Taiwan will host Taiwan Weeks 2026 from Nov. 3 to 13, bringing together global asset managers, exchange leaders, and institutional investors as Taiwan strengthens its position as an Asian Asset Management Center (AAMC). The Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) announced the event in partnership with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE), Taipei Exchange (TPEx), Taiwan Futures Exchange (TAIFEX), and Taiwan Depository & Clearing Corporation (TDCC).

As travellers increasingly seek convenient and well-planned travel experiences, Ahlan Jordan, Jordan’s first national digital platform dedicated to inbound tourism, offers a new way to explore the Kingdom through a single gateway for planning and booking travel. Bringing together curated travel packages and essential travel services in one place, the platform enables travellers from key Arab and regional markets to browse and book complete journeys with greater ease and confidence.

The Paraná factory incorporates smart factory solutions, including AI and industrial robotics, to improve production efficiency, product quality and workplace safety. The facility applies LG’s Vision AI-based inspection systems and robotics-enabled automation to enhance product quality and production consistency. Articulated robots are utilized to handle physically demanding or higher-risk tasks, such as transporting refrigerator doors, helping improve workplace safety while supporting process stability.

APIC delivers 55% EBITDA growth in the first half of 2026, reaching USD 44 million. Revenues reached USD 688.2 million, EBITDA increased by 55%, and profits from operations rose by 53%. Net profit reached approximately USD 5.5 million, with net profits attributable to APIC shareholders growing by 1866%. Total assets stood at USD 1.05 billion, total liabilities reached USD 774.2 million, and net equity attributable to APIC shareholders amounted to USD 235.3 million. APIC Chairman and CEO Tarek Aggad highlighted the challenges faced due to economic recession and outstanding debts from the Palestinian Authority.

7 Wonders of Future Cities today marks 77 days until global voting begins on www.7wondersfc.com on 31 October 2026. The day, also known as World Cities Day, will be when the public can start choosing amongst the participating cities and developments, to become historically recognised as the leading representatives of the future of urban life.

“Agentic AI has led to evolution in the engineering and quality industry,” said Rakesh Sukla, Director of Engineering – Platform and Quality Engineering at Bread Financial and a speaker at the TestMu Conference 2026. “As AI agents take on a bigger share of the engineering workload, the real differentiator is how rigorously we validate what they build. TestMu Conference brings together the practitioners and leaders shaping that discipline, and I look forward to learning from and contributing to this incredible community. Platforms like TestMu Conference are vital; they give us the space to connect, share knowledge, and build the frameworks that will safeguard the AI-powered applications of tomorrow.”

Wison Engineering (Stock Code: 2236.HK) announced that it has been awarded the US$3.9 billion Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract for Phase 2 (New Natural Gas Processing Train at Habshan) of the Rich Gas Development (RGD) Project by ADNOC Gas, the gas-processing subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), in addition to a 220KV switch station. The total contract is valued at approximately US$4.04 billion. The RGD Phase 2 award is the largest EPC contract in Wison Engineering’s history. It represents a landmark achievement in the company’s continued expansion across the Middle East and reflects ADNOC Gas’ recognition of Wison’s engineering expertise, project management, and delivery capabilities.

Coinbase has received a Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the FSRA to establish its international tokenization hub in ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, the Capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This is the most significant step it has taken yet toward building the infrastructure for a more open, more accessible global financial system. Coinbase has received the license from the FSRA of ADGM, clearing us to arrange deals in investments and provide custody in order to facilitate its launch of tokenized securities. This is the foundation for its international tokenization hub in Abu Dhabi.

FREELANDER, the British Premium Intelligent All-Terrain Brand, today announced that the first mass-production vehicles of FREELANDER 8 for China have officially rolled off the assembly line at the Chery Jaguar Land Rover Changshu Manufacturing Base, which is also home to the FREELANDER Super Factory. Production for international markets is also underway. Meanwhile, test vehicles have arrived in the Middle East for local road testing, marking the next step toward the brand’s market debut in Abu Dhabi this September. The milestone represents FREELANDER’s transition from product development to global market readiness as preparations accelerate for its first international launch.

The first wave includes senior UAE and Abu Dhabi government leaders alongside top global CEOs, chairpersons, founders, and institutional investors from industry giants such as Allianz SE, DBS Group, Franklin Templeton and Temasek Holdings. Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), hosted by ADGM, today announced the first cohort of leading speakers for its fifth edition, taking place from 7 – 10 December 2026 under the theme ‘The Capital Community, Powered by Partnerships.’

DoGo Power has been presented with the 2026 Top Innovation Award by EUPD Research, a leading European research authority, for its fully self-developed 4S grid-forming energy storage technology. The honor marks official industry recognition of DoGo Power’s innovation capabilities. EUPD Research is one of the most credible third-party research and certification bodies in the global photovoltaic and energy storage sector, with a research network spanning Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. Launched to honor manufacturers that have made outstanding progress in driving energy transition and sustained innovation, the Top Innovation Award commends exceptional technical strength and breakthrough innovative achievements, and serves as a core benchmark for measuring the technological innovation excellence of new energy enterprises.

LG Electronics’ (LG) InstaView™ refrigerator, which allows users to see inside without opening the door, has reached a major milestone on its 10th anniversary, surpassing 5.3 million units in cumulative global sales since its 2016 launch. The milestone reflects a decade of continuous innovation that has transformed the refrigerator into a smarter, more intuitive appliance. In the UAE, LG continues to meet growing demand for premium home appliances through its extensive InstaView™ refrigerator portfolio, offering consumers a variety of designs and capacities to suit different lifestyles, household sizes and kitchen spaces.

STARTRADER today announced the launch of 45 new 24/7 Stock and ETF CFDs, available from Monday through Sunday, 00:00–24:00 (GMT+3 platform time). Where previous 24/7 expansions were anchored around specific themes, this one is defined by its breadth. The new instruments span seven areas: Chinese AI, AI infrastructure, technology, crypto and digital assets, energy, other equities, and ETFs.

Labuan IBFC Inc., ASAS and STEP Malaysia brought together industry practitioners and experts to explore the intersection of Islamic wealth planning, estate administration and Shariah governance, with a focus on cross-border wealth management and family governance. Discussions encompassed estate administration beyond faraid, Shariah estate administration governance, succession planning and the use of trusts, takaful and other wealth structures.

Colebrook Bosson Saunders (CBS) recently launched its 2026 Sustainability Report, detailing progress against its 2030 sustainability targets spanning carbon reduction, circular design, material transparency, packaging, supplier engagement and community impact. The report, the company’s second annual, tracks performance against its 14 sustainability targets across three pillars: environmental stewardship, human health and well-being, and leading credentials and transparency.

The International Stock Exchange (TISE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIAX) (NYSE: MIAX), today announced that it listed 442 new securities during the first six months of 2026.This brings the total number of listings to a record 4,861 securities on TISE’s Official List at 30 June 2026, an increase of 6.6% YoY. The total market value of listed securities reached a record £813 billion at 30 June 2026, an increase of 4.7% YoY.

News and OutlookFrom Progressive Transition to the “AI-FIRST” Metamorphosis of the Artprice Meta-DatabaseFollowing an in-depth strategic review approved by the Board of Directors, Artprice—the global leader in art market information for nearly three decades—is executing a major doctrinal shift in the integration of its proprietary artificial intelligence architectures, notably “Intuitive Art Market®” and “Blind Spot®”.From Incremental Deployment to the “AI-First” Architectural ShiftThe initial strategy called for a slow, educational rollout of our AI building blocks within our historical databases. While cautious, this approach fragmented the market’s perception of the ongoing technological revolution. AI is no longer an optional component: it has become the core matrix of the global economy.Gradually injecting AI modules into an infrastructure proven over 25 to 30 years of use is equivalent to attempting to convert an internal combustion engine vehicle with analog controls into a digital electric vehicle piece by piece while driving. Clients struggle to gauge the quantum leap between the old world and the new, risking operational inconsistencies. Today, we choose clarity and high standards: abandoning piecemeal deployments to deliver a global, seamless, and fully realized mutation.Financial Strength and Adjusted ScheduleThis choice of rigor entails a minor adjustment to our public deployment schedule, with no impact on our financial trajectory. In a complex global economic environment marked by heightened geopolitical tensions and sharp volatility in energy costs, Artprice by Artmarket’s revenue continues to maintain steady growth. This

Zettabyte, a global AI computing company, today announced the general availability of Model-as-a-Service on zCLOUD, its GPU cloud. Teams can efficiently call open-source models through API on Zettabyte’s NVIDIA H100, H200, B200 and B300 GPUs. Model-as-a-Service hosts popular open weight and open-source models, ready to call through an API and run on Zettabyte’s GPUs. NVIDIA H100 is available today, with pricing from US$1.99 per GPU-hour depending on needs and scale. Zettabyte offers three ways to access capacity: Short-Term Capacity, Reserved Clusters, and Private Cloud.

The fund will finance a luxury five-star hotel in Urban Wadi, a destination within the Sports Boulevard project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is developing projects across tourism, entertainment, sport and culture as part of Saudi Vision 2030. Riyadh, the country’s capital, is home to several of these developments, including Sports Boulevard. Extending for more than 135 kilometres across the city, Sports Boulevard will connect sports facilities, public spaces, cultural attractions and entertainment destinations. It aims to encourage active lifestyles, improve access to green spaces and support Riyadh’s development as a more connected and liveable city.

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, 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.