The National Bank of Yemen (NBY), Yemen’s oldest and largest state-owned commercial bank, is releasing the Institute for Financial Integrity’s (IFI) Financial Integrity & Cross-Border Payment Training Program enterprise-wide, reaching an estimated 950 employees across 25 branches. This initiative comes at a pivotal moment for Yemen’s financial sector, as institutions across the region place growing emphasis on compliance standards to support cross-border payment channels and global trade.

Mech-Mind Robotics, a portfolio company of Qiming Venture Partners and a global-leading robobrain company, successfully listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on September 1, 2026 Beijing time and became the first listed embodied intelligence “Eye-Brain-Hand” company, marking the tenth IPO for Qiming Venture Partners this year. Mech-Mind Robotics (09615. HK) issued its shares at a price of HK$101.7 per share with a market capitalization of HK$12.71 billion. Qiming Venture Partners exclusively invested in the Round A+ financing of Mech-Mind Robotics in early 2019, accompanying the firm in its development all the way.

The data shows that HiTHIUM has once again secured the TOP 2 position worldwide in terms of energy storage battery shipments, driven by its continuous technological innovation, large-scale manufacturing, and robust global delivery capacity. This marks the second consecutive year that HiTHIUM has maintained its TOP 2 status, underscoring the market’s recognition of its long-term commitment to energy storage, strategic focus on long-duration energy storage (LDES), and full-scenario integrated solution capabilities.

Trina Storage, a global leader in energy storage solutions, will launch its latest Elementa + Electra energy storage solution at Middle East Energy 2026 in Dubai. The solution combines a DC battery system with a 6.25 MWh capacity and a 13.8 MVA AC platform, providing greater flexibility for large-scale energy storage projects. With a focus on performance, reliability, and flexibility, Trina Storage aims to support the long-term development of energy storage in the Middle East and Africa.

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. The initiative was first introduced by Danny Tang, Co-founder and CEO of Hero Esports, during the opening day of LEAP, where Tang joined the main-stage panel “Esports as the Next Mass-media Industry: Building the New Sports and Entertainment Sector.” Tang appeared alongside Rawan AlButairi, CEO of the Saudi Esports Federation, and Niccolo Maisto, CEO of ESL FACEIT Group, in a discussion moderated by Mo Islam, Founder and Host of The Mo Show Podcast.

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.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 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. The Ultra 09 wireless gaming mouse introduces a detachable battery system for uninterrupted gaming sessions. DAREU is seeking distributors and partners at the event. Visit Booth H3.G170 to explore their latest innovations.

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.

LG unveils the next evolution of AI Home at IFA 2026, leveraging upgraded contextual intelligence to recommend relevant actions, coordinate connected devices and services, and deliver a more personalized experience. The brand-new ThinQ Claw introduces text-chat-based interactions to AI Home, comprehending intent and context to provide tailored, situationally-appropriate support and enhanced customer value. Visitors to IFA can explore an expanded AI Home ecosystem spanning intelligent home and energy management solutions and learn about LG’s AI-powered ThinQ Pro for shared and commercial spaces, which is making its European debut.

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 Power.

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.

Binance’s push to bring traditional finance (TradFi) assets onto its crypto-native platform is showing clear signs of traction, according to real-time derivatives data. A snapshot of the top 15 perpetual contracts on Binance by 24-hour volume shows that roughly two-thirds are now linked to traditional assets (equities, ETFs, and commodities) with the crypto perpetuals led by BTC, ETH and SOL.

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.