To mark the forum’s conclusion and celebrate a decade of global dialogue, a PBC 2026 Gala Dinner was held at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. It brought together delegates from the Chinese Mainland and across the world including foundation leaders, government officials, tertiary institution representatives and community leaders. Among the distinguished attendees were Dr the Hon Starry Lee, Member of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress and President of the Legislative Council of the HKSAR; The Hon Mrs Regina Ip, Convenor of the Non-official Members of the Executive Council of the HKSAR; Club Chairman The Hon Martin Liao; Club Deputy Chairman and IoP Chairman Lester Huang; Club Stewards; Club CEO and IoP Director Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges; and other members of the Club’s Board of Management.
ADGM, the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, delivered strong growth in the first half of 2026, with Assets Under Management rising 54% year on year and its workforce reaching 49,027 professionals. Meanwhile, the number of active licences also climbed to almost 14,000. The results reflect the continued expansion of capital, business activity and talent across ADGM, as global institutions increasingly structure, deploy and manage investment through Abu Dhabi.
At Seamless Africa 2026, held September 8–9, Tongxin Microelectronics (TMC TONGXIN MICRO), a provider of security chip solutions, showcased technologies for payment IC cards, payment terminals and electronic identity documents. The company presented its Payment Product THD89 Family, the first China-developed security chip to achieve CC EAL6+ certification. The series is widely used in payment cards supporting major networks including UnionPay, Visa, Mastercard, and JCB, securing transactions for hundreds of millions of cardholders.
The week will feature over 850 speakers through a coordinated programme of more than 85 high-level events including 12 signature forums across 14 stages around Dubai. Held under a central theme of “Finance Reimagined: Where Innovation Meets Policy and Purpose,” the programme spans six defining verticals including FinTech, Tokenisation, Islamic Finance, Family Wealth, Sustainable Finance and Private Capital. Every event under Dubai Future Finance Week targets a unique facet of financial evolution, enabling connections with global enterprises, market leaders and regulators across a series of interlinked forums.
Step into the kitchen and a simple question: “What should I make?” can set the experience in motion. The AI Companion Refrigerator recognizes stored ingredients and suggests meal ideas based on personal preferences. Once a recipe is selected, it can sync with the AI Companion Oven to support automatic cooking, while the AI Companion Wine Cabinet recommends pairings and maintains suitable storage conditions. After the meal, the AI Companion Dishwasher recognizes dish conditions and adjusts cleaning, demonstrating how AI can support the journey from planning dinner to cleaning up.
Recent research shows that cybersecurity is now a central pillar of resilience, with nearly half of manufacturers reporting a cyber incident in the past year and rising exposure driven by increased connectivity between IT and operational technology environments. The research also underscores that cyber risk is no longer episodic but an ongoing operational requirement as manufacturers scale AI, automation and connected systems.
In March 2026, Westwell achieved normal autonomous operations under Zero-GNSS conditions across its fleet at CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal (CSP ADT) at Khalifa Port, marking a further step in the development of smart autonomous container handling in the region. The milestone builds on Westwell’s automation program operations at CSP ADT, with the fleet consisting of 12 Q-Trucks and six Q-Chassis (IGV). The GNSS-independent operation combines LiDAR, odometry, and inertial measurement unit (IMU) data to maintain vehicle localization and navigation without GNSS input, demonstrating CSP ADT’s progression towards more intelligent autonomous container handling.
As Bookme continues to grow its international presence, maintaining seamless search and booking experiences while managing extensive global travel inventory and partner integrations is a key priority. Tencent Cloud provides the infrastructure used to host and scale Bookme’s digital workloads, supporting customer journeys across its consumer platforms and embedded booking experiences. Bookme’s booking platform is also available via API in a mini-app format, delivered across more than 40 platforms. Leveraging Tencent Cloud’s infrastructure, monitoring services, security features, and technical support, Bookme is able to scale operations efficiently while maintaining the flexibility needed to accommodate spikes in demand during travel peaks, promotional campaigns, and major events. The collaboration also supports future service enhancements, ecosystem development, and continued business growth across multiple markets.
YR Fitness, a China-based commercial fitness equipment manufacturer, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Sobek Sports in Egypt for five key strength equipment series. The partnership combines YR’s product development and manufacturing capabilities with Sobek Sports’ local market experience and after-sales support. Founded in 2012, Sobek Sports is an established fitness equipment distributor in Egypt with a focus on equipment biomechanics, user safety, and product research. The agreement will see Sobek Sports exclusively distribute YR Fitness’ strength equipment series in Egypt, providing local consultation, installation, maintenance, and after-sales support.
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.
The partnership will bring Dyna.Ai’s agentic AI platform into the enterprise IT environments GAPP supports across the Kingdom, helping organizations drive measurable business results. 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. The announcement comes as Saudi Arabia marks 2026 as the official Year of Artificial Intelligence, an initiative led by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA).
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 three new themed lands at Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi, including Diagon Alley, Hogwarts, and the Forbidden Forest, will offer world-exclusive Harry Potter themed rides and bring the wizarding world to life through immersive storytelling, innovative design, and engaging experiences. HE Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Miral, emphasized the significance of this expansion in enhancing tourism appeal and reinforcing Yas Island’s position as a leading global leisure and entertainment destination. Simon Robinson, President Global Experiences & Studio Operations, Warner Bros. Discovery, expressed excitement about deepening the connection between iconic franchises and guests through these new themed lands.
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.
Dutch company 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.
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 Inspur team presented its end-to-end technology solutions and local project experience, while engaging with visitors on digital transformation opportunities and the implementation of digital infrastructure solutions in the region.
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. Higher Yields for More Solar Value: To unlock more value from every solar installation, the MGTL series features an industry-leading ESS PID solution—PID Zero® technology — to help protect PV modules and maintain long-term system performance. With PV input current of up to 20A per string, compatibility with high-current PV modules, and a wide MPPT voltage range, the series supports up to 250% PV over-sizing. By combining advanced PV compatibility with intelligent energy conversion technologies, the new MGTL series significantly improves overall energy efficiency and delivers higher yields. Seamless Backup for Greater Energy Resilience: As electricity demand becomes increasingly dynamic, reliable backup power is becoming essential for modern homes and businesses. The MGTL Series delivers 0 ms switching between grid-tied and off-grid modes, enabling uninterrupted power supply during grid outages. Supporting up to 200% three-phase unbalanced output, a maximum charge and discharge current of 440A, and up to 2.0x AC overload capacity for 10 seconds, it powers demanding household and business loads with greater confidence. Simplified Installation with Effortless Experience: The MGTL Series is also designed to improve the experience for installers and end users. Fanless operation enables ultra-quiet performance
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.
