BEN Shareholder Skye Africa Intelligence Commissioned to Develop SafariOS Concierge in Tanzania

Tanzanian tourism operator commissions hospitality concierge built with BEN technology  |  Hotel assistance first

WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brand Engagement Network Inc. (Nasdaq: BNAI) ("BEN" or the "Company") today noted that Skye Africa Intelligence (Pty) Ltd ("Skye"), in which BEN is a shareholder, has been commercially commissioned to develop a conversational AI concierge for hospitality and visitor services in Tanzania, under the project name SafariOS.

Skye issued the announcement earlier today. SafariOS is Skye's project name for that concierge. It is an independent commercial project and is not an official CAF or AFCON product.

The work was commissioned by an established Tanzanian tourism business owned by Ernest Magesa. The name refers to the visitor journey in East Africa. BEN is providing the underlying conversational AI. Skye is running the build.

Scope

SafariOS applies conversational concierge technology previously used in hospitality.  The first release is hotel guest assistance — property information, housekeeping and room-service requests, dining and transport guidance, and a path to a person when one is needed. Additional visitor-journey connections will follow as participating businesses come onto the platform.

AFCON PAMOJA 2027, jointly hosted by Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda from 19 June to 17 July 2027, is useful timing for the market. The commissioned work is year-round hospitality in Tanzania.

Ownership

BEN, through its subsidiary Skye AI USA, LLC, holds a minority equity interest in Skye Africa Intelligence. Skye is majority-held by Valio Technologies. BEN does not consolidate Skye. Revenue generated by SafariOS, if and when earned, does not appear as BEN revenue unless separately contracted.

Management Commentary

"SafariOS puts conversational concierge technology to work in Tanzania's visitor economy," said Tyler Luck, Chief Executive Officer of Brand Engagement Network. "Skye runs the build. BEN supplies the technology and remains a shareholder."

About Brand Engagement Network Inc.

Brand Engagement Network, Inc. ("BEN") builds secure, enterprise-grade artificial intelligence for the engagement layer of AI, where human intent is transformed into intelligent interactions, automated workflows, and real-world outcomes. Powered by BEN's proprietary Engagement Language Model (ELM™), BEN's technology enables conversational AI interactions that connect human intent to organizational data, workflows, and real-world outcomes. BEN's AI operates within secure closed-loop environments using approved organizational data and built-in governance and compliance controls. For more information, visit www.brandengagementnetwork.com.

About Skye Africa Intelligence

Skye Africa Intelligence (Pty) Ltd applies conversational AI to hospitality, health, and public-sector services in Africa. The company is majority-held by Valio Technologies (Pty) Ltd, with Brand Engagement Network as a shareholder.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding the development, testing, launch or expansion of SafariOS; visitor demand around AFCON 2027; integrations with hospitality systems; and BEN's activities through Skye Africa Intelligence. Actual results may differ, including because development may be delayed or discontinued, the commissioned environment may be limited in scope, visitor traffic may not materialize as expected, integrations and participating businesses may not be secured, and other risks described in BEN's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, and subsequent Form 10-Q and Form 8-K filings. BEN undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.

Media Contacts

BEN Media: [email protected]  |  Investor Relations: [email protected]

Skye / Valio: Lefentse Nokaneng  |  [email protected]

SOURCE Brand Engagement Network, Inc. (BEN)