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STARTRADER today announced the launch of 31 new US Share CFDs and ETF CFDs, available on the trading platform from August 3 and on the STARTRADER app from August 5, spanning semiconductors, AI infrastructure, optical networking, and nuclear. The new instruments will reference companies and funds across hardware, power, and connectivity infrastructure in the technology sector.

Dr. Ali bin Amer Al Shidhani, Oman’s deputy minister for communications and information technology, toured Kingsoft Office’s booth at the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference and tested the company’s latest AI agents-Lingxi Professional and WPS Comate. Both sides discussed WPS’s integrated cloud-and-device architecture, how WPS 365 could meet data-security requirements for government and enterprise clients in the Middle East, and the outlook for AI office software adoption in Oman. Dr. Al Shidhani praised Kingsoft Office’s approach to enterprise AI—keeping it under control, and putting it to real use. He said he hopes to bring WPS’s AI tools into Oman’s telecommunications sector and government digitization efforts, and to deepen digital-industry ties across the Gulf.

Over 100 countries and territories will wear custom adidas national jerseys at the Esports Nations Cup (ENC), equipping every team competing across 16 of the world’s most popular esports titles. The inaugural four-week event is set to take place starting November 2, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. National team jerseys will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Rather than viewing the summer break as time away from learning, Dubai has turned it into an opportunity to strengthen prevention, discipline, safety awareness and positive values among young people through Dubai Police’s Hemaya International Centre. This year, the centre’s Summer Student Programme graduated 1,402 students from 31 nationalities, bringing the total number of graduates since 2018 to 10,792 students representing 175 nationalities. The initiative is part of Dubai’s wider vision of creating a safe, resilient and future ready society by investing in young people through preventive education, practical skills and community partnerships.

e& today announced its financial results for the first half of 2026 (H1 2026), delivering strong financial and business performance that reflects the Group’s ability to sustain growth across its home market and international operations. This performance was driven by a clear strategy focused on core businesses, comprehensive digital transformation, and accelerating AI-powered innovation. During the first six months of this year, e& recorded strong growth in its consolidated revenue, reaching AED 38.1 billion, representing an increase of 11.6 per cent year-on-year (YoY). Consolidated net profit reached AED 6.0 billion, marking YoY growth of 2.4 per cent, excluding the gain on the sale of Khazna and the impact of the Maroc Telecom (MT) settlement in 2025.

The LG UltraGear™ evo series introduces three premium monitors with resolutions at or above 5K, including a massive 52-inch panoramic screen and an award-winning 39-inch OLED display. Built to meet the growing demand for high-resolution setups, these monitors offer industry-leading refresh rates and sharp visual clarity.

At the heart of the DUALCOOL AI experience is its Dual Vane technology, which sends airflow both upward and downward at once to cool a room evenly and quickly, up to 23 percent faster than LG’s previous single vane models. For larger or open plan spaces, the unit’s Long Air Flow projects cooled air up to 22 metres, helping comfort reach every corner of the room, not just the seats closest to the unit.

“Artificial intelligence is entering its implementation decade. Countries are no longer asking whether AI can transform society; they are asking how it can be implemented responsibly, inclusively and at scale. The ITU’s AI for Good Lab will help turn proven ideas into national capabilities and measurable outcomes.” – Dr. Ebtesam Almazrouei, Chairperson of the United Nations AI for Good Impact Initiative