STARTRADER has added 49 new 24/7 Stock and ETF CFDs across its MT5 servers, accessible Monday to Sunday, 00:00 to 24:00 (GMT+3 platform time), subject to scheduled maintenance. The foreign shares are listed in mainland China, Hong Kong and South Korea, extending continuous access to Asian names whose biggest news has historically landed while their home exchanges were closed. US additions include SK Hynix (SKHYUSD) and Super Micro Computer (SMCIUSD), both tied to AI memory and server demand, the trade pulling Korean supply-chain names alongside US megacaps. Eleven of the 14 ETFs are single-stock or sector leveraged products, including Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X (SOXLUSD) and Direxion Daily Micron Bull 2X (MUUUSD). The foreign shares reach markets harder to access directly: GigaDevice from the China A-share market, Pop Mart and Tencent from Hong Kong, and Samsung Electronics (SAMSUNGUSD) and Hyundai from South Korea. Samsung is the Korea-listed share, not a depositary receipt. Because these instruments are quoted in USD while the underlying shares trade in other currencies, exchange-rate movements affect the position alongside share-price movements. Chinese A-shares also carry daily price limits; where an underlying reaches its limit or is suspended, pricing and execution on the corresponding CFD may be affected.

A leading global tire company Hankook Tire & Technology (Hankook Tire) will participate as an official partner of the Gulf Cup 2026, taking place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from September 23 to October 6. The 27th Gulf Cup is organized by the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF), bringing together the national teams of eight Gulf nations: Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Iraq, and Yemen. Hankook Tire has joined the tournament as its exclusive official tire brand partner. A total of 15 matches will be held at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium and Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

PARIS, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What if, in order to understand artificial intelligences, we gave them exactly the same book to read? That is the experiment now accompanying “Dialogue Between a Thinker and AI”. A world-book written by Thierry Ehrmann becomes a mirror for artificial intelligence. After hundreds of hours of dialogue, human thought, archives, questions, and contradictions gave rise to a book whose pen was entrusted to artificial intelligence. Today, the book also exists materially: its French and English editions are in print. But the experiment does not end with the book. It now turns back toward the artificial intelligences themselves. We didn’t ask AI to judge the book. We asked AIs to read it — and then to read each other. The complete corpus is submitted to several major systems: OpenAI / Astra, Perplexity, DeepSeek, Google Gemini, and xAI / Grok. They all receive the same object. But do they produce the same reading? FIVE AIs. ONE BOOK. FIVE MAPS? The objective is not to organize a competition between models. It is precisely the opposite. The purpose is to observe their convergences, divergences, and blind spots. Which concepts do they spontaneously identify? Which theses do they consider central? Which passages do they connect? Where do their interpretations diverge? And above all: what happens when each is subsequently given access to the

ABU DHABI, UAE, Sept. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Binance today introduced Foreign Exchange (“FX”) perpetual futures under its TradFi Perpetual product category, bringing regulated USDT-settled, 24/7 access to the world’s most actively traded market. The first FX perpetual contract, USDBRLUSDT (USD/Brazil Real), will go live on September 21, 2026 at 14:00 (UTC).

Skye Africa Intelligence (Pty) Ltd (“Skye”) today announced that an established Tanzanian tourism business owned by Ernest Magesa has commercially commissioned SafariOS, a conversational AI concierge named for the visitor journey — the African safari — not for a browser or an operating system. SafariOS applies conversational concierge technology previously used in hospitality and puts it to work in Tanzania’s visitor market. The first release is hotel guest assistance, with room to grow across the visitor journey as participating businesses come onto the platform.

The UAE Lottery has appointed global cricket legend Brett Lee as its Chief Celebration Officer, a role that puts the spotlight on the people behind the wins and the moments that make them unforgettable. As Chief Celebration Officer, Lee will meet winners across The UAE Lottery’s game portfolio, hear first-hand how they plan to use their prizes, and share their experiences through exclusive content, community appearances and fan engagement initiatives. In doing so, he will help share the excitement, ambition and diversity that define communities across The UAE lottery player base.

China is seeing growing momentum in inbound medical tourism, driven by expanding access to innovative therapies, visa facilitation and the development of internationally oriented healthcare services, Dr. John K. Hsiang, Chairman of Jiahui Health Executive Committee, said at the World Trade Organization (WTO) Public Forum 2026. At the “Health Without Borders” session on “Medical Tourism — Opportunities and Challenges in Services Trade”, Dr. Hsiang was the sole Chinese healthcare representative invited to share China’s experience in international medical services. China’s leading hospitals serving international patients recorded 1.28 million international patient visits in 2025, up 73.6% from three years earlier, according to data cited by Dr. Hsiang.

Official REJURAN launch events held in Riyadh and Jeddah, drawing approximately 400 local medical professionals and industry representatives. Saudi Arabia is one of the largest healthcare and aesthetics markets in the Middle East, with dermatology, plastic surgery and medical aesthetics industries growing rapidly, particularly in Riyadh and Jeddah. As demand for nonsurgical aesthetic procedures continues to rise, interest is expanding beyond treatments focused primarily on volume enhancement toward approaches that prioritize overall skin quality and regenerative aesthetics, with greater emphasis on the skin’s overall health.

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, announces that its iconic brand Taj is the World’s Strongest Luxury Hotel Brand by Brand Finance UK, for the 5th time. The ‘Hotels 50 2026’ annual report by the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy recognises the most valuable and strongest hotel brands across the globe. Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director & CEO, IHCL, said, “For over a century, Taj has been the embodiment of Indian hospitality for the world. The dual honour of being India’s Strongest Brand and the World’s Strongest Luxury Hotel Brand, reflects the strength of Taj’s legacy and its continued relevance to travellers across generations and geographies.”

Tanmiah Food Company inaugurated the Tanmiah Innovation Center at its headquarters in Riyadh, uniting the entire innovation cycle in one facility. The center accelerates Tanmiah’s path from concept to market with faster consumer feedback and seamless product iteration. It enhances capabilities to experiment with new ideas and locally sourced ingredients, developing healthier products tailored to evolving consumer preferences. The center advances local food security, raises quality standards, elevates the profile of unique Saudi ingredients, and supports the Kingdom’s vision of a sustainable, self-sufficient food sector.

Accely, a global SAP Gold Partner and enterprise transformation company, has appointed Murali Kurra as Chief Revenue Officer for the Middle East. He will lead sales across the region and own Accely’s revenue strategy, covering existing account growth, renewals and new market entry. Murali has spent more than twenty years in enterprise applications and the SAP ecosystem, in senior sales and leadership roles at IBM, DXC Technology, Fujitsu, Bristlecone, Zensar Technologies and Edraky.

The milestone marks the point at which the 52,000 square metre destination begins to reveal its full scale. Once operational, the surf park will generate up to 1,000 waves per hour, accommodating nearly 90 surfers per hour for sessions designed for first-time learners as well as experienced riders. Beyond the lagoon, the venue will feature the Club Hawaii Surf Academy, along with pools, cabanas, dining venues, retail offerings, event spaces, and family-friendly attractions that deliver a vibrant year-round leisure environment for residents and visitors.

JAC Motors unveiled four electrified models at IAA Transportation 2026, under the theme “For Greener Cities, NOW!”. Displayed at Hall 12, Stand C08, the line-up includes the SUNRAY PRO electric van, N90 EV and N42 EV electric light-duty trucks, and T9 PHEV plug-in hybrid pickup. The range supports urban distribution, intercity freight and specialist uses.

SMEs remain an important contributor to Oman’s economic development, private-sector growth and economic diversification. The collaboration between Taageer Finance and Beehive is therefore intended not only to expand access to finance, but also to support businesses in pursuing their growth ambitions and contributing to the wider development of Oman’s economy in line with the objectives of Oman Vision 2040.

Billions of dollars in energy agreements are moving from discussion to delivery at Gastech 2026. By the end of day three, memoranda of understanding, supply agreements and investment commitments with a combined estimated value of $40 billion USD were announced or advanced in Bangkok, cementing Gastech’s essential role as the global meeting place where the energy industry does business. The agreements announced and progressed during Gastech 2026 demonstrate the event’s unique ability to turn strategic dialogue into commercial action. Key deals announced or advanced during the first three days include: China Gas Holdings and Venture Global LNG announced a landmark 20-year sales and purchase agreement for 0.5 million tonnes per annum of US LNG from 2030, strengthening supply security for one of the world’s largest energy markets.

“The MP-14 Origin by Jeff Koons is a horological interpretation of creation itself: the moment where energy becomes form and form becomes time. It is more than measuring time, it’s about returning to its source. Motion is generative. A central tourbillon becomes the first pulse and everything else unfolds around it like a controlled expansion. It’s the idea of a Big Bang translated through engineered motion, material tension, and the physics of light,” said Jeff Koons on the collaboration.

The Classic Fusion Balloon Dog, inspired by Koons’s iconic mirrored balloon sculptures, translates the emotional language of inflatables into a radical object of horology. This unprecedented collaboration, limited to 200 pieces per edition, breathes new life into the iconic forms of Koons’ beloved Balloon Dog, transforming the sculpture into a captivating series of timepieces that redefine the boundaries of wearable art.

Capital Connect had 212 portfolios from 77 professional trading teams live on the platform, compared with 106 portfolios and 35 trading teams in May 2026. Standardized performance, risk, fee and terms data allow investors to compare strategies transparently side by side before making an independent allocation decision.

“The Enduring Charm of Wuzhou: A Cultural Journey Through Porcelain and Tea” offers Moroccan audiences an immersive introduction to Jinhua’s cultural heritage. Held at the China Cultural Center in Rabat under the theme “The Enduring Charm of Wuzhou: A Cultural Journey Through Porcelain and Tea,” the program combined live performances, demonstrations by traditional artisans and hands-on activities. Young performers Zhu Shuojing and Ouyang Mingju from the Zhejiang Wu Opera Art Research Institute presented The Heavenly Maiden Scattering Flowers, a classic of the Wu Opera repertoire. Guests also posed for photographs with bilingual transparent photo cards incorporating elements of all three traditions, providing another way to experience and share Jinhua’s cultural heritage.

Rosewood Hong Kong (No.1) has once again been recognised as The World’s Best Hotel, following its ranking as No.1 in 2025 and No.3 in 2024. The list celebrates hotels from 22 destinations across six continents, with Europe leading the way with 21 winning hotels. Other accolades include various awards such as the Johnnie Walker Art of Design Award and the Best Boutique Hotel Award. The unveiling recognises exceptional and pioneering hospitality experiences from across the globe.