Bank al Etihad, one of Jordan’s largest banks, has announced its entry into the United Arab Emirates through a strategic partnership with Ethmar International Holding (EIH), a leading Abu Dhabi-based institutional investment holding group, along with other UAE-based investors. The parties have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a new bank in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). This strategic partnership represents a significant milestone in Bank al Etihad’s regional growth journey, expanding its footprint beyond Jordan and Iraq and positioning the Bank within one of the world’s leading international financial centers.
Fruit Attraction 2026 will provide importers, distributors and industry operators from the Middle East with a unique opportunity to connect with producers and suppliers from Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia, facilitating new business partnerships and access to strategic sourcing and export markets. Internationalization will remain one of the key pillars of Fruit Attraction 2026. The International Buyers Program, developed in collaboration with Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, ICEX Spain Trade and Investment and FEPEX, will facilitate the attendance of 700 major buyers, importers, distributors and purchasing decision-makers from more than 50 countries, generating thousands of high-value business meetings throughout the three-day event.
The collaboration combines DisplayNote Launcher with Horion interactive flat panel displays (IFPDs) to create an integrated meeting-room solution that makes meetings simpler and more intuitive. With DisplayNote Launcher, users can access supported conferencing applications, room calendars and frequently used tools directly from the Horion display. Meeting schedules can be displayed within the Launcher interface, while one-touch access to meetings helps users start or join calls with fewer steps.
The 140th Canton Fair will open on October 15, bringing together a new generation of AI-powered robotics solutions. As AI becomes a standard feature across industries, competition is shifting from whether products use AI to how effectively they use it to solve real-world challenges. AI Brings Intelligent Companionship to Home and Eldercare. In home and elderly care settings, AI transforms robots from single-function executors into intelligent companions, capable of emotional interaction and health monitoring for users of all ages.
Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® was awarded the prestigious Coffee Shop Brand of the Year at the Kuwait Customer Happiness Awards. This recognition speaks to the brand’s long-standing commitment to customer satisfaction and its ability to create exceptional café experiences for its patrons.
Yeastar, a global leader in Unified Communications solutions, today announced the official launch of NovoOne, an AI-native, carrier-grade multi-tenant communications platform purpose-built for MSPs, ITSPs, telecom resellers, and carriers managing large and growing user bases. Today’s communication service providers face a trade-off: traditional carrier-grade platforms offer scale but often held back by fragmented components, slow R&D, and legacy UIs, while modern SaaS UC platforms limit customization and inflate costs as they grow. NovoOne eliminates the trade-off, pairing SaaS-grade experience with carrier-grade resilience, control, scalability, and economics.
At the expo, POWTEK will present its latest lineup of energy-efficient water heaters featuring rapid heating technology and compact designs optimized for diverse household requirements. Alongside these, the company will display high-performance boilers engineered specifically to withstand regional climate conditions while ensuring optimal thermal efficiency. These products reflect over two decades of manufacturing expertise since the company’s establishment in 2003, combining durability with user-centric innovation to meet the evolving demands of Iraqi consumers and distributors.
During HUAWEI CONNECT 2026, Huawei held the 2026 Global Electric Power Summit under the title ” AI × Energy: Unlocking a New Power System.” More than 600 representatives from global power companies, industry organizations, ecosystem partners, and media gathered to explore new pathways for integrating energy transition with digital and intelligent technologies. At the summit, Huawei, together with the global power companies, also unveiled six power showcases, demonstrating end-to-end digital and intelligent transformation practices, from power generation to consumption, and from domestic to international markets.
Three major WorldSkills events will take place at the venue. The 48th WorldSkills Competition, WorldSkills Conference 2026, and WorldSkills Shanghai 2026 Expo. Visitors can watch skills demonstrations, try hands-on activities, and explore themed exhibitions.
“Across two consecutive days in Saudi Arabia, QYSEA signed a strategic cooperation MOU with Aramco and hosted its inaugural QYSEA Saudi Maritime Technology Partner Forum 2026, marking a new stage in the company’s commitment to advancing underwater intelligence and strengthening local service capabilities in the Kingdom. On July 14, QYSEA signed the MOU with Aramco’s Green Energy & Environmental Policy Department during the Sustainability Technology Partnership MOU Signing Ceremony.”
From the vibrant energy of Riyadh and the historic character of Jeddah to AlUla’s ancient landscapes and the Red Sea coastline, Saudi brings together distinctly different destinations and experiences within a single journey. The campaign will showcase this diversity, inspiring travellers to discover more of Saudi and build journeys around their individual interests and travel styles. Families can combine cultural attractions with entertainment and outdoor activities, while couples and leisure travellers can explore coastal escapes, dining, shopping and wellness. Travellers seeking adventure and discovery can experience archaeological sites, mountain landscapes, desert activities, diving and water experiences along the Red Sea, alongside local traditions and authentic Saudi hospitality.
From September 23 to 24, Reconova (07656.HK) made its debut at PTE Asia 2026, the inaugural Asian edition of Passenger Terminal Expo, in Singapore. The company showcased a range of embodied AI products and solutions, including its baggage transfer robot and intelligent passenger processing solutions, demonstrating how embodied intelligence can enhance airport operations and productivity. The exhibits attracted strong interest from airport operators, industry experts, and aviation stakeholders from across Asia.
Capture The Spark with intuitive shooting, full-frame quality and creator-friendly features. The Z5IIC is Nikon’s first full-frame mirrorless camera to feature scene modes on the mode dial, making it easy for even first-time camera users to express themselves through images. The camera supports 15 different scenes, automatically adjusting settings like white balance and Picture Control. In addition, users have instant access to Imaging Recipes created by Nikon and leading creators, ensuring impressive photos and videos without worrying about shooting settings.
Casio Computer Co., Ltd. announced today the release of a new MR-G timepiece, adding to the flagship line of the G-SHOCK brand of shock-resistant watches. The new MRG-B2100HR, featuring a dimensional latticework dial inspired by kigumi*1 and finished in platinum leaf, is available in a limited edition of only 800 pieces worldwide. *1 Kigumi is a traditional Japanese construction method and woodworking technique used for wooden joinery without the use of nails or other metal fittings.
Customers have created and optimized thousands of press releases and multichannel content assets with AI-powered platform. Designed to unify the fragmented workflow of public relations, marketing and communications teams, Amplify integrates campaign planning, content creation, global distribution and performance reports into a single secure environment. Amplify’s powerful Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) insights also helped the company secure a win for “AEO Platform of the Year” in the 2026 MarTech Breakthrough Awards.
The residency begins this week with a three-day induction programme introducing participants to Qatar’s natural history, architectural traditions, and design methodologies. Through guided visits to leading cultural and educational institutions, participants will explore how local heritage elements, regional landscapes, and visual culture can inform modern textile design.
The UK’s leading independent financial communications consultancy joins the Group, taking Excellera’s annual revenue to approximately €80 million, with around 400 professionals across 15 offices worldwide. London-based Alma advises companies and management teams through defining moments in their corporate journeys, drawing on deep expertise in financial communications and capital markets. The transaction significantly builds on Excellera’s existing and growing presence in the UK, home to one of the world’s principal financial centres.
Industrial Transformation Africa (ITAF) 2026, taking place from September 29th to October 1st, 2026, at the OFEC venue in Casablanca, marks the historic debut of a premier international industrial trade platform in Morocco. Dedicated to driving industrial transformation, advanced automation, and smart manufacturing across the continent, ITAF connects global technology expertise directly with the expanding operational needs and structural ambitions of Morocco’s and Africa’s broader manufacturing ecosystems. As an official extension of the world-renowned HANNOVER MESSE exhibition portfolio, the event brings an established international network and deep industrial expertise to the region under the overarching motto ‘Connecting Africa’s Industries, Creating Tomorrow.’
Kigen, a global leader in eSIM and iSIM technology, has achieved GSMA eUICC Security Assurance (eSA) certification for its new Automotive eSIMs, the industry’s first eSA-certified eSIM supporting SGP.32 v1.3, GSMA’s latest IoT eSIM (eUICC) specification. The certification combines Kigen’s eSIM OS with Infineon’s TEGRION™ SLI22 automotive security controller, giving connected-vehicle OEMs and Tier-1s a secure, standards-current platform built for fleets that must stay secure for a decade-plus.
Amanda Staveley, Founder and CEO of PCP Capital Partners, joins Ctrl Alt’s board of directors and will act as a strategic advisor. The appointment underscores Ctrl Alt’s commitment to growing its commercial and partnership network across the UK and the Middle East.
