Pepperstone, a global online trading provider serving clients in more than 160 countries, has appointed Andrew Turnbull as Head of Africa, strengthening its focus on one of the world’s fastest-evolving online trading regions. Based in Nairobi, Turnbull will lead Pepperstone’s strategy across the continent as traders increasingly turn to mobile-first platforms and regulators move to strengthen oversight of the sector.
HUMAIN AI PC to launch with Microsoft Windows, with enterprise availability beginning September 20, 2026RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Microsoft and HUMAIN, a PIF company delivering full-stack artificial intelligence capabilities globally, today announced an expansion of their strategic collaboration at LEAP 2026, introducing new offerings spanning enterprise AI applications and AI-enabled devices. As part of the expanded partnership, HUMAIN and Microsoft intend to offer HUMAIN ONE with Microsoft 365, including Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft’s IQ capabilities, as a new “AI productivity bundle” for enterprise customers. Hosted on Microsoft Azure, the companies are initially targeting one million users across the Middle East and Africa.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Applied Intuition Inc., the leading physical AI company, and HUMAIN, a PIF company delivering full-stack artificial intelligence capabilities globally, today announced a strategic collaboration to establish a foundational framework for autonomy at national scale, beginning with driverless trucks and expanding into robotaxis, ports, mining, and other industries. The collaboration brings together HUMAIN’s sovereign AI infrastructure in Saudi Arabia with Applied Intuition’s end-to-end physical AI stack for all industries, provided through a long-term commercial partnership.
HUMAIN is now delivering production AI compute in Saudi Arabia powered by AMD Instinct™ MI355X GPUs, AMD EPYC™ CPUs and Cisco Silicon One-based AI networking to deliver the performance, scale and resilience necessary for next-generation workloads. AMD, Cisco and HUMAIN plan to deploy up to 250 MW of AI infrastructure as part of the next phase of the buildout beginning in 2027. Driven by strong customer demand, the AMD, Cisco and HUMAIN joint venture remains on track to deploy up to 1 GW of AI infrastructure by 2030.
HUMAIN and KORA are developing the platform around a simple shift: Intent → Intelligence → Action. “AI cannot simply be another application sitting on top of the desktop. Intelligence has to become part of the operating system itself. KORA brings deep operating-system & edge AI expertise, while HUMAIN brings the full AI stack, from models and agents to enterprise platforms and infrastructure. Together, we are building from the operating-system layer upward and rethinking what the personal computer can become when intelligence is part of the architecture from the beginning: from applications to intent, from intent to intelligence, and from intelligence to action.” TAREQ AMIN — CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, HUMAIN.
HUMAIN, a PIF company delivering full-stack artificial intelligence capabilities globally, today announced a strategic partnership with MinIO, the data and memory foundation for AI. Together, HUMAIN and MinIO intend to build the world’s most advanced AI-native platform, enabling enterprises to unlock the full value of their data in the age of autonomous AI agents. The partnership rests on a shared conviction that the future of AI will be defined by integrated platforms that unify infrastructure, compute, data, memory, models, agents, and intelligent applications into a single operating ecosystem.
Data Dynamics, a global leader in data management, announced Enterprise 2.0.5’s general availability at LEAP 2026. The release closes a gap entities hit while scaling AI: models pointed at unmapped data, agents granted standing access to content, and compliance teams proving control ‘after the fact’. As of 2026, 114 countries have enacted national data protection and privacy laws, touching 3 in every 4 citizens globally. An example of this is Saudi Arabia’s PDPL, enforced by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), carries 48 enforcement decisions. SDAIA also sets the Kingdom’s AI strategy, so data and AI governance sit under one regulator, and the cost of inaction is rising on both fronts.
Enterprise 2.0.5 answers both problems at the data layer. Its ‘Bring Your Own Model’ (BYOM) architecture lets organizations run any model inside their own trust boundary. Content-aware, time-bound entitlements bring models, agents and people under one framework, with grants that expire by design. An on-demand compliance audit produces attestable evidence in minutes; lifecycle tools retire redundant data before it reaches a GPU cluster, creating a compute-efficiency win.
“AI programs don’t stall because the models aren’t good enough. They stall because no one can say what the data is, who should be allowed to touch it, or whether using it is compliant,” said Piyush Mehta, CEO of Data Dynamics
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.
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 renovated court at Communal Elementary School opens a dedicated space for learning, sport, and community life in Buhangin. STARCARES, the community impact initiative of STARTRADER, has completed the redevelopment of the basketball court at Communal Elementary School in 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. For students, the court offers a dependable space to learn and play, doubling as the venue for graduations, award ceremonies, and school assemblies.
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. These products serve as key RF components in AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radar systems.
With its exceptional sunset views, the Bodrum Yalıkavak restaurant pairs the McDonald’s experience with the distinctive atmosphere of the Aegean coast. The İzmir Selçuk restaurant draws inspiration from the historic fabric of Ephesus, combining stone architecture rooted in the region’s heritage with a contemporary restaurant experience. Located within a marina, the Muğla Göcek restaurant features architecture designed in harmony with the surrounding villas, as well as a large garden surrounded by greenery. It also offers an inviting place to pause before or after a boat trip. Inspired by traditional Aegean stone architecture, the İzmir Çeşme Drive-Thru restaurant reflects the lively rhythm of Çeşme through its large outdoor area and drive-thru service. Easily accessible, it serves as a convenient stop for both meals and coffee breaks. The Antalya Land of Legends restaurant brings the theme park’s world of play and entertainment into the restaurant setting. Its colorful interiors, play areas and interactive digital game table create an engaging environment for children, while generous seating areas allow families to relax and spend time together. Situated close to Kaleiçi and the Lycian Way, the Antalya Merkez restaurant stands out for its large, open garden. Natural materials and a soft pastel color palette shape an interior that complements the historic character of the surrounding area. Set in a historic building within a conservation area, the Istanbul Sirkeci restaurant immerses guests
“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.”
This year, Testµ (TestMu) Conference marked the moment the industry moved from talking about agentic AI to engineering it responsibly,” said Asad Khan, CEO and Co-Founder of TestMu AI. “Across three days, we saw the world’s best engineering minds converge on a shared conviction: autonomous systems demand autonomous quality. The conversations and innovatio
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. In 2025, Saudi Arabia’s imports of canned tomato products from Italy reached 22,803 tonnes, up from 21,927 tonnes in 2024, with a total value of approximately SAR 116.7 million. Meanwhile, 2025 imports of canned tomato products from the European Union reached SAR 117.2 million in value, totalling 26,808 tonnes compared to 26,198 tonnes in 2024.
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.
Seclore, the enterprise Data Security Intelligence company, today announced an integration between ARMOR DSPM and Glean, the leading enterprise AI platform. ARMOR DSPM uses Glean’s contextual data as the foundation for sensitivity classification, giving customers a unified remediation toolkit to act on what’s identified, and writes labels directly onto source files where they persist and remain readable by Glean. For Glean customers in financial services, healthcare, legal services, and government, the integration builds on Glean’s secure foundation with a faster path to AI-ready data identification and control across their full estate.
