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Which Luxury sectors will have the highest growth in 2026? - Portugal Business News Luxury News – Here are the Luxury sectors that are expected to have the highest growth in 2026 as well as the main Luxury markets, according to a report by Deloitte dated January 23rd, 2026:     1 - Here are the Luxury sectors that will have the highest growth in 2026:   1 – Luxury Travel   The Luxury Travel sector ranks No. 1 Luxury sector that is expected to register the highest growth in 2026, with a growth rate of 36.2% according to Deloitte.   2 – Luxury Beauty segment   The Luxury Beauty segment ranks 2 nd Luxury sector that is expected to register the highest growth in 2026, with a growth rate of 18.6% according to Deloitte.   3 – Luxury Apparel and Footwear segment   The Luxury Apparel and Footwear segment ranks 3 rd  Luxury sector that is expected to register the highest growth in 2026, with a growth rate of 17.4% according to Deloitte.   4 – The Luxury Jewelry sector   The Luxury Jewelry sector ranks 4 th Luxury sector that is expected to register the highest growth in 2026, with a growth rate of 9.3% according to Deloitte.   5 – The Luxury Watches sector   The Luxury Watches sector ranks 5 th Luxury sector that is expected to register the highest growth in 2026, with a growth rate of 9% according to Deloitte.   6 – The Fine Dining sector   The Fine Dining sector ranks 6 th Luxury sector that is expected to register the highest growth in 2026, with a growth rate of 5% according to Deloitte.   7 – The Luxury Leather Goods sector   The Luxury Leather Goods sector ranks 7 th  Luxury sector that is expected to register the highest growth in 2026, with a growth rate of 5% according to Deloitte.       2 – Here are the main Luxury markets in 2026:     1 – China   China ranks No. 1 main Luxury market in 2026 with a growth rate of 19.3% according to Deloitte.     2 – Japan   Japan ranks 2 nd  main Luxury market in 2026 with a growth rate of 19% according to Deloitte.     3 – Middle East   The Middle East ranks 3 rd main Luxury market in 2026 with a growth rate of 17.9% according to Deloitte.     4 – Asia Pacific   The Asia Pacific region ranks 4 th main Luxury market in 2026 with a growth rate of 14.3% according to Deloitte.     5 – India   India ranks 5 th  main Luxury market in 2026 with a growth rate of 11.9% according to Deloitte.     6 - Europe   Europe ranks 6 th  main Luxury market in 2026 with a growth rate of 9% according to Deloitte.     7 – North America   North America ranks 7 th main Luxury market in 2026 with a growth rate of 7.9% according to Deloitte.

What is the investment fund that owns half of Portugal’s Algarve? - Portugal Business News Tourism Investment News Europe – Here is the investment fund that owns half of Portugal’s Algarve in 2026, with details of their investment portfolio and investment arms, according to Jornal de Negócios:     Half of Portugal’s Algarve is owned by British investment fund Arrow Global that manages a 2.6 billion euros fund in Portugal. Arrow Global also has a pipeline of projects in Portugal that amounts to an additional investment of 1.6 billion euros, including the development of the largest equestrian center in Vilamoura through Arrow’s Tourism Asset Management company named Details.     1 - What is the investment portfolio of Arrow Global in Portugal in 2026?   The investment portfolio of Arrow Global in Portugal in 2026 includes:   1 – At least 7 Golf courses in the Algarve + others in other parts of Portugal – including Old Course, Pinhal golf course, Millennium golf course, Laguna golf course and The Els Club golf course in Vilamoura, as well as the Palmares Golf Course in Lagos, and the San Lorenzo course in Quinta do Lago.   2 – At least 11 hotels in the Algarve + it oversees the management of other hotel units in Portugal and Madeira – including Hilton Vilamoura As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa, Dom Pedro Vilamoura, Dom Pedro Marina, Dom Pedro Portobelo, Dom Pedro Lagos, Palmares Beach House Hotel, Monte Rei Golf & Country Club, Aqua Pedra dos Bicos, Blue Experience Hotel, Bertolina Guest House, Golf and Sea Hotels, and the newly acquired Browns Sports Resort in Vilamoura.     2 - What are the investment arms of Arrow Global in Portugal?   The investment arms of Arrow Global in Portugal include:   1 - 100% stakes in Norfin SGOIC and Norfin Serviço s, that are leaders in Real Estate Asset Management in Portugal,   2 – Whitestar , that is a leader in the management of Non-Performing Loans in Portugal,   3 - Restart Capital , that manages Corporate Restructuring,   4 - Details Hospitality, Sports & Leisure , that is Arrow’s Tourism Asset Management company,   5 – Hefesto , that is Arrow’s investment arm for the Securitization of Credits,   6 – Nexor , that is Arrow’s investment arm for Affordable Housing,   7 – From , that is Arrow’s Real Estate Development company.

What country has the highest percentage of citizens that cannot afford holidays? - Portugal Business News Travel and Tourism News – Here is the ranking of countries that have the highest percentage of citizens that cannot afford holidays in 2026, and the countries that will thus impact the Travel and Tourism sector with fewer tourists, according to a report by Statista dated February 11 th , 2026:     Top 10 countries that have the highest percentage of citizens that cannot afford holidays in 2026:     1 – United States   The country with the highest percentage of citizens that cannot afford holidays in 2026 is the United States, with 28% of citizens who cannot afford a vacation.   The Travel and Tourism sector can therefore expect less travelers from the US in 2026.       2 – Canada   Canada also joins the ranks of countries with the highest percentage of citizens that cannot afford holidays in 2026 with 28% of citizens who cannot afford a vacation, the same percentage as in the US.     3 – Japan   Japan ranks 3 rd country with the highest percentage of citizens that cannot afford holidays in 2026 with 26% of citizens who cannot afford a vacation.     4 – Germany   Germany ranks 4 th  country with the highest percentage of citizens that cannot afford holidays in 2026 with 20% of citizens who cannot afford a vacation.     5 – United Kingdom   The UK also joins the ranks of countries with the highest percentage of citizens that cannot afford holidays in 2026 with 20% of citizens who cannot afford a vacation, the same percentage as in Germany.     6 – France   France ranks 6 th  country with the highest percentage of citizens that cannot afford holidays in 2026 with 19% of citizens who cannot afford a vacation.     7 – Mexico   Mexico ranks 7 th  country with the highest percentage of citizens that cannot afford holidays in 2026 with 16% of citizens who cannot afford a vacation.     8 – India   India ranks 8 th  country with the highest percentage of citizens that cannot afford holidays in 2026 with 15% of citizens who cannot afford a vacation.     9 – Brazil   Brazil also has 15% of citizens who cannot afford a vacation in 2026, just like India.     10 – China   China only has 7% of citizens who cannot afford a vacation in 2026.   The Travel and Tourism sector can therefore expect more Chinese travelers in 2026.

Top 20 Hospitals globally by brand value in 2026 - Portugal Business News Hospitals News – Here are the Top 20 Hospitals globally by brand value in 2026,   according to the latest Ranking the Most Reputable Academic Medical Centres by BrandFinance:     Top 20 Hospitals globally by brand value in 2026:     1 – Johns Hopkins Medicine – United States   Johns Hopkins Medicine Hospital ranks No. 1 in the ranking of the Most Reputable Academic Medical Centres in 2026.   Throughout 2025, Johns Hopkins reported advanced impactful work across disciplines, spanning targeted therapies for T-cells cancer and innovations in breast ultrasound technology, alongside continued progress in strengthening the reliability of AI diagnostics, underscoring its global standing and reputation as a pioneer in medical innovation.     2 – Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – United Kingdom   Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ranks 2 nd  in the ranking of the Most Reputable Academic Medical Centres in 2026.     3 – Stanford University Medical Center – United States   Stanford University Medical Center ranks 3 rd  in the ranking of the Most Reputable Academic Medical Centres in 2026.     4 - Mass General Brigham – United States   Mass General Brigham Hospital ranks 4 th  in the ranking of the Most Reputable Academic Medical Centres in 2026.     5 - Mayo Clinic Health System – United States   Mayo Clinic Health System ranks 5 th in the ranking of the Most Reputable Academic Medical Centres in 2026.     6 - All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi (AIIMS) – India   All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi (AIIMS) ranks 6 th  in the ranking of the Most Reputable Academic Medical Centres in 2026.     7 - University Health Network – Canada   University Health Network ranks 7 th in the ranking of the Most Reputable Academic Medical Centres in 2026.     8 - Cleveland Clinic – United States   Cleveland Clinic ranks 8 th in the ranking of the Most Reputable Academic Medical Centres in 2026.     9 - Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust – United Kingdom   Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust ranks 9 th  in the ranking of the Most Reputable Academic Medical Centres in 2026.     10 - Singapore General Hospital (SGH) – Singapore   Singapore General Hospital (SGH) ranks 10 th  in the ranking of the Most Reputable Academic Medical Centres in 2026.     11 - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute – United States   Dana-Farber Cancer Institute ranks 11th in the ranking of the Most Reputable Academic Medical Centres in 2026.     12 - King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center – Saudi Arabia   King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center ranks 12 th  in the ranking of the Most Reputable Academic Medical Centres in 2026.     13 - Tata Memorial Centre – India   Tata Memorial Centre ranks 13 th in the ranking of the Most Reputable Academic Medical Centres in 2026.     14 - National University Health System – Singapore   National University Health System ranks 14 th  in the ranking of the Most Reputable Academic Medical Centres in 2026.     15 - University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (UH Cleveland Medical Center) – United States   University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (UH Cleveland Medical Center) ranks 15 th  in the ranking of the Most Reputable Academic Medical Centres in 2026.     16 - MD Anderson Cancer Center – United States   MD Anderson Cancer Center ranks 16 th  in the ranking of the Most Reputable Academic Medical Centres in 2026.     17 - University Hospital of Zurich/ Universitätsspital Zürich – Switzerland   University Hospital of Zurich/ Universitätsspital Zürich ranks 17 th  in the ranking of the Most Reputable Academic Medical Centres in 2026.     18 - The University of Tokyo Hospital – Japan   The University of Tokyo Hospital ranks 18 th in the ranking of the Most Reputable Academic Medical Centres in 2026.     19 – Charité – Germany   Charité Hospital ranks 19 th in the ranking of the Most Reputable Academic Medical Centres in 2026.     20 - Duke University Hospital – United States   Duke University Hospital ranks 20 th in the ranking of the Most Reputable Academic Medical Centres in 2026.

Top Countries globally by annual revenue of new Unicorns  - Portugal Business News  Tech News World – Here are the Top Countries globally by highest annual revenue of new tech Unicorns, that is companies that achieved Unicorn status since 2010, according to the latest Dealroom report:     Top Countries globally by annual revenue of new Unicorns:        1 – China   China ranks No. 1 in the ranking of Top Countries globally by annual revenue of new Unicorns, with annual revenues of USD 706 billion.   China’s key drivers of growth are the following new Unicorns:   1 – ByteDance (TikTok) ranks No. 1 Top Chinese new Unicorn by annual revenue with USD 155 billion.   2 – CATL ranks 2 nd  Top Chinese new Unicorn by annual revenue.   3 – BYD ranks 3 rd  Top Chinese new Unicorn by annual revenue.   4 – Xiaomi ranks 4 th  Top Chinese new Unicorn by annual revenue.   5 - Moore Threads, founded in 2020, is already valued at USD 38 billion     2 – United States   The United States ranks 2 nd in the ranking of Top Countries globally by annual revenue of new Unicorns, with annual revenues of USD 540 billion.     3 – Europe   Europe ranks 3 rd  in the ranking of Top Countries globally by annual revenue of new Unicorns, with annual revenues of USD 184 billion.

Top European Defence startups in the Drone sector by growth  - Portugal Business News Defence Industry News Europe – Here are the Top European Defence startups in the Drone sector by highest annual growth according to the latest Dealroom report published on February 11 th , 2026 in collaboration with NATO Innovation Fund (NIF):     Top European Defence startups in the Drone sector by growth:     1 – Destinus – Netherlands   Destinus ranks No. 1 European Defence startup in the Drone sector by growth with a year-on-year growth of 289%. Destinus has an average revenue of 70 million euros.     2 – Quantum Systems – Germany   Quantum Systems ranks 2 nd European Defence startups in the Drone sector by growth with a year-on-year growth of 173%. Quantum Systems has an average revenue of 300 million euros.     3 – ICEYE – Finland   ICEYE ranks 3 rd  European Defence startups in the Drone sector by growth with a year-on-year growth of 143%. ICEYE has an average revenue of 250 million euros.     4 – TEKEVER – Portugal   TEKEVER ranks 4 th  European Defence startups in the Drone sector by growth with a year-on-year growth of 90%. TEKEVER has an average revenue of 62 million euros.     5 – Robin Radar Systems – Netherlands Robin Radar Systems ranks 5 th European Defence startups in the Drone sector by growth with a year-on-year growth of 82%. Robin Radar Systems has an average revenue of 91 million euros.     6 – DELAIR – France   DELAIR ranks 6 th  European Defence startups in the Drone sector by growth with a year-on-year growth of 78%. DELAIR has an average revenue of 50 million euros.

Top 10 IT Services Firms globally by brand value in 2026 - Portugal Business News IT Services News – Here is the ranking of the Top 10 IT Services Firms globally by brand value in 2026 as well as the countries globally that have the highest share of IT Consulting Services Firms with the highest brand value in 2026, according to BrandFinance:     1 - Top 10 IT Services Firms Firms globally by brand value in 2026:     1 – Accenture – United States   Accenture ranks No. 1 Top IT Services Firm globally by brand value in 2026 with a brand value of USD 42,281 million.       2 – TCS – India   TCS ranks 2 nd  Top IT Services Firm globally by brand value in 2026 with a brand value of USD 21,175 million.     3 – Infosys – India   Infosys ranks 3 rd  Top IT Services Firm globally by brand value in 2026 with a brand value of USD 16,413 million.     4 – IBM Consulting - USA   IBM Consulting ranks 4 th Top IT Services Firm globally by brand value in 2026 with a brand value of USD 10.983 million.     5 – NTT Data – Japan   NTT Data ranks 5 th  Top IT Services Firm globally by brand value in 2026 with a brand value of USD 10,712 million.     6 – Capgemini - France   Capgemini ranks 6 th  Top IT Services Firm globally by brand value in 2026 with a brand value of USD 10,502 million.     7 – Cognizant - USA   Cognizant ranks 7 th  Top IT Services Firm globally by brand value in 2026 with a brand value of USD 9,584 million.     8 – HCLTech – India   HCLTech ranks 8 th  Top IT Services Firm globally by brand value in 2026 with a brand value of USD 8,964 million.     9 – Wipro – India   Wipro ranks 9 th  Top IT Services Firm globally by brand value in 2026 with a brand value of USD 6,343 million.     10 – CGI – Canada   CGI ranks 10 th  Top IT Services Firm globally by brand value in 2026 with a brand value of USD 4,313 million.     2 – Which countries globally have the highest share of IT Services Firms with the highest brand value in 2026?     1 – United States   The United States ranks No. 1 country that has the highest share of IT Services Firms with the highest brand value in 2026 with a 42.1% share of the total brand value of the Top IT Services firms globally.     2 – India   India ranks 2 nd  country that has the highest share of IT Services Firms with the highest brand value in 2026 with a 36.2% share of the total brand value of the Top IT Services firms globally.     3 – Japan   Japan ranks 3 rd  country that has the highest share of IT Services Firms with the highest brand value in 2026 with a 9.7% share of the total brand value of the Top IT Services firms globally.     4 – France   France ranks 4 th  country that has the highest share of IT Services Firms with the highest brand value in 2026 with a 6.9% share of the total brand value of the Top IT Services firms globally.     5 – Canada   Canada ranks 5 th  country that has the highest share of IT Services Firms with the highest brand value in 2026 with a 2.6% share of the total brand value of the Top IT Services firms globally.

Top 10 Engineering Firms globally by brand value in 2026 - Portugal Business News Engineering News – Here is the ranking of the Top 10 Engineering Firms globally by brand value in 2026 as well as the countries globally that have the highest share of Engineering Firms with the highest brand value in 2026, according to BrandFinance:     1 - Top 10 Engineering Firms globally by brand value in 2026:     1 – CSCEC – China   CSCEC ranks No. 1 Top Engineering Firm globally by brand value in 2026 with a brand value of USD 25,473 million.     2 – Siemens Group – Germany   Siemens Group ranks 2 nd Top Engineering Firm globally by brand value in 2026 with a brand value of USD 25,388 million.     3 – General Electric – USA   General Electric ranks 3 rd Top Engineering Firm globally by brand value in 2026 with a brand value of USD 24,435 million.     4 – Caterpillar - USA   Caterpillar ranks 4 th  Top Engineering Firm globally by brand value in 2026 with a brand value of USD 21,007 million.     5 – CRECG – China   CRECG ranks 5 th  Top Engineering Firm globally by brand value in 2026 with a brand value of USD 16,389 million.     6 – Hitachi - Japan   Hitachi ranks 6 th  Top Engineering Firm globally by brand value in 2026 with a brand value of USD 16,031 million.     7 – John Deere - USA   John Deere ranks 7 th  Top Engineering Firm globally by brand value in 2026 with a brand value of USD 15,062 million.     8 – Vinci – France   Vinci ranks 8 th  Top Engineering Firm globally by brand value in 2026 with a brand value of USD 13,412 million.     9 – CRCC – China   CRCC ranks 9 th  Top Engineering Firm globally by brand value in 2026 with a brand value of USD 12,445 million.     10 – Honeywell – USA   Honeywell ranks 10 th  Top Engineering Firm globally by brand value in 2026 with a brand value of USD 9,568 million.     2 – Which countries globally have the highest share of Engineering Firms with the highest brand value in 2026?     1 – China   China ranks No. 1 country that has the highest share of Engineering Firms with the highest brand value in 2026 with a 30.3% share of the total brand value of the top engineering firms globally.     2 – United States   The United States ranks 2 nd country that has the highest share of Engineering Firms with the highest brand value in 2026 with a 29.6% share of the total brand value of the top engineering firms globally.     3 – Japan   Japan ranks 3 rd  country that has the highest share of Engineering Firms with the highest brand value in 2026 with a 13.3% share of the total brand value of the top engineering firms globally.     4 – France   France ranks 4 th  country that has the highest share of Engineering Firms with the highest brand value in 2026 with a 11.3% share of the total brand value of the top engineering firms globally.     5 – Germany   Germany ranks 5 th  country that has the highest share of Engineering Firms with the highest brand value in 2026 with a 7% share of the total brand value of the top engineering firms globally.

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Financial Times reports that Ultra Luxury Hotels have the highest growth rate - Portugal Business News Hotel Investment News - Financial Times reports that ultra-luxury hotels have by far the highest growth rate while budget hotels are in the red, according to the report “World’s priciest hotels charge record prices in defiance of luxury slowdown” dated February 9 th , 2026:   Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) for Ultra Luxury hotels has registered an annual growth rate of 10.6% in 2025 compared to 2024, that is more than triple the annual growth rate of the hotel sector as a whole, according to data from the analysis firm CoStar, published by the Financial Times.   Prices soar at the world’s most luxurious hotels with the most expensive hotels having a higher growth rate and the least expensive hotels proportionately ranging from having a low growth rate to a decline in 2025.     Here is the average growth rate of luxury hotels compared to cheaper hotels in 2025:     1 – Ultra-luxury hotels   Ultra-luxury hotels rank No 1 highest growth rate in 2025 with an average annual growth rate globally of nearly 11% compared to 2024.   The average daily price for an ultra-luxury room reached a record high of $1,245 in 2025, an increase of more than 8% compared to 2024. Despite this price increase, occupancy rates rose by 2.3%, showing that the most luxurious hotels are the ones that represent the best investment in the hotel industry and the contrast with cheaper luxury hotels is significant.     2 – Luxury hotels      Luxury hotels rank 2 nd highest growth rate in 2025 with an average annual growth rate globally of nearly 6% compared to 2024.     3 – Upper upscale hotels   Upper upscale hotels rank 3 rd highest growth rate in 2025 with an average annual growth rate globally of 3% compared to 2024, that is already half the growth rate compared to Luxury hotels.     4 – Upscale hotels   Upscale hotels rank 4 th highest growth rate in 2025 with an average annual growth rate globally of 2% compared to 2024, that is already half the growth rate compared to Luxury hotels.     5 – Upper Midscale hotels   Upper Midscale hotels rank 5 th highest growth rate in 2025 with an average annual growth rate globally with only around 0.5% compared to 2024.     6 – Midscale hotels   Midscale hotels rank 6 th in the ranking of hotels by growth rate in 2025 with an average annual decline globally compared to 2024.     7 – Budget hotels   Budget hotels and economy hotels rank 7 th  in the ranking of hotels by growth rate in 2025 with an average annual decline globally of more than -1% compared to 2024.

What matters most in life in 2026? - Portugal Business News Lifestyle News – Here is what matters most in life and are therefore the most important sources of happiness in 2026, according to a survey in the US, in the UK and in Germany, dated February 5, 2026, by Statista:     1 - This is the ranking of what matters most in life as the most important sources of happiness in 2026:   1 - What matters most in life in the United States:   This is the ranking of what matters most in life and are therefore the most important sources of happiness in the United States in 2026:   1 – Family Life – for 42% of adults 2 – Health – for 40% of adults 3 – Making Money – for 26% of adults 4 – Personal Growth – for 24% of adults 5 – Faith/Spirituality – for 21% of adults     2 - What matters most in life in the United Kingdom:   This is the ranking of what matters most in life and are therefore the most important sources of happiness in the United Kingdom in 2026:   1 – Family Life – for 51% of adults 2 – Health – for 44% of adults 3 – Making Money – for 25% of adults 4 – Work-Life Balance – for 24% of adults 5 – Safety and Security – for 22% of adults     3 - What matters most in life in Germany:   This is the ranking of what matters most in life and are therefore the most important sources of happiness in Germany in 2026:   1 – Health – for 49% of adults 2 – Family Life – for 43% of adults 3 – Safety and Security – for 30% of adults 4 – Freedom and Independence – for 27% of adults 5 – Friendships – for 26% of adults     2 – What matters the most in life and are therefore the most important sources of happiness in 2026 according to most people in the US, UK and Germany:   To conclude, what matters the most in life in 2026 according to most people in the US, UK and Germany is Family Life as the No. 1 most important source of happiness, followed closely by Health as the 2 nd  most important source of happiness.

What Time is it on the Doomsday Clock in 2026? - Portugal Business News Atomic News - What Time is it on the Doomsday Clock in 2026? According to the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists published on January 27, 2026, this is how far the world is from Midnight: 1 - What Time is it on the Doomsday Clock in 2026? The Doomsday Clock, or the Nuclear War Clock, published by the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists represents how close the world is to global disaster at the hands of humans. On January 27 2026, the Science and Security Board released a Press Statement announcing that the world is now "85 seconds to midnight" . 2 - Why does the Doomsday Clock show we are just seconds from Midnight? According to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, the decision to move the clock forward from 89 to 85 seconds reflects escalating threats from nuclear weapons, accelerating climate change and the potential misuse of emerging technologies. Here are the main reasons why the Doomsday Clock shows we are just seconds from Midnight: 1 - An upcoming Nuclear arms race At the announcement of the new Doomsday Clock setting, the representatives highlighted how the last remaining treaty governing nuclear weapons stockpiles between the United States and Russia is expiring. This means that for the first time in over half a century, there will be nothing preventing a “runaway” nuclear arms race. The scientists involved also voiced concern about the global rise of autocracies and how AI is “supercharging" mis- and disinformation. 2 - AI Scientists believe that AI could undermine nuclear deterrence in several ways. According to the Future of Life Institute, an international thinktank focused on existential risks from transformative technologies, this could include increased risk of error based on disinformation, as well as the fact that faster, AI-driven judgments may leave little time to verify information before irreversible actions are taken. 3 - War in Europe prompting nuclear risks and biological threats Russia’s invasion of Ukraine had already prompted researchers to advance the Doomsday Clock from 107 to 90 seconds (1.5 minutes) before midnight in early 2023 and the war is still ongoing. 3 - What should the world do to prevent the Doomsday Clock from reaching Midnight? In order to prevent the Doomsday Clock from reaching Midnight, these are the steps advised by scientists: 1 - Urgent action to limit nuclear arsenals 2 - Create international guidelines on the use of AI 3 - Form multilateral agreements to address global biological threats 4 - Providing incentives and investments that will enable rapid reduction in fossil fuel use and tackle climate change “ Without facts, there is no truth. Without truth, there is no trust. And without these, the radical collaboration this moment demands is impossible. We are living through an information Armageddon—the crisis beneath all crises—driven by extractive and predatory technology that spreads lies faster than facts and profits from our division. We cannot solve problems we cannot agree exist. We cannot cooperate across borders when we cannot even share the same facts. Nuclear threats, climate collapse, AI risks: none can be addressed without first rebuilding our shared reality. The clock is ticking, ” stated Maria Ressa, co-founder and CEO of Rappler, professor of Professional Practice at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), and 2021 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. 4 - What is the Doomsday Clock? The Doomsday Clock time is annually determined by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists’ Science and Security Board (SASB) in consultation with its Board of Sponsors, which includes eight Nobel Laureates.