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

BEN’s AI will power SafariOS, a new Tanzanian hospitality concierge built by affiliate Skye Africa Intelligence, with revenues staying outside BEN unless separately contracted.

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Brand Engagement Network (BNAI)/b) reports that Skye Africa Intelligence, in which it holds a minority stake, has been commercially commissioned to develop a conversational AI concierge for hospitality and visitor services in Tanzania, under the project name , using BEN technology.

The first SafariOS release will focus on hotel guest assistance, covering property information, housekeeping and room-service requests, dining and transport guidance, and escalation to human staff when needed. Additional visitor-journey features are expected as more businesses join the platform. SafariOS is described as an independent commercial project and not an official CAF or AFCON product, although AFCON PAMOJA 2027 timing is viewed as helpful for market adoption. BEN does not consolidate Skye, and revenue from SafariOS will not be recognized by BEN unless separately contracted.

News Explained

SafariOS has moved into a commercially commissioned development phase in Tanzania: Skye Africa Intelligence is running the build, while BEN provides the underlying conversational AI.

Market Context

At publication, BNAI was up 2.63% before the announcement, while two momentum peers were down; the c...

Analysis

At publication, BNAI was up 2.63% before the announcement, while two momentum peers were down; the commissioned Tanzania project arrived against a mixed, rather than uniformly aligned, software-group tape.

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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: media@beninc.ai  |  Investor Relations: investors@beninc.ai

Skye / Valio: Lefentse Nokaneng  |  lefentsen@valiotechnologies.com

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What services will the first release of SafariOS provide to hotel guests?

The initial SafariOS release focuses on hotel guest assistance. It will handle property information, housekeeping and room-service requests, dining and transport guidance, and provide a path to a human staff member when one is needed.

How is SafariOS related to CAF or AFCON events, including AFCON PAMOJA 2027?

SafariOS is described as an independent commercial project and is not an official CAF or AFCON product. AFCON PAMOJA 2027, jointly hosted by Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda from 19 June to 17 July 2027, is cited as useful timing for the market, but the commissioned work itself is for year-round hospitality in Tanzania.