five directly operated stores in Seoul — two in the Gwanghwamun area and three in the Pangyo Techno Valley district — staffed entirely by full-time, professionally trained baristas. The company said its stores served roughly 300,000 cups of coffee in the first half of 2026 alone, reflecting the broader growth of Seoul’s specialty coffee market. Industry watchers frequently mention ACR in the same breath as other well-known Seoul-based specialty roasters such as Momos Coffee, Coffee Libre, Fritz Coffee and Bean Brothers.
Customers inside one of ACR’s Seoul stores.
ACR’s growth has extended beyond Korea. According to local media reports, the company opened its first store in Kuwait in March 2025 under a master franchise agreement with a Middle Eastern holding company that also operates the burger brand Thinnies, alongside construction, interior and marketing businesses. ACR has said it aims to grow to more than 20 locations across the Middle East and North Africa over the next five years, becoming, by its own account, the first Korean specialty coffee brand to enter the region.
ACR’s Kuwait store exterior.
The company has also been selected to take part in the Roaster Village program at World of Coffee Tokyo, scheduled for April 28-May 1, 2027, at Tokyo Big Sight, where it plans to present its coffee to an international trade audience as one of a small number of roasteries representing Korea.
“Seoul’s specialty coffee scene has changed enormously over the past ten years, and we’re starting to see that recognition translate into opportunities overseas,” said Giyong Yoo, CEO of ACR. “Kuwait was our first step outside Korea, and we’re hearing growing interest from partners in other markets who want to bring ACR to their own countries.”
ACR said it plans to continue expanding its presence at international trade events and through overseas retail partnerships in the coming year, alongside its five Seoul stores and online sales through its direct-to-consumer channels.
WA 6060, Yokine, Australia, 22nd Oct 2026 – Emergency Dentist Perth, a pioneering urgent dental care provider based in Yokine, has announced details of the urgent dental care it provides to patients across Perth. The clinic treats toothache, broken or chipped teeth, knocked-out teeth and infections, and is open seven days a week.
The clinic is led by Dr Anand Ponnusamy, Principal Dentist, and operates from Shop 6/201 Flinders Street in Yokine. It offers general and emergency dental services to patients who need to be seen urgently, as well as to those who need routine care. The information in this release is general in nature and is not a substitute for a dental assessment.
What the Clinic Treats
The clinic lists a range of urgent problems that it treats. These include toothache and pain relief, broken or chipped teeth, knocked-out teeth, emergency extractions, and infections, including abscess drainage and antibiotics where appropriate. It also lists wisdom tooth pain, pulpitis and gum swelling among the problems that patients present with.
Dental emergencies tend to occur outside normal working hours, and many patients are unsure whether a problem can wait until the next available appointment. Severe pain, swelling, a knocked-out tooth or a broken tooth are generally reasons to seek care promptly, and the clinic encourages patients to call when in doubt.
“Patients often phone when they are in pain and are not sure what to do next,” said Dr Ponnusamy. “The first step is to find out what has happened, and that can usually be done over the phone before the patient arrives.”
What Happens at an Urgent Visit
The clinic describes a three-step process for urgent visits. The first is a careful assessment, which may include X-rays or other scans to find the source of the problem. The second is a personalised treatment plan, which the dentist decides with the patient. The third applies only where needed, and involves a referral to a specialist if the problem calls for more specialised care.
The clinic states that it aims to relieve pain and stabilise the tooth first, with any further treatment discussed once the immediate problem has been addressed. Where a tooth has been damaged, the type of treatment depends on how much of the tooth remains and on the health of the surrounding gum and bone.
Booking and Access
The clinic is open seven days a week, with evening appointments available on most days. Patients can phone the clinic, book online through HealthEngine or send a message through the contact form on its website. Calling ahead allows the team to prepare for the visit and to advise on what to do in the meantime.
The clinic’s website also provides guidance on what to do before reaching the clinic, with separate information for common situations such as a broken tooth or a knocked-out tooth. Patients are encouraged to seek advice from a dentist rather than rely on general information alone.
Patients are advised to mention any medical conditions and the medications they take when they call or arrive, because this information helps the dentist plan treatment. Payment options through Afterpay, Zip Pay and Zip Money are listed on the clinic’s website.
Looking Ahead
The announcement forms part of the clinic’s wider dental services for patients in Perth, including those who live near Yokine and in the surrounding northern suburbs. Dr Ponnusamy is also the Principal Dentist at Radiant Smiles Dental Care, which operates from the same address.
“The aim is to make it straightforward for a patient in pain to reach a dentist and to understand what will happen when they arrive,” Dr Ponnusamy said. “The clinic expects to continue offering urgent appointments throughout the week as demand requires.”
About Emergency Dentist Perth
Emergency Dentist Perth is a dental clinic in Yokine, Western Australia, providing urgent dental care. Its services include pain relief, management of chipped or knocked-out teeth, extractions and treatment of infection, available seven days a week to address dental emergencies promptly.
For additional information about emergency dentist care and related industry developments, contact the clinic at Shop 6/201 Flinders Street, Yokine WA 6060. Inquiries regarding its services and appointments can be directed to (08) 6119 9605 or by email at info@emergencydentistperth.com.au.
