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.
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.
Think, the AI infrastructure company building for the Age of Efficiency, today announced Think Grid, a new global heterogeneous AI compute service giving enterprises, governments and AI-native organisations access to dedicated, high-performance AI compute without the capital expenditure or operational complexity traditionally associated with deploying and managing dedicated AI infrastructure. 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.
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. For Wenjie Qi, the general manager of Himel, that is what gives the recognition wider relevance. “Sustainability becomes meaningful when it works in the real world,” Qi said. “We look at how a product is made, but also how long it serves, how naturally it fits into people’s spaces and whether it answers a genuine everyday need. NERIO brings those considerations together.”
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, featuring adaptive design, modularity, and high-performance gaming experiences. The lineup includes the FLEX Series, Ultra Keyboard Series, and Ultra Gaming Mouse Series, all designed for customization and performance. DAREU’s participation in the exhibition aims to strengthen its connection with the Middle Eastern market and seek potential collaboration opportunities.
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. DoGo Power is an innovative company that specialises in grid-scale, grid-forming energy storage and the core technologies required for next-generation power systems. By combining AI with grid-forming energy storage technology, DoGo is transforming energy storage from a single-function asset into intelligent, grid-forming infrastructure that supports the development of an intelligent, coordinated ‘source-grid-load-storage’ power system.
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 Recognized as a Leader in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Storage Platforms, 2026. 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. The agreement, announced as Tencent Cloud is set to take part in LEAP 2026, marks the latest milestone in Tencent Cloud’s deepening commitment to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East.
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 AppliancesAt 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.
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.
“The first half of 2026 put Robo.ai on a new footing, and we made meaningful progress across our key priorities,” said Benjamin Zhai, Chief Executive Officer of Robo.ai. “Alongside these transactions, we advanced the localization of our operations in the United Arab Emirates, reorganized our business structure around the acquired assets, and clarified our commercial model and development priorities. We are now focusing on integrating the acquired businesses and realizing their commercial potential. We believe that these efforts position Robo.ai to capture emerging opportunities as these industries continue to develop.”
