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POWERCHINA highlighted its long-standing role in South Africa’s energy and infrastructure development as the two-day South Africa-China Electricity and Energy Investment Conference opened at its Beijing headquarters on Aug. 3. Organized by South Africa’s Department of Electricity and Energy and the South African Embassy in China, with support from POWERCHINA, the event brought together more than 260 government, finance and industry representatives to explore over R2.2 trillion in investment opportunities through 2039 under South Africa’s Integrated Resource Plan 2025, spanning generation, transmission, energy storage and related manufacturing.
Miss Palestine 2026 celebrates the complete Palestinian woman. Beauty remains part of the experience through poise, stage presence and confidence, while the wider platform is designed to amplify women’s voices, showcase their talents and create opportunities that extend far beyond the stage. “Miss Palestine is more than a title. It is a platform for Palestinian women to be seen, heard and supported, to represent our identity with confidence, share their talents with the world and create impact beyond the stage.” Nadeen Ayoub
nubia, a highly personalized and lifestyle smartphone brand committed to bringing pro-level gaming to everyone, announced the global rollout of nubia Neo 5 Max, introducing a new PadPhone category that combines the expansive viewing experience of a compact tablet with the portable control of a gaming console. Built around a segment-leading 7.5-inch display, nubia Neo 5 Max brings together pad-level immersion, console-level control, immersive audio-visual feedback and AI-powered gaming assistance in one versatile device for gaming, entertainment and everyday productivity.
As enterprises across Saudi Arabia increasingly explore practical applications of AI, organizations are seeking secure, scalable, and compliant cloud foundations that can support innovation at scale. As a top-three home appliance and furniture retailer with a strong omnichannel presence in Saudi Arabia, Alsaif Gallery has been advancing its digital transformation strategy to enhance both operational efficiency and customer experience. To accelerate the adoption of AI across its business while meeting requirements for performance, cost efficiency, and data compliance, the company selected Tencent Cloud as its cloud and AI technology partner.
The study revealed that corporate communications in the UAE have evolved beyond their traditional role of responding to crises to become a strategic function that shapes the media narrative through transparency, timely responses, and delivering accurate information. It found that 71% of organisations consider rapid response to be the most critical factor in containing crises, while 78% identified misinformation as the greatest communications challenge. In addition, 73% of respondents reported that their organisations had been exposed to misleading content over the past two years, underscoring the importance of having a robust corporate communications system capable of early detection and immediate intervention.
Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, South Africa’s minister of electricity and energy, said the country was entering a decisive decade in its energy market transformation. He noted that the IRP 2025 investment pipeline would not only add generation and transmission capacity, but also support lasting infrastructure, industrial development and shared prosperity through long-term partnerships.
“Bringing together a broad network of leading financial institutions and ecosystem partners, the event convenes thought leaders and chief executives from across Bahrain, the region, and international markets. The curated programme of keynote sessions, panel discussions, exhibitions, and strategic networking opportunities provides a space for knowledge exchange and building partnerships at a time of profound transformation across the global financial landscape.”
Spanning 287,000 square meters, The Ellinikon Sports Park has been designed as an open, accessible destination designed for high-performance and recreational athletes alike, as well as families, tourists, and all Athenians, reinforcing sport, wellness, and public space as defining elements of the project’s vision for a 15-minute city. The park features a completed track and field complex, football pitches, and throwing field, alongside free-play courts for tennis and basketball, athletes’ dorms, flexible recreation areas, and 115,000 square meters of expansive landscaped and open green space.
Once operational, the wind farm will supply low carbon electricity to more than 13,500 Omani households and avoid over 270,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually.
Newgen Software, a leader in intelligent enterprise orchestration, announced its recognition among ‘Notable Vendors’ in Forrester’s The Digital Process Automation Software Landscape, Q3 2026, authored by Vice President and Principal Analyst Craig Le Clair. The report provides an overview of 39 vendors in the digital process automation (DPA) market, a category Forrester defines as “platforms that develop process applications with advanced programming principles with modeling, orchestration, dynamic case management, and AI-led support.”
ADNOC Gas plc and its subsidiaries (together referred to as “ADNOC Gas” or the “Company”) (ADX: ADNOCGAS) (ISIN: AEE01195A234) today announced its results for the second quarter of 2026, delivering net income of $665 million, above the guidance range of $400-600 million, despite exceptional external disruption during the period. The Company achieved a significant milestone in executing its long-term growth strategy by taking Final Investment Decisions (FIDs) and awarding engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contracts for Phases 2 and 3 of its Rich Gas Development (RGD) Project (collectively, the “Contract Awards”).
STARTRADER is in ongoing discussions with Trustpilot about a proposed consolidation of its existing review profiles into a single listing. The matter remains under discussion, and no timeline for completion has been confirmed. STARTRADER confirms that the matter has no impact to date on its operations or client services. As STARTRADER has expanded across multiple regions, separate Trustpilot profiles were established for different entities and markets over time. A single, consolidated profile would provide clients a clearer overarching view of STARTRADER’s customer feedback across regions.
The world’s leading celebration of phygital sport, where physical performance meets digital gameplay, wrapped its 2026 edition having united athletes, fans and broadcasters from across the globe. The Games of the Future Astana 2026 powered by Samruk-Kazyna has officially concluded after 12 days of high-intensity competition, bringing more than 800 participants from over 50 nationalities to Astana to compete for a prize pool exceeding US$4 million. Some of the world’s leading sports and esports clubs joined emerging phygital talent across eight disciplines, as thousands of fans filled four world-class venues across the city and hundreds of millions more followed the action worldwide.
Tribesigns, a globally acclaimed furniture manufacturer and retailer, expanded its engagement with leading U.S. home retailers at Las Vegas Market 2026 as senior representatives from key retail partners visited the company’s booth to view the latest furniture collections. Their visits underscored Tribesigns’ growing relationships with major U.S. home retailers and provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives on product innovation, evolving consumer preferences and future collaboration. At the show, Tribesigns showcased furniture collections spanning living, dining and storage spaces, highlighting its approach to creating functional, versatile furniture designed for modern living.
The revitalised basketball court gives approximately 2,000 future healthcare professionals a dedicated space to recharge, connect, and build community activities beyond their academic trainingLAGOS, Nigeria,…
As expectations for modern living continue to evolve, residential electrical solutions are no longer judged solely by individual products, but by how seamlessly they work together to create homes that are safer, more comfortable and ready for the future. Responding to this shift, Himel is expanding its global Dream Home campaign, reinforcing its commitment to delivering integrated residential solutions that combine design, safety and intelligent functionality under one customer-focused experience.
SHANGHAI, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Attovia Therapeutics, a portfolio company of Qiming Venture Partners and clinical-stage biopharmaceutical leader, successfully listed on the Nasdaq on…
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UnionPay International and Pesapal Partner to Boost Cross-Border Payments and Tourism in East Africa
Launching initially in Tanzania followed by Rwanda, this collaboration significantly enhances payment convenience for international travellers while unlocking new commercial opportunities for local businesses. The enablement allows international UnionPay cardholders to seamlessly make in-store purchases using both contact and contactless (tap-to-pay) payment technologies. The partnership represents one of UnionPay’s largest merchant acceptance expansions in East Africa, reinforcing its presence across two of the region’s fastest-growing digital economies.
LG Electronics is inviting consumers from around the world to visit its exhibition at IFA 2026 in Berlin, Germany, from September 4 to 8. Under the theme “Innovation in Tune with You,” LG will showcase its AI Home vision, powered by “Affectionate Intelligence,” through integrated solutions that orchestrate connected experiences across customers’ living spaces, lifestyles and everyday routines. At IFA 2026, LG will unveil the next evolution of its AI Appliances Orchestra concept, showcasing an expanded, AI-powered connected ecosystem that builds on the debut of the concept last year. The booth will bring products, services and AI-powered experiences together to illustrate how LG’s solutions can work in harmony to make life more convenient, personalized and efficient for European consumers.
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Air Arabia increases Bangkok frequency with four daily flights from Sharjah to meet growing regional travel demand across commercial corridors. The expanded Bangkok operations complement the airline’s existing schedule to Thailand, which includes 21 weekly non-stop flights between Sharjah and Phuket. With the addition of the fourth daily Bangkok frequency, Air Arabia will operate a combined total of 49 weekly non-stop flights between its primary Sharjah hub and Thai destinations. The route expansion strengthens air connectivity between the Arabian Gulf and major Southeast Asian tourism and trade centers.

