Dubai , September 2, 2026 : Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has won the 3G
Excellence Award in Corporate Governance Practices 2026,
presented by Cambridge IFA, in recognition of its excellence in
applying global best practices in corporate governance and
embedding transparency principles, accountability and sustainability
across its operations and initiatives.
The achievement reinforces RTA’s leading position in adopting
advanced frameworks for governance, risk management and
internal control, supporting the achievement of its strategic
objectives, enhancing corporate performance, and elevating the
quality of services provided to customers and the community.
Faisal Al Taheri, Director of Internal Audit at RTA, said: “This award
reflects RTA’s continued commitment to advancing its corporate
governance framework in line with leading international standards
and practices. This includes fostering a culture of integrity and
transparency, strengthening the effectiveness of oversight, and
applying advanced approaches to risk management and
compliance, thereby ensuring sustainable performance and
delivering added value to stakeholders.”
Al Taheri added: “This recognition builds on RTA’s strong track
record in governance, oversight and internal audit. RTA has
previously achieved the highest assessment results for corporate
governance and the internal audit function among entities subject to
the oversight of Dubai’s Financial Audit Authority. This reflects the
level of corporate maturity RTA has attained and its ability to
implement integrated and effective governance models that support
its strategic direction.”
He stressed that winning the award provides further impetus for
RTA to continue advancing its corporate governance practices and
strengthening integration between governance, risk management,
compliance and internal audit. This supports sound corporate decision-making, improves resource efficiency, and reinforces stakeholder confidence.
The achievement reflects RTA’s commitment to continuing its
journey towards corporate excellence and reinforcing Dubai’s
position as a leading global model for effective government
administration, innovation and sustainability through the application
of governance best practices that contribute to realising the
emirate’s vision and future aspirations.

Ajman , September 1, 2026 : The Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media has announced a new incentive programme for travel trade partners as part of its strategy to strengthen Ajman’s presence in the Indian market.

The Ajman Partner Tourism Growth Incentive Programme will run from 15th September to 1st December, offering eligible travel agents performance-based incentives for confirmed passenger bookings to Ajman.

The programme aims to encourage greater destination promotion, strengthen Ajman’s inclusion in UAE travel itineraries and support visitor growth during the campaign period.

The initiative was announced during a three-city promotional roadshow across Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad, which brought together travel agents, tour operators and tourism partners for B2B meetings and destination presentations.

The Department used the roadshow to highlight Ajman’s tourism offering and explore new opportunities for commercial collaboration with Indian travel trade partners.

Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi, Director-General of the Ajman Department of Tourism, Culture and Media, said, “India represents a key market within Ajman’s strategy to diversify its international visitor base and strengthen its global tourism presence.”

He added that the incentive programme is designed to create practical opportunities for travel trade partners to expand Ajman’s presence in their portfolios, generate bookings and contribute to sustainable visitor growth.

Alhashmi said the Department’s approach focuses on long-term partnerships, destination knowledge and shared value, while working with travel agents, tour operators and destination management companies to develop products suited to Indian travellers.

Neeti Sharma, Director of Intrepid Marketing & Communications, said Indian travellers are increasingly seeking distinctive experiences across the UAE, adding that Ajman is well positioned through its combination of culture, heritage, leisure, nature, family experiences and hospitality.

She said the incentive programme would provide additional momentum during an important travel period and support stronger consideration of Ajman among Indian travellers.

Ajman’s India strategy forms part of its broader tourism ambitions under Ajman Vision 2030, supporting the emirate’s development as an accessible and competitive destination.

The Department said it will continue strengthening relationships with international travel trade partners across priority source markets while expanding Ajman’s tourism offering across leisure, nature, family tourism, hospitality and business events.

Sharjah , September 1, 2026 : Sharjah Education Academy has opened admissions and enrolment for eight new postgraduate programmes in special educational needs and early childhood education.

The new offering comprises four academic specialisms, delivered through eight separate programmes in Arabic and English, providing flexible study options for educators seeking to advance their knowledge and strengthen their professional expertise.

The new programmes support the academy’s direction to expand its academic programmes and strengthen professional and academic development pathways in priority areas of the education sector, including early childhood, special educational needs, and inclusive education.

Dr Muhadditha Yahya Al Hashimi, President of Sharjah Education Academy, said the programmes reflect the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, which places people and education at the heart of development.

“Our new programmes have been designed in response to real needs in the education field,” she said, adding that investment in early childhood lays the foundations for learning and development, while specialisation in special educational needs and inclusive education helps institutions respond to learner diversity.

The programmes comprise four academic specialisms, delivered through eight separate programmes in Arabic and English: the Postgraduate Diploma in Special Educational Needs, the Master of Education in Special Educational Needs, the Postgraduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education, and the Master of Education in Early Childhood Education, each offered in both Arabic and English.

The programmes provide progressive academic pathways that help students develop knowledge and professional expertise in each specialism by combining academic study with field application and research, strengthening alignment between outcomes and the needs of the education field.

In special educational needs, the academy offers the Postgraduate Diploma, which runs over one academic year and comprises 24 credit hours, combining blended learning with practical application through two specialist practica.

The programme focuses on understanding learning and neurodiversity, assessing special educational needs, designing evidence-based interventions, and developing inclusive pedagogical practice, alongside policy and practitioner inquiry.

Subject to the applicable admission requirements, diploma graduates may continue their academic pathway and complete the Master of Education in Special Educational Needs over one additional academic year, while the master’s programme runs over two years for new students and comprises 36 credit hours.

The programme broadens the scope of specialisation to include assessment, intervention, leadership, policy, research and evidence-based practice, supported by two faculty-supervised practica, applied research and a dissertation.

Students enrolled in the English track may have the opportunity to pursue an optional dual-degree pathway with the University of Exeter, expanding their academic experience through an internationally recognised university.

Students who complete the academic requirements of both institutions may earn two separate qualifications – one from Sharjah Education Academy and one from the University of Exeter.

Participation in the pathway is subject to eligibility and separate admission to the University of Exeter.

In early childhood education, the academy offers the Postgraduate Diploma, which runs over one academic year and comprises 24 credit hours, combining blended learning with field application and focusing on child development and neuroscience, curriculum design, multilingual and play-based learning, assessment and pedagogical documentation, and the use of science, technology and digital learning.

Subject to the applicable admission requirements, the diploma allows graduates to progress to the Master of Education in Early Childhood Education over one additional academic year, while the master’s programme runs over two years for new students and comprises 36 credit hours.

The programme centres on developing more advanced expertise in leadership, pedagogical practice and practitioner inquiry, supported by two faculty-supervised practica and a research-based capstone project.

The eight programmes open a range of career pathways for graduates, including teaching and coordination roles; specialist practice in special educational needs and early childhood education; curriculum and pedagogy development; intervention planning and learner support; educational leadership; professional development and school improvement; and consultancy and related education services.

Applications are open for all eight programmes in both Arabic and English through the Sharjah Education Academy website.

Abudhabi , September 1, 2026 : Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club, The fourth day of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2026), taking place under the theme “A Legacy of Pride”, attracted strong visitor turnout from the early hours of the day. Family attendance increased significantly during the evening, with the exhibition welcoming visitors daily from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi.

The 23rd edition of the exhibition, the largest in its history, continues to deliver a diverse programme that brings together heritage, culture, entertainment and education, alongside equestrian, falconry and Arabian Saluki displays, as well as interactive activities. Designed to appeal to visitors of all ages, the programme offers a comprehensive experience and further reinforces the exhibition’s status as a leading family and cultural destination.

The fourth day’s programme featured a variety of live performances, beginning in the morning with an Arabian horse showcase, followed by police dog obedience demonstrations, pony riding experiences and trained dog displays that attracted visitors of all ages.

Activities continued throughout the afternoon with falconry-inspired demonstrations, alongside performances by African drum, dance and acrobatic groups, as well as Japanese Taiko drum performances, adding further cultural diversity and entertainment to the exhibition’s daily programme.

Equestrian and Emirati heritage performances attracted significant visitor interest. The programme included a traditional Emirati horse and flag display, Arabian horse showcases and a variety of equestrian performances. Arabian Saluki demonstrations also drew considerable attention, highlighting the breed’s important place in Emirati heritage and its historic association with the daily lives and traditions of previous generations.

The evening programme combined horse-riding performances with falconry demonstrations, in addition to traditional maritime-themed performances. Visitors also enjoyed the heritage-inspired Tshouleeb performance before the evening programme concluded with additional equestrian and falconry displays.

As part of the exhibition’s educational and awareness activities, the Learning Majlis hosted a youth workshop alongside interactive visitor activities. Abu Dhabi Police also delivered a series of awareness initiatives through the Community Police Department, including a workshop highlighting the dangers of drug abuse.

The programme additionally featured a specialised session on pre-purchase horse examinations, which explored the importance of veterinary assessments prior to purchasing horses, as well as a session dedicated to free diving.

The strong attendance recorded on the fourth day reflected the diversity of the exhibition’s audience. Morning activities attracted enthusiasts, specialists and professionals from the hunting, equestrian sports, heritage and outdoor adventure sectors, while the evening programme welcomed increasing numbers of families and children following the first day of the new academic year, allowing them to enjoy the exhibition’s live performances, interactive activities and heritage experiences.

ADIHEX 2026 continues to offer a rich programme of experiences and activities throughout its ten-day run, combining the preservation and promotion of Emirati heritage with cultural, educational and interactive experiences designed to engage all segments of society. Through its diverse programme, the exhibition continues to advance its mission of passing the values of heritage on to future generations and strengthening their connection to national identity.

First laptop produced in Riyadh demonstrates progress since the Lenovo & ALAT strategic collaboration was announced – marking the next phase of local technology production, with mass production expected to begin in late 2026

Dubai, ​September​ 1​, ​2026​ : Lenovo today unveiled its first laptop manufactured in Saudi Arabia, marking a major milestone in the company’s journey to establish a world-class manufacturing and innovation ecosystem in the Kingdom. As Lenovo continues to expand its presence across Saudi Arabia, the launch reinforces its commitment to developing local talent, advancing technology innovation, and strengthening the Kingdom’s position as a global manufacturing hub.

Unveiled at LEAP 2026 and produced in Riyadh, the device represents one of the first products to emerge from Lenovo’s manufacturing facility in the Kingdom. With mass production of limited products commencing in late 2026, the facility will contribute to the development of local industrial capabilities while supporting Lenovo’s regional and global operations.

Tareq Alangari, Senior Vice President and President, Lenovo Middle East, Türkiye and Africa, said: ” At LEAP last year Lenovo and ALAT announced an ambition to help establish Saudi Arabia as a global technology and manufacturing hub. Today, we are proud to unveil the first Lenovo laptop manufactured in the Kingdom. This announcement is proof of what can be achieved when long-term investment, local talent, and ambitious national goals come together. With this in mind Saudi Arabia will play an increasingly important role in Lenovo’s global manufacturing, innovation, and supply chain network.”

“Today’s milestone reflects what long-term partnership can deliver. Alongside Lenovo, ALAT is helping build advanced manufacturing capability in Saudi Arabia. This creates skilled jobs, develops Saudi talent, and strengthens the industrial foundation for Vision 2030. What matters most for us is that the capability we build together stays in the Kingdom for the years ahead.” Said, Dr. Muhammad Aldawood, Acting CEO, ALAT

Over the past year, Lenovo has significantly expanded its presence in Saudi Arabia through the establishment of its META Regional Headquarters in Riyadh. Lenovo has also advanced plans for research and development facilities, with the recent appointment of Dr. Rabeah Alzaidy, who will lead its R&D initiatives in Saudi Arabia. When it comes to Saudi talent development Lenovo has established a strategic partnership with ALAT, the Human Resources and Development Fund and the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, with the first cohort of Saudi engineers completing specialized training at Lenovo Global manufacturing facilities.

These investments are designed to strengthen local capabilities, accelerate knowledge transfer and research activity, and create opportunities for Saudi talent to gain experience in engineering, advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies.

Saudi Arabia is an important part of Lenovo’s global manufacturing and supply chain network and the Riyadh facility is the first globally to produce Lenovo’s full portfolio of products, including PCs, desktops, Motorola smartphones, and servers. It further expands Lenovo’s globally diversified production footprint of more than 30 sites in 11 different countries, while contributing to the Kingdom’s ambitions to become a regional hub for advanced industry.

At the same time, Lenovo is bringing its industry-focused AI solutions and services to Saudi Arabia to help enterprises accelerate innovation across sports, manufacturing and retail. Solutions showcased at LEAP include Lenovo’s Physical AI : Robotic Inspection, which helps customers in oil and gas, power and utilities improve inspection efficiency, reduce manual effort and enhance safety. Alongside advanced technologies supporting global sporting organizations, these solutions show how Lenovo is turning AI into real business value through industry-ready innovation.

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Dealing’s Guinness World Records™ achievement puts a number on something the investment industry has been working towards for years: using technology to give investors broader access to global markets at meaningful scale.

Dubai , September 1, 2026 : The financial industry has spent years proving that stocks can be tokenised. The more important question now is, how far can that idea scale?

For much of the tokenised-equities market, the answer has so far been measured in hundreds or, in some cases, low thousands of stocks and ETFs. Finvasia-backed global investment platform, Dealing.com has taken a fundamentally different approach, with 24,343 tokenised stocks available for trading through a single platform, the highest number independently verified by Guinness World Records™.

That difference in scale matters. If tokenization simply gives investors digital versions of the same small group of prominent stocks they could already access, little changes from an investor’s point of view.

At 24,343 stocks, the conversation becomes bigger, moving from whether a stock can be tokenised to whether tokenisation can help investors access a substantially broader part of the world’s public markets through a single investment experience.

“The industry has already demonstrated that stocks can be tokenised. The next challenge is whether tokenization can genuinely broaden investment access at scale,” says Tajinder Virk, co-founder and CEO of Finvasia Group and Dealing. “Providing more than 24,000 tokenised stocks required us to build the market connectivity, regulatory relationships, custody, and technology capable of supporting that much larger universe.”

Several prominent tokenised-equity offerings publicly describe universes measured in hundreds or low thousands of securities rather than tens of thousands. Robinhood, for example, launched its European Stock Tokens offering in 2025 with more than 200 US stocks and ETFs and has since expanded to more than 2,000. xStocks currently offers more than 700 tokenised stocks and ETFs. 

Dealing’s 24,343, therefore, does not represent an incremental increase in choice. It represents a different order of magnitude. Because tokenization should expand the market, not just digitize the obvious.

Looking beyond the most obvious opportunities

An investment idea rarely stops at one company or one market. Take artificial intelligence: an investor may begin with the major technology names, but the opportunity stretches into semiconductor manufacturing, data centers, networking, energy, cooling systems, and industrial automation across different companies, markets, and market caps.

Dealing’s tokenised stock universe makes it possible to explore more of that ecosystem through one platform while bringing the benefits of tokenised infrastructure with it. Transactions can settle in around six seconds, investors participate in the economic performance of the underlying stock, and corporate actions such as dividends and stock splits are reflected accordingly.

“Investors increasingly think beyond a single market,” says Virk. “Tokenization gives us the infrastructure to make that wider opportunity more accessible while preserving the economic exposure investors expect from the underlying stock.”

24,343 is also an infrastructure story

Creating a digital representation of one security is one challenge; supporting more than 24,000 of them consistently is another.

Every additional security and market introduces operational requirements around market data, custody, corporate actions, regulatory frameworks, trading infrastructure, security, and technology. Those requirements multiply as the universe expands.

Behind the 24,343 stocks sits infrastructure connecting real-time multi-market data, token issuance processes, custodial relationships across relevant jurisdictions, compliance systems, and cybersecurity.

The investor may see one stock on one screen, but behind it, multiple systems need to work together. At this scale, tokenisation stops being only a technology story and becomes a market-infrastructure story.

Dealing’s wider platform currently provides access to 70,000+ investment opportunities across 15+ global exchanges, serves investors across 120+ countries, and is supported by more than 30 licenses and registrations worldwide.

Tokenisation itself is moving from pilot to scale

Tokenisation is no longer a fringe experiment in financial services. McKinsey estimates that total tokenised market capitalization could reach approximately $2 trillion by 2030, excluding cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, while noting that the industry is moving from pilots towards at-scale development as infrastructure matures.

The next phase will therefore be judged less by whether financial assets can exist on blockchain-based infrastructure and more by whether that infrastructure can solve meaningful problems at scale.

For tokenised equities, breadth is one of those tests: can platforms move beyond a limited collection of high-demand stocks and give investors access companies across more markets and sectors? Can custody, compliance, and market connectivity scale alongside the number of assets, while ultimately producing a simpler experience for the investor?

Dealing’s 24,343-stock record provides one real-world answer to those questions.

A different benchmark for tokenised investing

Dealing has already been recognized by Guinness World Records™, but the more interesting question now is what the record tells the industry.

For the first phase of tokenised equities, success meant proving that publicly traded stocks could be represented and made accessible through blockchain-based infrastructure.

The next phase is more demanding. It is about scale, market breadth, interoperability, regulation, investor understanding, and whether tokenization can materially improve the way people access global financial markets.

“The record is important, but the number is really evidence of something larger. If the infrastructure can support more than 24,000 tokenised stocks today, the conversation should no longer be about whether global investment access can expand. It should be about how far we can take it”, concludes Virk.

The significance of Dealing’s milestone therefore extends beyond the record itself, shifting the question from “Can we tokenise stocks?” to “How much of the world’s market should an investor be able to access?”

As tokenisation moves from experimentation towards scaled financial infrastructure, 24,343 represents a new benchmark for what that access could look like- and how much further it could go.

For Dealing, 24,343 is only the beginning.

Singapore ,September 1, 2026 : Gold prices faced short-term pressure during early Asian trading on Tuesday, easing toward $4,443 per ounce at the timing of publication as escalating Middle East tensions pushed crude oil higher and fueled fears of persistent inflation.

Spot gold slipped to $4,440.34 per ounce after holding near $4,454.68 earlier in the session.

A surge in energy prices following recent geopolitical military exchanges has reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve may maintain a hawkish monetary policy path, adding near-term headwinds to non-yielding bullion.

Sharjah , September 1, 2026 : Sharjah Police welcomed the 2026-2027 academic year with a comprehensive security and traffic system. This included increased deployment and monitoring around schools, activation of a mobile operations room to monitor traffic flow, and enhanced public awareness and communication services, all aimed at supporting student safety and smooth traffic flow.

The Sharjah Police General Command intensified its field efforts on the first day of the 2026-2027 academic year through a comprehensive system of security, traffic, media, and community plans.

It utilised its resources and field teams to enhance road safety, ensure smooth traffic flow, and raise awareness and security culture among community members.

The security efforts extended to Sharjah city and the Central and Eastern regions, through increased deployment and traffic monitoring around schools and the activation of a mobile operations room to monitor traffic conditions during peak hours. This contributes to rapid response and maintains the safety of students and road users.

Sharjah Police, through its 901 call centre, has dedicated a direct service to receive security and traffic-related comments and inquiries concerning schools, ensuring swift action and fostering direct communication with community members.

Awareness and school programmes

On the awareness front, the police conducted various visits and programmes within schools to reinforce traffic safety concepts and community awareness. This was done in conjunction with activating the “Ma’man” platform in cooperation with the Sharjah Private Education Authority to monitor reports related to students and school buses.

A media plan was also implemented, including visual content, designs, and awareness messages targeting different age groups.