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.

The collaboration marks a significant milestone for HOP Events and reflects a shared philosophy between artist and organizer: creating experiences that remain true to the spirit of the music while bringing people together through meaningful cultural moments.

As a United States Military Academy graduate, former Army officer and Apache attack helicopter pilot who also has 20+ years in the commercial aviation aftermarket, Mr. Fleener brings significant leadership, sales, operations and supply chain experience to Next Level Aviation®. Throughout his career, Mr. Fleener has worked in various roles for many of the largest companies in the commercial aviation aftermarket, including an OEM.

Sino Biopharmaceutical Limited (HKEX: 01177), a leading innovation-driven pharmaceutical company in China, announced the launch of its new global brand, SBP Group, during its interim results meeting. SBP stands for Science, Breakthroughs and Patients: Science is where the company starts; breakthroughs are what it pursues; patients are why it does what it does. This philosophy aligns with the Company’s mission, “Science for a Healthier World.” The unified identity reflects the Company’s strategic evolution from a leading domestic biopharmaceutical company into a global innovator. This transformation is advancing on two fronts: product globalization, by building a global pipeline of innovative assets through in-house R&D and acquisition; and business globalization, through global partnerships and direct commercial expansion in key international markets. Supported by continued investment in global talent, organizational capabilities and infrastructure, the Company aims to bring innovative medicines to more patients worldwide. “2026 marks the first year of executing our globalization strategy, and we have made strong progress,” said Ms. Theresa Tse, Chairwoman of the Board. “SBP Group is committed to working with global partners to accelerate the global development and availability of innovative medicines from China and bring cutting-edge therapies from around the world to China. Leveraging our AI-driven, fully integrated R&D platform, we aim to advance breakthroughs at the frontiers of science, with the ultimate goal of benefiting more patients and improving human health.”

Through the partnership, online merchants in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe can now offer secure UnionPay e-commerce acceptance, with nearly 900 participating merchants across the continent. UnionPay cards are accepted in 183 countries and regions, including 51 countries in Africa, and are issued in 85 countries and regions globally. Supported by Standard Bank’s African presence, the expanded acceptance capability is locally relevant, regionally scalable and connected to international customer flows.

During the event, participants attended dedicated training sessions covering the latest product innovations and technical developments. Emeka Paschal Okpe, Channel Manager of Midea RAC, highlighted the company’s approach to continuous technical education. “For every training that we do, we try as much as possible not to do the same thing over and over again. As a brand, we invest heavily in R&D, which means we are constantly introducing innovations and technologies that keep us ahead of the market,” he said.

Hankook Tire and IMALCO have officially partnered with the Qatar Stars League for the 2026/27 season, covering over 100 matches to expand their brand presence in Qatar. Through this partnership, Hankook Tire aims to boost global brand awareness in the Middle East and engage directly with local fans. The brand will be prominently featured on pitch side LED boards and big-screen displays during match days, further solidifying their premium brand standing in the region.

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.

One of the notable developments was the growing adoption of environmentally conscious materials and designs. Several exhibitors showcased pens manufactured with PLA biobased materials derived from renewable plant resources such as corn. Under industrial composting conditions, these materials can biodegrade, offering an alternative to conventional plastics. Other exhibitors introduced ballpoint pens made from 100% recycled ocean plastic. Equipped with Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certification, these products significantly reduce carbon emissions compared with traditional alternatives while meeting rising demand for sustainable consumer goods.

Anhui Huasun Energy Co., Ltd. (“Huasun”), a leading global heterojunction (HJT) solar manufacturer, signed a 100MW module supply agreement with Air Solution, a Futex Group company, in Lahore, Pakistan. The deal marks the first overseas order of Huasun’s flagship Himalaya PLUS module, following its European debut at Intersolar Europe 2026 in Munich this June. The agreement was signed by Mr. Ehsan Ali, CEO of Air Solution, and Mr. Rana Farhan, Regional Director – Middle East & Pakistan at Huasun, at a ceremony held alongside Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations.

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.

The new product verifies both the AI agents that talk to customers and the agents that act on systems, generating test scenarios directly from code, grading every action against real evidence, and reporting an assurance gap for everything it could not verify. Agent Assurance covers both kinds of agent in one product: the Conversational Agent category – which evaluates human-facing agents across chat, voice, phone, video, and image; and the new Autonomous Agent category, which verifies agents that act on systems: calling tools, writing files, hitting APIs, and opening pull requests.

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 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.

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.

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.

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. AI gives our industry extraordinary capabilities,” said Glen Collins, EVP, Global Commercial Group at Mavrix. “But AI cannot fix speaking to the wrong people. If the human evidence underneath is weak, technology simply allows us to analyze weak evidence faster and with greater confidence. Better human evidence in means better intelligence out.”

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.” Key topics will include artificial intelligence (AI), exchange-traded funds (ETFs), financial resilience, and innovative financing solutions.

As travellers increasingly seek convenient and well-planned travel experiences, Ahlan Jordan, Jordan’s first national digital platform dedicated to inbound tourism, offers a new way to explore the Kingdom through a single gateway for planning and booking travel. Bringing together curated travel packages and essential travel services in one place, the platform enables travellers from key Arab and regional markets to browse and book complete journeys with greater ease and confidence.