Attovia Therapeutics, a portfolio company of Qiming Venture Partners and clinical-stage biopharmaceutical leader, successfully listed on the Nasdaq on August 5, 2026 Beijing time. Attovia Therapeutics (Nasdaq: ATTO) issued shares at a price of $17.00 per share and opened at $21.00 per share, with an approximate market capitalization of $904 million. Commencing operations in 2023, Attovia develops next‑generation biotherapeutics for immune‑mediated diseases with high unmet medical needs. All of Attovia’s product candidates are discovered on its ATTOBODY biologics platform, which is licensed under an exclusive worldwide license from Alamar Biosciences, also a portfolio company of Qiming Venture Partners. Leveraging an evolution‑based high‑throughput workflow, the platform enables rapid discovery of highly diverse candidates that can be assembled into monospecific, bispecific and trispecific biologics.

Launching initially in Tanzania followed by Rwanda, this collaboration significantly enhances payment convenience for international travellers while unlocking new commercial opportunities for local businesses. As the lead market for the rollout, Tanzania will see immediate expansion of UnionPay acceptance across key tourism and commercial sectors, including hospitality, retail, restaurants, transport, petroleum, and lifestyle merchants. The enablement allows international UnionPay cardholders to seamlessly make in-store purchases using both contact and contactless (tap-to-pay) payment technologies. The rollout immediately expands UnionPay’s acceptance network by more than 3000 merchant locations across Tanzania and Rwanda, significantly strengthening payment acceptance across hospitality, retail, tourism, petroleum, and SME merchants. Through Pesapal’s acquiring network, the partnership represents one of UnionPay’s largest merchant acceptance expansions in East Africa, reinforcing its presence across two of the region’s fastest-growing digital economies.

LG Electronics is inviting consumers from around the world to visit its exhibition at IFA 2026 in Berlin, Germany, from September 4 to 8. Under the theme “Innovation in Tune with You,” LG will showcase its AI Home vision, powered by “Affectionate Intelligence,” through integrated solutions that orchestrate connected experiences across customers’ living spaces, lifestyles and everyday routines. At IFA 2026, LG will unveil the next evolution of its AI Appliances Orchestra concept, showcasing an expanded, AI-powered connected ecosystem that builds on the debut of the concept last year. The booth will bring products, services and AI-powered experiences together to illustrate how LG’s solutions can work in harmony to make life more convenient, personalized and efficient for European consumers.

Award-winning online trading platform Mitrade Group is rolling out an upgraded MitradeGPT model to traders across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) after receiving Global Business Magazine’s 2026 AI Broker of the Year award. The launch comes as growing use of AI in financial research raises questions about the accuracy, context and reliability of generated information. That reliance is evident in HSBC’s 2026 research involving UAE investors. It found that 83% of respondents use AI for finance and investment decisions, including 78% who use it for analysis and research. For brokers embedding AI, the challenge is not simply speed but presenting information accurately and in context.

MIAX achieved strong financial performance in Q2 2026 with record net revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted earnings. Total net revenue grew 35% year-over-year to $141.1 million, adjusted EBITDA increased 57% to $76.8 million, and adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by more than 700 basis points to 54%. Adjusted diluted earnings per share was $0.48. The company’s options business benefited from elevated market volatility during the quarter, which led to a 25% year-over-year increase in average daily volume to 11.0 million contracts.

MIAX Exchange Group reports a 26.3% increase in multi-list options ADV year-to-date, reaching a record of 10.9 million contracts through July 2026. Additionally, MIAX Exchange Group set a market share record of 16.9% in the same period. Trading volume and market share information for MIAX Exchange Group and MIAX Futures is available on the MIAX website.

The Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council today announced the selection of Diego Mesa Puyo as the family of funds’ next CEO and Chairperson. Mesa Puyo, an international leader in energy policy, economic development, and sustainability, and former Minister of Energy and Mines from Colombia, will serve an initial term of four years, aligned with the GEF-9 funding period and the last sprint towards critical 2030 environmental goals.

Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, today announced a collaboration with Sasol, a global energy and chemicals company, to advance the design study of a potential green hydrogen system at Sasol’s Sasolburg operations in South Africa. The collaboration marks an important step in exploring how future energy system can integrate renewable power, energy storage and electrolyser technologies to unlock new pathways to support the development of lower-carbon fuels and chemicals, including potential applications in eMethanol and sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF).

In July, manufacturing output across the Eurozone expanded at its quickest rate in nearly four and a half years, despite ongoing sluggish demand. The S&P Global Eurozone Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index increased to 51.9 from 51.4 in June. This reading marked the highest since April and maintained the index above the 50 threshold that indicates growth. The final figure was just below the earlier forecast of 52.0. Manufacturing conditions showed improvement at the beginning of the third quarter.

Scaleup Europe Fund targets €5 billion for strategic technology growth across Europe. The EU has allocated €1 billion for the fund, with the contribution supported by Horizon Europe. Initial capital commitments will come from both public and private investors during the first closing. Afterward, EQT will seek additional funding from a wider investor base. The €5 billion mark remains a target rather than a guaranteed final size, with EQT indicating the total may be higher or lower. The amount raised at the first closing has not been disclosed, and the Commission will participate on the same financial terms as other investors. The fund aims to assist European technology scaleups requiring substantial late-stage funding rounds. It will operate across EU member states and eligible associated countries. EQT will select investments based on a meritocratic process aligned with approved guidelines. Both the European Commission and other investors will have a say in the fund’s governance, but they will not influence individual deal decisions—EQT will handle the commercial selection and portfolio management. The mandate was awarded to EQT through a transparent, open competition process. Investment structure and eligibility criteria The fund’s targeted sectors include artificial intelligence, quantum technology, semiconductors, robotics, and autonomous systems. It also encompasses energy, space, biotechnology, medical technology, advanced materials, and agritech. The fund intends to make investments of approximately €100 million or more, including follow-on rounds, and will support privately owned companies from Series B onward. Eligible companies must operate within or plan

MondeVita acquired a strategic majority position in Underscore District, the Milan based brand accelerator behind Magliano, GR10K and multibrand retailer WOK Store. The deal is the second step in MondeVita’s plan to build a new Italian luxury platform, adding brand development, retail and digital commerce to the manufacturing strength the group already owns. The transaction is supported by Underscore District’s existing shareholder base. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the WTO Director-General, will inaugurate the conference with opening remarks. A ministerial dialogue will explore the rising significance of artificial intelligence as a key trade policy issue. The agenda also features a keynote speech and a panel discussion with representatives from the private sector. Topics will include digital services, intellectual property rights, technical standards, and the participation of developing economies in AI-related value chains. The sessions aim to connect technology policy with the practical realities faced by international businesses.

OECD inflation eased to 4.2% in June as energy price growth slowed across member economies. Energy prices largely contributed to the monthly slowdown. OECD energy inflation declined by four percentage points to 11.7% year-on-year, down from 15.8% in May. The rate decreased in 24 of the 37 countries with available data.

TONGWEI, a global leader in renewable energy and one of the world’s largest integrated photovoltaic manufacturers, has once again secured a place on the 2026 Fortune Global 500, ranking No. 464 globally. This marks the fourth consecutive year that TONGWEI has been included in the prestigious ranking, recognizing its strong manufacturing capabilities, business resilience, and continued growth in the global clean energy market.

Customers in the UAE, Oman, Qatar, and Bahrain can enjoy their premium entertainment worry-free with LG’s OLED Care+, featuring a 5-year limited panel warranty on G6, C6, and W6 models. LG’s 2026 OLED series, the G6, C6, and wireless W6, features the Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen3 for a noticeable step up in overall picture quality. Features range from the ultra-slim 9mm Wallpaper profile of the wireless W6 to the robust webOS platform, bringing unmatched aesthetic appeal and personalized intelligence to living rooms across the Gulf.

Guatemala maintains red alerts as Fuego volcano activity affects nearby communities. The eruption, which started on Monday, intensified as gases, lava, and ash surged from the crater. Pyroclastic flows descended several ravines on Fuego’s western and southwestern slopes, reaching distances of five to seven kilometers. These flows, composed of hot gas, ash, and rocks, can move rapidly. Monitoring units also tracked a widespread ash column drifting west and northwest, with volcanic material reported well beyond the immediate danger zone. Preventive evacuations began in the communities of El Porvenir and Las Lajitas, located in San Juan Alotenango. The initial evacuation involved roughly 250 individuals from around 50 families. As more residents were advised to leave vulnerable areas, authorities expanded shelter operations. Currently, five shelters accommodate approximately 1,699 people, with three additional sites prepared for potential use. Food, medical aid, security, and other support are provided to families at these temporary facilities. Support Efforts at Emergency Shelters for Evacuated Residents Guatemala’s disaster management agency, CONRED, coordinated evacuations and emergency response efforts with local authorities. The agency recommended residents avoid ravines, adhere to official guidance, and prepare emergency supplies. It also advised covering stored water and food to prevent ash contamination. Residents in affected zones were instructed to wear masks or damp cloths over their nose and mouth for protection. Emergency personnel remain deployed across the three departments under red alert status. INSIVUMEH, Guatemala

Moderna has launched a Phase 1 clinical trial for an experimental vaccine targeting Bundibugyo ebolavirus in Canada. The trial began with the first participant receiving the mRNA-1469 vaccine on August 3 at a location in Truro, Nova Scotia. This development occurs as the virus continues to spread across multiple provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The World Health Organization has designated the outbreak as a public health emergency of international concern.

China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (HKG: 0386, “Sinopec”) has commissioned a specialty polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) resin facility with an annual production capacity of 50,000 metric tons at its subsidiary, Chongqing SVW Chemical Co., Ltd. The facility achieved stable operation during its initial startup and produced products that met quality specifications, with the first shipment already sent to Europe. The new facility increases the site’s total PVA production capacity to 210,000 metric tons per year, making it the world’s largest single-site production base for high-end PVA. The additional capacity will strengthen the supply of specialty materials used in photovoltaics, electronics, optical films, pharmaceuticals and other high-value applications.

The EverestAir enters a market where air quality management is an urgent household necessity. Designed for the GCC Home: Where Space Meets Sand. With 20–30% of UAE residents suffering from allergic rhinitis and up to 36% of school-aged children affected by airborne allergies, the home often becomes a trigger zone. Open-plan GCC homes compound this challenge, as standard purifiers struggle to circulate clean air beyond their immediate vicinity.

On July 30, 2026, the opening ceremony for Wison’s Abu Dhabi subsidiary and its new office was held in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Since establishing its first overseas office in Saudi Arabia in 2008, Wison has been actively involved in energy engineering projects across the Middle East, steadily building its regional market expertise and international project execution capabilities. The establishment of the Abu Dhabi subsidiary and the opening of its new office mark a significant step in Wison Engineering’s strategy to deepen its presence in the Middle East and advance its internationalization efforts.