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Saudi Business Machines (SBM), the Kingdom’s leading provider of end-to-end enterprise information technology and telecommunications solutions, is showcasing an integrated technology experience alongside its global technology sponsors at LEAP 2026, taking place from August 31 to September 3 at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre in Malham. Under the theme ‘Explore Every Dimension of Digital Transformation’, SBM is welcoming visitors at Hall 3, Booth H3.I30. The participation reinforces SBM’s commitment to empowering public and private sector organisations to turn ambitious digital strategies into secure, scalable and measurable business outcomes supporting Saudi Arabia’s ‘Vision 2030’ agenda. At LEAP 2026, SBM is…

Jordanian girl Katia Abu Al-Saud is in Dubai for spinal muscular atrophy treatment sponsored by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Jordanian girl Katia Abu Al-Saud with spinal muscular atrophy whose treatment has been sponsored by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is undergoing initial assessments and examinations at Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, affiliated with Dubai Health. Source: Emirates 24|7

Oversubscribed transaction attracts US$1.2 billion in commitments, strengthening the bank’s funding base and expanding its access to institutional liquidityDubai: Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB) has successfully closed its debut US$750 million three-year Senior Unsecured Commodity Murabaha Term Facility, marking a significant milestone in its funding strategy and further diversifying its institutional funding sources.The facility represents DIB’s first syndicated Islamic financing transaction and attracted approximately US$1.2 billion in total commitments, equivalent to around 1.6 times the facility size.The transaction was completed at competitive pricing despite a challenging global market environment and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in the region.DIB said the strong participation from…

BUENOS AIRES, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) — The 2026 FIA American Congress opened in Buenos Aires on Monday, bringing together representatives from 32 FIA Member Clubs across North, Central and South America and the Caribbean to discuss the future of mobility and motor sport. The President of Argentina Javier Milei, and FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem officially opened the three-day congress, hosted by the Automóvil Club Argentino (ACA). Ahead of the opening, Ben Sulayem met with President Milei to discuss opportunities to strengthen cooperation between the FIA and Argentina in mobility and motorsport. They also discussed Argentina’s ambitions to further…

BEIJING, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) — China on Tuesday successfully launched the PALLAS-1 Y1 carrier rocket into space from the Dongfeng commercial space innovation pilot zone in northwest China. The rocket blasted off at 10:00 am (Beijing Time) and performed normally throughout the flight, sending its payload into the designated orbit. All test objectives were met, and the mission was a complete success. The mission marked the maiden flight of PALLAS-1, a medium-sized, two-stage liquid carrier rocket. Source: Emirates News Agency

BRUSSELS, 1st September, 2026 (WAM) — Europe is on track for a record year in wind power installations after adding 8.8 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity in the first half of 2026, up 30 percent from the same period in 2025, according to WindEurope. The new turbines can generate enough electricity to power around 7 million European households and replace fossil fuel imports equivalent to 25 liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers a year. Germany led the expansion, accounting for 3.4 GW, or around 40 percent of the new capacity. More than 500 wind turbines were commissioned in the country, including…

Damac Properties has handed over more than 50,000 homes and is targeting the delivery of over 8,800 additional residential units in 2026, as the Dubai developer accelerates construction across a pipeline of more than 55,000 homes. The company awarded more than Dh10 billion worth of construction contracts during the first half of 2026, supporting deliveries across Damac Lagoons, Damac Hills, Damac Hills 2, Chic Tower and Elegance Tower. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The expansion comes as the number of homes being completed across Dubai continues to rise. Nearly 25,000 new homes were…

Charles Spencer has shared a tribute to his sister Princess Diana, marking 29 years since her death with photos of the flag flying at half mast over Althorp House.The 62 year old Earl Spencer shared the photos on Instagram from the Northamptonshire estate, which was Diana’s childhood home and is also her final resting place.“31 August. My least favourite day,” he captioned the post.Diana died on August 31, 1997, following a car crash in Paris. She was 36 years old.Althorp House holds particular significance for the Spencer family. Diana spent part of her childhood at the estate and was later…

Pakistan have ditched head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and sent several squad members back home in a dramatic response to successive Test thrashings by England, officials announced Monday.The tourists suffered an innings and 103-run loss in the series opener at Headingley before going down by 194 runs at Lord’s on Sunday as England took an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the three-match campaign.The team has been labelled one of the country’s worst sides in decades and the Pakistan Cricket Board has now decided drastic action is required ahead of next month’s third Test at Edgbaston, bringing in white-ball coach Mike Hesson to…

The world has James Bond. It has Ethan Hunt. Now, South Asia’s legendary detective is stepping into the global spotlight. IJ: The Secret Parchment brings Ishtiaq Ahmed’s iconic Inspector Jamshed to life in a sweeping UAE-filmed thriller where ancient secrets, deadly conspiracies and a race against time collide. Fans of action-packed franchises such as James Bond 007 and Mission Impossible may have a new title to add to their watchlists. But unlike its Hollywood counterparts, IJ: The Secret Parchment draws from South Asia’s rich literary heritage, adapting one of Pakistani fiction’s most enduring detectives for a global audience. Released on…