MALACCA, Malaysia, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Birkin International Hotel today marked a historic milestone with the official launch of its Food Bank Program and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Secretariat of Domestic Trade and Service Industry, Ministry of Domestic Trade and Costs of Living (KPDN) Putrajaya and Melaka.

The ceremony, held at Ballroom 2 of Birkin International Hotel, was attended by representatives from government agencies, hospitality partners, and members of the media. The event commenced with welcoming remarks by Mr. Simon Tan, General Manager of Birkin International Hotel, followed by a keynote address from the representative of KPDN. The signing of the MoU formalized a collaborative partnership to strengthen sustainability and social welfare initiatives in the local community.

Birkin Food Bank Program: Sharing Beyond Hospitality

The Birkin International Hotel Food Bank Program aims to address food insecurity among local communities by redistributing surplus food from hotel operations and partner suppliers to those in need.

This initiative aligns with the hotel’s ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) framework under the Community category and supports its mission to achieve zero food waste. Through the program, Birkin pledges to contribute 50 to 100 food packs per month, sourced from untouched buffet items and event surplus, ensuring that food is repurposed to support underprivileged families across Melaka.

ASEAN Record: First & Largest ESG Systems Deployment at Launch by a Five-Star Hotel

During the event, Birkin International Hotel was officially recognized by the ASEAN Records Organization for achieving the milestone of “First & Largest ESG Systems Deployment at Launch by a Five-Star Hotel”, featuring 12 initiatives across five sustainability categories.

In a pleasant surprise, the ASEAN Record Committee announced that Birkin’s achievement had surpassed regional boundaries, earning the hotel an official place in ASIA Records.

This recognition underscores Birkin’s leadership in sustainable hospitality and operational innovation — setting a new regional benchmark for environmental performance and community responsibility.

12 ESG Systems Implemented

Water (4): In-house RO water bottling system, rainwater harvesting, smart irrigation reuse system, and sewage treatment plant.

Energy (2): Smart HVAC system and motion-sensor LED lighting across guest and back-of-house areas.

Waste (2): On-site composting system and minimization of single-use plastics.

Mobility (3): EV charging stations, dedicated EV shuttle service, and EV patrol bike for hotel security.

Community (1): Food Bank Program (Bank Makanan Birkin).

Commitment to a Sustainable Future

“Birkin International Hotel strives to set the standard for responsible hospitality,” said Mr. Simon Tan, General Manager of Birkin International Hotel. “Our ESG systems are not just operational measures — they reflect our core belief that true progress comes from balancing business success with environmental care and social responsibility.”

Reflecting on the dual recognitions received, Mr. Tan shared, “Being honored by both ASEAN and ASIA Records is deeply humbling. It reaffirms our commitment to lead through innovation and sustainability. More importantly, it serves as a reminder that every step toward responsible hospitality makes a difference — not just for our hotel, but for the future of our planet.”

The ceremony concluded with a symbolic Food Bank handover, a media interaction session, and a luncheon prepared by Birkin Kitchen, celebrating community collaboration and shared purpose.

About Birkin International Hotel

Birkin International Hotel (BIH) is a new coastal haven located in Klebang, Melaka, offering guests the perfect blend of seaside serenity and the cultural charm of heritage Melaka. Guided by the principles of excellence, innovation, and social responsibility, BIH delivers unforgettable experiences while fostering strong community ties.

WALL, N.J. and BARANGAROO, Australia, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Caregility Corporation, a global enterprise telehealth leader dedicated to connecting care for patients and clinicians everywhere through innovative virtual care and AI-powered solutions, today announced a strategic reseller partnership with MOD3RN Care, a leading Australia-based technology solutions provider. The collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of virtual care and AI-enabled care models across Australia to strengthen clinical capacity, improve patient safety, and reduce staff burnout.

The partnership aligns with growing momentum across Australia’s public and private sectors to modernise care delivery through hybrid models that combine clinical excellence with digital efficiency. Under the agreement, MOD3RN Care will distribute Caregility’s Connected Care™ Platform and edge AI devices throughout the region, supporting hospitals and health systems as they adopt scalable, secure, virtual care programmes spanning inpatient, outpatient, long-term care, and home settings.

“Australia’s health systems are facing many of the same workforce challenges the U.S. experienced during and following the pandemic,” said Nicholas Rorris, CEO of MOD3RN Care. “Caregility’s Connected Care Platform and Virtual Nursing workflows have demonstrated how technology can extend nurses’ reach, ease workloads, and deliver safer, more consistent care. Together, we’re helping Australian hospitals augment, not replace, clinicians with intelligent tools that add more care minutes to their day.”

Caregility customers have achieved measurable results after implementing virtual care models, including:

• A leading health system reducing nursing turnover from 23% to 14% in one month
• A 200-bed deployment earned back 780 hours for bedside staff in a single month
• Another health system reducing average Length-of-Stay (LOS) by 0.7 days

The Caregility Connected Care Platform powers a full suite of clinical workflows, including Virtual Nursing, Virtual Observation, and multi-specialty Virtual Consults, using integrated edge AI devices and sensors to improve care efficiency. Deployed across more than 1,100 hospitals globally, the platform offers embedded Epic EHR integration, proactive device monitoring, remote updates, and uptime performance exceeding 99%.

“Virtual and AI-supported care models are becoming a cornerstone of modern healthcare delivery globally,” said Mike Brandofino, President and COO of Caregility. “Partnering with MOD3RN Care gives us a trusted onshore collaborator to help Australian providers tap into proven models that improve staff efficiency and patient outcomes.”

Caregility will localise hosting within Australian data centres to ensure compliance with national data sovereignty and privacy requirements. The partnership sets the stage for collaboration with leading public and private healthcare organisations as they explore new ways to support the clinical workforce through technology.

About Caregility
Caregility Corporation is a global leader in enterprise telehealth, uniting patients and clinicians through secure, scalable, and AI-powered virtual care solutions. The Caregility Connected Care™ Platform supports hospitals and health systems worldwide, enabling seamless care delivery across settings, from inpatient care to hospital-at-home. Today, Caregility connects care in more than 1,100 hospitals across 85 health systems, with over 19,000 contracted bedside sensors hosting over six million virtual care sessions annually.

About Modern Care
MOD3RN Care has over 65 years of combined experience delivering technology solutions to Australian businesses. With global reach and a strong local presence, MOD3RN Care helps organisations modernise infrastructure, enhance innovation, and prepare for tomorrow’s landscape. As a Platinum Distributor and Global Partner of 3verest, MOD3RN Care enables clients to realise the full potential of next-generation cloud and digital transformation solutions.

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Director of Marketing 
jclifton@caregility.com 
(678) 360-9043 

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COO & Marketing Director
Sharon@mod3rncare.com
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• Launched in Q4 2024 during Gateway Gulf 2024 in Bahrain
• Assets under management (AUM) have grown 30% to USD 5.8 billion.
• Introduced diverse investment products including the ASB State Street Global Equity Fund, ASB MENA Equity Fund, ASB Technology Fund, and ASB Sukuk Fund.
• Played a key role in regional issuances with total size in excess of USD 2 billion
• Scheduled to launch the XASB Sukuk ETF.

MANAMA, Bahrain, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Al Salam Bank (Trading Code: SALAM on Bahrain Bourse; SALAM_BAH on Dubai Financial Market), one of the fastest growing financial groups in the region, celebrates the one-year anniversary of its asset management and investment banking arm, ASB Capital, marking a year of steady growth, product innovation, and regional expansion since its launch in 2024 during Gateway Gulf in Bahrain.

Rafik Nayed, Al Salam Bank Group CEO and ASB Capital Managing Director

Launched in November 2024, ASB Capital today manages USD 5.8 billion in assets, reflecting the trust of a growing global client base. Over the past year, the firm has strengthened its presence with the launch of several investment solutions, including the Global Equity Fund in partnership with State Street, MENA Equity Fund, Technology Fund, and Sukuk Fund, providing clients with diversified access to global and regional markets.

The past year also witnessed significant momentum across ASB Capital’s advisory and portfolio management mandates, expanding both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios for high-net-worth individuals, family offices, corporates, and institutional clients.

As part of Al Salam Bank’s integrated financial services ecosystem, ASB Capital has been instrumental in driving the Group’s investment and capital markets activities. In 2025, the firm was instrumental in several regional issuances including Bapco Energies, Kuwait International Bank, and Solidarity Bahrain. In this space, several mandates have also been signed since then, reflecting ASB Capital’s strategic position in the regional landscape.

ASB Capital is also scheduled to launch XASB Sukuk ETF in partnership with Xtrackers by DWS, broadening access to fixed-income investments and reinforcing ASB Capital’s innovation-led approach to asset management.

On the sidelines of the Gateway Gulf Forum, Rafik Nayed, Al Salam Bank Group CEO and ASB Capital Managing Director, commented: “ASB Capital’s first year marks a pivotal chapter in Al Salam Bank’s long-term growth story. Our focus has been on building trust, deepening client relationships, and expanding our investment offerings. The growth in AUM, the launch of new funds, and the success of our capital markets transactions all reflect our commitment to delivering value to our clients. ASB Capital stands today as one of the region’s leading asset and wealth management firms, and we remain focused on unlocking new opportunities.”

Both Al Salam Bank and ASB Capital continue to leverage Bahrain’s robust ecosystem to scale their operations regionally, advancing their shared vision of providing holistic, client-centric financial solutions across banking, asset management, and investment advisory.

MANAMA, Bahrain, Nov. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Foulath Holding, an industrial holding company with major steel investments and the parent company of Bahrain Steel and SULB, today announced its partnership with Yellow Door Energy, the leading sustainable energy developer in the Middle East and Africa, to embark on a groundbreaking sustainability initiative to develop a massive 123-Megawatt-Peak (MWp) solar project. Developed under a power purchase agreement (“PPA”), this milestone project includes the construction of the world’s largest single-site rooftop solar power plant with a capacity of 50 MWp. It will comprise 77,000 solar panels installed across a new 262,000-square-meter stockyard shed.

Bahrain Sets New Global Benchmark with the World’s Largest Rooftop Solar Power Plant

The announcement was made at the third edition of the premier investment forum Gateway Gulf, which was held at the Four Seasons Hotel, Bahrain Bay. Hosted by Bahrain Economic Development Board, the forum gathered global investors, business leaders, policymakers, and  government officials from across the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Gulf region.

H.E. Noor bint Ali Alkhulaif, Minister of Sustainable Development, Chief Executive of Bahrain EDB, said, “Today, the island nation of Bahrain stands at the forefront of sustainable global innovation. We are incredibly proud of this transformative project – marking the largest rooftop solar plant in the world.  This milestone not only strengthens our position as a regional leader in clean energy, but embodies our dedication to build a resilience, sustainable future in line with our national vision of elevating Bahrain’s international competitiveness.”

Mr. Meshary Al-Judaimi, Chairman of Foulath Holding, remarked: “Over the past several years, Foulath has invested approximately USD 250 million in various sustainability projects. These investments are a testament to our commitment to responsible operations, environmental stewardship and protecting the health and well-being of our community, thereby ensuring industrial development goes hand-in-hand with environmental care. The solar project serves as a continuation of that commitment.”

Sherif ElKholy, Managing Director, Head of Middle East and Africa at Actis, and Chairman of Yellow Door Energy, remarked: “Congratulations to Foulath Holding and Yellow Door Energy on this landmark PPA to develop the world’s largest single-site rooftop solar plant. I think this project proves how cost-competitive, clean energy can drive forward industry and set a new global benchmark for decarbonising steel production. As a leading investor in sustainable infrastructure and majority shareholder of Yellow Door Energy, we are proud to witness this signing and look forward to seeing this transformative project come to life.”

Marking the largest industrial-scale on-site solar projects in the world, the 123-MWp site will encompass ten rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) plants and four ground-mounted solar PV installations and is expected to significantly decarbonise the Kingdom’s steel production. With a total of over 189,900 high-efficiency solar panels spread across 707,000 square meters, the project aims to generate 200 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of clean energy in its first year of operation, effectively reducing carbon emissions by 90,000 metric tons. This initiative will contribute to Foulath Holding’s sustainability objectives and Bahrain’s Net Zero 2060 target.