Located in ADGM, the international financial center in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, the new office will enhance S&C’s ability to serve clients in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and across the region with its integrated offering, which combines financing, regulatory, and transactional expertise with deep experience working on complex, cross-border, and large-scale mandates. Ahmed T. el-Gaili will rejoin the firm as a partner to lead the firm’s Middle East practice.
A robust five-year pipeline of new developments and enhancements will expand world-class attractions, grow hotel capacity, and further strengthen Yas Island’s global appeal. This investment reflects our commitment to Abu Dhabi’s long-term vision and our ambition to continue shaping one of the world’s most dynamic tourism destinations. Yas Island has become a global success story, demonstrating how world class experiences contribute to economic growth, enhance quality of life, and strengthen Abu Dhabi’s appeal to audiences from around the world.
Joining TSMC’s OIP ecosystem as a VCA partner in North America underscores our commitment to delivering a unified, execution‑driven platform for our customers,” said Farhat Jahangir, President and CEO of GSME. “Our mission is to give customers a tightly integrated and lower‑risk path from early MPW exploration straight into high‑volume production with end-to-end visibility, eliminating the cost, delay, and fragmentation that come from handing designs across multiple vendors.”
Huspy acquires LuxuryX, bringing an established team of luxury property specialists and more than two decades of leadership experience into its UAE business. The acquisition comes as UAE real estate reaches new highs, with Dubai recording AED 252 billion in Q1 2026 transactions and Abu Dhabi reaching AED 117 billion in H1 2026. Huspy now facilitates approximately US$1 billion in transactions each month and handles approximately 25 percent of residential mortgages in the UAE.
The event welcomes more than 50,000 attendees, 800+ global exhibitors and 800+ high-level speakers, including senior ministers, policymakers, CEOs and investors from across the global value chain, making it the largest gathering for the natural gas and LNG industry this year. Under the theme “Where Global Supply Meets Demand”, Gastech 2026 turns this global reach into tangible impact, driving coordinated action on the shared global priorities of energy security, affordability and reliability.
Months after STARCARES renovated the sports court at Ban Nam Lat School in Sukhothai, Thailand, it now serves students and nearby residents daily. Once a single-purpose facility, it supports physical education on weekdays and community play after hours and weekends, embodying STARCARES’ goal of creating accessible, multi-use rural spaces. The court serves 62 Ban Nam Lat School students for PE and sports. On weekends, it opens to neighbouring residents, reaching approximately 600 people across 180 households.
The 2026 Future Investment Conference at this year’s CIFIT was themed “Global Investment in a Changing World.” It hosted in-depth exchanges on frontier areas such as artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure, life sciences and healthcare, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing, jointly assessing changes in the global investment landscape, supply chain restructuring, and green transition trends—seeking direction amid change and capturing opportunities amid transformation.
Ajman’s stand will feature a range of media, cultural and interactive experiences designed to bring the emirate’s identity to life. A dedicated media corner, ‘From the Memory of Ajman,’ will present a curated selection of archival photographs documenting key milestones in the emirate’s history and development, offering visitors insight into the journey that has shaped modern Ajman. An interactive zone will introduce visitors to Ajman’s tourism experiences, while a dedicated cultural space under the Craftsmen Majlis will spotlight traditional crafts and local heritage through engaging contemporary presentation, reflecting the depth of the UAE’s cultural legacy.
The collaboration combines Zettabyte’s compute operations with Raku Advanced Tech’s energy and data center build-out, starting in Taiwan and Thailand. Demand for AI computing in the region is outpacing local data center capacity. Zettabyte delivers and measures high-quality compute through its zSUITE platform, and Raku Advanced Tech develops the data centers and supplies solar power generation, energy storage, and energy management. Together, they plan to bring AI data centers online in phases across Asia, powered by Raku Advanced Tech’s renewable energy. Taiwan is home base for both companies as well as a central hub for AI hardware supply and computing demand. Thailand is one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing data center markets. The two companies will explore AI data center projects together while upholding shared ESG commitments to environmental protection and workforce development.
In just three days, the world’s energy leaders will arrive in Bangkok for Gastech 2026, as government ministers, industry CEOs, investors and technology giants come together to address one of the defining opportunities of our time: how to deliver the energy required to power economic growth, industrial development and rising living standards around the world. From 14-17 September, the event will bring the entire energy industry to Asia, where rapid industrialisation, urbanisation and AI expansion have transformed the region’s emerging markets into economic powerhouses. As emerging economies continue to drive more than 80% of global energy demand growth, the investments and partnerships formed at Gastech will help shape how that demand is met.
SVOLT Energy made a major appearance at Middle East Energy 2026 in Dubai, showcasing its full portfolio of “desert special forces” energy storage solutions. Designed to withstand temperatures of up to 50°C, intense sand and dust, and significant temperature variations, the portfolio demonstrates SVOLT Energy’s capabilities in delivering safe, reliable, and high-performance energy storage for demanding environments. The portfolio features the 122Ah residential energy storage cell, 6.29MWh utility-scale energy storage system, and 285kWh C&I energy storage system, covering diverse energy storage applications from residential to utility-scale projects.
“The 2026 edition closed with a clear message: safeguarding communities against increasingly complex risks will require sustained international collaboration and shared leadership. Attention turns to Dubai, UAE, host of the World Fire Congress 2028.”
That collective view is among the central findings of What It Means to Prosper, a new report from Prosper Global drawing on 396 individual and group conversations with more than 1,100 people in Colombia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Indonesia, Kenya, Syria, and Ukraine.
Hisense concludes IFA 2026 with recognition across home entertainment and appliance categories, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and technological excellence. The Hisense Soundbar UX1 and Multi-Function II Series were recognized as Winners, while the U8 Air Master Air Conditioner, X-zone Master, 116UXS MiniLED TV, UR8 TV, Laser Projector XR10, W60 3D Kitchen-fit Series and 60cm Integrated Wine Cabinet were among the products recognized as Honorees. The recognition capped Hisense’s presence at IFA 2026 under the theme “Innovating a Brighter Life,” where the company showcased advances spanning display technology, large-screen entertainment, audio and home appliances.
Central Pattana celebrates the first anniversary of Central Park Shopping Centre (Central Park Bangkok), marking a significant milestone for its world-class retail destination in the heart of Bangkok and unveiling its next ambition: “Bangkok’s World Stage” – positioning Central Park Bangkok as a global platform that connects Bangkok with international brands, creativity, culture and audiences. In its first year, Central Park Bangkok welcomed more than 25 million visits, including over 10 million visits from international tourists, placing the destination among the top-tier performers in Central Pattana’s portfolio.
“The world needs a WHO it can count on, that means decisions grounded in science and transparency; an Organization that is prepared before crises strike and decisive when they do; and a WHO that turns universal health coverage from a global commitment into something people experience in their everyday lives.”
Harbin Electric International (HEI), a leading Chinese power engineering and energy company, is delivering the Rumah-2 Combined-Cycle Power Plant in Saudi Arabia as part of the country’s efforts to advance its energy transition under Vision 2030. Gas Turbine Unit 1 was successfully hoisted into position on June 30, 2026, marking the full launch of the project’s installation work. The plant will replace conventional fuel oil power generation with natural gas, cutting carbon dioxide emissions by over 5 million tons annually. The documentary-style film captures the real people, challenges, and moments behind the project, showcasing the journey of the 253-ton gas turbine from transportation to final installation.
baraka launches investments on DFM and ADX for UAE investors Eligible customers can invest in companies listed on Dubai Financial Market and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange through baraka, with local investments funded in AED. More than 70% of baraka investors are under 35, highlighting the growing participation of younger investors in regional capital markets. UAE-listed companies join nearly 10,000 local and global assets available through one baraka account. Investor Number issuance is supported through baraka’s onboarding flow, removing the need for a separate application outside the platform. The launch forms part of baraka’s evolution into a broader investment platform spanning local and international securities, Shariah-compliant investment choices and precious metals.
Toku’s Middle East Expansion Runs Ahead of Plan: Talabat Live Across Eight Markets and UAE Subsidiary Incorporated Local entity, in-country hosting and Arabic-language AI with SESTEK position the Group for public-sector tenders across the GCCThrough its newly established subsidiary, Toku Technology L.L.C., Toku can now contract, invoice, hire and pursue government and semi-government tenders directly in the UAE and across the GCCSESTEK, the Company’s first strategic technology partner in the region, brings native Gulf-dialect speech capability which, combined with Toku’s locally hosted deployment options, addresses the language and data-residency requirements of banks, government bodies and telecommunications operatorsTalabat, one of the region’s leading on-demand delivery platforms and Toku’s first customer in the Middle East, is live across all eight of its markets, with more than 8,000 users on the platform, providing early commercial validation of regional demandSINGAPORE, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Toku Ltd (SGX: TKU) (“Toku” or the “Company”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”), a Singapore-incorporated AI-powered customer experience (CX) platform, today announced the incorporation of Toku Technology L.L.C., its first in-country entity in the Middle East, marking the next phase of a regional expansion that began in December 2025. The wholly owned subsidiary anchors a footprint
Committed investment in clean hydrogen has surpassed USD 130 billion, with 6.9 Mtpa of committed capacity across over 570 projects worldwide. Geopolitical priorities are strengthening hydrogen’s role as a strategic resilience lever, with governments focusing on energy security and long-term industrial growth. China remains the largest market, followed by Europe and the United States. Urgent action is needed from governments to unlock the remaining 5 Mpta of potential 2030 clean hydrogen demand through policy implementation and infrastructure development. The industry must focus on reducing costs and building necessary infrastructure to serve demand effectively.
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Apple has unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, with sales set to begin October 23. The new model opens to a 7.6-inch inner screen and carries a 5.4-inch outer display. Apple says the larger panel offers the biggest screen yet on an iPhone. U.S. prices start at $1,999 for 256GB of storage. Preorders begin October 16 across more than 70 countries and regions.

