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.

Media Contact

Ketan Raval | Founder & Executive Director
monctoncares.ca

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,” said Valentina 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.

The magazine forms part of the wider Women Leading the Way project, which includes a podcast, an interview series, international event partnerships and a professional community.

The voices heard within the professional community help shape the future of finance. Whose voice could be next?

Read Women Leading the Way Digital Magazine 2026 and share your perspective with the community.

About Drofa Comms

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.

Contact

Drofa Comms
info@drofa-ra.co.uk

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.

Learn more and access Qoob:
https://theqoob.com/ 

About QOOB SEARCH, LLC

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.

Media Contact

Organization: QOOB SEARCH, LLC

Contact Person: AJ Javan

Website: http://theqoob.com/

Email: Send Email

Country: United States

Release id: 50105

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Qoob Launches Personal AI Search App Designed to Turn Everyday Questions Into Clear Decisions