yomo Secures Initial Banking Licence, Ready to Lead Egypt’s Digital Banking Evolution CIB-backed digital banking platform, yomo, set to make managing money simpler, more accessible and more empowering for millions of Egyptians at home and abroad.

Charging Options for Different Campus and Lifestyle Needs The selection draws from CUKTECH’s two signature product lines: the flagship Number Series for technology enthusiasts, represented by the 25SE and 10 Ultra, and the youth-focused CP Series, represented by the CP25 and CP13. Together, they reflect CUKTECH’s commitment to ultimate experience, tech vibe and quality with honest pricing.

LG Electronics’ expanded Fit & Max Solution, now spanning refrigerators, washing machines, dryers and dishwashers, will be showcased at IFA 2026. ‘Fit Space’ enables seamless integration into the home, while ‘Max Life’ delivers the capacity and performance consumers need. The expansion marks LG’s move to establish Fit & Max as a shared solution framework for its broader home appliance portfolio.

A study has estimated the Social Return on Investment (SROI) of 80 Dubai Police community initiatives at AED 647.9 million ($176.4 million), reflecting the wider social, economic and security value created for 3.8 million beneficiaries between 2017 and 2026. Conducted by the Future Foresight Centre, the study examined initiatives across education, health, awareness and sport and measured their contribution to security, economic and social outcomes, including public safety, crime prevention, trust in police and quality of life.

The collaboration marks a significant milestone for HOP Events and reflects a shared philosophy between artist and organizer: creating experiences that remain true to the spirit of the music while bringing people together through meaningful cultural moments.

Next Level Aviation® (NLA), a leader in the global distribution of used serviceable materials (USM) for all Boeing and Airbus commercial aircraft and associated jet engine platforms, has appointed Michael Fleener as Senior Vice President – Global Sales. Mr. Fleener brings significant leadership, sales, operations and supply chain experience to Next Level Aviation®. In his new role, Mike will leverage his leadership experience to lead, manage, develop and expand Next Level Aviation’s global sales team to grow its USM business in the coming years.

Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited (HKEX: 01177), a leading innovation-driven pharmaceutical company in China, announced the launch of its new global brand, SBP Group, during its interim results meeting. SBP stands for Science, Breakthroughs and Patients: Science is where the company starts; breakthroughs are what it pursues; patients are why it does what it does. This philosophy aligns with the Company’s mission, “Science for a Healthier World.” The unified identity reflects the Company’s strategic evolution from a leading domestic biopharmaceutical company into a global innovator. This transformation is advancing on two fronts: product globalization, by building a global pipeline of innovative assets through in-house R&D and acquisition; and business globalization, through global partnerships and direct commercial expansion in key international markets. Supported by continued investment in global talent, organizational capabilities and infrastructure, the Company aims to bring innovative medicines to more patients worldwide.

Through the partnership, online merchants in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe can now offer secure UnionPay e-commerce acceptance, with nearly 900 participating merchants across the continent. Building on the collaboration announced by Standard Bank and UnionPay in 2024, this latest expansion comes as African businesses increasingly seek to serve customers beyond their domestic markets, supported by the continued growth of e-commerce, travel, tourism and regional trade.

During the event, participants attended dedicated training sessions covering the latest product innovations and technical developments. Emeka Paschal Okpe, Channel Manager of Midea RAC, highlighted the company’s approach to continuous technical education. “For every training that we do, we try as much as possible not to do the same thing over and over again. As a brand, we invest heavily in R&D, which means we are constantly introducing innovations and technologies that keep us ahead of the market,” he said.

Hankook Tire and IMALCO officially partnered with Qatar Stars League for the 2026/27 season, covering over 100 matches to increase brand presence in Qatar. Through this collaboration, Hankook aims to strengthen its brand competitiveness in the Middle East through active sports marketing initiatives. The partnership includes visibility for the global unified brand ‘Hankook’ via perimeter LED and big-screen displays during match days, showcasing the company’s commitment to engaging with local fans and expanding touchpoints with regional consumers.

During their time in Italy, the participants enjoyed an immersive experience including visits to lush tomato fields, where they learned about the cultivation and harvesting processes. They toured state-of-the-art tomato processing facilities, gaining insight into the meticulous methods used in creating high-quality canned tomatoes. The tour also featured engaging masterclasses led by renowned chefs, allowing attendees to delve into the art of Italian cooking. Hands-on pizza sessions enabled participants to craft authentic Neapolitan pizzas, honing their skills and appreciating the delicious nuances of the ingredients.

As the back-to-school shopping season gains momentum, demand for stationery, learning tools, and educational technology products is on the rise. One of the notable developments was the growing adoption of environmentally conscious materials and designs. Exhibitors showcased pens manufactured with PLA biobased materials derived from renewable plant resources such as corn and ballpoint pens made from 100% recycled ocean plastic. The integration of artificial intelligence also demonstrated how traditional stationery is expanding beyond its conventional role, with new generation smart translation pens offering multilingual translation, content organization, and information assistance.

Anhui Huasun Energy Co., Ltd. (“Huasun”), a leading global heterojunction (HJT) solar manufacturer, signed a 100MW module supply agreement with Air Solution, a Futex Group company, in Lahore, Pakistan. The deal marks the first overseas order of Huasun’s flagship Himalaya PLUS module, following its European debut at Intersolar Europe 2026 in Munich this June. The agreement was signed by Mr. Ehsan Ali, CEO of Air Solution, and Mr. Rana Farhan, Regional Director – Middle East & Pakistan at Huasun, at a ceremony held alongside Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations.

The agreement marks a significant milestone in strengthening next-generation telecom infrastructure across one of Mumbai’s most critical urban transportation corridors. Under this long-term partnership, Reliance Jio will deliver 4G and 5G services over the mobile infrastructure deployed by ACES India, enabling seamless, high-capacity connectivity across the metro’s underground stations and tunnels.

Most teams today test autonomous agents by reading the agent’s own account of what it did: a transcript, or a judge’s score over its final message. Agent Assurance grades the effect instead. Pointed at a codebase, it works out what the agent does, generates an end-to-end agent testing suite that spans agent functional testing, non-functional checks, and adversarial scenarios, invokes the agent for real, and judges every criterion against observed evidence: files that changed on disk, artifacts produced, and tool calls verified against the agent’s own declared tool surface.

Zero Latency VR, the world’s largest and most innovative immersive VR network, has a date, a destination, and a challenge for you: step into the world of Jumanji: The Lost Levels on December 4, 2026. The experience, built in collaboration with Sony Pictures, will be live at Zero Latency VR locations worldwide, and new research shows just how well-timed it is.

Fractal Analytics Ltd. announced that it has secured a US$17M+ multi-year agreement with a leading U.S. healthcare enterprise to modernize its Data and AI foundation on Databricks platform. The engagement also encompasses 24 x 7 managed data operations, improving operational efficiency and accelerating AI adoption.

A successful educational tour organised by ANICAV – the Italian Association of Canned Vegetable Industries – and co-funded by the European Commission has concluded in Italy to promote the rich heritage of Italian canned tomatoes in Qatar. This initiative showcased the essence of Italian cuisine to a select group of seven Qatari opinion leaders, media representatives, and influencers. During their time in Italy, the participants enjoyed an immersive experience including visits to lush tomato fields, where they learned about the cultivation and harvesting processes. They toured state-of-the-art tomato processing facilities, gaining insight into the meticulous methods used in creating high-quality canned tomatoes. The tour also featured engaging masterclasses led by renowned chefs, allowing attendees to delve into the art of Italian cooking. Hands-on pizza sessions enabled participants to craft authentic Neapolitan pizzas, honing their skills and appreciating the delicious nuances of the ingredients. During the tour, tasting menus inspired by Neapolitan culinary traditions showcased the versatility of Italian canned tomatoes. In addition to these unique culinary experiences, the Qatari guests explored the major attractions of Naples and its surroundings, immersing themselves in the local culture and heritage that influences Italian cooking traditions. “This tour has been a fantastic opportunity to bridge cultures and share the flavours of Italy with our esteemed guests from Qatar,” said Giovanni De Angelis, ANICAV’s General Director. “We are excited to see how they will share their experiences and promote Italian canned tomatoes within their community.” The positive impact of the experience was reflected in feedback

Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.P.S.C.), one of Qatar’s leading national retailers and property developers, has selected Yardi® to support the next phase of its retail property management and leasing operations. With a strong presence across the country, almeera operates an extensive network of supermarkets, hypermarkets and convenience stores, serving communities with high-quality, accessible retail experiences. The partnership marks another milestone in almeera’s digital transformation journey, enabling greater operational efficiency, enhanced tenant experiences and data-driven portfolio management across its growing retail network.

Mavrix, the global data acquisition and research execution company, used its Platinum Sponsorship of The Quirk’s Event New York 2026 to advance a clear view on the changing research landscape: as artificial intelligence makes data generation and analysis faster and more accessible, the ability to reach, verify and engage the right real people is becoming more valuable, not less. Held July 29–30 at the Javits Center, Mavrix participated in two featured sessions, first with Delineate and then with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Knit.