RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The third edition of the Saudi International Handicrafts Week “Banan” has officially begun. It is held at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with 400+ artisans from 40+ countries, including Syria, the UAE, Egypt, Oman, Bahrain, and Jordan. The People’s Republic of China is the Guest of Honor for this edition.

The Saudi International Handicrafts Week “Banan” launches its third edition with broad international participation

This year’s edition coincides with the Year of Handicrafts 2025. The Saudi Heritage Commission, one of 11 sector-specific commissions, organizes the event to highlight handicrafts as a vital part of the Kingdom’s cultural identity and strengthen their presence in the creative landscape by providing a platform bringing together prominent artisans worldwide.

As part of the Chinese participation, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Kingdom, Zhang Hua, visited the Chinese pavilion, where he observed live demonstrations by traditional art inheritors specially invited to take part in “Banan.” The artisans showcased ancient crafts passed down through generations, engaging visitors widely. The Ambassador praised the event’s organization and the Kingdom’s role in promoting cultural and artistic exchange.

The event also attracted audiences across its diverse zones, particularly the children’s area, “Banan Story,” an interactive space where play becomes educational. Children explore materials, experiment with tools, and create art inspired by world crafts. This area nurtures creativity and introduces young participants to various cultures.

“Banan” is regarded as one of the region’s leading cultural events, offering an international platform to celebrate traditional crafts, empower artisans, and reflect the Kingdom’s growing contribution to cultural and creative industries.

About the Heritage Commission:

Launched in 2020, the Heritage Commission is one of the Ministry of Culture’s 11 sector-specific commissions. It oversees Saudi Arabia’s heritage sector, preserving and promoting the Kingdom’s tangible and intangible heritage. The Commission plans to open several archaeological sites to visitors and supports publishing research on heritage and archaeology.

Learn more: https://heritage.moc.gov.sa/en  | X @MOCHeritage

About the Ministry of Culture:

Saudi Arabia has a rich history of arts and culture. The Ministry develops the cultural economy and enriches the lives of citizens, residents, and visitors. Through its 11 sector-specific commissions, the Ministry preserves heritage while fostering new creative expression.

Find the Ministry on social media: X @MOCSaudi (Arabic); @MOCSaudi_En (English) | Instagram @mocsaudi

The Saudi International Handicrafts Week “Banan” launches its third edition with broad international participation

The Saudi International Handicrafts Week “Banan” launches its third edition with broad international participation

The global lifestyle tech brand celebrates the holiday season with up to 40% off their award-winning hair dryers, toothbrushes, and electric razors.

NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Laifen, the global lifestyle technology brand redefining personal care through innovation, design, and performance, is ringing in the holiday season with its most exciting savings to date. From November 19^th to December 5^th, shoppers can enjoy exclusive Black Friday and Cyber Monday offers on LaifenTech.com and Amazon, including the highest discount in brand history—40% off the SE Lite Hair Dryer.

The promotion covers Laifen’s full range of premium personal care innovations, from award-winning hair dryers to next-generation electric razors and advanced electric toothbrushes. In September 2025, Laifen expanded its grooming portfolio with the T1 Pro and P3 Pro Electric Razors, debuting them at IFA with sleek design and advanced technology for a smooth, irritation-free shave. The brand also recently launched the SE 2 High-Speed Hair Dryer, featuring a brushless motor, intelligent temperature control, and ergonomic design for professional-grade styling that protects hair health and shine.

The new launches and the brand’s best-selling products will be discounted this holiday shopping season, so consumers can access these high-tech offerings at an even lower price than usual. The deals include:

• 40% off SE Lite Hair Dryer
• 40% off SE Hair Dryer + Wave SE Bundle
• 40% off Swift Special Hair Dryer + Storage Bag
• 35% off Wave (Aluminum Alloy)
• 35% off Wave (ABS)
• 25% off T1 Pro and P3 Pro Electric Razors
• 20% off Wave SE

In addition to Amazon and LaifenTech.com, Laifen will host the following Black Friday & Cyber Monday sales at their respective retail partners, including:

• Best Buy:
  11/23-12/1: Up to 33% off
• Target:
  11/23-12/1: Up to 40% off
• Nordstrom:
  11/20-12/2: Up to 29% off

Shop the sales now and for more information on Laifen, please visit www.laifentech.com or follow @laifen_tech and @laifentech on social media.

About Laifen: 

Established in 2019, Laifen began with our independently designed and manufactured 110,000 RPM high-speed brushless motor — the innovative core behind our now internationally recognized line of hair dryers. Building on this foundation, we expanded into oral care in 2023 with the launch of the Laifen Wave electric toothbrush, powered by a sensor-controlled servo motor system previously used in robots. In 2025, we redefined the craftsmanship and efficiency of electric shavers with the introduction of the Laifen electric shaver and our in-house high-speed linear motor inspired by the catapult system of aircraft carriers.

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NEW YORK, Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Patient-centered nonprofit organization HS Connect recently hosted the Empower HS: Knowledge and Advocacy Workshop, an educational event designed to help individuals living with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) and their caregivers gain the knowledge and confidence to advocate for themselves. Dimora Medical, a continuous innovator in high-end medical care supplies, supported the event through product donations, joining in the effort to enhance public understanding, improve patient self-management, and advance scientific wound care practices.

The workshop brought together healthcare professionals, researchers, and patient advocates to explore the latest developments in HS research and treatment. The event also underscored the role of education and empathy in combating stigma and improving the quality of life for those affected.

Dimora has long been dedicated to advancing chronic disease care, particularly for conditions like HS that require consistent wound management and emotional resilience. The company’s products are designed to help patients safely and effectively manage wounds at home, minimizing infection risks and supporting healing.

Among its key offerings, the Dimora Skin and Wound Cleanser, an OTC first aid antiseptic, provides broad-spectrum antimicrobial protection through its PHMB-based formula. It effectively eliminates 99.99% of microorganisms within minutes, including MRSA, E. coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, while helping prevent biofilm formation. The cleanser is sting-free, odorless, and pH-balanced at 5.5, creating a gentle environment for long-term use without irritation. With lasting antibacterial efficacy for up to eight weeks after opening, it offers a safe, reliable, and comfortable cleansing experience suitable for both minor injuries and complex wounds.

Complementing this, the Dimora Super Absorbent Dressings are designed to absorb and lock in wound exudate instantly, converting fluid into gel within one second to reduce the risk of maceration. The elastic 360° outward extension ensures a secure yet breathable fit, while the soft silicone contact layer adheres gently to the skin without sticking to the wound bed, allowing painless dressing changes and minimizing secondary injuries. These dressings provide an ideal moist healing environment for a range of exuding wounds, from ulcers and pressure sores to burns and surgical sites.

Through these solutions, Dimora continues to support HS patients in managing daily wound care more comfortably and effectively, helping them maintain dignity and confidence throughout the healing process. By advancing accessible, clinically backed wound care innovations, Dimora seeks to make everyday care simpler, safer, and more humane for patients worldwide.

About Dimora Medical

Dimora, standing for Direct In-Home Medical Options for Recovery and Aid, specializes in advanced wound care products tailored for middle-aged and elderly individuals. With a professional medical background, Dimora Medical is dedicated to enhancing quality of life by simplifying wound management and chronic disease care. The initial wound dressing concept aimed to help caregivers manage wounds efficiently, reducing the risk of secondary injuries. Evolving from wound care expertise to chronic disease management, Dimora Medical offers multi-scenario products to streamline home care, making life comfortable, easy, and convenient.

For more information, please visit: https://dimoramedical.com/.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Standing Committee of CITES, an international body responsible for monitoring trade in animal species, announced the results of its review of animal breeding practices in Cambodia, thanking Cambodia for providing extensive data and relying on science. The report, released on Nov. 12, 2025 in advance of an upcoming Standing Committee meeting, is available at https://cites.org/eng/sc/79/agenda-documents.

Among other positive findings, the report states that Cambodia has customs and inspection procedures in place that are “well-coordinated and integrated through the national single window system, with inspections and documentation supporting transparency.” The report goes on to commend Cambodia, recognizing “Cambodia’s openness and cooperation” throughout the review process and acknowledging “the country’s commitment to improving its legislative framework, enhancing traceability, and aligning with CITES procedures.”

Long-tailed macaques are integral to biomedical research globally due to their close biological similarity to humans. Long-tailed macaques are the most commonly studied nonhuman primate species for drug safety assessment. Research with long-tailed macaques has been crucial for advances in regenerative medicine, immunology, cancer, vaccine development and pharmacology.

Cambodia was historically a major supplier of animal research models to the United States; however, allegations of illegal activity by special interest groups in the U.S. served to reduce imports from Cambodia. The unavailability of research models has put U.S. medical research at risk and has impacted the ability of U.S. researchers to develop new treatments.

“NABR welcomes the latest report from CITES finding that Cambodia is in compliance with international laws and requirements,” NABR President Matthew R. Bailey said. “This report affirms Cambodia’s compliance and demonstrates that animal research models desperately needed in the United States may be obtained from this country.”

“NABR thanks Cambodia for its openness and cooperation throughout this process and stands ready to work with United States and other countries on these matters,” Bailey added.

About the National Association for Biomedical Research
Founded in 1979, NABR is the only 501(c)(6) nonprofit association dedicated to sound public policy for the humane use of animals in biomedical research, education, and testing. Members include more than 340 universities, medical and veterinary schools, teaching hospitals, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, patient groups, and academic and professional societies who rely on humane and responsible animal research to advance global human and animal health. Learn more about us at https://www.nabr.org/.

Contact: Eva Maciejewski
emaciejewski@nabr.org
(202) 967-8305

KRWQ, launched by IQ in partnership with Frax, hits a key milestone

SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — KRWQ, the first fiat-backed and multichain stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the South Korean won (KRW), has officially surpassed 1 billion won in total trading volume less than two weeks after launch. The milestone coincides with the activation of AERO emissions on Aerodrome, expanding incentives for the KRWQ-USDC pool on Base and supporting deeper liquidity.

KRWQ, launched by IQ in partnership with Frax, to surpass ₩1 billion in trading volume

Developed by IQ in partnership with Frax, KRWQ combines IQ’s established presence in the Korean market with Frax’s proven stablecoin infrastructure. Frax’s upcoming FraxNet network provides the technical foundation for scalable, asset-backed stablecoins, and KRWQ extends this model to the Korean won.

To enable interoperability, KRWQ uses LayerZero’s OFT (Omnichain Fungible Token) standard and Stargate bridge, allowing the stablecoin to move seamlessly across blockchains with unified liquidity and zero-slippage transfers.

“Crossing one billion won in trading volume so quickly shows the market’s need for a Korean won stablecoin,” said Navin Vethanayagam, Chief Brain of IQ. “With AERO emissions now live on Aerodrome, KRWQ is on track to become the foundational KRW asset on Base and beyond.”

“Frax focuses on secure, scalable stablecoin infrastructure,” said Sam Kazemian, Founder and CEO of Frax. “KRWQ’s early momentum shows how new fiat-backed stablecoins can integrate seamlessly with global DeFi liquidity while reflecting the same principles that power frxUSD and the Frax ecosystem.”

“Surpassing ₩1B in volume so quickly not only underscores the growing global interest in KRW stablecoins among the Asian currencies, but also shows how building on multiple chains can result in immediate results,” said Alex Lim, Head of APAC at LayerZero and Executive Director of the Asia Stablecoin Alliance. “KRWQ demonstrates how regional currencies can operate seamlessly across ecosystems through interoperable, on-chain frameworks.”

Minting and redemption of KRWQ are limited to Eligible KYC’d counterparties, including exchanges, market makers, and integrated institutional partners. At this time, KRWQ is intended for use in global DeFi markets and is not being marketed or offered to Korean residents.

About KRWQ

KRWQ is the first fiat-backed stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the Korean won. Developed by IQ in partnership with Frax, KRWQ brings the Korean won on chain as a secure, compliant, and scalable settlement layer for global markets. KRWQ is built on proven infrastructure with a controlled mint and redeem framework designed for exchanges and market makers.

For more information, visit www.KRWQ.cash.

Media contact: Gary Bird, gary@43pr.com 

New capabilities in ROLLER iQ and the 2026 Attractions Industry Benchmark Report provide operators with richer benchmarking data than ever seen before in the industry.

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ROLLER, the all-in-one venue management platform for the leisure and attractions industry, has deepened its commitment to industry intelligence with two major benchmarking announcements made at IAAPA Expo 2025. The company released its 2026 Attractions Industry Benchmark Report, offering valuable insights to operators everywhere. And in an industry first, ROLLER has also incorporated benchmarking data into its AI assistant, ROLLER iQ. This provides ROLLER customers with instant, in-platform comparisons against industry benchmarks, enabling them to see how their venue performance aligns with competitors and peers in real-time.

“Operators tell us they want clarity and confidence around how they’re performing,” said Luke Finn, Co-founder and CEO of ROLLER. “With our 2026 Attractions Industry Benchmark Report, we’re giving the entire attractions community access to valuable industry intelligence. And for operators using ROLLER iQ, we’re taking it further by delivering personalized, real-time benchmarks inside the platform so they can instantly see how their venue is tracking and get clear, data-driven actions to improve.”

The new benchmarking capability within ROLLER iQ gives operators immediate visibility into how their venue’s performance compares to industry averages, all without leaving the platform. Powered by anonymized, aggregated data from across the ROLLER ecosystem, it provides powerful benchmarks on key metrics, enabling operators to see how they’re faring in areas such as online booking conversions, return visitation, and spend per head.

“We’ve taken benchmarking out of static reports and into the operator’s hands,” Finn said. “ROLLER iQ now delivers intelligence that’s alive, accessible, and directly tied to everyday performance.”

Complementing ROLLER iQ’s powerful new functionality, the 2026 Attractions Industry Benchmark Report is available to anyone who registers for a copy. Created from hundreds of thousands of data points, the insightful report highlights several trends that define the modern guest experience. Key findings in this edition include:

• Online checkouts generate higher spend: Online bookings drive 45% of revenue, despite representing just 33% of total bookings.
• Memberships increase loyalty and repeat visits: Members visit nearly 5x more often (4.9 visits per year) than non-members (1.3 visits).
• Mobile ordering results in larger order values: Mobile food and beverage orders are 3.3x higher than traditional point-of-sale transactions.
• Digital payments yield higher transaction values: Digital wallets, such as Google Pay and Apple Pay, account for 23.8% of online transactions, with values 1.96x larger on average than those of physical cards.

By bringing together in-platform benchmarking and comprehensive industry reporting, ROLLER continues to lead the evolution of intelligence in the attractions industry. These initiatives reinforce the company’s mission to make data accessible, actionable, and truly transformative for operators worldwide.

“The attractions industry is evolving fast, and intelligence is what will define the next era of growth,” said Finn. “Our goal is to support the community through that shift, giving every operator, no matter their size, access to insights that help them reach their full potential,” said Finn.

The 2026 Attractions Industry Benchmark Report is available now. Access the full report here to explore the data, infographics, and strategies in detail.

About ROLLER

ROLLER is the cloud-based venue management platform for modern attractions, purpose-built to remove friction from the guest experience at every touchpoint. The company’s all-in-one platform simplifies its customers’ business processes, improving efficiency and maximizing revenue. ROLLER’s comprehensive solution includes: Online Checkout & Ticketing, Point-of-Sale, Integrated Payments, Memberships, Gift Cards, Waivers, Self-Serve Kiosks, Cashless Wallets, Guest Surveys, and more. To learn more, visit roller.software.

• 9 in 10 companies include multimedia in their press releases.
• 91% of communicators reuse their press release content on other channels.
• Press releases increased visibility for more than half of companies’ brand or products.

HONG KONG, Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, PR Newswire has released its 2025 Global State of the Press Release Report, revealing significant changes in how PR practitioners are using the industry’s foundational tool as AI transforms the media ecosystem and impacts how consumers search for information.

The annual report, which can be accessed here, draws on survey data from nearly 1,000 communications professionals across North America, EMEIA, and APAC, plus analysis of 300,000+ press releases distributed via PR Newswire over a 12-month period.

Key Findings

• More than half of companies globally are now using generative AI to craft some press release components.
• 9 in 10 companies now always or sometimes include multimedia, underscoring the importance of visual content in modern digital storytelling.
• 93% of communicators in the US and 91% in EMEIA expect to send the same or more press releases in the next year.
• 91% of communicators reuse their press release content on other channels, and their most used channel for repurposing release content is social media.
• 57% of comms professionals said press releases have increased visibility for their brand or products.

Why it matters

• Despite predictions of its decline, the press release is proving as essential as ever in 2025 as a credible source specifically for AI engines.
• In a world where consolidated newsrooms and AI-driven search are redefining how stories are discovered, brands need to supplement their press release distribution strategy with Multichannel Amplification™ of their brand’s content.
• Generative AI is reshaping PR strategies – forcing communicators to shift from SEO to GEO (Generative Engine Optimization). Linked to this, timely, relevant content is critical to maintaining a competitive edge and ensuring message discoverability.

“In an era where AI is making it harder to trust the authenticity of online content, the press release, as a reliable, timestamped source for brand information, is as important as ever,” said Matt Brown, President of PR Newswire. “Because press releases are heavily cited by large language models (LLMs), understanding how to unlock maximum discoverability and engagement in the current press release environment is essential.”

“Responding to these market changes, we recently launched Amplify, an AI-powered distribution platform that meets this new reality head-on. As corporate communication evolves, tools like Amplify redefine how brands tell their stories, control their narratives, measure their impact and reach global audiences like never before.”

To learn more about Amplify, please visit: https://www.prnewswire.com/amplify-platform/