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The Z5IIC delivers the same level of performance as the Z5II (released in April 2025), which offers advanced shooting functions that support a wide variety of shooting scenes and situations, yet makes it easy for even first-time camera users to express themselves through images. The mode dial offers scene modes, a first for a Nikon full-frame mirrorless camera, that automatically optimises colour, brightness, and other imaging settings according to the scene selected. It also features a dedicated button that gives users instant access to Imaging Recipes[1] created by Nikon and leading creators, to easily capture impressive photos and video without concern for 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.
Since the platform’s launch in September 2025, thousands of users have built data-backed campaigns designed to reach target audiences around the world, created and optimized compelling press releases, and used the built-in AI tools to transform their releases into engaging multichannel assets, including blog posts, articles and snapshot videos. 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, a testament to the platform’s ability to help customers achieve visibility in the modern AI search era.
The launch on 22nd September, was marked by the signing of a strategic partnership agreement at Liberty Home Msheireb, signalling the beginning of a new international design exchange that connects local creative talent with one of the United Kingdom’s most celebrated design institutions. Delivered across three stages, Discover, Develop and Advance, the residency brings together up to ten Qatar-based artists and designers for an immersive research journey exploring Qatar’s architecture, native flora, marine environments, museums, archives, and living cultural traditions.
Excellera, a leading corporate affairs consultancy in EMEA, today announces that Alma Strategic Communications, the UK’s foremost independent financial communications firm, has joined the Group. The transaction forms part of Excellera’s international growth strategy, backed by ICG plc, one of the world’s leading alternative asset managers. 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 — from investor and analyst relations to communications around M&A, IPOs and capital raising. The firm also advises on corporate communications, media relations and crisis and issues management. Its team brings together professionals with backgrounds in investment banking, industry and communications, alongside an in-depth understanding of the UK financial markets.
Industrial Transformation Africa (ITAF) 2026 will make its debut from September 29 to October 1, 2026, at OFEC Casablanca, bringing together global technology providers, industrial leaders and decision-makers around automation, smart manufacturing and Africa’s industrial transformation. The exhibition will showcase solutions across robotics and automation, digital manufacturing and AI, smart intralogistics and supply chain management, motion and drives, compressed air and vacuum systems, and smart energy solutions. Through its Hosted Buyer Programme and B2B Matchmaking, ITAF will connect exhibitors with nearly 70 qualified industrial decision-makers and buyers from Morocco, Tunisia and West Africa, including Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Mali, Niger, Mauritania, Guinea, Togo and Benin, supporting new business partnerships, technology sourcing and regional cooperation.
With the industry’s first eSA-certified eSIMs supporting the latest SGP.32 v1.3, Kigen delivers automotive-grade security, giving OEMs a common architecture for developing connected fleets – plus an implementation and tools to prepare for PQC readiness.
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.
The acquisition marks Huspy’s launch in Italy, advancing its ambition to build the largest AI operating system for real estate and mortgage brokers in the Middle East and Europe. Founded in Dubai in 2020, Huspy now operates in 15 cities across the United Arab Emirates, Spain, Saudi Arabia and Italy, providing AI-native technology, services and support to real estate agents and mortgage consultants. Italy is the fourth market in which Huspy now operates, following the United Arab Emirates, Spain and Saudi Arabia.
Former Chief Business Officer of Google X, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and internationally recognised AI expert Mo Gawdat has joined Fintech Forward 2026’s speaker lineup to share his perspective on the future of artificial intelligence, human judgment, and responsible decision-making. Gawdat’s participation comes at a time when AI is commanding global attention as businesses, regulators, and the public navigate questions around trust, accountability, and the role of human oversight in increasingly intelligent systems.
The Mid-Autumn initiative delivered gift sets, household essentials and direct financial support to 213 people at the village in Go Vap. STARCARES, the corporate social responsibility programme of global multi-asset broker STARTRADER, hosted “A Full Moon for Every Child,” a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration at SOS Children’s Village Ho Chi Minh City in Go Vap. Every child received a gift set containing a lantern, cookies, a water bottle, a milk pack and a colouring kit. Contributions support tuition, caregiver salaries and the infrastructure that keeps these families together.
Colin Hu, Vice President of Huawei’s Global Public Sector BU, stated in his opening remarks that global networks across diverse sectors face the dual challenges of extending coverage and enabling agile AI deployment. AI integration across all sectors is accelerating, which is placing higher demands on network security, coverage, real-time performance, and deterministic assurance. Meanwhile, issues such as network coverage gaps and digital service disparities persist, particularly in remote and underserved areas. To meet evolving needs, network deployment must strike a balance between inclusive coverage and intelligence, building a solid intelligent WAN foundation.
Roborock ranked No.1 globally by both unit shipments and sales value among robotic vacuum brands in H1 2026, according to the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Smart Vacuum Robotics Tracker, 2026Q2. The result further strengthens Roborock’s sustained leadership in the category, with the company also ranking No.1 globally in cumulative sales value among robotic vacuum brands from Q1 2023 through Q2 2026, according to IDC.
“This partnership marks a significant milestone for GSME and further strengthens our relationship with Teradyne,” said Farhat Jahangir, President and CEO of GSME. “Standardizing on Teradyne’s flagship test platforms enhances our custom silicon and manufacturing enablement services while giving customers a seamless pathway from device evaluation and test development to production readiness. By combining GSME’s expertise in high-speed hyperscaler, analog and RF design, power management, manufacturing, and quality assurance with Teradyne’s advanced test infrastructure, we are enabling customers to innovate faster and bring next‑generation products to market with confidence.”
AIMD Inc. announced the global expansion of A-LRYNGO™, the world’s first AI-guided video laryngoscope with real-time automatic glottis recognition, as the company advances AI-guided airway management into clinical practice worldwide. A-LRYNGO was developed to move video laryngoscopy beyond visualization toward AI-guided procedural support, providing real-time visual guidance during intubation without requiring an external server or recurring AI license fee. The technology has received dual recognition from the Korean government, highlighting its innovation, commercialization potential, and global competitiveness.
Through this partnership, students and fresh graduates interested in becoming Aircraft Maintenance Engineers will have access to internship opportunities with Falcon Technic. The programme will give participants the chance to gain real hands-on experience, work alongside experienced aviation professionals, and better understand the day-to-day requirements of the industry. It will also help connect academic learning with practical experience and may open the door to future career opportunities for strong-performing candidates.
The Vaults International Payment LLC (VaultsPay) has entered a strategic collaboration with UnionPay International (UPI), expanding VaultsPay’s payment acceptance capabilities and further strengthening its growing payments ecosystem in the UAE. Through the partnership, UnionPay cards can now be accepted across VaultsPay’s point-of-sale (POS) terminals and online payment solutions, extending VaultsPay’s acceptance capabilities across both physical and digital payment channels.
As laptops, tablets and phones increasingly share chargers, fast charging is becoming a basic capability. It solved the problem of waiting, but higher wattage alone no longer defines a better multi-device experience. Nor is a display useful simply because it shows more numbers. Based on 16 years in consumer electronics, AUKEY believes the next phase depends on helping users understand and manage charging. The first shift is from data to useful information. Traditional chargers reveal little about connected devices, progress or abnormal conditions. Aivyo Swift’s Smart TFT Displays show real-time output, charging status and safety alerts. For supported devices, they also present device identification and current battery information. With several devices connected, users can check battery status, port output and alerts without unplugging each one. A useful display organizes essential information at a glance instead of adding complexity.
Available from September 21, 2026, the two new 24/7 CFD instruments reference a DRAM memory chip manufacturer and a humanoid robotics company, both listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange. STARTRADER today announced the launch of two new 24/7 CFD instruments: CXMTUSD (CXMT Corporation) and UNITREEUSD (Unitree Robotics), available Monday through Sunday, 00:00–24:00 (GMT+3 platform time), subject to scheduled maintenance windows. Both instruments are USD-denominated CFDs referencing Shanghai-listed companies. The AI story has focused largely on software, while the hardware behind it receives less attention. CXMT and Unitree operate at the center of that shift.
DoGo Power held the “Forming the Energy Future” Strategy & New Product Launch, globally releasing its “Scenario-oriented + Grid-Forming + AI” strategy, alongside smart grid-forming energy storage solutions for large-and-medium-sized commercial & industrial (C&I), and utility-scale scenarios. Robin Zhu, Founder and CEO of DoGo Power, stated, “The energy storage industry has entered a high-quality development watershed after rapid scale expansion. Scenario adaptation, grid-forming and AI have become core competitiveness. Energy storage needs to shift from a ‘cost unit’ to a ‘value-creating unit’. DoGo Power focuses on grid-scale grid-forming energy storage, aiming to be a core technology leader for the new-type power system. We seek to cooperate with global partners to foster new industrial growth through technological innovation.”
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The meeting included Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa also took part. Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah attended alongside Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan joined the discussions as well. Senior representatives from Bahrain, Oman, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan completed the wider regional group assembled for the talks. Officials focused on security, stability and development across the Middle East. They also reviewed ways to strengthen international cooperation on regional and global challenges. Sheikh Abdullah said the UAE supports initiatives that promote de-escalation and sustainable peace. He also linked regional stability with economic growth and broader prosperity. The discussions reflected several issues facing governments at the UN gathering, where leaders use formal sessions and separate meetings to address security, development and diplomatic cooperation.

