The Korzinka supermarket chain has secured the rights to lease 36 existing parking spots located near its operating stores. According to the company's statement, this initiative aims to increase the availability of parking spaces and create more comfortable conditions for shoppers.
The rights to organize parking zones at all 36 locations were obtained by the company through an auction. All these parking spaces are directly adjacent to the functioning supermarkets of this chain.
Representatives of Korzinka emphasized that parking infrastructure is an integral part of customer service. The main goal of the project is to ensure that visitors can quickly find a free spot for their vehicle when visiting the stores.
This model is already in use at several supermarkets in the chain: the first hour of parking is provided free of charge, after which an hourly fee is charged. According to the company, one hour is sufficient to make most purchases, and this approach ensures constant turnover and availability of parking spaces for guests.
In the initial phase, the company Parking24 will act as the technical operator, responsible for implementing and operating automated parking systems. In the future, Korzinka plans to continue cooperating with specialized partners to ensure the stable operation of the entire parking infrastructure.
The organization of parking zones will be carried out in stages after completing all necessary legal procedures and obtaining the relevant permits. The company stressed that the development of parking infrastructure is not viewed as an independent commercial activity; the network's main focus remains on developing modern retail turnover and improving service quality, with parking creation being only part of the efforts to form a convenient environment around the supermarkets.
Furthermore, Korzinka clarified that this project is not related to organizing paid street parking. The initiative concerns exclusively existing parking areas located directly by the supermarkets. These spots are outside the main roadway, separated from street traffic, sidewalks, and green areas, and are already used by supermarket visitors.
Uzbekistan is introducing new strict regulations for advertising related to loans, installments, and the sale of goods on credit to individuals.
In accordance with a presidential decree dated July 15, advertising materials related to such services must now include information about the total cost of purchase and the amount of overpayment. These steps are designed to allow consumers to immediately assess the actual costs, including the amount they must pay above the initial price of the good or financial service.
Furthermore, advertising of financial products must no longer contain any assurances or promises of future benefits if those benefits cannot be precisely determined at the time of signing the agreement. It is also stipulated that a prominent warning must be placed at the beginning of microloan agreements, occupying at least thirty percent of the main body of the document. Similar notifications about the potentially negative consequences of obtaining a loan must be included in all accompanying and advertising documentation.
Regulators retain the right to temporarily or completely ban the distribution of credit products deemed misleading to consumers. The Committee for Competition Development and Consumer Protection, acting jointly with the Central Bank and other relevant agencies, is obliged to submit the corresponding draft document for consideration by the Cabinet of Ministers by September 1, 2026. The Central Bank, together with the Ministry of Justice, must also prepare a draft regulatory legal act to implement these changes by September.
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has begun offering autonomous taxi services to the public at a price of 5 dirhams.
Currently, these services are exclusively available in the Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah areas and are implemented in cooperation with Apollo Go. Previously, this service was offered free of charge through the Apollo Go application.
Khaleej Times previously reported that rides in such taxis were paid for via the Uber app, indicating that this new feature will soon become part of the daily life of residents.
The autonomous taxis operate using an integrated software system that utilizes artificial intelligence, high-precision digital maps, and deep learning algorithms. This allows for real-time data processing and decision-making while driving.
These vehicles are capable of effectively interacting with changing traffic conditions, including intersections, traffic lights, pedestrians, and other vehicles, while fully adhering to all traffic rules.
The system is supported by extensive operational experience: the operator's fleet has accumulated over 150 million kilometers of safe mileage and completed more than 10 million autonomous trips in various cities worldwide.
To use the service, residents need to download the Apollo Go application and register an account. After logging in, users can specify pick-up and drop-off points within the service area. For example, a short trip from Jumeirah Mosque to Umm Suqeim is available.
After confirming the ride, the vehicle arrives at the selected location. Passengers can unlock the car using a one-time password (OTP) provided in the application and begin their journey.
Samsung has become the focus of a commercial investigation in the United States following a formal complaint filed by Netlist. This case is directly related to memory chips that are essential in servers supporting much of the artificial intelligence services.
According to Reuters, the analysis of the situation also extends to products marketed by Google, Nvidia, Broadcom, and Super Micro Computer, as these companies use the components in question.
The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has initiated proceedings to verify whether memory chips manufactured by Samsung infringe on patents registered by the American company Netlist. The complaint specifically focuses on DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), which is crucial for the temporary storage of data processed by processors.
These components are vital for servers running AI applications in large data centers. Netlist requested that the USITC impose a block on the importation of the questioned chips and the products incorporating them, as well as prohibiting their sale in the American market.
This new case represents another development in a long legal dispute between the two corporations regarding high-performance memory technologies. In 2024, a jury in Texas ruled that Samsung should pay Netlist $118 million (equivalent to about R$ 601.8 million) for infringing patents related to data processing in memory. One year earlier, a previous decision established compensation of $303 million (approximately R$ 1.55 billion) in a similar lawsuit.
Currently, a USITC judge is responsible for examining the evidence and issuing a preliminary ruling, which can still be reviewed by the commission itself.
The investigation comes at a time of strong growth in demand for infrastructure dedicated to artificial intelligence. Technology companies are increasing their investments in data centers, which raises the need for memories produced by Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron. Reuters points out that this movement has also driven up the prices of these components.
The USITC has up to 45 days to establish the case schedule. If it decides to restrict the importation or marketing of the items under scrutiny, this measure will take immediate effect and can only be reversed by the U.S. Trade Representative within a 60-day period.
It is important to note that the opening of this case does not automatically imply patent infringement, but rather puts pressure on a strategic supply chain for the AI sector. While the commission evaluates the arguments presented by both Netlist and Samsung, manufacturers and other companies using these memories are closely monitoring the development of the case. The final outcome may influence not only the two involved companies but also a market increasingly dependent on servers and data centers to keep pace with the progress of artificial intelligence.
