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DAREU will showcase a new generation of gaming peripherals at the Saudi Electronics & Information Technology Exhibition 2026, taking place from August 31 to September 4, 2026, at Booth H3.G170. The lineup demonstrates DAREU’s continued focus on adaptive design, modularity, and high-performance gaming experiences. Built for Different Ways to PlayRather than designing gaming hardware around a single configuration, DAREU’s latest portfolio gives users greater freedom to choose how their peripherals look, feel, and perform. The FLEX Series, featuring FLEX 75, FLEX 87, and FLEX 98, covers 75%, TKL, and 98% layouts. With gasket-mounted construction, hot-swappable switches, RGB lighting, and multi-mode connectivity, the series combines flexibility with a refined typing and gaming experience across different setups. Modularity Meets PerformanceThe Ultra Keyboard Series, including Ultra 68 and Ultra 75, introduces magnetic keyboard designs that take customization further. Combined with high polling rates, rapid response performance, RGB lighting, and versatile connectivity, the series is designed for gamers who expect both speed and personalization. This modular philosophy also extends to the Ultra Gaming Mouse Series. Ultra 07 features magnetic interchangeable components and an adjustable back shell, allowing players to adapt the mouse to their preferred grip and playing style. Redefining Wireless FreedomThe Ultra 09 introduces a distinctive detachable battery system, giving users the ability to remove and replace the battery instead
Today, Huda Beauty teams up with global superstar Cardi B to launch Ultra Snatched, a bold new expansion of the brand’s iconic Easy Bake franchise. Starring Huda Kattan and Cardi B, the launch introduces a fresh pink-and-lilac color story designed to take brightening, lifting and blurring to the next level across the Easy Bake Loose Setting Powder Duos and Easy Bake Pressed Powders. Inspired by Huda and Cardi’s shared love of bold, transformative glam, Ultra Snatched pairs complexion-brightening pinks with cool lilacs for a visibly brighter, lifted look. The result? Huda Beauty’s signature airbrushed finish, turned all the way up.
During the roundtable, DoGo emphasised that as renewable energy penetration increases, the role of energy storage must evolve beyond simply storing and discharging electricity. It is becoming critical power infrastructure that can actively support the grid and enhance overall system resilience.
LG unveils the next evolution of AI Home at IFA 2026, leveraging upgraded contextual intelligence to recommend relevant actions, coordinate connected devices and services, and deliver a more personalized experience. The brand-new ThinQ Claw introduces text-chat-based interactions to AI Home, comprehending intent and context to provide tailored, situationally-appropriate support and enhanced customer value.
From Dune Drive to Cold Drinks: BLUETTI Brings Outdoor Vehicle and RV Power Solutions to ADIHEX 2026
BLUETTI, a global provider of clean energy solutions, is making its debut at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026, showcasing its Vehicle Energy System and RV Solar System, both built for the seamless shift from road to camp, along with the Apex 300, at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi from Aug. 28 to Sept. 6. In-Transit DC Fast Charging, Worry-Free Camp PowerBLUETTI’s Vehicle Energy System combines Charger 1 with the Premium 100 V2 and Premium 200 V2 portable power stations, providing flexible power from the road to the campsite. Charger 1 delivers up to 560W of DC charging from a vehicle alternator, while the BLUETTI App enables real-time monitoring and charging control. The Premium 100 V2 and Premium 200 V2 provide portable power for everyday outdoor needs and extended off-grid adventures, with capacities of 1,024Wh and 2,073.6Wh respectively and high-power output for a range of appliances. Green RV Travel, Defying Off-Grid ChallengesBLUETTI’s RV Solar System, built around the RV5 Power Hub, integrates solar charging, power conversion and energy management into one system, featuring a 5,000W inverter with up to 10,000W of surge power. It also provides up to 1,360W of DC output for onboard appliances and equipment
Syria marks first international card transaction in more than 15 years with Mastercard and QNB Group
Mastercard and QNB Group have processed Syria’s first international card payment in more than 15 years, marking an important milestone in the modernization of Syria’s payments ecosystem. Following the technical reconnection of Syria’s payments ecosystem to Mastercard’s global network, QNB Syria processed the first point-of-sale (POS) transaction at an eligible approved local merchant using an internationally issued Mastercard card. The transaction establishes a foundation for the acceptance of international payments in Syria, helping connect consumers, businesses and financial institutions to the global digital economy and support the country’s longer-term economic development.
STARCARES, the community impact initiative of STARTRADER, has completed the redevelopment of the basketball court at Communal Elementary School in Buhangin, Davao City, Philippines. Now open and in daily use, the facility serves approximately 20,000 people, including around 2,000 learners, 72 school staff, 1,600 parents, and 16,000 residents of Barangay Communal. The court offers a dependable space for students to learn and play, while also serving as a gathering place for meetings, celebrations, and youth activities for the wider community.
Electronic Device Solution Inc. (CEO Byeongok, Lim) is expanding its push into the Middle East defense semiconductor market, building on its GaN (Gallium Nitride)-based RF (radio frequency) technology. Electronic Device Solution Inc. specializes in GaN MMICs and RF components, modules, and systems used in defense, aerospace, and radar applications, and it possesses RF Total Solution capabilities spanning the entire process, from chip design to measurement, testing, production, product development, and packaging. Its main product lineup includes GaN MMICs supporting various frequency bands such as X-band and Ku-band, along with transmit/receive modules (TRM), high-power amplifiers (HPA), low-noise amplifiers (LNA), and RF switches.
ISTANBUL, Aug. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — McDonald’s Türkiye takes its approach to locally inspired restaurant design a step further with “7 Wonders of McDonald’s,” a project that brings the culture, architecture and lifestyle of each city into the restaurant experience. Located across Türkiye, the seven restaurants—Bodrum Yalıkavak, İzmir Selçuk, Muğla Göcek, Antalya Land of Legends, Istanbul Sirkeci, İzmir Çeşme Drive-Thru and Antalya Merkez—are designed to reflect the character of their surroundings.
AVIXA’s InfoComm EDGE Collective in Dubai Will Bring Together Leaders Shaping Connected Environments
“InfoComm EDGE Collective will be a unique opportunity to convene the leaders responsible for shaping the future of connected environments in the GCC,” said David Labuskes, CTS, CAE, CEO of AVIXA. “By fostering collaboration and the exchange of ideas, the event will explore how pro AV can drive productivity, engagement, and regional growth while contributing to our vision for InfoComm EDGE 2027.”
The conference had a massive global convergence of talent and ideas, attracting over 75,000 registrations from testers, developers, engineering leaders, AI/ML engineers, and community members from the software testing and development community across 120+ countries. The event saw outstanding engagement, with 10,000+ attendees, underscoring the critical importance of the topics and the conference’s role as an essential forum for the world’s top engineering talent.
Huawei OceanStor Data Storage leverages a high-efficiency and unified AI data platform, excellent capacity density and energy efficiency, and future-proof data resilience to comprehensively meet the diverse needs of enterprise use cases.
CEPI’s funding will advance the Bundibugyo vaccine candidate through preclinical development and into an early-stage clinical trial to assess the immunogenicity and safety of the vaccine candidate. The study in humans, known as a Phase 1 trial, is expected to take place in Africa.
LG Electronics has launched its annual ‘Summer Survivors’ Back-to-School campaign across the GCC region, offering promotional savings of up to 30 per cent across key product categories. The campaign plays on the bittersweet back-to-school moment, celebrating parents as they regain their daily structure, enjoy a little peace and quiet, and reclaim personal time for themselves. LG invites parents to reward themselves with long-awaited home tech upgrades—from immersive Smart TVs to time-saving washing machines and kitchen appliances.
Building on this leadership, Hisense is putting the viewing experience first, turning display technology into more immersive, lifelike experiences. The UR9 Series advances RGB MiniLED technology by independently controlling red, green and blue light at the backlight source, delivering richer colors, deeper contrast and greater detail, so movies feel more cinematic, sports more vivid and every scene truer to life.”Hisense’s continued leadership in the 100-inch-and-above TV segment reflects the strong appetite we are seeing across the Middle East and Africa for bigger, more immersive home entertainment experiences,” said Jason Ou, President at Hisense Middle East, Africa and India. “This leadership is also a testament to our continued focus on innovation and technological advancement, as we push the boundaries of what large-screen technology can deliver. We look forward to unveiling Hisense’s latest innovations at IFA in Berlin early next month.”
The “Red Gold from Europe” Campaign will highlight the Quality, Security and Versatility of Italian and EU Canned Tomatoes at The Saudi Food Show 2026. This exciting initiative aims to showcase the outstanding quality, safety, and versatility of Italian and EU canned tomatoes, celebrating their essential role and versatility in both everyday and gourmet cooking. Join us at Stand 12-H6 during the fair to discover why “Red Gold from Europe” is your trusted choice for the highest quality and safety in the culinary world.
Mitrade is sponsoring the World Snooker Tour (WST) for the 2026/27 season, aligning its brand with a sport built on composure and sustained focus under pressure. Snooker demands discipline and total concentration from a player facing a shifting table — qualities that reflect the broker’s advocacy for responsible, informed trading. This global partnership lands as Mitrade’s growth accelerates. Since January 2026, the group reports that active trading clients increased 54% year on year, while the number of trades rose 79% and total lots traded grew 148%. The WST sponsorship provides Mitrade with a platform to engage with its growing community of traders and snooker fans and strengthen brand awareness across multiple markets.
TruKKer is MENA’s largest digital freight network and the partnership will see TruKKer migrate its platform to Tencent Cloud’s Saudi Arabia region and adopt CodeBuddy, Tencent’s AI-powered coding assistant as a strategic initiative to transform its DevOps practices and operations.
MBC GROUP, the leading media and entertainment conglomerate in the Middle East and North Africa (“MENA”), today unveiled ‘1001 Threads of Mizan’, the debut title from MBC Game Studio (“MGS”), at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany. An Arabian fantasy action-adventure inspired by the rich storytelling traditions of One Thousand and One Nights, ‘1001 Threads of Mizan’ introduces players to a handcrafted world combining exploration, large-scale combat and cooperative gameplay. Built for up to three players with drop-in, drop-out co-op, the game features both ground and aerial traversal, including a signature flying carpet system that allows players to explore its world and take on large-scale mystical creatures together.
The integration combines Glean’s enterprise AI platform and enterprise data with Seclore ARMOR’s Data Security Intelligence layer – giving regulated organizations context-aware sensitivity classification and the remediation controls to act on it.
