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Sony introduces three new speakers in the ULT POWER SOUND range featuring global superstar Post Malone in a brand collaboration

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Partnership with Post Malone kicks off with this launch as part of the “For The Music” audio brand campaign.

 Sony has today announced the expansion of its ULT POWER SOUND series, designed to make you feel like you have dived into the front row of the arena. Under the tagline of “Massive Bass. Ultimate Vibe.”, new party speakers, the ULT TOWER 9, ULT TOWER 9AC, ULT FIELD 5 and ULT FIELD 3 are built for music lovers and offer a heart pounding audio experience with powerful bass and dynamic sound, at the touch of the ULT button. The ULTMIC1 – a pair of wireless microphones compatible with the ULT POWER SOUND series – is also added to the range.
The ULT TOWER 9 and ULT TOWER 9AC offers massive bass and powerful unrivalled sound pressure in the party speaker model. With the wireless ULT TOWER 9 your music can follow you everywhere, and the AC-powered ULT TOWER 9AC delivers even more powerful sound. Hitting the ULT button gives you access to two exciting bass modes – ULT1 for deeper, lower frequency bass and ULT2 for powerful punchy bass. Plus, you can take the party to every corner of the room with 360°Party Sound. The ULT TOWER 9 and ULT TOWER 9AC features four tweeters that deliver clear sound to both the front and rear of the speaker, with two mid-range speakers for vocal clarity. The speaker also includes Sony’s X-Balanced Speaker Unit, to ensure clear and powerful sound. Together, this speaker ensures the sound spreads so that no matter where you are in your space, you’ll feel the full power of the music.

The party never has to stop thanks to the ULT TOWER 9’s 25-hour battery life , while the ULT TOWER 9AC is also available with an AC connection without a built-in battery, delivering more powerful sound pressure. The easy-to-carry handle makes it simple to carry or lift the ULT TOWER 9 while the stable castors mean you can easily pull the speaker too so your favourite tunes can follow you wherever you go.

The ULT TOWER 9 and ULT TOWER 9AC do more than just play music — they transform your space into a full-on party experience. The 360°Party Lights create a synchronised lighting display that lets you link up to 100 compatible speakers, syncing both music and lighting seamlessly – filling any location with the ultimate party atmosphere.

The ULT TOWER 9 and ULT TOWER 9AC are also equipped with fun and convenient features such as karaoke and guitar inputs as well as the unique TV Sound Booster function that lets you enjoy an enhanced audio–visual sound experience while watching everything from live performance videos to movies.

Bring your music anywhere with the ULT FIELD 5 and ULT FIELD 3:

Enjoy the beat anywhere with the ULT FIELD 5 and ULT FIELD 3 that feature a shoulder strap to easily to take your music with you.
The ULT FIELD 5 offers a superior music experience with powerful boosted bass while the ULT FIELD 3 delivers powerful bass from a compact body.

Experience the immersive ULT POWER SOUND with the ULT FIELD 5 and ULT FIELD 3, engineered to deliver enhanced bass that pulls you deeper into every track by hitting the ULT button. ULT FIELD 5 features two types of powerful bass sound with ULT1 for deeper, low frequency bass and ULT2 for powerful punchy bass. On the ULT FIELD 3 you can turn ULT POWER SOUND on by hitting the ULT button for enhanced bass.

The technology in the ULT FIELD 5 works in harmony for better sound quality. The X-Balanced Speaker Unit produces a clear and powerful sound with a tweeter providing a crisp and spacious sound for high frequencies. The passive radiators are optimized to enhance bass sound, put it all together and you get a great sound worth sharing with your friends.

The ULT FIELD 3 offers power that doesn’t compromise clarity. The speaker delivers powerful sound and crystal-clear vocals from the 2-way active driver design, incorporating a dedicated woofer and tweeter. Plus, the layout of the side passive radiators has been optimized to enhance bass sound.

The detachable shoulder strap is perfect for life on the move. The shoulder straps offer multiple carrying options; let it hang by your side or position it perfectly to project sound wherever you need it. This makes it ideal for adventures on your bike, skateboard or on foot . With the ULT FIELD 5 and ULT FIELD 3 you can choose the colour that matches your look, from Black and Off White, and an additional Forest Grey colourway with the ULT FIELD 3.

Keep the energy going all night with the ULT FIELD 5’s impressive 25-hour battery life while the ULT FIELD 3 offers up to 24 hours of non-stop power.

With IP66 and IP67 waterproof and dustproof rating , the ULT FIELD 5 and ULT FIELD 3 are ready for listening by the pool, at the park or wherever you like, no matter how dusty the surface – and there’s no problem washing them either . The speakers are also salt-water resistant, which means you can enjoy music even at the beach.

The 360° Party Lights are also added to the ULT FIELD 5 to brings your party to life. While both speakers also include other convenient features such as Party Connect, Multipoint Connection, Bluetooth® Fast Pair and a USB charging port.

The ULTMIC1 is also being introduced to the ULT POWER SOUND series. Whether it’s a solo performance or a duet with a friend, take centre stage with the ULTMIC1 and sound incredible every time. Sing your heart out with crystal-clear vocals and immerse yourself in the joy of karaoke. Designed to pair seamlessly with our ULT POWER SOUND series speakers, these wireless microphones instantly connect two great sounding wireless mics by inserting dongles into the mic port, delivering exceptional vocal clarity.

Partnership with global superstar Post Malone
Sony has partnered with global superstar Post Malone for the launch of the new ULT POWER SOUND series as part of Sony’s “For The Music” audio brand campaign. As one of the most influential and genre-defying artists of his generation, Post Malone embodies the spirit of authenticity, creativity, and connection—values that lie at the core of Sony’s approach to audio innovation. “I’ve always wanted the music to feel personal, and this partnership with Sony is a chance to create something that brings people closer to the music in a real way,” said Post Malone. “This ULT POWER SOUND series is insane, everyone should really experience this.” The collaboration kicks off this month with the launch of Sony’s new ULT POWER SOUND series. Additional details of the partnership will be announced in the next few months.

Environment in mind
The ULT POWER SOUND series is not only designed to deliver powerful sound but also with the environment in mind. No plastics are used in the packaging material for ULT FIELD 5, ULT FIELD 3 and ULTMIC1. This reflects Sony’s commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its products and practices.

Price and availability

– ULT TOWER 9 is available from April 2025 with a suggested retail price of AED 3,599.
– The ULT TOWER 9AC is available from April 2025 with a suggested retail price of AED 2,999.
– ULTMIC1 is available from April 2025 with a suggest retail price of AED 699.
– Pricing and availability for ULT FIELD 5 and ULT FIELD 3 to be released at a later stage.

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ARTHUR D. LITTLE: SAUDI ARABIA POSITIONED TO LEAD $8 BILLION FEEDER SHIPPING BOOM

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Saudi Arabia is positioned to capture up to 45 percent of Red Sea and 35 percent of Gulf feeder trade as regional volumes rise to 41 million TEUs by 2030.
Feeder shipping delivers returns on assets of 17 to 23 percent, outperforming other logistics sectors and aligning with Saudi Arabia’s growth priorities.
The 8 billion dollar feeder market across MEEAT and South Asia centers on Saudi Arabia, with geography, infrastructure, and policy all aligned.
Red Sea container volumes are set to nearly double by 2030, reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s role as a key East West logistics hub.
 As global logistics undergo rapid transformation, new research from Arthur D. Little (ADL) positions Saudi Arabia as a future powerhouse in feeder shipping, a high-potential segment of maritime trade set to grow to $451 billion globally by 2030. The Middle East, East Africa, Turkey (MEEAT), and South Asia region alone is forecast to account for $8 billion of that total, making it one of the most strategically valuable feeder markets in the world.
At the heart of this regional surge is the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. According to ADL’s latest Viewpoint, Unlocking Opportunities in the Feeder Shipping Sector Saudi ports are poised to capture up to 45 percent of Red Sea feeder trade and 35 percent of Gulf trade, driven by infrastructure investment, geographic advantage, and Vision 2030’s logistics transformation agenda. Red Sea throughput alone is projected to nearly double from 12 million TEUs in 2021 to 23 million by 2030, positioning the Kingdom as a linchpin for intra-regional and East–West container movement.
Feeder shipping, the practice of transporting containers between smaller regional ports and major global hubs, is attracting growing interest from operators and investors due to returns on assets of 17 to 23 percent. This performance significantly outpaces returns in other freight and logistics segments such as rail, trucking, and traditional maritime transport. While historically overlooked, the sector has become an increasingly vital part of the global shipping ecosystem.
 “Saudi Arabia sits at the intersection of macroeconomic shifts in global trade, regional port infrastructure growth, and heightened investor appetite for logistics assets that deliver strong, stable returns,” said Paolo Carlomagno, Partner at Arthur D. Little “Its ability to combine geographic proximity to high-growth corridors with government-backed investment strategies creates a uniquely scalable feeder shipping environment that few markets globally can match.”
ADL’s analysis outlines a phased strategy for capturing this opportunity. New entrants to the Saudi market are encouraged to adopt asset-light models, chartering vessels and building lean, responsive operations before scaling through asset ownership and deeper integration with major liners, freight forwarders, and regional exporters. This approach helps reduce capital risk while allowing operators to adapt quickly to demand and align with specific Saudi trade flows in the Red Sea, Gulf, and Arabian Sea.
 “Saudi Arabia offers a rare combination of volume potential, policy alignment, and port readiness that makes it a natural launchpad for feeder shipping operations,” said Alexandre Sawaya, Principal at Arthur D. Little, Middle East. “The Kingdom is no longer a peripheral player in maritime trade. It is fast becoming a focal point for regional connectivity and a strategic base for operators seeking scale and resilience.”
The report also highlights feeder shipping’s compatibility with Saudi Arabia’s environmental priorities. Feeder vessels, being smaller and more agile, are easier to retrofit for clean fuels such as methanol, biodiesel hybrids, or hybrid-electric propulsion. This flexibility supports the Kingdom’s goals to reduce carbon emissions by 25 percent by 2030 and reach net-zero by 2060.
With container volumes rising, infrastructure expanding, and consolidation accelerating across the shipping landscape, ADL concludes that Saudi Arabia is uniquely positioned to lead the next phase of growth in feeder shipping.

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Mediterranean Bank Selects Finastra’s core banking solution to transform customer experiences and drive sustainable growth in Libya

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With Finastra Essence, the bank will fast-track its digital transformation strategy and offer a comprehensive range of innovative retail and corporate banking services

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – April 15, 2025 – Finastra, a global provider of financial software applications, today announced that Mediterranean Bank, a provider of retail and corporate banking services in Libya, has selected its core banking solution, Finastra Essence, to deliver advanced digital banking services to its customers. The next-generation solution, which comprehensively covers conventional and Islamic banking requirements, will enable the bank to streamline core processes while offering personalized services and robust customer support. Once the implementation is complete, Mediterranean Bank will also benefit from increased agility to adapt quickly to new demands, drive ongoing innovation and rapidly bring new products to market.

EVO Digital Solutions Co., a local fintech company and partner of Finastra, is supporting the project by providing specialized services to Mediterranean Bank under Finastra’s supervision, including hands-on technical and operational support. With Evo’s local expertise and Finastra’s global delivery framework, the collaboration aims to provide Mediterranean Bank with a smooth transition to Essence.

“We are currently on a digital transformation journey to ensure we continue to deliver the best services to our customers through cutting-edge technology,” said Emad Alaakili, Chairman at Mediterranean Bank. “By implementing Finastra’s core banking solution, we are transforming our operations to drive greater efficiencies and provide our customers with the personalized banking services they expect. By increasing the robustness of our offering, this move also aligns with our goal to drive sustainable growth by balancing both profitability with social responsibility, and economic development with financial stability.”

Finastra Essence is a cloud-first, next-generation core banking solution that combines deep functionality and advanced technology to increase enterprise agility, reduce costs and improve operational efficiency. Powered by an open, microservices architecture, Essence’s rich, broad and deep banking functionality enables institutions to rapidly deploy market-leading products and services. The solution will provide Mediterranean Bank with a comprehensive suite of services, including core operations, teller, payments and signature verification.

“We are pleased to help Mediterranean Bank achieve its objectives around customer-centricity and increasing its market penetration in Libya,” said Siobhan Byron, EVP, Universal Banking at Finastra. “Essence’s modular architecture and a microservices approach will enable the bank to seamlessly innovate and scale as it grows. Ultimately, we’re empowering Mediterranean Bank to reimagine banking and keep pace with change, as it seeks to bring modern, digital financial services to customers.”

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مصرف المتوسط يختار حلول “فيناسترا” المصرفية الأساسية للارتقاء بتجربة العملاء

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  • المصرف يعتزم استخدام الحل “إسنس” من “فيناسترا” لتسريع استراتيجية التحول الرقمي وتقديم مجموعة شاملة من الخدمات المصرفية المبتكرة للأفراد والشركات


 أعلنت اليوم “فيناسترا”، الشركة العالمية الرائدة في مجال التطبيقات البرمجية الخاصة بالخدمات المالية، أن مصرف المتوسط، المزوّد للخدمات المصرفية للأفراد والشركات في ليبيا، اختار حلها المصرفي الأساسي، “إسنس” من “فيناسترا” Finastra Essence، للارتقاء بالخدمات المصرفية الرقمية المقدمة لعملائه وتطويرها. ويغطي هذا الحل متطلبات الخدمات المصرفية التقليدية والإسلامية بالكامل، ومن المنتظر أن يمكّن المصرف من تبسيط عملياته الأساسية وتقديم خدمات مُخصصة ودعم قوي للعملاء. ويُنتظر، بمجرد اكتمال تنفيذ المشروع، أن يستفيد مصرف المتوسط من مستويات رشاقة أعلى تتيح له التكيف مع المتطلبات الجديدة، ودفع عجلة الابتكار المستمر، وطرح منتجاته الجديدة في السوق بسرعة.

 

وتنفذ المشروع شركة “إيفو” للحلول الرقمية، الشريك المحلي لشركة “فيناسترا” في مجال التكنولوجيا المالية في ليبيا، من خلال تقديم خدمات متخصصة لمصرف المتوسط، تشمل الدعم الفني والتشغيلي المباشر، تحت إشراف “فيناسترا”، ويهدف هذا التعاون إلى تمكين مصرف المتوسط من الانتقال بسلاسة إلى منصة “إسنس”، بفضل خبرة “إيفو” المحلية ومنظومة التنفيذ العالمية لدى “فيناسترا”.

 

وبهذه المناسبة، قال عماد العقيلي، رئيس مجلس إدارة مصرف المتوسط، إن المصرف يسير حاليًا في طريق التحول الرقمي لضمان استمراره في تقديم أفضل الخدمات لعملائه باستخدام أحدث التقنيات. وأضاف: “نسعى إلى تطوير عملياتنا لتعزيز الكفاءة وتزويد عملائنا بالخدمات المصرفية التخصصية التي يتوقعونها، وذلك من خلال تطبيق حلول “فيناسترا” المصرفية الأساسية، ما يمكننا من تعزيز منتجاتنا وخدماتنا المقدمة، لذلك تنسجم هذه الخطوة أيضًا مع هدفنا المتمثل في دفع عجلة النمو المستدام من خلال تحقيق التوازن بين الربحية والمسؤولية الاجتماعية، وبين التنمية الاقتصادية والاستقرار المالي”.

 

ويُعد “إسنس” من “فيناسترا” حلًا مصرفيًا أساسيًا من الجيل التالي، يعتمد على السحابة، ويجمع بين وظائف وتقنيات متطورة لتعزيز الرشاقة المؤسسية، وخفض التكاليف، وتحسين الكفاءة التشغيلية. ويُنتظر أن تُمكّن وظائف “إسنس” المصرفية الغنية، والمتسمة بالاتساع والعمق، المؤسسات بسرعة من استخدام المنتجات والخدمات الرائدة في السوق، بفضل بنيته المفتوحة القائمة على الخدمات المصغرة. ومن المنتظر أن يتيح هذا الحل لمصرف المتوسط مجموعة شاملة من الخدمات، تتضمن العمليات الأساسية، وخدمات الصرافين، والمدفوعات، والتحقق من التوقيع.

 

من جانبها، أعربت شيفون بايرون، النائب التنفيذي للرئيس للخدمات المصرفية الشاملة لدى “فيناسترا”، عن سرورها بمساعدة مصرف المتوسط على تحقيق أهدافه المتعلقة بالتركيز على العملاء وزيادة توسعه في السوق الليبية، مؤكدة أن البنية المعيارية لمنصة “إسنس” والنهج القائم على الخدمات المصغرة “يمكنان المصرف من الابتكار والتوسع بسلاسة بموازاة النمو، بجانب ابتكار صيغة جديدة لمفهوم الخدمات المصرفية ومواكبة التغيير، وذلك في سعيه لتقديم خدمات مالية رقمية حديثة لعملائه”.

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