• The 2026 Future Aviation Forum will return to Riyadh from 20–22 April in Riyadh, convening more than 11,000 global aviation leaders and experts, including regulators and industry associations, manufacturers, airlines, and airports.
• FAF 2026 will address the most pressing global aviation challenges while showcasing the unprecedented growth and investment opportunities emerging across Saudi Arabia. Registration is now open.
• Saudi Arabia has recorded a third consecutive year of record-breaking aviation growth, with passenger numbers and flight movements increasing by a further 9.6% in 2025.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The 2026 Future Aviation Forum will return to Riyadh from 20-22 April, bringing together more than 11,000 global aviation experts and leaders, including ministers, regulators, manufacturers, airlines, and airports. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) launched the Forum whilst announcing a third consecutive year of record-breaking aviation growth for Saudi Arabia. In 2025, Saudia Arabia carried 140.9 million passengers, up 9.6%, and operated 980,000 flights, an 8.3% percent increase compared with 2024.

His Excellency Abdulaziz-Al Duailej, President of GACA

The 2026 Future Aviation Forum will be held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The Forum is the premier global leadership forum for aviation, recognized by the International Civil Aviation Organization. The 2024 edition resulted in more than 100 agreements and $20 billion in deals.

Minister of Transport and Logistics Services His Excellency Saleh Al-Jasser said:

“Saudi aviation is soaring to new heights, delivering connectivity and growth in support of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 agenda and the objectives of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy. The 2026 Future Aviation Forum will showcase the unprecedented investment, growth, and innovation opportunities being created across the Kingdom for global investors, suppliers, and operators.”

His Excellency the President of GACA, Abdulaziz-Al Duailej, stated:

“The 2026 Future Aviation Forum will once again unite global aviation leaders to solve aviation’s biggest challenges, in line with the theme Unlocking Global Growth, Designing the Future Sky. Saudi Arabia is committed to providing global leadership on the world’s biggest aviation issues, including manufacturing supply chains, capacity constraints, geopolitical disruptions, and the development of human capital across the world.”

GACA also confirmed that the 2028 and 2030 editions of the Forum will be delivered in partnership with Richard Attias and Associates, majority-owned by the Saudi Public Investment Fund. This announcement reflects the success of the previous three editions, and demand from aviation leaders and sponsors for the event. Forum attendees include global regulatory and aviation associations, all major global aircraft manufacturers, airlines, supplier companies and Saudi Vision 2030 projects.

GACA has released the 2025 Air Traffic Report at the 19th Saudi Aviation Sector Steering Committee meeting. The report confirmed increasing global connectivity to 176 destinations representing a 78% increase on pre-pandemic levels. International passenger numbers increased 10.2% to 76 million passengers, and domestic passengers to 65 million passengers. Saudi Arabia is projected to continue rapid aviation expansion in support of its Vision 2030 transformation agenda, with national airlines having more than 500 aircraft on order and airport capacity expansions underway across the Kingdom.

To register, please visit the website at https://futureaviation.gaca.gov.sa/en.

His Excellency Saleh Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport and Logistics Services

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SleepAI.com, a personalized AI sleep companion, today announced the launch of an AI-powered sleep and emotional wellness platform, now available on both the iOS and Google Play app stores. The platform is designed to address one of modern life’s most persistent challenges: the growing disconnect between how people live and how they sleep.

Redefining Sleep Tech: A Custom-Built, End-to-End Intelligent Management Ecosystem

SleepAI.com moves beyond traditional sleep apps that rely primarily on static audio content. Instead, the platform delivers an adaptive, data-driven sleep experience powered by large-scale artificial intelligence models, offering individualized guidance that evolves with each user’s emotional state, sleep patterns, and long-term habits.

At the core of SleepAI.com is an end-to-end intelligent sleep management system that spans perception, intervention, monitoring, and optimization. By continuously learning from user behavior and physiological signals, the platform is designed to adapt to individuals over time—rather than asking users to adjust themselves to rigid programs or one-size-fits-all routines.

Every individual is unique, and so is their sleep experience. More than just companionship, SleepAI.com learns from each user and continuously refines its approach, delivering science-backed improvements to help users sleep better, night after night.

Wearable-Free Sleep Monitoring and Adaptive Personalized Guidance

Beyond companionship, SleepAI.com emphasizes measurable outcomes. The system continuously adapts personalized sleep guidance based on real data, aiming to deliver science-backed, verifiable improvements in sleep quality over time.

SleepAI.com’s capabilities extend across multiple dimensions of sleep and emotional well-being. The platform provides personalized sleep guidance informed by users’ emotions, routines, and preferences, with AI-generated experiences designed to ease restlessness and reduce sleep-related anxiety. During sleep, the system can monitor breathing patterns, body movement, and ambient noise—without requiring wearable devices—and can issue real-time alerts when irregularities are detected, adding an additional layer of nighttime safety.

Upon waking, users receive a comprehensive sleep report covering more than 40 dimensions of sleep health. Progress is tracked continuously, allowing the system to dynamically adjust recommendations and optimize each user’s personalized sleep plan over time.

SleepAI utilizes minimal required data for its personalized sleep and mental health support services. Data used for model optimization is subjected to comprehensive anonymization and de-identification, preventing any potential re-identification of individuals.

Meet Your AI Sleep Companion Pufflo, Optimizing Nightly Routines Through Empathetic Interaction

Recognizing the close relationship between emotional health and sleep, SleepAI.com also offers a private emotional space where users can reflect, express feelings, and engage in guided mindfulness exercises. Using AI-driven insights, the platform responds to emotional cues and supports users in building calmer, more balanced nighttime routines.

To further infuse the sleep experience with personalization and emotional warmth, the platform has integrated Pufflo, an intelligent AI companion. Moving beyond the role of a standard virtual assistant, Pufflo acts as a personalized wellness confidant that understands users and offers real-time emotional resonance.

During the pre-sleep window, Pufflo analyzes a user’s emotional state, sleep history, and personal preferences to curate bespoke content—such as exclusive meditations, sleep stories, or soothing white noise. This seamless guidance helps users drift off naturally, helping to break the cycle of restless tossing and turning and sleep-onset anxiety.

“We have always been committed to enhancing global well-being through technological innovation,” said Leo, CEO of Sleep AI Technology. “Sleep and emotional health are at the core of modern life. We believe that truly personalized AI companionship can empower everyone to reclaim their own peaceful nights.”

As conversations around mental health, burnout, and sleep deprivation continue to grow globally, SleepAI.com aims to redefine what a sleep platform can be—shifting from passive content consumption to active, intelligent, and personalized sleep support for modern life.

For more information about the SleepAI.com platform, please visit: https://sleepai.com

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SINGAPORE, Feb. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Tower Capital Asia (“TCA”) is pleased to announce a strategic majority investment in V-Key (“the Company”), an Asia-Pacific focused provider of digital identity and Mobile Application Protection and Security (“MAPS”) solutions.

The investment reflects TCA’s conviction in V-Key’s strong technology leadership and deep product capabilities, amid the growing importance of secure, seamless digital experiences across financial services and the broader digital economy. V-Key’s end‑to‑end platform helps banks, fintechs, and enterprises securely onboard users, authenticate access, and protect mobile applications and transactions.

Today, V-Key’s technology supports and protects over 300 applications for customers across 15 countries, including several of the largest financial institutions in Asia-Pacific. Built on a software‑based security architecture, the platform is designed for efficient deployment and scalability, supporting institutions as they expand digital services across Asia-Pacific and international markets.

“Secure digital identity has become foundational to how financial institutions and digital platforms serve customers,” said Mr Danny Koh, Founder and CEO of Tower Capital Asia. “V‑Key has built a robust platform that enables organisations to manage identity, authentication, and mobile app security at scale, with a strong track record in highly regulated environments. We are excited to partner with the team to accelerate product innovation and support the Company’s growth.”

Commenting on the transaction, Mr Eddie Chau, Co‑Founder and Chairman of V‑Key shared, “For over a decade, V‑Key has focused on helping institutions secure digital identity and mobile transactions. As we considered a partner for our next phase of growth, TCA stood out for its long‑term partnership mindset, experience backing founder‑led technology businesses, and regional network.”

Mr. Joseph Gan, Co-Founder and CEO, and inventor of V-OS, the patented Virtual Secure Element currently deployed across more than 500 million mobile devices globally, said “Together we will invest further in strengthening our unified digital identity and mobile application security capabilities – so clients can deploy confidently with speed and scale as their needs evolve.”

Looking ahead, the partnership will focus on accelerating product innovation, strengthening V-Key’s regional presence, and deepening relationships with financial institutions and digital platforms as demand for secure, mobile‑first digital services continues to grow. TCA will work alongside the leadership team to support organic growth and strategic initiatives, with a focus on long‑term value creation.

“V‑Key operates at the intersection of security, identity, and mobile applications – where execution and compliance standards are exacting,” added Mr Seth Lim, Senior Vice President at Tower Capital Asia. “We see a clear opportunity to support the team as they expand across financial services and adjacent digital sectors.”

About Tower Capital Asia

Established in 2016, Tower Capital Asia is a mid-market private equity firm based in Singapore. Backed by global expertise and anchored in Asian values, the firm has led investments in the privatisation and / or buyout of Southeast Asian businesses – such as AXS, BoardRoom, Eu Yan Sang and I Can Read – in close partnership with business sponsors. As of 30 September 2025, the firm manages assets of more than US$900 million in investments and commitments across all vehicles. For more information on the firm, please visit www.towercapitalasia.com.

About V-Key

Founded in 2011, V‑Key provides digital identity, authentication, and mobile application security for banks, enterprises, and government‑linked organisations. Its AI-powered platform enables secure onboarding, access, and transaction protection across mobile environments and is built around the patented V‑OS Virtual Secure Element and V-OS App Identity — delivering hardware‑grade security in software for deployments in regulated digital markets across Asia and beyond. For more information on the Company, please visit www.v-key.com.

BREA, Calif., Feb. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual and EdTech solutions, announced that it has retained the No. 1 position in the global interactive display market for the third consecutive year. According to the latest report from FutureSource Consulting, ViewSonic has kept the top market share from 2023 through 2025 (excluding China). Leadership has been fueled by the adoption of the company’s ViewBoard^® interactive displays in the 80-inch to 100-inch range across the worldwide education sector.

“Interactive displays have become a core component of modern classrooms, and schools are prioritizing solutions that deliver consistent performance and long-term reliability,” said Dennis Lin, General Manager of ViewSonic Education Solutions. “Our continued leadership reflects a focused approach to education that combines scalable hardware, integrated software, and platform stability, all designed to support classrooms over a long service lifetime.”

Demand for large-format interactive displays continues to grow as schools expand digital learning models and technology-enabled classrooms. Larger screens improve visibility across flexible classroom layouts. The ViewSonic ViewBoard lineup supports collaborative content sharing and better accommodates hybrid learning environments. This makes ViewBoard a leading solution for daily instruction and engagement.

Advancing ViewBoard with a Future-Ready Platform

To address modern classroom requirements, ViewSonic has introduced Android 16 on select ViewBoard models*, making it the first brand in the interactive display industry to adopt the new operating system. Android 16 is optimized for large-format displays, offering responsive touch interaction, adaptable layouts, smoother system navigation, and efficient multitasking. These enhancements help create a more seamless and intuitive experience in any teaching environment.

Early adoption of the latest Android operating system framework also strengthens long-term platform performance and enables extended system support. It helps educational institutions standardize deployments, maintain security updates, and reduce refresh and upgrade pressure over time.

Ecosystem Strategy That Extends Beyond Hardware

Alongside ViewBoard interactive displays, ViewSonic continues to expand its education ecosystem by integrating interactive displays with myViewBoard, Manager, AirSync, and other ViewSonic education software. These products enhance classroom collaboration, device management, and teacher-student engagement.

At the center of this ecosystem is myViewBoard, ViewSonic’s digital whiteboarding platform. In 2025, myViewBoard earned the ISTE Seal for Creativity Tools based on comprehensive reviews of learning design, teaching approaches, and user experience. The platform offers a new and improved interface, real-time collaboration, and Participate Mode for student interaction. Its high degree of built-in accessibility allows flexible lesson creation and seamless content use across devices.

AirSync provides wireless casting while Manager offers centralized IT control. Together, these solutions simplify classroom deployment, streamline teaching workflows, and efficiently manage campus devices.

Through continued platform innovation and ecosystem investment, ViewSonic supports schools as they transition toward increasingly digital-first learning models. ViewSonic ViewBoard delivers interactive display solutions that enable collaboration, creativity, and meaningful classroom engagement.

For more information on ViewSonic interactive displays, visit the official website: https://www.viewsonic.com/education/products/viewboard-interactive-display.

*ViewBoard availability may vary by region. Customers are encouraged to consult their regional partner for availability.

About ViewSonic 

Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Brea, California, ViewSonic is a leading global provider of visual solutions for the education, business, and consumer markets, with a presence in over 100 countries. Driven by the mission to transform education, workplaces, and lives, the company delivers a unified ecosystem of innovative hardware, software, and services that integrates seamlessly with the platforms, tools, and partners customers trust. Its product portfolio includes monitors, projectors, interactive displays, LED displays, commercial displays, video conferencing systems, and industrial solutions. Complementing its hardware is a robust suite of software offerings—including myViewBoard, ClassSwift, TeamOne, Manager, and AirSync—featuring AI-powered tools for collaboration, device optimization, and management. By empowering creativity, collaboration, and lifelong learning, ViewSonic supports customers at every stage in achieving their business and sustainability goals, creating a lasting impact and helping people everywhere connect with purpose—and See the Difference. Learn more at www.viewsonic.com.

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zilliz, the company behind the most popular open-source vector database Milvus, recently announced the availability of a new Zilliz Cloud region in AWS eu-west-1 (Ireland), further expanding its global infrastructure. This new region enables customers—from fast-moving startups to global enterprises—to build and scale AI applications while ensuring data locality, regulatory compliance, and improved performance across Western Europe, the UK, and Ireland.

With data residency and GDPR compliance becoming critical requirements for businesses operating in Europe, the new AWS Ireland region provides developers with greater control over where their data lives—without compromising on performance or flexibility. Ireland is one of the most widely adopted AWS regions in the world and serves as the European base for many of the largest global technology companies.

“As AI adoption accelerates across Europe, enterprises need data infrastructure that keeps pace—close to their users, compliant with local regulations, and ready for production scale,” said Charles Xie, CEO at Zilliz. “By adding Ireland to our European footprint alongside Frankfurt, we’re giving teams more choice in where they run their AI workloads, helping reduce cross-border data transfer costs while simplifying compliance. It’s another step in making Zilliz Cloud the most accessible vector database platform in the world.”

Global Infrastructure with Local Performance

Zilliz Cloud now operates across 30 cloud regions globally, making it one of the most geographically distributed vector database platforms available. The Ireland region joins key international deployments across AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Key international regions include:

• AWS: US East (N. Virginia), US East (Ohio), US West (Oregon), Canada (Central), Germany (Frankfurt), Ireland (new!), Singapore, Japan (Tokyo), Australia (Sydney)
• Google Cloud: US West (Oregon), US East (N. Virginia), US Central (Iowa), Germany (Frankfurt), Singapore
• Azure: US East (Virginia), US East 2 (Virginia), US Central (Iowa), Germany West Central (Frankfurt), Central India (Pune), North Europe (Ireland)

This expansion makes it simple for organizations to optimize for performance, data residency, and cost—all while scaling to support the most demanding AI workloads. With auto-scaling, usage-based pricing, and deployment flexibility across providers, Zilliz Cloud helps teams reduce operational overhead and focus on building AI applications that deliver value.

Now Available to All

The AWS Ireland region is now live and available to all Zilliz Cloud customers. Organizations can immediately begin deploying clusters in the new region through the Zilliz Cloud console. New users can create a free account to get started. Teams migrating from other vector databases or regions can take advantage of the Zilliz migration service for a seamless transition.

For more information about this new region, check out the launch blog or connect with our team for help.

About Zilliz

Zilliz is the company behind Milvus, the world’s most widely adopted open-source vector database. Zilliz Cloud brings that performance to production with a fully managed, cloud-native platform built for scalable, low-latency vector search and hybrid retrieval. It supports billion-scale workloads with sub-10ms latency, auto-scaling, and optimized indexes for GenAI use cases like semantic search and RAG.

Zilliz is built to make AI not just possible—but practical. With a focus on performance and cost-efficiency, it helps engineering teams move from prototype to production without overprovisioning or complex infrastructure. Over 10,000 organizations worldwide rely on Zilliz to build intelligent applications at scale.

Headquartered in Redwood Shores, California, Zilliz is backed by leading investors, including Aramco’s Prosperity 7 Ventures, Temasek’s Pavilion Capital, Hillhouse Capital, 5Y Capital, Yunqi Partners, Trustbridge Partners, and others. Learn more at  Zilliz.com.

Winter Migratory Birdwatching in Yunlin–Chiayi–Tainan × A Slow-City Experience in Tainan × The Taiwan Lantern Festival in Chiayi

TAIPEI, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A report from The Hub News:  

As the spring travel season approaches, the Southwest Coast National Scenic Area Headquarters under Taiwan’s Tourism Administration, in partnership with local stakeholders, has introduced a new spring travel program that blends ecological discovery, cultural exploration, and sustainable tourism experiences.

This curated itinerary brings together coastal birdwatching across the Yunlin–Chiayi–Tainan region, leisurely journeys through Tainan’s historic heritage, culinary culture, and vibrant city life, as well as the spectacular 2026 Taiwan Lantern Festival in Chiayi. Together, these experiences create a seamless, one-stop journey designed to showcase the unique natural beauty, cultural richness, and coastal charm of southern Taiwan.

Yunlin–Chiayi–Tainan Coast: The Last Chance for Spring Migratory Birdwatching

Spring marks the final prime season for observing migratory birds before their northward migration. The Yunlin–Chiayi–Tainan coastal region features lagoons, sandbars, wetlands, and mangrove ecosystems that support hundreds of bird species each winter. Rare birds such as the black-faced spoonbill and pied avocet are active in salt pans and wetlands, and guided local tours allow visitors to observe birdlife easily with the naked eye or a smartphone—an experience suitable for families and international birdwatching enthusiasts alike.

Discover Slow Travel in Tainan: Asia’s Leading Sustainable Tourism City

Recognized in 2023 as one of the world’s Top 10 Sustainable Tourism Destinations, Tainan is the only Asian city to receive this distinction. Within its historic alleyways, temple lanterns glow alongside centuries-old residences, while vibrant street food culture blends seamlessly with rich heritage—making Tainan an ideal destination for immersive cultural travel.

Visitors can embrace a “slow travel, slow dining, and slow living” experience, exploring Anping, Sicao, and the Qigu Salt Mountain via the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle. This relaxed journey offers an authentic way to experience Tainan’s sustainable lifestyle and distinctive cultural charm.

2026 Taiwan Lantern Festival in Chiayi: Where Technology Meets Tradition

The 2026 Taiwan Lantern Festival will take place from March 3 to 15 in Taibao City, Chiayi County, under the theme “Illuminate Taiwan, Shine Chiayi.” Blending traditional lantern craftsmanship with digital technology, the festival will showcase more than 600 illuminated art installations. The main lantern draws inspiration from the sacred giant trees of Alishan, symbolizing Chiayi’s rich cultural heritage and natural landscapes.

Beyond the main exhibition area, visitors can explore themed IP zones (including Super Mario), interactive light installations, and family-friendly activities, creating an immersive nighttime experience of light, art, and culture for visitors of all ages.

A One-Stop Spring Travel Experience You Won’t Want to Miss

This integrated three-in-one travel experience highlights the diverse natural landscapes and cultural richness of southern Taiwan while embracing the principles of sustainable tourism. It invites travelers to explore Taiwan in spring at a relaxed pace, encouraging deeper, more meaningful connections with both nature and local culture.

Equally appealing is the convenience of the journey: the three destinations are all within easy reach of one another, with travel times of roughly an hour between sites by car or public transport. For international visitors, the region is just over an hour from Kaohsiung International Airport, making this spring getaway both accessible and effortlessly enjoyable.

Article source: https://www.thehubnews.net/archives/597105