Leading the expansion are Dubai-based Dr. Sarah Savage and Athens-based Constantine “CT” Theodossiou. Larry McGonegal also joins, working out of Greenwich, Connecticut.Savage held talent leadership roles at Goldman Sachs and AQR Capital Management and later advised private equity and hedge fund clients through her Dubai-based firm, Ethoset. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychological Research from King’s College London and an M.Sc. in Neuroscience.”Amidst the avalanche of AI, I look forward to helping ReThink clients optimize their subjective data sets of conviction and intuition in the moments that matter most,” Savage said.Theodossiou has more than 20 years of experience in global financial markets, including roles at Deutsche Bank and JPMorgan. He speaks four languages, including French and Italian, and says, “I joined ReThink to help others benefit from the Shull Method exactly as I did: untangling market intuition from personal emotion to act with absolute clarity.” McGonegal is also a market veteran with more than two decades of experience in trading, market-making, liquidity, and risk management. His focus is FX markets, and he is also a former client of ReThink.”The appointments of Sarah, CT and Larry should contribute to the development of a wider, deeper pool of trading talent. The investing industry has yet to fully benefit from what neuroscience knows about risk perception,” Shull said. “This team will bring the disruptive perspective of the Shull Method into

The joint platform combines the Lenovo ThinkEdge SE455 V3 rugged edge server with the MemryX Cascade 100P AI accelerator to process video and sensor data on site. This helps organizations reduce latency, maintain greater control over their data and limit reliance on centralized, power- and cooling-intensive AI infrastructure.

Rosewood Hong Kong (No.1) has once again been named The World’s Best Hotel 2026. The list celebrates hotels from 22 destinations across six continents, with Europe leading the way with 21 winning hotels. Chablé Yucatán (No.9) in Mexico wins the Bombay Sapphire Eco Hotel Award, audited by the Sustainable Restaurant Association. In its second year, the Johnnie Walker Art of Design Award is presented to Hôtel du Couvent (No.38) in Nice, France. James McBride, founder of Nihi Hotels, is celebrated with the SevenRooms Icon Award. The Best Boutique Hotel Award is awarded to Passalacqua (No.5) in Lake Como, for a third year. Patina Osaka in Japan (No.33) wins the Nikka Best New Hotel Award. Other accolades include Ferrari Trento Most Admired Hotel Group Award, awarded to Rosewood; WhistlePig Highest Climber Award goes to Las Ventanas al Paraíso (No.25) in Los Cabos, Mexico; Casa Maria Luigia (No.18) in Modena, Italy wins the Lavazza Highest New Entry Award; and the Best Beach Hotel Award goes to Atlantis The Royal (No.4) in Dubai. The Fifth Avenue Hotel (No.78) in New York City received the American Express Travel One to Watch Award and Switzerland’s Badrutt’s Palace (No.36)

“The HSA AI Lab marks the next chapter in our transformation journey. We are combining HSA’s decades of experience, talent and resilience with artificial intelligence to transform how we work, how we compete and how we grow.”

Most test suites still answer the wrong question. They report how many tests passed, not which requirements were verified. Tests drift from the specs that inspired them, coverage becomes a guess, and when a requirement changes, nobody knows which tests went stale. The Assurance Lifecycle takes on the step before and after execution: turning requirements into designed tests, and turning test runs into an auditable account of what was proved.

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 to b

“Celadon Breeze from the Sea: A Journey Through Zhejiang Celadon” traces centuries of craftsmanship and cultural exchange along the Maritime Silk Road. The exhibition features four sections — “Kiln Fires That Endure,” “Celadon Across the World,” “Sailing Across the Seas” and “Envoys of Exchange” — with archaeological objects forming the basis of a comprehensive narrative. “Kiln Fires That Endure” traces the evolution of Zhejiang celadon techniques and aesthetics. “Celadon Across the World” and “Sailing Across the Seas” draw on kiln sites, ports, shipwrecks and overseas archaeological finds to trace the history of Zhejiang celadon exports to Africa. “Envoys of Exchange” draws on the travels of Ibn Battuta to illuminate the shared history of China and Morocco.

“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.”

Seclore has maintained a consistent presence at GISEC over the years. Its participation has grown alongside its footprint across the Middle East, Turkey and Africa. At GISEC 2026, the company will demonstrate Seclore ARMOR, its unified Data Security Intelligence platform, with capabilities across DSPM, Classification and EDRM. The demonstrations will focus on data security, AI adoption, compliance and data sovereignty.

As residential communities across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar continue to expand, with premium villas, townhouses, and branded residences driving demand for high-performance kitchen solutions, families are increasingly seeking appliances that combine sustainability, convenience, and reliable results. The G600 responds directly to this momentum, setting a new standard for eco-friendly living with a 10 percent reduction in energy consumption compared to A-class industry standards, saving energy while delivering exceptional cleaning performance.

Led by CKGSB’s Professor of Economics and Associate Dean Li Wei, the report argues that Chinese corporate globalization is entering a third phase — “capability export.” Rather than simply shipping products or building overseas sales channels, companies are increasingly taking the operating capabilities abroad – including technical standards, product development, supply-chain organization, service, branding, and business models—while adapting them to local markets.

Selected highlights were livestreamed to audiences across Asia-Pacific and Europe, connecting the international beauty community with the region’s most influential sourcing and innovation platform. The press conference offered an exclusive glimpse of Cosmoprof Asia’s global “WANTED” campaign, the 2026 event theme, programme, partnerships, speaker line-up, and initiatives.

In August, DongCheng, DCA and DCK, three power tool brands under DongCheng Company, held separate online product launch events, each livestreamed globally through its official Facebook page and YouTube channel. The events showcased a comprehensive portfolio of power tools and application-focused solutions to address diverse needs across construction, metalworking, woodworking and home renovation. Each launch event combined real-world demonstrations with immersive 3D virtual scenes, highlighting key product features, performance capabilities and practical applications.

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.

GAC Commercial Vehicle debuted at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 under the theme “Delivering the Future Together”, showcasing products, technologies and open-ecosystem achievements across its new-energy heavy and light commercial vehicle businesses. GAC Commercial Vehicle partners with Pony.ai and Aulton to showcase L4 autonomous driving and efficient battery-swapping solutions based on GAC’s T9 truck. The company’s new light commercial vehicle brand MONTX made its overseas debut with its P10 and V10 concept vehicles, All-Domain Adaptive Architecture (ADAA) and MONTX Makers, its global user product co-creation initiative. The production SMILODON Pro pickup was also displayed.

On September 14, IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 opened in Hannover. BAIC FOTON presented complete vehicles and self-developed components, with several overseas debuts. It shared its European strategy, global milestones and new flagship products, moving from traditional exports to a full-value-chain international model.13 Million Vehicles Delivered, Marking a New Milestone in FOTON’s Global DevelopmentBAIC FOTON delivered its 13 millionth vehicle worldwide—the GALAXUS 9, tested in Spain—marking progress in Europe’s premium long-haul market. FOTON operates in over 140 countries. Its 2030 targets: new energy 50% of sales and international sales 40%. Europe is a key hub. Under “In Europe, For Europe,” FOTON focuses on localized products, ecosystem capabilities and partnerships. It offers battery electric, hybrid and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles—heavy trucks, buses, light commercial vehicles and pickups. It plans a localized new-energy ecosystem, sales in nearly 20 European markets, 300+ service outlets, a German parts center and local assembly by 2028. Its BROCK subsidiary supports connected services.CAVAN BEACON Makes Its Global Debut, Setting A New Benchmark For Zero-Carbon Intelligent Heavy-Duty Trunk TransportCAVAN BEACON, a zero-carbon intelligent long-haul heavy truck, debuted globally. Its platform supports 15 variants across battery electric, battery swapping,

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.

Abacus, a global managed IT and cybersecurity service provider, announced the launch of AI³ (Abacus AI Acceleration) to help organizations adopt, manage, and scale artificial intelligence through a governance-first approach. Partnering with leading AI innovators like OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft, Abacus aims to provide reliable and scalable AI solutions for regulated industries. The initiative includes new product offerings, expertise in deploying Anthropic models, and an AI Risk and Readiness Assessment to help clients understand and grow their AI maturity. By remaining vendor and model agnostic, Abacus enables clients to align AI technologies with their business objectives, risk posture, and regulatory requirements.

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.

Huspy acquires LuxuryX, bringing an established team of luxury property specialists and more than two decades of leadership experience into its UAE business. Huspy’s UAE real estate network has grown by 75 percent since January 2026, strengthening its presence across Dubai’s most prestigious residential communities. LuxuryX’s specialist expertise will support the upcoming launch of Huspy Signature, connecting clients with exceptional properties and investment opportunities across international markets.