Mavrix, the global data acquisition and research execution company, used its Platinum Sponsorship of The Quirk’s Event New York 2026 to advance a clear view on the changing research landscape: as artificial intelligence makes data generation and analysis faster and more accessible, the ability to reach, verify and engage the right real people is becoming more valuable, not less.

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, this year’s program will feature 12 core events and over 30 series events, with key topics including artificial intelligence (AI), exchange-traded funds (ETFs), financial resilience, and innovative financing solutions. The official Taiwan Weeks website will provide program information, speaker profiles, registration details, and regular updates for investors and market participants.

Every package also includes accommodation in Petra, encouraging visitors to explore one of the seven wonders of the world. Speaking about the partnership, Mamoun Hmidan, Chief Business Officer at Wego, said: “Travellers today are increasingly looking for destinations that combine inspiring experiences with greater ease and convenience throughout the planning journey. 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.”

APIC delivers 55% EBITDA growth in the first half of 2026, reaching USD 44 million RAMALLAH, Palestine, Aug. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Arab Palestinian Investment Company (APIC) announced its consolidated financial results for the first half of 2026, reporting strong operational performance, significant revenue and profitability growth, and a marked improvement compared with the same period last year. 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. APIC Chairman and CEO Tare

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 recognized as the leading representatives of the future of urban life.

TestMu AI (formerly LambdaTest), the world’s first Agentic AI-powered Quality Engineering platform, is excited to unveil the 5th edition of its flagship TestMu Conference, taking place virtually from August 19–21, 2026. 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.

“Coinbase has received a Financial Services Permission (FSP) from the FSRA to establish its international tokenization hub in ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, the Capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This is the most significant step it has taken yet toward building the infrastructure for a more open, more accessible global financial system. Coinbase has received the license from the FSRA of ADGM, clearing us to arrange deals in investments and provide custody in order to facilitate its launch of tokenized securities. This is the foundation for its international tokenization hub in Abu Dhabi.”

FREELANDER, the British Premium Intelligent All-Terrain Brand, today announced that the first mass-production vehicles of FREELANDER 8 for China have officially rolled off the assembly line at the Chery Jaguar Land Rover Changshu Manufacturing Base. Production for international markets is also underway, with test vehicles arriving in the Middle East for local road testing ahead of the brand’s market debut in Abu Dhabi. The milestone represents FREELANDER’s transition from product development to global market readiness as preparations accelerate for its first international launch.

The first wave includes senior UAE and Abu Dhabi government leaders alongside top global CEOs, chairpersons, founders, and institutional investors from industry giants such as Allianz SE, DBS Group, Franklin Templeton and Temasek Holdings.

LG Electronics’ InstaView™ refrigerator celebrates the 10th anniversary of its 2016 launch by exceeding 5.3 million units in cumulative global sales. LG offers a wide range of InstaView™ refrigerators in the UAE, catering to diverse household needs. The ‘Knock Twice, See Inside’ feature has set a new industry standard, blending convenience, energy efficiency, and aesthetic value. LG InstaView™ refrigerators lead the category in North America and experience growth in Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The refrigerator has won prestigious design and innovation awards, including Red Dot, iF, IDEA, and CES.

STARTRADER today announced the launch of 45 new 24/7 Stock and ETF CFDs, available from Monday through Sunday, 00:00–24:00 (GMT+3 platform time). Where previous 24/7 expansions were anchored around specific themes, this one is defined by its breadth. The new instruments span seven areas: Chinese AI, AI infrastructure, technology, crypto and digital assets, energy, other equities, and ETFs.

Labuan IBFC Inc., ASAS and STEP Malaysia brought together industry practitioners and experts to explore the intersection of Islamic wealth planning, estate administration and Shariah governance, with a focus on cross-border wealth management and family governance. Discussions encompassed estate administration beyond faraid, Shariah estate administration governance, succession planning and the use of trusts, takaful and other wealth structures.

The International Stock Exchange (TISE), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Miami International Holdings, Inc. (MIAX) (NYSE: MIAX), today announced that it listed 442 new securities during the first six months of 2026. This brings the total number of listings to a record 4,861 securities on TISE’s Official List at 30 June 2026, an increase of 6.6% YoY. The total market value of listed securities reached a record £813 billion at 30 June 2026, an increase of 4.7% YoY.

Thierry EHRMANN, Founder of Artprice and CEO of Artmarket.com, and his family have full confidence in the future of Artmarket.com and in the growth of its activities, driven notably by substantial investments dedicated to the development of Artmarket.com’s vertical AI. The expression of support from the Ehrmann family and Groupe Serveur (majority shareholder) for the expansion of Artmarket.com’s business will materialize very shortly through an increase in their shareholding in Artmarket.com via the acquisition of additional Artmarket.com shares. Naturally, all required disclosures will be made to the AMF (French Financial Markets Authority) and online within legal deadlines during authorized trading windows.

Zettabyte, a global AI computing company, today announced the general availability of Model-as-a-Service on zCLOUD, its GPU cloud. Teams can efficiently call open-source models through API on Zettabyte’s NVIDIA H100, H200, B200 and B300 GPUs. Model-as-a-Service hosts popular open-weight and open-source models, ready to call through an API and run on Zettabyte’s GPUs. Teams can build on them directly, without sourcing, installing, and tuning a model themselves. NVIDIA H100 is available today, with pricing from US$1.99 per GPU-hour depending on needs and scale.

The fund will finance a luxury five-star hotel in Urban Wadi, a destination within the Sports Boulevard project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is developing projects across tourism, entertainment, sport and culture as part of Saudi Vision 2030. Riyadh, the country’s capital, is home to several of these developments, including Sports Boulevard. Extending for more than 135 kilometres across the city, Sports Boulevard will connect sports facilities, public spaces, cultural attractions and entertainment destinations. It aims to encourage active lifestyles, improve access to green spaces and support Riyadh’s development as a more connected and liveable city.

Applications are now open for Miss Palestine 2026, inviting Palestinian women from age 18 to 35 years old in Palestine and across the diaspora to take part in a global journey of representation, leadership and cultural pride. Hosted by Nadeen Ayoub, Miss Palestine 2022 to 2025 and the first Palestinian woman to compete at Miss Universe, the 2026 competition marks a new chapter for Palestinian women on the international stage. Guided by the theme “Beauty Beyond Borders,” it brings traditional elegance together with purpose, confidence and meaningful opportunity.

nubia, a highly personalized and lifestyle smartphone brand committed to bringing pro-level gaming to everyone, announced the global rollout of nubia Neo 5 Max, introducing a new PadPhone category that combines the expansive viewing experience of a compact tablet with the portable control of a gaming console. Built around a segment-leading 7.5-inch display, nubia Neo 5 Max brings together pad-level immersion, console-level control, immersive audio-visual feedback and AI-powered gaming assistance in one versatile device for gaming, entertainment and everyday productivity.

A new study by The PR Academy MENA in Dubai confirms that the United Arab Emirates has established a pioneering corporate communications framework for crisis management, built on preparedness, a proactive approach, and unified messaging. The study finds that this corporate communications model has empowered the country to transform challenges into opportunities, strengthen public trust, and reinforce the UAE’s positive reputation and that of its institutions. The study revealed that corporate communications in the UAE have evolved beyond their traditional role of responding to crises to become a strategic function that shapes the media narrative through transparency, timely responses, and delivering accurate information.