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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.

Next Level Aviation® (NLA), a leader in the global distribution of used serviceable materials (USM) for all Boeing and Airbus commercial aircraft and associated jet engine platforms, has appointed Michael Fleener as Senior Vice President – Global Sales. Mr. Fleener brings significant leadership, sales, operations and supply chain experience to NLA, and will work closely with the SVP-Global Business Development to expand the company’s global customer base. CEO Jack Gordon expressed his excitement about the addition of Mr. Fleener to the team, highlighting his analytical approach, mentoring capabilities, and track record of delivering results in fast-paced environments.

Hankook Tire and IMALCO have officially become the Official Tire Partner of the Qatar Stars League for the 2026/27 season. This partnership will cover over 100 matches and aims to expand the brand presence of ‘Hankook’ in Qatar. The global unified brand will be prominently featured on perimeter LED and big-screen displays during match days, strengthening their sports marketing efforts in the Middle East.

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 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. Spanning approximately 33.5 kilometres with 27 stations, from Aarey JVLR to Cuffe Parade, Mumbai Metro Aqua Line-3 connects key commercial, residential and transportation hubs across the city. The network infrastructure is built to serve an ultimate capacity of more than 625 million passengers annually.

A survey of 2,386 adults across Australia, the US, Canada, France, and Spain shows that location-based VR has quietly become a family occasion. Today, 44% of respondents describe Zero Latency as “suitable for families”, a brand that was once almost entirely associated with young adults and friend groups. 60% of people now visit location-based entertainment with family. The biggest single group of Zero Latency visitors is aged 35-44: people who saw the original Jumanji in cinemas as kids, and watched the reboots with their own children.

Fractal Analytics Ltd. announced that it has secured a US$17M+ multi-year agreement with a leading U.S. healthcare enterprise to modernize its Data and AI foundation on Databricks platform and support its journey toward becoming an AI-ready organization. The engagement also encompasses 24 x 7 managed data operations, improving operational efficiency and accelerating AI adoption.

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.

Al Meera Consumer Goods Company (Q.P.S.C.), one of Qatar’s leading national retailers and property developers, has selected Yardi® to support the next phase of its retail property management and leasing operations. With a strong presence across the country, almeera operates an extensive network of supermarkets, hypermarkets and convenience stores, serving communities with high-quality, accessible retail experiences. The partnership marks another milestone in almeera’s digital transformation journey, enabling greater operational efficiency, enhanced tenant experiences and data-driven portfolio management across its growing retail network.

Held July 29–30 at the Javits Center, Mavrix participated in two featured sessions, first with Delineate and then with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Knit. In ‘Free Data, Worthless Data: What’s Actually Left Worth Paying For,’ Mavrix and Delineate examined how AI is automating survey creation, coding, summarization, analysis and reporting. The session’s central argument was that as routine production becomes easier to automate, value shifts toward evidence that is harder to replicate: proprietary and timely signals, verified human participation, hard-to-reach audiences and judgment about what matters.

LG Smart TV users in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain can now enjoy seamless, instant access to stc tv’s premium entertainment services directly from the webOS home screen. The collaboration introduces a new webOS integration providing LG Smart TV users direct access to stc tv’s premium entertainment offerings through a dedicated Quick Access feature on the webOS home screen. Popular titles, new releases, trending content, and personalized recommendations available through stc tv will be surfaced directly on the home screen, making entertainment easier to discover.

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). Expanding Taiwan’s global financial reach, the event will feature broader participation from global financial leaders under the theme “From Tech Island to Capital Hub.”台湾将于2026年11月3日至13日举办台湾周,汇集全球资产管理者、交易所领导者和机构投资者,以加强台湾作为亚洲资产管理中心的地位。扩大台湾的全球金融影响力,该活动将以“从科技岛到资本中心”的主题吸引全球金融领袖的广泛参与。

XCMG has accelerated equipment deliveries and deployments in Angola, Southeast Asia, South America and Mozambique, supporting road construction, lifting, aerial access and green mining projects. Deliveries include more than 100 units of integrated road construction equipment in Angola, nearly 300 crawler cranes across Southeast Asia and 80 aerial work platforms in South America. In Mozambique, XCMG delivered an integrated road construction solution and deployed a fully electric mining excavator, highlighting its broad portfolio and localized service capabilities.

Through our partnership with the Jordan Tourism Board, we’re pleased to introduce Ahlan Jordan to travellers across the MENA region, providing them with an official platform that simplifies travel planning while making it easier to discover the remarkable diversity of experiences the Kingdom has to offer. Ahlan Jordan offers a selection of curated travel packages ranging from three to eight days, allowing travellers to choose itineraries that suit different travel preferences and trip durations. Packages include hotel accommodation, transportation, tour guide services, and entry tickets to selected archaeological sites and experiences, creating a seamless booking experience that makes it easier to discover more of Jordan in a single journey.

APIC delivers 55% EBITDA growth in the first half of 2026, reaching USD 44 million. Revenues reached USD 688.2 million representing 15% growth compared with the same period in 2025. EBITDA increased by 55% and amounted to USD 44 million. Profits from operations also rose by 53% and reached USD 31 million. Consolidated net profit reached approximately USD 5.5 million. Net profits attributable to APIC shareholders grew significantly and reached approximately USD 6.6 million, representing a growth of 1866%, earnings per share also rose substantially to USD 0.040 in the first half of 2026, marking 1806% year on year increase. Total assets stood at USD 1.05 billion, representing a 4.7% increase compared with year-end 2025. Total liabilities reached USD 774.2 million, up 5.5%. Net equity attributable to APIC shareholders amounted to USD 235.3 million, representing a 2.6% increase compared with year-end 2025.

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. According to Jean-Paul de la Fuente, Chairman of the 7 Wonders of Future Cities campaign, “Public participation, global visibility and the status of our recognised brand can transform urban vision into a shared cause, and we are seeing this already with motivating engagement from participating cities and developments from all over the world.”

This year’s event is expected to host over 75,000 developers, builders, and quality engineers from more than 120 countries, making it the world’s largest virtual conference dedicated to agentic engineering and quality. TestMu Conference 2026 is designed to explore how AI is reshaping the way software is built, tested, and shipped, from agentic workflows and autonomous quality to battle-tested AI playbooks and the engineering culture driving it all.

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U.S. battery manufacturing is growing while key materials still come from China. In 2025, China was responsible for over 80% of the world’s battery cell production. The country also produced about 85% of cathode active material and more than 90% of anode active material. The International Energy Agency documented these figures in its 2026 global electric vehicle outlook. Additionally, Chinese manufacturers supplied nearly three-quarters of the global electric vehicle battery deployment in 2025, reflecting their extensive industrial reach from refined minerals to finished cells and manufacturing equipment. The US has managed to increase its battery manufacturing capacity at a faster rate in percentage terms than China. During 2025, U.S. lithium-ion nameplate capacity saw growth of approximately 50%. Despite this progress, the country remains highly dependent on imports for key materials. In 2025, the United States was 100% reliant on imports for natural graphite. China ranked among its top graphite suppliers over the past four years, and Chinese processors dominate the production of battery-grade graphite. China maintains control over the most critical segments of the battery supply chain Current federal initiatives are aimed at addressing these upstream vulnerabilities as well as battery assembly. On Aug. 20, the U.S. Department of Energy announced $500 million in funding for seven projects focused on critical mineral processing, battery manufacturing, and recycling within the United States. One project will refine materials recovered from used lithium-ion batteries and manufacturing scrap, while others will concentrate on domestic processing