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Zawya
3 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Sign, Graphics, and Imaging (SGI) Dubai 2025 drives new horizons for Africa's print and signage investors
SGI Dubai 2025 returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre from September 22–24, inviting African investors and trade visitors to witness the latest breakthroughs in printing, labelling and digital signage. As the preeminent B2B showcase for the Middle East and Africa, this year's 28th edition is calibrated to fast‑track market leadership and deliver measurable returns on investment. African visitors can register by clicking on this link - Africa's printing market is surging, with a regional valuation of approximately USD 2 billion in 2023 and a projected compound annual growth rate of 5.5 percent through 2030 according to 6Wresearch ( Simultaneously, the Middle East and Africa digital signage solution market was valued at USD 2.1 billion in 2024 and is forecast to reach USD 2.3 billion in 2025 at an 11.1 percent CAGR as per Straits Research ( These dynamics reflect an accelerating shift toward digital, colour and smart‑labelling solutions—an imperative for African businesses seeking differentiation and efficiency. 'Africa's print and signage sector stands at the threshold of a new era,' said Abdulrahman Falaknaz, President of International Expo Consults. 'SGI Dubai 2025 is designed to accelerate innovation adoption and catalyse partnerships. Investors and buyers from Nairobi to Lagos and Cairo to Cape Town will discover the technologies and service models that will redefine productivity, sustainability, and profitability across their markets.' Last year, SGI Dubai welcomed over 200 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and tens of thousands of trade visitors representing every major growth market. SGI Dubai 2025 will elevate that experience with purpose‑built zones spanning large‑format and 3D printing, precision cutting and engraving, end‑to‑end labelling systems, advanced software platforms, sustainable substrates, and consumables. Live demonstrations, exclusive product launches and hands‑on workshops will enable African decision‑makers to assess equipment performance, negotiate bespoke financing and forge strategic alliances under one roof. Registrants gain complimentary entry, access to curated networking lounges, business matchmaking and insights‑driven panel sessions led by industry veterans. SGI Dubai 2025's show profiles encompass the full spectrum of print and signage technology: large‑format and wide‑format printers, industrial 3D printers, digital display and LED signage, precision laser cutting and engraving, automated finishing systems, end‑to‑end labelling and barcoding, workflow software and colour management solutions, sustainable inks and substrates, and specialised materials for automotive wraps, textile printing and retail point‑of‑sale graphics. Leading global technology providers will be on the show floor as they will showcase live demos of their latest hardware, consumables and software integrations—offering African buyers unprecedented access to innovations that drive faster turnaround, higher quality and lower total cost of ownership 'I extend a personal invitation to every African print and signage professional to join us at SGI Dubai 2025,' added Falaknaz. 'This is where you will discover the innovations that will revolutionize your operations, secure partnerships to scale your business across the continent and gain the competitive advantage you need in today's fast‑moving markets. Come to Dubai this September and let SGI Dubai 2025 be the launchpad for your next chapter of growth and success.' Distributed by APO Group on behalf of International Expo-Consults (IEC).
Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Times
Teaser 3278
Page Weight An A5 booklet is produced by printing the pages onto sheets of A4 (both sides), then binding and folding along the middle. The booklet contains two chapters. The longer first chapter runs to 34 pages. The pages in each chapter are numbered sequentially from 1 upwards. The front cover is page 1 of chapter one. Page 1 of chapter two follows directly after page 34 of chapter one. Any blank pages at the end of the booklet are not numbered. Without changing their order, the sheets can be split into two piles, where the sums of the page numbers in each pile are equal. How many pages does the second chapter have? Send your solution to: The Sunday Times Teaser 3278, PO Box 29, Colchester, Essex CO2 8GZ or email The first two correct solutions opened after next Saturday each win a £20 Waterstones voucher. Open to 18+ UK & ROI residents only. Solution to Teaser 3276 661 The winners are: Nigel Raby, Bath, Somerset; London W3
Globe and Mail
24-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
TransAct Technologies to Report Second Quarter 2025 Results On August 6, 2025, Host Conference Call and Webcast
TransAct Technologies Incorporated (Nasdaq: TACT), a global leader in software-driven technology and printing solutions for high-growth markets, announced today that it will release its second quarter 2025 results after the market close on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 and will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET that day. The conference call number is 800-343-4849; and the conference ID is TRANSACT. Please call ten minutes in advance to ensure that you are connected prior to the presentation. Interested parties may also access the live call on the Internet at (select 'Investor Relations' followed by 'Events & Presentations'). Following its completion, an archived version of the webcast will be available for replay at the same location. A replay of the call will also be available starting roughly 2 hours after the call has ended and will continue until Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET. The replay call number is 844-512-2921 with passcode 11159713. About TransAct Technologies Incorporated TransAct Technologies Incorporated is a global leader in developing and selling software-driven technology and printing solutions for high-growth markets including food service, casino and gaming, and POS automation. The Company's solutions are designed from the ground up based on customer requirements and are sold under the BOHA! ®, AccuDate ®, EPICENTRAL ®, Epic Edge ® and Ithaca ® brands. TransAct has sold over 3.9 million printers, terminals and other hardware devices around the world and is committed to providing world-class service, spare parts, and accessories to support its installed product base. Through the TransAct Services Group, the Company also provides customers with a complete range of supplies and consumable items both online at and through its direct sales team. TransAct is headquartered in Hamden, CT. For more information, please visit or call (203) 859-6800.
Zawya
21-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
National Printing plans to float 10% stake on EGX
National Printing S.A.E., an integrated printing and packaging platform in Egypt, is planning to float up to 10% of its shares on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), as per an emailed press release. The initial public offering (IPO) will involve the sale of up to 21.171 million existing ordinary shares by National Printing International Holding S.A.L., Grandview Investment Holdings Corp, and other minority shareholders. The offering will include a private tranche committed by Saudi Arabian entrepreneur and investor Omran Mohammed AlOmran as cornerstone investor, in addition to a public tranche open for subscription. Both tranches will be offered at the same price per share. National Printing is in the process of obtaining approvals from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), including the public subscription notice. Subject to these approvals and market conditions, the subscription period for the public tranche is expected to take place from July 27th to 31st, 2025. National Printing's shares are listed on the EGX under the symbol © 2020-2023 Arab Finance For Information Technology. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
The National
21-07-2025
- Business
- The National
Egypt's National Printing plans to sell 10% stake to boost market share
National Printing, Egypt's leading printing and packaging platform, plans to sell a 10 per cent stake in the company in an initial public offering to enhance market share. The company is selling 21.17 million shares and plans to list on the Egyptian Exchange (EGX), it said on Monday. The offering will include a private tranche, to which Omran Mohammed Al Omran, a Saudi Arabian entrepreneur and anchor investor in the IPO, is fully committed, and a public portion open for public subscription. The 10 per cent combined offering includes 10.58 million shares allocated to the cornerstone investor in the private tranche, and 10.58 million shares in the public tranche. Both will be offered at the same price per share, the company said. Prospective investors will be able to subscribe to the public tranche from July 27 to 31, subject to obtaining the relevant regulatory approval and prevailing market conditions. The selling shareholders are National Printing International Holding, which holds 8.25 per cent of the share capital; Grandview Investment Holdings, which holds 1.75 per cent; and other minority investors, the company announced. 'This IPO marks a pivotal milestone in our journey, creating a platform to accelerate our strategic ambitions and enhance our market presence,' said Sherif El Moallem, the company's managing director. Watch: Egypt's wheat harvest - a struggle between tradition and survival 'National Printing is ideally positioned to capture new opportunities across local and export markets. We look forward to entering this next chapter as a public company, where we can continue to invest in our capabilities and expand our reach.' Equity markets in the Gulf and the broader Middle East and North Africa region have experienced a flurry of IPOs, with various government-owned companies listing their shares. The Mena region had its strongest IPO year in 2024, with 54 issuers raising more than $12.6 billion, start-up data platform Magnitt said. Egypt's capital market welcomed only two listings from the United Bank and investment company Act Financial on the EGX in 2024, an EY report on IPOs in the Mena region said. A strong line-up of companies, such as Ahli United Bank and Tabarak Developments, are poised to join the market in 2025, 'signalling a vibrant period for Egyptian IPOs', the report said. Egypt plans to list stakes in at least 10 state-owned companies in 2025, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said last December. The prime minister's office said that some of the companies which will float its shares include Wataniya, Safi, Silo Food, and wind farm Gabal El Zeit. Shares of state-owned Alexandria Bank and Banque du Caire will also be included in the offerings, the PM's office added. However, 2023 was a dry year for the Egypt IPO market, with only a single company making its EGX debut, Taqa Arabia. The Egyptian economy is projected to grow by 4.1 per cent in 2025, despite an anticipated continued depreciation of the Egyptian pound, EY said. Founded by the El Moallem family, paper and packaging industry veterans, National Printing operates through four main subsidiaries, Shorouk, Uniboard, El Baddar for Packaging and Windsor, serving 15 sectors, including fast-moving consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, white goods and education, the statement said. The company, which is one of Egypt's largest producers of packaging and printing products, is part of Cairo-based investment firm Qalaa Holdings and has grown through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. It is based in Obour and Sadat Cities and had achieved an annual output exceeding 230,000 tonnes as of last year. Export sales contributed about 25 per cent of total revenue in 2024. The company recorded revenue of 7.14 billion Egyptian pounds ($1.5 million) in 2024 and 1.7 billion Egyptian pounds in the first quarter of 2025, the statement added. National Printing is obtaining the required approvals for the IPO, including of the public subscription notice and others from the Financial Regulatory Authority. Egyptian investment bank EFG Hermes is the global co-ordinator for the combined offering, while Zulficar and Partners is serving as local counsel to the issuer.
