Dubai, UAE, February 19th, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, The MENA region today represents one of the world’s most digitally dynamic regions. Several GCC markets report smartphone penetration rates above 90%, while governments are deploying multi-billion-dollar investments to accelerate national digital transformation programs, including Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which prioritizes a diversified, technology-enabled economy, and the UAE’s Digital Economy Strategy, aimed at increasing the digital economy’s contribution to GDP. (Source) As fintech, e-commerce, logistics, and super apps scale at record speed, communication has become a mission-critical infrastructure. Customer acquisition, authentication, payments, notifications, and support now rely on real-time, compliant, and highly secure messaging ...

Doha, Qatar, 19th February 2026, ZEX PR WIRE, Qirtas App, a dual-interface digital platform headquartered in Istanbul and Malmo, announced its mission to bridge the global gap in Arabic literature accessibility following its successful showcase in the Alpha Startup category at Web Summit Qatar. By integrating cutting-edge AI production tools with a seamless streaming interface, Qirtas is providing the technical infrastructure needed to digitize the fragmented $4 billion Arab publishing market. Despite a global population of 430 million Arabic speakers, the publishing industry has long been hampered by prohibitive shipping costs, high piracy rates, and a lack of digital infrastructure. Qirtas App addresses these systemic barriers through a twofold solution: a freemium streaming platform fo...

The BTCD Foundation has announced the upcoming deployment of its proprietary Layer 1 blockchain infrastructure. This development marks the introduction of a new technical framework designed to support decentralized applications and secure digital transactions. The Foundation has confirmed that the Public Testnet is scheduled to open for user participation on February 15, 2026. Technical Architecture and Infrastructure The BTCD platform is engineered as an independent Layer 1 blockchain, distinct from token-based projects that rely on existing third-party networks. The core infrastructure utilizes a hybrid consensus mechanism combining Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) and Proof of Stake (PoS) protocols. This architectural design is intended to address common scalability challenges in blockchain...

The BTCD Foundation has announced the upcoming deployment of its proprietary Layer 1 blockchain infrastructure. This development marks the introduction of a new technical framework designed to support decentralized applications and secure digital transactions. The Foundation has confirmed that the Public Testnet is scheduled to open for user participation on February 15, 2026. Technical Architecture and Infrastructure The BTCD platform is engineered as an independent Layer 1 blockchain, distinct from token-based projects that rely on existing third-party networks. The core infrastructure utilizes a hybrid consensus mechanism combining Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) and Proof of Stake (PoS) protocols. This architectural design is intended to address common scalability challenges in blockchain...

Torch, LLC has launched its TRCH utility token alongside staking and on-chain referral features within the Torch-RWA platform. The release introduces user access tools and incentive mechanisms designed to support ecosystem participation while maintaining a compliance-focused framework and clear distinction between utility token functions and future regulated real-world asset offerings. Ethereum-based token goes live alongside user portal, supporting participation in Torch’s real-world asset tokenization ecosystem. Atlanta, GA 30338, Georgia, United States, 19th Feb 2026 – Torch, LLC (“Torch”) today announced the official launch of its native utility token, TRCH, and the activation of the staking and referral rewards programs. TRCH is designed to support platform access, fee functionality,...

Kush Soda and Kiefez announce their official sponsorship of the THANTAWAN Festival and Chiang High Green Zone, bringing together music and culture in Chiang Mai. Bankok, Bangkok 10110, Thailand, 19th Feb 2026 — The THANTAWAN Music and Lifestyle Festival will return February 20–22, 2026, at Pangfan Rock N River in Doi Saket District, offering three days of music, art, camping, and cultural programming in Northern Thailand. Following its inaugural edition, the 2026 festival will introduce the Chiang High Green Zone, supported by Kush Soda and Kiefez. The dedicated area will focus on cannabis industry dialogue, education, and community engagement within the broader festival setting. Festival Overview Under the theme “The Groovy Bloom,” THANTAWAN Festival continues to expand its programming a...

Nicosia, Cyprus, 19th Feb 2026 – Cyprus IVF Centre highlights the growing trend of single women embracing motherhood through in‑vitro fertilisation (IVF), reflecting a shift in modern family planning. The Centre reports a steady increase in single patients seeking fertility treatments, demonstrating how advances in reproductive technology empower women to take control of their parenthood journey. Cyprus IVF Centre highlighted that growing awareness of available fertility options is giving more women the confidence to pursue motherhood independently. IVF provides not just a medical solution, but a pathway for women to define and achieve their family goals on their own terms. Advances in fertility science, combined with evolving social norms, have made it possible for single women to become ...

United States, 19th Feb 2026 – Pyramid Pillow, a Canada-based sleep innovation company, announces the launch of its patented pillow designed to reduce snoring and improve sleep quality. The Pyramid Pillow has been issued a Canadian design patent, with the U.S. design patent currently pending, marking a significant milestone in the company’s mission to provide effective anti-snoring solutions. Designed for comfort and functionality, the Pyramid Pillow targets a common sleep challenge: snoring. It combines ergonomics with advanced memory foam technology to create the optimal sleeping position that helps prevent snoring, making it an essential pillow for snoring for side sleepers and anyone seeking relief from noisy nights. “Our goal with Pyramid Pillow is simple: to help people and their par...

International real estate developer Esteban Eduardo Merlo Hidalgo announces the expansion of his professional development methodology to global audiences with the upcoming English edition of his book and continued international market engagement. Miami, Florida, United States, 19th Feb 2026 – Esteban Eduardo Merlo Hidalgo today announced the upcoming English edition of his real estate development book, The Real Estate Developer’s Journey, alongside a broader international expansion of his professional real estate development strategy. The expansion reflects a strategic initiative to extend his structured methodology for real estate development, financial structuring, and urban planning to a wider global audience. With more than three decades of experience across multiple international mar...

The revolutionary collaboration eliminates white cast, reduces install time, and redefines undetectable lace for professionals and consumers alike. United States, 19th Feb 2026 — Celebrity hairstylist Kellon Deryck has partnered with industry-leading hair system adhesive brand Ghostbond to launch the Kellon Deryck x Ghostbond Collection, an industry-first tinted lace wig adhesive system designed to match skin tones seamlessly and deliver a flawless, undetectable melt.  The collection directly addresses one of the most persistent challenges in lace wig installs: the white cast left behind by traditional adhesives—particularly under flash photography and high-definition lighting. By integrating skin-tone-matched pigmentation directly into the adhesive system, the collaboration removes the n...