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.

TestMu AI (formerly LambdaTest), the world’s first Agentic AI-powered Quality Engineering platform, announced the Assurance Lifecycle, a new set of commands in Kane CLI that extend the tool beyond authoring and replaying browser tests. With assurance, teams describe what their product must do, and Kane CLI designs the tests that prove it, each one permanently linked to the requirement it verifies, with coverage measured from sealed evidence and the suite reconciled as the product changes.

ART AND SOCIAL SCIENCES: REFLECTING ON A CHANGING WORLD
The 18th Lyon Biennale of Contemporary Art explores the human connections at the heart of the economy. Curated by art historian and author Catherine Nichols, it extends a line of inquiry informed by her work on creativity and social transformation. It invites us to consider a fundamental question: How can our capacity to create and tell stories open up other ways of living together? In Lyon, the themes of dreams and passage give new expression to this inquiry: transforming the constraints of the present through imagination and collective action.

Emaar is delighted to support the 2026 edition of Dubai Premier Padel P1 as title partner,” said Ahmad Al Matrooshi Executive Director, Emaar Properties. “The partnership reflects our commitment to creating distinctive experiences for residents and visitors and adds to Dubai’s diverse lifestyle and leisure offering. We look forward to supporting an exciting week of sport and entertainment and welcoming fans to the tournament.”

Gorenje, one of Europe’s leading home appliance brands, has introduced the G600 dishwasher to the Middle East. This energy-efficient appliance is designed to simplify daily routines and elevate everyday cleaning for modern households. With features such as Smart Dosing for precise detergent dispensing, UV Light Function for hygiene, and SmartUltra Dry for efficient drying, the G600 sets a new standard for eco-friendly living in the region. Ismail Al Horani, Vice President for Middle East & Africa at Hisense, emphasizes the dishwasher’s ability to save time, energy, and simply work for all lifestyles.

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.

GSME Joined TSMC OIP Value Chain Alliance in North America Accelerating seamless growth and advanced silicon design innovation from prototype to high-volume production, powered by design services, manufacturing services and AI-driven platform for end-to-end visibility.

Founded by Patrick Hayden, LuxuryX comprises specialist property consultants focused on Dubai’s luxury residential market. The brokerage has built its reputation around luxury market expertise and a highly personalized approach to client representation. Hayden brings more than two decades of luxury real estate experience across Dubai, Australia, and the United Kingdom, with an award-winning track record spanning landmark transactions and long-term client advisory.

As governments and industries across the globe navigate a period of surging demand and transformative economic growth, Gastech 2026 officially opened in Bangkok today, bringing the world’s energy leaders together to advance the partnerships, investments and solutions needed to power the next chapter of global progress. 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.