Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 6th, 2026, FinanceWire

KVB, a global financial service platform provider, is expanding its presence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region as part of its broader global development strategy. The company is strengthening its regional capabilities and establishing deeper connections across the market as it responds to developments in the region’s financial services landscape.

KVB marked a milestone in its regional development by participating in Forex Expo Dubai 2026 as a Featured Sponsor on September 22–23 at Dubai World Trade Centre, the largest forex trading expo in the Middle East. The sponsorship featured a sports car display and branded conference seating, reflecting KVB’s focus on performance, technology and innovation, while also supporting its commitment to industry education and knowledge-sharing. As KVB’s first major industry event in the region, the expo provided an opportunity to engage with the wider forex community and exchange perspectives on the industry’s development.

Forex Expo Dubai 2026 Traders Hall

“KVB sees strong potential in MENA, supported by its dynamic financial markets, growing trading community and increasing demand for technology-driven financial services,” said Dr. Billy Prakash, CEO of KVB. “Our participation in Forex Expo Dubai was an important first step in deepening our understanding of the market and hearing directly from traders, partners and industry professionals. As we continue to develop our presence, we remain focused on bringing KVB’s international experience and technology-driven capabilities together with a stronger understanding of local market needs.”

KVB is also taking steps to strengthen its local capabilities, including the preparation of a regional office and expansion of its local team. KVB has introduced Arabic as a language across its online platform and website, broadening accessibility for Arabic-speaking clients and market participants throughout the MENA region.

Looking ahead, KVB plans to continue developing its regional operations, investing in its people and technology, and strengthening relationships with clients and industry partners. The company looks forward to building on the momentum of 2026 and further developing its presence in MENA in 2027 and beyond.

About KVB

Founded in 2001, KVB is a global financial service platform provider serving clients across more than 100 countries and regions. With more than 25 years of industry experience, KVB combines financial market expertise with technology to provide online trading solutions across forex, commodities, indices, shares and cryptocurrencies.

KVB continues to invest in proprietary financial technology, trading platforms, market analysis and risk management capabilities to support clients in an evolving global market. Through its international network and technology-driven approach, KVB is committed to providing accessible, reliable and innovative trading solutions for clients worldwide.

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K-beauty company Brandino (SORBLE, Auralish) held meetings with 14 US distribution buyers, including Panama Jack, Innisfree Hotels and Dorado Beach Resort and Club, at Surf Expo 2026 in Orlando, Florida. Its SORBLE bubble sunscreen and Auralish haircare line drew sample requests, quotations and pricing negotiations from buyers across Florida, Texas, Maryland and Puerto Rico. The Seoul-based multi-brand company will continue its global expansion at Mega Show Hong Kong in October 2026 and CES 2027 Eureka Park in January 2027.

Seoul, South Korea, 6th Oct 2026 – Brandino Co., Ltd., a Korean K-beauty and multi-brand commerce company, announced that it held business meetings with 14 North American distribution buyers at Surf Expo 2026, the leading outdoor and lifestyle wholesale trade show held in September in Orlando, Florida. The meetings mark the company’s first step toward offline distribution of its Korean sunscreen and haircare brands in the United States.

K-Beauty Sunscreen and Haircare Draw US Retail and Hospitality Buyers

According to the company, participants included US sun care brand Panama Jack, hospitality buyers from Innisfree Hotels and Dorado Beach Resort and Club, and a range of boutique and online marketplace buyers. Interest came from across Florida, including Tampa, Orlando, Naples and Key West, as well as from Texas, Maryland and Puerto Rico. Among the buyers was a multi-store retailer operating approximately 20 locations.

Brandino presented the bubble sunscreen and night pack from its K-beauty brand SORBLE, along with three products from its premium Korean haircare brand Auralish. The company said many buyers highlighted the mousse and bubble textures, which reduce white cast and stickiness compared with conventional sunscreens, as a key point of differentiation. A significant number of meetings progressed to sample requests, quotations and detailed pricing discussions.

“We confirmed real market response in North America based on our proprietary formulation technology and the competitiveness of K-beauty,” said Lee Min-woo, CEO of Brandino. “We will finalize our first offline market entry in the United States with a focus on resort and specialty distribution channels.”

Global Expansion Roadmap: Mega Show Hong Kong and CES 2027

Following Surf Expo, Brandino plans to accelerate its global expansion by participating in Mega Show in Hong Kong in October 2026 and in Eureka Park at CES 2027 in Las Vegas in January 2027. The company is seeking distributors, retail partners and hospitality buyers interested in Korean sunscreen, skincare and haircare products.

About Brandino

Brandino Co., Ltd. is a Seoul-based multi-brand commerce company that builds and grows consumer brands across beauty, haircare, living and golf apparel under one quality standard. Its portfolio includes SORBLE (K-beauty sun care and skincare), Auralish (premium Korean haircare), Inner Home and Monkey Hands (living) and Birdie Bunny (golf wear). As of 2026, the company has recorded KRW 10.8 billion in total revenue, KRW 7.2 billion in online sales and 360,000 cumulative units sold. For more information, visit https://www.brandino.co.kr.

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Award winners will receive a subscription to Chaptershift, a popular AI-guided book writing application

United States, 6th Oct 2026 —The Prompty Awards, the literary contest for AI-assisted fiction, today announced that Chaptershift will be a sponsor of the Awards. Winners of the Prompty Awards will receive a subscription to Chaptershift, the popular AI-guided novel writing software program. The awards recognize writers who use AI tools to express their creativity. 

“We are delighted that Chaptershift will be sponsoring the Prompty Awards,” said Hugh Taylor, the Awards’ organizer. “Chaptershift embodies the kind of creative AI technology that is transforming the publishing industry. There’s a great fit between our focus on AI as a tool for literary expression and Chaptershift’s AI-guided novel writing process.”

Winners of the Prompty Awards’ Grand Prize, Gold, and Silver prizes will each receive a 12-month subscription to Chaptershift.

Nicolò Pignatelli, Founder of Chaptershift, remarked, “The Prompty Awards recognize the creative accomplishments of Chaptershift users. Our software enables you to write your novel, step by step, with structure, tools, and guidance to turn a vague story idea into a manuscript you’re proud of.”

The Awards, which are open to established novelists, first-time authors, and everyone in between. recognize fiction across six categories: Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Mysteries & Thrillers, Speculative Fiction, Romance, and Historical Fiction.

Prizes

In addition to the subscription to Chaptershift, one contest entrant will be named the Prompty Awards Grand Prize Winner and will receive $1,000 in cash and a publishing deal with Apateon Press. Each of the six categories will also award a Gold winner, who receives $500, and a Silver winner, who receives $100, along with official recognition from the Prompty Awards.

How to Enter

Writers may submit AI-generated or AI-assisted fiction, including novels and novellas. The early bird deadline is November 1, 2026, with an application fee of $25. The final submission deadline is December 31, 2026, with an application fee of $40. Winners will be announced on April 1, 2027.

Submission guidelines, rules, and entry forms are available at promptyawards.com.

For more information about Chaptershift, visit https://chaptershift.com/

About the Prompty Awards

The Prompty Awards were created to recognize a new generation of storytellers exploring what fiction can become in the era of AI-assisted writing. The competition welcomes writers of every background and experience level, from traditionally published authors experimenting with new tools to first-time writers who found that AI helped them tell a story they had always wanted to tell.

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