“In 2025, we brought Reuters NEXT to the Gulf because the region’s trajectory demands a summit equal to its ambition,” said Josh London, Head of Reuters Professional. “In 2026, at a time of uncertainty across the Middle East, Reuters NEXT Gulf will give decision-makers unfiltered access to the people moving markets, shaping policy, managing risk and investing in the future.”

    The new instrument provides XAUUSD247 quotes during weekends and overnight hours, subject to scheduled maintenance windows. STARTRADER today announced the launch of XAUUSD247, a gold CFD that provides quotes across the full week, including weekends and overnight hours when the traditional gold market is closed. The instrument goes live on MetaTrader 5 on 21 August 2026, with Web and app availability to follow in early September. The launch responds to the fact that developments affecting gold can occur outside traditional market hours. Gold responds to geopolitical developments, central bank decisions, and shifts in risk sentiment that do not follow a five-day trading week.

    Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, today announced the arrival of its highly anticipated 2026 E8S ULED MiniLED TV lineup, now available on Amazon with exceptional launch pricing. The new E8S series represents a significant leap forward in home entertainment technology, combining advanced MiniLED precision with powerful AI processing to deliver an unparalleled viewing experience for gamers, movie enthusiasts, and everyday viewers alike.

    Let’s be real: school mornings are a blur, kids bring home dust and crumbs, and by 6 PM you’re too drained to cook. What if we handled the air, humidity, mess, and meals – so you can focus on nurturing bright minds and family time?For the bright minds of tomorrow – and the parents who raise them.

    Bringing together Wizzmoni’s fintech capabilities with Oman Air’s international network, the partnership delivers a more seamless travel experience by integrating payments, rewards, and travel benefits into a single platform. Designed for frequent travelers, students, and professionals, the card supports multiple global currencies while delivering a seamless digital forex experience with real-time tracking and smart financial controls. Customers can also explore Oman Air holidays and ancillary services directly through Wizz Voyager’s digital platforms, creating a unified journey from planning to payments.

    Apollo Hospitals launched ‘Always Open. Always Here.’, a first-of-its-kind initiative that makes routine and planned healthcare services available across all seven days of the week, including Sundays. Apollo’s emergency, critical care and inpatient services have always been available 24×7. The new initiative extends Sunday access to outpatient consultations, diagnostics, preventive health checks, follow-up consultations and scheduled procedures, helping patients and families seek timely care without waiting for a weekday.

    At the centre of the UltraFine evo 6K display is a 31.5-inch Nano IPS Black panel featuring an ultra-high 6K resolution and a pixel density of 224 pixels per inch (ppi). Offering up to 156% more pixels than standard 4K UHD, the monitor provides substantial on-screen space to manage multiple complex tasks at once. Creative professionals can work directly with full 4K files in their original resolution while maintaining a generous, uncluttered workspace for editing timelines, colour wheels, toolbars, and secondary application windows. Its ultra-high 224ppi density delivers near-original clarity and pinpoint detail, ensuring greater accuracy for text, vector artwork, and detailed image grading.

    Gas Land Inc., an engineering specialist in nitrogen generation and integrated gas separation systems, today announced an expanded engineering-led model for LNG, energy and industrial infrastructure. The model applies nearly three decades of project execution and field experience to system design, equipment integration, controls, commissioning, performance optimization and modernization. Rather than treating nitrogen generation as a standalone equipment purchase, Gas Land engineers each package as part of a larger plant architecture. Its systems-level approach evaluates operating requirements and interfaces including nitrogen purity, flow, delivery pressure, turndown, redundancy, ambient conditions, compressor feed air requirements, pretreatment, controls, storage and vaporization.

    A study has estimated the Social Return on Investment (SROI) of 80 Dubai Police community initiatives at AED 647.9 million ($176.4 million), reflecting the wider social, economic and security value created for 3.8 million beneficiaries between 2017 and 2026. Conducted by the Future Foresight Centre, the study examined initiatives across education, health, awareness and sport and measured their contribution to security, economic and social outcomes, including public safety, crime prevention, trust in police and quality of life.

    Hankook Tire and IMALCO have become the official tire partner of the Qatar Stars League for the 2026/27 season. The partnership aims to expand brand presence in Qatar through visibility in over 100 matches, including top-tier clubs such as Al Sadd, Al Duhail, and Al Rayyan. This collaboration strengthens Middle Eastern sports marketing efforts and showcases the global unified brand ‘Hankook’ through perimeter LED and big-screen displays in the stadium.

    A successful educational tour organised by ANICAV – the Italian Association of Canned Vegetable Industries – and co-funded by the European Commission has concluded in Italy to promote the rich heritage of Italian canned tomatoes in Bahrain. This initiative showcased the essence of Italian cuisine to a select group of seven Bahraini opinion leaders, media representatives, and influencers. During their time in Italy, the participants enjoyed an immersive experience including visits to lush tomato fields, where they learned about the cultivation and harvesting processes. They toured state-of-the-art tomato processing facilities, gaining insight into the meticulous methods used in creating high-quality canned tomatoes. The tour also featured engaging masterclasses led by renowned chefs, allowing attendees to delve into the art of Italian cooking. Hands-on pizza sessions enabled participants to craft authentic Neapolitan pizzas, honing their skills and appreciating the delicious nuances of the ingredients. During the tour, tasting menus inspired by Neapolitan culinary traditions showcased the versatility of Italian canned tomatoes. In addition to these unique culinary experiences, the Bahraini guests explored the major attractions of Naples and its surroundings, immersing themselves in the local culture and heritage that influences Italian cooking traditions. “This tour has been a fantastic opportunity to bridge cultures and share the flavours of Italy with our esteemed guests from Bahrain,” said Giovanni De Angelis, ANICAV’s General Director. “We are excited to see how they will share their experiences and promote Italian canned tomatoes within their community.” The positive impact of the experience was reflected in feedback from the

    The agreement marks a significant milestone in strengthening next-generation telecom infrastructure across one of Mumbai’s most critical urban transportation corridors. Under this long-term partnership, Reliance Jio will deliver 4G and 5G services over the mobile infrastructure deployed by ACES India, enabling seamless, high-capacity connectivity across the metro’s underground stations and tunnels.

    Zero Latency VR, the world’s largest and most innovative immersive VR network, has a date, a destination, and a challenge for you: step into the world of Jumanji: The Lost Levels on December 4, 2026. The experience, built in collaboration with Sony Pictures, will be live at Zero Latency VR locations worldwide, and new research shows just how well-timed it is.

    Fractal Analytics Ltd. announced a US$17M+ multi-year agreement with a leading U.S. healthcare enterprise to modernize its Data and AI foundation on Databricks platform. The engagement also includes 24 x 7 managed data operations and aims to accelerate AI adoption, reduce technical debt, and support continuous innovation in the healthcare industry.

    A successful educational tour organised by ANICAV – the Italian Association of Canned Vegetable Industries – and co-funded by the European Commission has concluded in Italy to promote the rich heritage of Italian canned tomatoes in Qatar. This initiative showcased the essence of Italian cuisine to a select group of seven Qatari opinion leaders, media representatives, and influencers. During their time in Italy, the participants enjoyed an immersive experience including visits to lush tomato fields, where they learned about the cultivation and harvesting processes. They toured state-of-the-art tomato processing facilities, gaining insight into the meticulous methods used in creating high-quality canned tomatoes. The tour also featured engaging masterclasses led by renowned chefs, allowing attendees to delve into the art of Italian cooking. Hands-on pizza sessions enabled participants to craft authentic Neapolitan pizzas, honing their skills and appreciating the delicious nuances of the ingredients. During the tour, tasting menus inspired by Neapolitan culinary traditions showcased the versatility of Italian canned tomatoes. In addition to these unique culinary experiences, the Qatari guests explored the major attractions of Naples and its surroundings, immersing themselves in the local culture and heritage that influences Italian cooking traditions.