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?

“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. Attendees included Yu Jinsong, Chinese Ambassador to Morocco, and Fatima Ait M’hand, representative of the Moroccan National Institute of Archaeology and Heritage Sciences. Driss Drissi called for further research into archaeological remains in the Souss region to expand the historical record of exchanges between 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.”

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.

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.

“We are delighted to deepen S&C’s connection to one of the world’s most dynamic financial centers with a new office in Abu Dhabi,” said Robert Giuffra and Scott Miller, Co-Chairs of Sullivan & Cromwell. “Underscoring our long-term commitment to the region, we are pleased to welcome back Ahmed to S&C. He is an outstanding lawyer who is ideally placed to lead our work in the Middle East as we build on the longstanding relationships and track record we have developed advising our clients on their most critical matters across the region.”

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. “Our debut at IAA TRANSPORTATION, one of the world’s most important stages for the commercial vehicle industry, is a key milestone in GAC Commercial Vehicle’s globalization journey,” said Jimmy Du, COO of GAC Commercial Vehicle.

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.

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. The substantial investment will support a pipeline of new developments alongside expansions and enhancements to existing attractions, reinforcing Miral’s commitment to Abu Dhabi’s Tourism Strategy 2030 and further strengthening Yas Island’s position as a leading global destination for leisure and entertainment.

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. The acquisition comes as UAE real estate reaches new highs, with Dubai recording AED 252 billion in Q1 2026 transactions and Abu Dhabi reaching AED 117 billion in H1 2026. Huspy now facilitates approximately US$1 billion in transactions each month and handles approximately 25 percent of residential mortgages in the UAE. The strategic acquisition brings specialist luxury expertise to Huspy ahead of the launch of Huspy Signature.

“The event welcomes more than 50,000 attendees, 800+ global exhibitors and 800+ high-level speakers, including senior ministers, policymakers, CEOs and investors from across the global value chain, making it the largest gathering for the natural gas and LNG industry this year. Under the theme “Where Global Supply Meets Demand”, Gastech 2026 turns this global reach into tangible impact, driving coordinated action on the shared global priorities of energy security, affordability and reliability.”

Months after STARCARES renovated the sports court at Ban Nam Lat School in Sukhothai, Thailand, it now serves students and nearby residents daily. Once a single-purpose facility, it supports physical education on weekdays and community play after hours and weekends, embodying STARCARES’ goal of creating accessible, multi-use rural spaces. The court serves 62 Ban Nam Lat School students for PE and sports. On weekends, it opens to neighbouring residents, reaching approximately 600 people across 180 households. Many rural schools in Sukhothai double as the only nearby space where villagers can gather, given limited recreational infrastructure in the area. Recognising this, STARCARES designed the renovation to serve students first, then transition into shared use once lessons finish, a model now playing out on the ground. That shared purpose came to life when a child from the surrounding community joined Ban Nam Lat School students on the court. What began as a simple game became a moment of belonging, showing how the space can bring children together beyond the school itself.

With Apple’s new iPhone line-up now official, attention turns to everything that goes around it. UGREEN is answering with the latest MagFlow and Nexode series, built around the Apple ecosystem to deliver cooler, faster and safer power at home, at the desk and on the move. All-in-One Qi2 Magnetic Charging for Apple DevicesBuilt around the idea that fast charging shouldn’t mean extra heat, the MagFlow Pro 3-in-1 Magnetic Wireless Charging Stand 25W delivers Qi2 25W with active cooling, staying near-silent where conventional solutions throttle. It charges iPhone, AirPods and Apple Watch at once, with a real-time display and a multi-angle rotating stand. The MagFlow Air Magnetic Power Bank packs 10,000mAh and premium ATL cells into a slim body, delivering Qi2 25W wireless and up to 45W PD wired output through a built-in USB-C cable. Layered safety protection and airline carry-on compliance suit it to travel. (A 15W option is also available.) Compact Power, Built for the Apple EcosystemThe Nexode Air 65W Charger slips into a pocket yet holds a 65W Max under heavy loads, with a premium in-hand feel and temperature-controlled protection. Its output is enough to charge a MacBook Air, alongside iPhone, iPad and AirPods. The Nexode Pro Mini Power Bank 45W 10000mAh charges three devices at once, with a smart display showing each port’s

Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, today announced a major expansion of its Direct Global Network across the Middle East. The expansion introduces new payout services into six key markets: the Kingdom of Bahrain, Lebanon, the Sultanate of Oman, South Yemen, Syria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Members of Thunes’ Direct Global Network gain faster, more transparent access to bank accounts, mobile wallets, and cash pickup locations in local currencies throughout the region.

SUNMI Technology (06810.HK) announced on September 10, separate cooperation agreements with Türkiye-based fintech company TOKEN and Mongolia-based digital bank M bank at the 11th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong. The agreements will bring together SUNMI’s commercial IoT and digital commerce capabilities with the partners’ local expertise, advancing collaboration across digital commerce, smart devices, payments, and digital financial services.

The 2026 Future Investment Conference at this year’s CIFIT was themed “Global Investment in a Changing World.” It hosted in-depth exchanges on frontier areas such as artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure, life sciences and healthcare, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing, jointly assessing changes in the global investment landscape, supply chain restructuring, and green transition trends—seeking direction amid change and capturing opportunities amid transformation.

The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media is set to participate in Arabian Travel Market 2026, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 14 to 17 September under the theme ‘Travel 2040: Driving New Frontiers Through Innovation and Technology.’ Through its strategic presence, the Department will showcase Ajman’s tourism and cultural vision, highlighting the emirate’s diverse attractions, distinctive experiences and growing tourism ecosystem to leading industry representatives from around the world.

The collaboration combines Zettabyte’s compute operations with Raku Advanced Tech’s energy and data center build-out, starting in Taiwan and Thailand. Demand for AI computing in the region is outpacing local data center capacity. Zettabyte delivers and measures high-quality compute through its zSUITE platform, and Raku Advanced Tech develops the data centers and supplies solar power generation, energy storage, and energy management. Together, they plan to bring AI data centers online in phases across Asia, powered by Raku Advanced Tech’s renewable energy.