From “leading in scale” to “quality-led transformative growth”, the shift currently affecting China’s auto industry was brought under the spotlight during the recent 2026 Automotive New Quality Productive Force Development Forum. Organized by China Economic Information Service and China Certification & Inspection Group, the event, held in Jiulongpo District of Chongqing, attracted a cohort of business representatives from the auto manufacturing and intelligent driving sectors. As electric vehicle output and intelligent driving burgeon domestically, transformative growth instead of economy of scale remains a critical issue particularly for Chongqing, a leading auto- and motorcycle-producing city on its way to becoming a high-end player in the global value chain.
CyberLogitec, a subsidiary of Eusu Holdings and a provider of terminal operating systems (TOS) and logistics IT solutions, has signed an agreement to deploy its cloud-based OPUS Terminal M solution at Shuwaikh Port in Kuwait. The project forms part of a broader port digitalisation initiative being undertaken by Alghanim Specialities, a Kuwait-based infrastructure company. Under the agreement, CyberLogitec will provide OPUS Terminal M to support the digital transformation of terminal operations and improve operational efficiency at Shuwaikh Port.
Hero Esports, Asia’s largest esports company, has unveiled CyberHero, a new global robotic sports initiative that will make its live debut in Riyadh on 9 September 2026 with the Middle East’s first humanoid robot kickboxing event.
Think unveils Think Fabric™, a new approach to bare-metal, heterogeneous AI compute built for the age of efficiency. New platform brings together Think’s three core technologies: Node, ILM and Constellation into a single, integrated ultra high-efficiency AI infrastructure solution. Think Fabric is the first bare-metal AI compute platform to enable heterogeneous high-performance AI compute with mixed silicon, providing greater efficiency, flexibility and control. Think Fabric is on show at LEAP 2026 as part of Saudi Arabia’s next generation of AI infrastructure innovation.
Hosted in a Tier III facility in Riyadh, Think Grid makes the performance and efficiency of Think Fabric available as dedicated capacity through a simple monthly subscription. Alongside Think Fabric’s deployable infrastructure model, Grid gives organisations a choice in how they access Think’s technology: deploy it within their own infrastructure or consume it as a fully managed, hosted service with no upfront capital investment. At launch, each Think Grid SuperNode combines four NVIDIA PRO 6000 Blackwell accelerators with 384GB of total VRAM, alongside Think’s proprietary ILM orchestration software, high-speed networking, storage, cooling, support and maintenance.
Positioned as an All-Scene Smart and Rugged SUV, the XT80 is GAC’s “new off-road” creation, built on 29 years of automotive expertise and deep insights from 30 million family users. GAC chose ADIHEX as the launch platform for the XT80 in the Middle East to deeply integrate the brand spirit with Middle Eastern culture. In Middle Eastern culture, the falcon symbolizes courage, nobility, and wisdom, representing the spirit of conquering the wilderness and exploring distant horizons – a perfect match for the XT80’s off-road DNA.
For Himel, there is significance in finding ways to be environmentally friendly even within something as small and everyday as a switch. Rather than treating sustainability as a feature reserved for large technologies, NERIO brings the idea into a product people interact with countless times at home.
“Our job is not to bring the same answer to every market,” Qi said. “It is to understand what houseowners, electricians and partners actually need, and build offers around those realities. Reliability and affordability remain essential, but expectations around design, convenience and new forms of energy use are moving quickly. A strong global offer has to bring these together while staying accessible to the people it is designed for.”
DiDi Autonomous Driving began fully driverless service trials with its next-generation Robotaxi R2. Jointly developed by DiDi Autonomous Driving and GAC Aion, the new vehicle features upgrades in autonomous driving performance and cabin experience. It is now available for bookings via the DiDi App in selected demonstration areas in Beijing and Guangzhou. The new vehicle R2 is purpose-built for Robotaxi services and designed for global deployment. Powered by DiDi Autonomous Driving’s Level 4 full-stack software and hardware, it is equipped with 33 sensors and a triple-domain fusion central computing platform to enhance perception accuracy and its ability to handle complex driving scenarios.
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
During the event, DoGo participated in a roundtable discussion jointly hosted by EUPD Research and Intersolar, sharing insights on grid-forming energy storage technology and the evolution of next-generation power systems. 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 Electronics (LG) is unveiling the next evolution of its AI Home at IFA 2026. Bringing together AI-powered appliances, connected services and contextual intelligence, LG AI Home simplifies daily routines, enhances convenience and delivers a more personalized and intuitive customer experience. A Home That Understands YouLG AI Home analyzes schedules, routines, the home environment and appliance usage to recommend appropriate actions and optimize coordination between devices and services. By providing personalized suggestions based on real-world context, it proactively supports customers to spend less time managing their appliances and more time enjoying life. To illustrate this vision at IFA 2026, LG invites visitors to explore immersive AI Home spaces—spanning living, kitchen and rest zones—where they can experience firsthand how LG’s AI technologies coordinate devices and services around different everyday routines.
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
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.
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.
Legend Robot today previewed the regional adaptation of its interior painting fleet for Big 5 Construct Saudi (Stand 3B49, Hall 3). As an innovator in autonomous construction robotics, the company will showcase how its 3.3m Putty & Latex Spraying Robot addresses Middle Eastern jobsite conditions by combining thermal resilience with verified GCC material compatibility to support Saudi Vision 2030 gigaprojects.
Samer Touqan has been promoted to Managing Director, building on his leadership of Dewan’s Projects & Design Delivery Division and his longstanding contribution to the firm. In his expanded role, Touqan will oversee one of Dewan’s two key revenue hubs, with responsibility for successful project delivery, financial performance and client account management.
LG Electronics (LG) is accelerating the mainstreaming of high-efficiency home appliances at IFA 2026, extending advanced energy-saving technologies beyond its flagship models to the broader LG product portfolio to make premium energy-saving performance accessible to more households. Introducing Premium-Level Energy Efficiency to More Laundry Appliances. At the Energy Leadership Zone of LG’s IFA booth, the new laundry lineup demonstrates the company’s commitment to raising the bar for energy efficiency. LG’s flagship laundry appliances include a washing machine that exceeds A-grade requirements by up to 70 percent and a washer-dryer combination featuring a Washing Only cycle that exceeds A-grade by up to 30 percent, as well as a Complete Wash and Dry cycle that exceeds A-grade by up to 10 percent.
Dear President Putin:
My name is Robert Stryk. I am an American, the son of a Ukrainian immigrant, and a pacifist who believes the killing of Russians and Ukrainians must end. I am a libertarian. I believe in the rights of political opposition, religious minorities, and the LGB community. People should be free to speak, worship, disagree, and live the lives they choose. A powerful nation should not fear the freedom of its own citizens. I also believe President Donald J. Trump is the one leader capable of ending this war. America does not need Russia to surrender its patriotism, culture, or national identity. The Stryk Doctrine is simple: Modernize, Not Westernize. Russia can embrace prosperity, innovation, and individual opportunity without abandoning what it means to be Russian. But Ukraine must also have the right to exist as a sovereign nation and determine its own future. Russians, Ukrainians, and Americans share more than what divides us: family, faith, courage, national pride, and independence. We should not destroy one another while greater threats grow stronger. The Chinese Communist Party seeks economic and strategic dominance. Violent Islamist extremism threatens our people and our way of life. America and Russia should confront these dangers – not exhaust themselves fighting each other. Russia should not trade conflict with the West for dependence on Beijing. There is another path: peace, trade, private enterprise, property rights, investment, and capitalism. Russia’s people and resources could create far more
The disposal of its legacy ICONIQ business and the completion of two acquisitions divested the majority of its legacy liabilities, returned shareholders’ equity to positive territory, and established a foundation of technology and operating assets for future growth.