Twelve days before opening to the public, the 18th Lyon Biennale – Contemporary Art is preparing to welcome artists, contemporary art professionals, collectors, institutions and members of the international art community for two professional preview days, on Thursday 17 and Friday 18 September 2026. Then, from Saturday 19 September, the Biennale will open its doors to everyone for nearly three months of exhibitions across 11 venues in Lyon and its metropolitan area, until 13 December 2026.
Marking the event’s 10th anniversary and as one of the highlights of the Club’s Year of the Horse campaign, PBC 2026 has adopted the theme “Leap for Impact”. Drawing inspiration from the world’s leading sports and top athletes, PBC 2026 explores how qualities essential to success in sport – discipline, focus, resilience and teamwork – can drive enduring, tangible social change. It aims to examine how these qualities can be transformed into a powerful force for philanthropy, generating deeper and more enduring social impact. The Trust has long sought to transform lives and strengthen communities through the power of sport. This aligns with the National 15th Five-Year Plan’s emphasis on talent cultivation, youth development and the advancement of a strong and healthy sporting nation.
Through the partnership, Dyna.Ai and GAPP will explore opportunities to introduce Dyna.Ai’s enterprise agentic platform, including voice and text-based AI agents and AI Employee solutions, to organizations across the Kingdom, based on their specific needs and use cases. Potential applications may include embedding agents into day-to-day operations, from internal workflows to client-facing service delivery, rather than deploying them as standalone tools, while supporting applicable local data-governance requirements.
Designed for all-day productivity, the new A5 combines dependable performance, long-term reliability and flexible expansion in a compact form. Powered by the 8-core, 16-thread AMD Ryzen™ 7 7730U, the A5 2027 Edition is built for real-world productivity — from running 30+ browser tabs alongside video meetings and large spreadsheets to Photoshop, 2D design and light 4K editing. With up to 64GB of memory, 7TB of storage and four-display support, it gives professionals, creators and small businesses the flexibility to build a workspace around the way they work.
The introduction of the three new Harry Potter–themed lands represents a significant milestone in the continued evolution of Yas Island and the emirate of Abu Dhabi. This expansion further reflects our long-standing partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, whose collaboration brings globally recognized stories and characters to life through imaginative and immersive design.
Anchor Oral Care, a reputable oral care brand from Anchor Consumer Products, has appointed England cricketer, World Cup-winning captain and global cricket icon Jos Buttler as its Brand Ambassador in the Middle East. The association marks an important milestone for Anchor in a region where the brand has built a presence over two decades, bringing together Buttler’s global sporting stature, leadership and winning mindset with Anchor’s legacy of quality and trust. The partnership will strengthen Anchor Oral Care’s connection with consumers and families across the region, while bringing greater visibility to its 100% Vegetarian and 100% Vegan oral-care portfolio.
DoGo Power has officially expanded into the Republic of Mali, launching Grid-Forming energy storage solutions for commercial & industrial (C&I) and utility-scale power station scenarios. Guided by a long-term localization strategy, the company will partner with local industry players to expand green energy access and accelerate Mali’s power system upgrade and low-carbon transition.
PAL-V has obtained its European Production Organisation Approval (POA). With this milestone, PAL-V now holds both the automotive and aviation production approvals required to manufacture its products on an industrial scale. This approval authorises PAL-V to manufacture aviation products under EASA regulations and marks a significant step toward bringing certified FlyDrive mobility solutions to market. PAL-V is the first company in the FlyDrive segment of Advanced Air Mobility to receive this approval, placing the company in a unique position worldwide, well ahead of both American and Chinese initiatives within the sector.
Recently, LEAP 2026 concluded successfully in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Inspur Communication showcased its full-stack solutions covering data centers, network management software, and AI applications, and officially launched its AIO (All-in-One) Modular Data Center for the Middle Eastern market, addressing the challenges of computing infrastructure deployment in the region’s extreme high-temperature environments. During the exhibition, Inspur Communication welcomed H.E. Chang Hua, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, along with representatives from leading Saudi telecommunications operators, government organizations, and enterprises. The highlight of the exhibition was Inspur Communication’s 20-foot AIO Modular Data Center, developed specifically to address the demanding environmental conditions of the Middle East.
The MGTL Series covering a power range from 10 kW to 25 kW, integrates solar and energy storage capabilities into a highly integrated solution, helping householders and businesses maximize solar utilization, strengthen energy resilience, and simplify system deployment.
Smart Energy for More Scenarios
At MEE 2026, OSCAL introduced the Power Storage 3000 Balcony Energy Storage System, featuring 2500W output, 3kWh–15.3kWh expandable capacity, 4000W MPPT solar input, and intelligent TOU energy management for flexible on-grid and off-grid use.
Across both exhibitions, the PowerMax lineup highlighted OSCAL’s approach to versatile energy solutions. The flagship PowerMax 6000 delivered 6000W output and up to 57.6kWh expandable capacity, supporting high-demand appliances and extended home backup. The PowerMax 2400 Pro offered 2400W output, up to 22.1kWh expandable capacity, wireless stacking, and on-grid/off-grid operation. The PowerMax 3600 E, 3600 SE, and 2400 SE provided different combinations of power, capacity, and portability. For outdoor use, the PowerMax 1800 SE combined 1800W output, 1024Wh capacity, up to 800W solar input, and 0.01s UPS protection for camping, RV travel, outdoor work, and emergencies.
Softcare recently welcomed a technical delegation comprising representatives from the Senegalese Association for Standardization (ASN), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and the Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) to its factory in Senegal for discussions on local hygiene product manufacturing capabilities, technical processes, and industry needs. The visit was conducted as part of the project, “Strengthening the Application of and Compliance with International Standards for Menstrual Hygiene Products — Stakeholder Needs Assessment.” The initiative aims to better understand the capabilities, needs, and constraints of different stakeholders across Senegal’s hygiene products value chain, while contributing to the continued strengthening of the country’s National Quality Infrastructure (NQI).
Roborock, a global leader in home robotics engineered to simplify daily life, reported revenue of RMB 10.084 billion in the first half of 2026, up 27.6% year on year, while net profit attributable to shareholders rose 45.6% to RMB 986 million. The company also reached a new global milestone, with Roborock recognized as the world’s No.1 robotic vacuum cleaner brand by both IDC and Euromonitor International. Global Expansion Continues to Strengthen GrowthRoborock’s international business continued to deliver strong growth in H1 2026 across both mature and high-potential markets. During Amazon Prime Day 2026, Roborock ranked No.1 in the robotic vacuum category in Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, the Netherlands, Belgium, the United States and Canada. In Europe, Roborock reached a 45% share of the robotic vacuum market, with unit sales up 24% year on year, while wet-dry vacuum unit sales grew 112%. In North America, Roborock reached a 33% share of the robotic vacuum market, with unit sales increasing 30% year on year.
TGI Fridays™, the iconic global restaurant and bar brand, today announced the signing of a landmark development agreement with Devolli Group, one of the Balkans’ leading diversified business groups, marking the brand’s first-ever expansion into Kosovo, Albania and North Macedonia. The agreement represents a significant milestone in TGI Fridays’ international growth strategy and reinforces the brand’s global momentum as it continues to scale through its franchise-first development model. As part of the partnership, Devolli Group will develop 10 TGI Fridays™ restaurants across the three markets and has secured exclusive rights to sub-franchise the brand throughout the territory, creating a platform for long-term expansion across Southeast Europe.
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (HKG: 0386, “Sinopec”) joined the International CCUS Technology Innovation Cooperation Organization, the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Institute of New Materials and Energy Technologies at Nazarbayev University in launching the Initiative for Cooperation on Low-Carbon Energy Development. Announced during the 2026 International CCUS Technology Conference, held Sept. 1 and 2 in Astana, the initiative calls for closer collaboration on CCUS technologies and standards, as well as greater exchange among CCUS professionals. The launch was attended by government, industry and international organization representatives from China, Kazakhstan, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada.
MIAX Exchange Group reached a record year-to-date (YTD) average daily volume (ADV) of 11.0 million contracts through August 2026, a 25.5% increase from the same period in 2025.
Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, announced at IFA 2026 that it will continue its partnership with UEFA as an Official Partner of UEFA EURO 2028, marking the fourth consecutive UEFA European Championship supported by Hisense. Hisense’s football journey began with UEFA EURO 2016 and has grown ever since, extending across successive UEFA EUROs and the FIFA World Cups in 2018, 2022 and 2026. For Hisense, the final whistle is not the end of the journey, but the beginning of the next chapter.
LG Electronics is showcasing seven home appliances at IFA 2026 that reflect evolving consumer needs, including a refrigerator with voice recognition, a washing machine using up to 70% less energy, and an all-in-one laundry solution for European living spaces. The lineup illustrates LG’s approach to smarter, more efficient everyday home experiences.
The stamp was unveiled by the Hon’ble Union Minister of Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, at a ceremony held at Bikaner House, New Delhi. The occasion brought together family, artists, collectors, cultural voices and members of the press to remember an artist whose seven-decade practice encompassed painting, sculpture, mural-making, architecture and writing, and whose work became an important part of the story of modern Indian art.
Gupshup launched its Voice AI Platform, a self-serve console for building and running AI voice agents that handle calls end to end. The launch extends Gupshup’s engagement platform from messaging into voice, bringing support, sales, and operations onto the same infrastructure businesses use for WhatsApp, RCS, and SMS. Gupshup’s Voice AI Platform resolves support calls, qualifies and converts leads, and automates operational calls such as scheduling, verification, and payment reminders, so human teams can focus on conversations that require a person. The platform covers agent lifecycle in a no-code, prompt-based interface. Businesses configure an agent’s voice, language, knowledge base, system prompt, and workflows, then connect it to tools their teams use. Before going live, teams define guardrails, run simulations, and validate behaviour with tests – comparing models. Once deployed, analytics track success rates, satisfaction, and language usage, with transcripts, conversation history, and debug logs for review.
