On July 30, 2026, the opening ceremony for Wison’s Abu Dhabi subsidiary and its new office was held in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Since establishing its first overseas office in Saudi Arabia in 2008, Wison has been actively involved in energy engineering projects across the Middle East, steadily building its regional market expertise and international project execution capabilities. The establishment of the Abu Dhabi subsidiary and the opening of its new office mark a significant step in Wison Engineering’s strategy to deepen its presence in the Middle East and advance its internationalization efforts.

NuSummit Cybersecurity today announced it has become a Founding Signatory of the CREST AI Charter, joining a group of leading cybersecurity organizations committed to promoting the responsible use of AI across the industry. Through this commitment, NuSummit Cybersecurity supports CREST’s Nine Principles for AI-Enabled Activities, ensuring its AI-enabled services are built and delivered with strong governance, security, human oversight and accountability. “Clients don’t just want AI, they want AI that is accountable. That is why, as we embed AI deeper into our cybersecurity offerings, we treat governance and human oversight as non-negotiable. Becoming a Founding Signatory of the CREST AI Charter reflects the standard we set for ourselves, so that every AI-enabled solution we deliver is one that our clients can trust and depend on,” said Anantharaman Sreenivasan (Ganesh), Managing Director and Group CEO, NuSummit. NuSummit Cybersecurity remains focused on applying AI responsibly, strengthening human expertise, and upholding the highest standards of customer trust. “AI is changing cybersecurity, but trust will determine how successfully organizations adopt it. We believe responsible AI must combine innovation with transparency, governance and human expertise. Becoming a Founding Signatory of the CREST AI Charter reflects our commitment to helping shape a trusted future for AI-enabled cybersecurity,” said Sameer Shelke, President Americas and Cybersecurity Services Head, NuSummit, and CEO, NuSummit Cybersecurity. The

Fans gathered on the Champs-Élysées as the Esports World Cup 2026 celebrated creators, Clubs, players and communities through France’s largest free public celebration of gaming and esports. The festival featured the first public unveiling of an official Esports Nations Cup national kit, revealing Team France’s jersey, designed in collaboration with adidas, ahead of the inaugural tournament in Saudi Arabia this November. More national jerseys, including Saudi Arabia’s, will be unveiled in the lead-up to the competition.

Agthia Group PJSC (AGTHIA: UH), one of the region’s leading food and beverage companies, today reported its first-half and second-quarter of 2026 results, reflecting the growing impact of its multi-year transformation, with stronger cash generation, a materially healthier balance sheet, and a 14.4% increase in the interim dividend. Group Revenue increased 7.4% year-on-year to AED 2.6 billion, underpinned by one-off sales under the UAE food security program. EBITDA climbed 35.8% to AED 310.5 million, with EBITDA Margin expanding 250 basis points to 11.9%, while Net Profit reached AED 121.4 million, up 147.4% year-over-year.

As Director, Dr. Hillings will bring this vision to life leading the museum’s strategic direction, overseeing its inaugural exhibitions and programmes, and establishing an institution that is rooted in Abu Dhabi and connected to the world, one that connects cultures, inspires people and celebrates art from the 1960s to the present.

The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture, and Media has achieved a new international milestone after receiving the ‘Star of Outstanding’ Recognition at the 2026 Global Challenge for World Heritage Education Innovative Cases (AWHEIC), organised by the World Heritage Institute of Training and Research for the Asia and the Pacific Region (WHITR-AP) in cooperation with UNESCO National Commissions. The Department was recognized for its ‘Promotional Stories’ initiative, which leverages storytelling to showcase cultural heritage and raise awareness of its significance, reflecting Ajman’s growing role in advancing innovative approaches in heritage preservation and education.

PCG Global, a clean energy platform focused on renewable energy infrastructure, has announced the closing of its Pre-Series A financing round, led by GenZero, a wholly owned Temasek platform focused on accelerating decarbonisation globally. The company was founded in Singapore by the team behind PCG Power, one of China’s leading distributed energy operators, with more than 2GW of operational assets. PCG Global draws on this track record to replicate a full-cycle “development–construction–operation–asset securitisation–reinvestment” model across international markets.

Discussing how to move innovation from the laboratory to commercial deployment, Li argued that real-world industrial settings should determine technology priorities. He cited partnerships with XCMG Group and Australian mining giant Fortescue as examples. Together they are creating integrated green value chains linking mines, railways and shipping—for example, using renewable energy to power electric locomotives and producing ammonia and methanol from renewable hydrogen for marine fuel. These system-level applications, Li said, create the real-world demand that drives innovation.

ICC Loyalty, serving 30+ banks and 11 million customers across 10+ countries, joins Mintoak. The combined entity now partners with more than 50 banks across 20+ countries. Combined annual revenue exceeds US$30 million with a profitability margin exceeding 30%.

“The Summit will open with a royal keynote from the Asante King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, and feature institutional investors, private equity and private credit firms, multilateral development institutions, blended finance organizations, development finance institutions, sovereign representatives, policymakers, family offices, and business leaders to explore investment opportunities across infrastructure, mining, natural resources, agriculture, manufacturing, technology, energy, and other strategic sectors.”

HUMAIN has made a strategic investment in Saudi AI company MOZN, combining HUMAIN’s full AI stack with MOZN’s enterprise AI products and Forward Deployed Engineering expertise to accelerate secure, production-scale AI deployments for financial institutions as well as public sector organizations. The partnership aims to accelerate sovereign AI adoption across financial institutions and deliver secure, enterprise-grade AI solutions globally.

UGREEN, a leading global consumer technology company, today introduces its new Nexode and MagFlow Air Editions, a collection of ultra-portable charging solutions tailored for Apple users. The Air Editions combine compact design, powerful performance, and dependable safety, delivering truly pocket-sized fast charging for life on the go. At the forefront is the Nexode Air 65W Charger, a compact yet powerful solution for MacBook Air users. UGREEN also offers the Nexode Air 65W Charger Slim as an ultra-portable alternative. Away from an outlet, the MagFlow Air Magnetic Power Bank 10000mAh 15W provides seamless on-the-go charging. The UGREEN Nexode and MagFlow Air Editions are now available in Amazon KSA, Amazon UAE, noon KSA, and noon UAE.

Roborock, the global leader in home robotics, announced that its flagship robot vacuum, Saros 20, is now officially available across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. As the brand’s flagship offering, Saros 20 tackles the unique cleaning challenges faced by Gulf households every day with its exceptional threshold-climbing capability, deep carpet cleaning performance, and intelligent navigation system – redefining what “clean” means for modern homes. Built for Spacious Middle Eastern HomesHomes across the Gulf region are defined by large floor plans, open-concept living areas, and a diverse mix of floor surfaces – from marble and ceramic tiles in common areas to plush, luxurious carpets in majlis and bedrooms. However, high sliding door tracks and stepped transitions between rooms have long been the Achilles’ heel of conventional robot vacuums, often leaving users to manually carry or rescue their stuck devices.Saros 20 changes that entirely with its breakthrough AdaptiLift Chassis 3.0, an intelligent mobility system that combines advanced vision technology with adaptive algorithms to easily conquer double-layer thresholds up to 4.5 + 4.3 cm. This ensures uninterrupted room-to-room cleaning – from the kitchen to the majlis, from hallways to bedrooms. This capability is especially valuable for the large homes and complex layouts commonly found across the UAE and Saudi Arabia, making seamless, whole-home cleaning a reality.Carpet Care That Protects What Matters MostGulf households’ love for rich, deep-pile

Across the Middle East, the most treasured moments arrive with samboosa, pakora, and kunafa. Now enjoy that crunch with 90% less oil, zero fry smells, and a kitchen cool enough for guests and energy bills low. COSORI’s Dynamic DC Motor with five fan speeds and nine presets cooks 33% faster—no preheat, no oven-like heat, essential for Gulf summers. The wide temperature range (30°C–230°C) proofs dough, dehydrates, roasts, and air fries. An angled one-touch panel, dishwasher-safe basket, and generous capacity feed a family of five without a bulky dual-basket.

Optimizing Streaming Performance Through Advanced Tencent Cloud Solutions

Broadcasting a global football tournament of this magnitude requires a resilient technology backbone capable of handling surging traffic, supporting millions of concurrent requests, and maintaining uninterrupted performance from the opening match to the final whistle. To meet these demands, tapmad partnered with Tencent Cloud to strengthen its streaming capabilities and ensure audiences across Pakistan could stay connected to every moment of the action.

The first phase of South Africa’s largest wind farm cluster has entered commercial operation, marking a tangible step in the country’s Just Energy Transition. The Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Farm Phase one, developed by Seriti Green and powered by 25 Goldwind GWH182-6.2 MW smart turbines, has a total capacity of 155 MW. With a rotor diameter of 183.5 metres, it features the largest rotor diameter among all operational wind projects in South Africa to date.

Oxford ELLT Express enables eligible test takers to receive their English language test results within 12 working hours of completing all components of the Oxford ELLT. The service also provides same-day Speaking test appointments, letting students take a live speaking test with a human examiner with as little as two hours’ notice.

“My immediate priorities are to build a management team rooted in the UAE, to establish sound operating and governance systems, and to translate the Group’s technology and manufacturing capabilities into deliverable outcomes — based in the UAE, serving the GCC and reaching global markets,” said Dr. Al-Mansory.

STARTRADER today announced the launch of 31 new US Share CFDs and ETF CFDs, available on the trading platform from August 3 and on the STARTRADER app from August 5, spanning semiconductors, AI infrastructure, optical networking, and nuclear. The new instruments will reference companies and funds across hardware, power, and connectivity infrastructure in the technology sector.

Dr. Ali bin Amer Al Shidhani, Oman’s deputy minister for communications and information technology, toured Kingsoft Office’s booth at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and tested the company’s latest AI agents-Lingxi Professional and WPS Comate. Both sides discussed WPS’s integrated cloud-and-device architecture, how WPS 365 could meet data-security requirements for government and enterprise clients in the Middle East, and the outlook for AI office software adoption in Oman. Dr. Al Shidhani praised Kingsoft Office’s approach to enterprise AI—keeping it under control, and putting it to real use. He said he hopes to bring WPS’s AI tools into Oman’s telecommunications sector and government digitization efforts, and to deepen digital-industry ties across the Gulf.