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The trouble, for many university students in Oman, rarely starts with the ideas. It often starts from mid-sentence. Switch from Arabic to English inside the same document, and the formatting comes apart — margins drift, text runs the wrong direction. It’s a micro problem, but a constant one, and that’s why a number of Omani students choose to download WPS Office. On July 28, a delegation of faculty and students from Oman’s University of Technology and Applied Sciences, known as UTAS, visited Kingsoft Office’s headquarters in Zhuhai. For some, it was their first trip to China. For others, it was something closer to a homecoming: they had used WPS Office for years and finally got to see the company behind it. Arabic-language support and right-to-left formatting are what firstly draw some students to WPS Office. What keeps them there, several said, is more basic — whether the tool helps them get an assignment done before deadline.

ABU DHABI, UAE, July 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Robo.ai Inc. (NASDAQ: AIIO) (the “Company”) today announced the appointment of H.E. Dr. Ahmed Naser Al-Raisi, former President of INTERPOL, as Chairman of its proposed subsidiary, Alif Holding, an Abu Dhabi-headquartered intelligent industrial technology group (the “Group”), effective immediately. The appointment further strengthens the Group’s corporate governance and its security and compliance oversight. Under the banner of “Building Intelligent Industries”, Alif Holding is structured around two integrated platforms — intelligent software and intelligent equipment — and develops, integrates and manufactures AI systems in the UAE. Its business is centred on government and public-sector projects and mission-critical domains, spanning energy, oil and gas, ports, public safety, utilities, mining, transportation, smart cities and critical infrastructure, with systems engineered to meet the security, reliability and continuity standards required for government-grade deployments. Committed to technology neutrality and open architecture, and anchored in “Made in UAE” manufacturing, the Group is strongly aligned with the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031; it will be based in the UAE, serve the GCC region and reach global markets.

Hoymiles, a global leader in smart solar and storage solutions, extends its partnership with Qssun, a leading renewable energy distributor in Saudi Arabia, to accelerate PV and energy storage deployment in Kuwait and the wider Gulf region. Centering around residential, commercial, and industrial applications, this strategic collaboration builds on the success in Saudi Arabia and reinforces Hoymiles’ commitment to delivering high-performance solar energy and storage solutions in the broader Gulf region.

“The strong market response to Millad ClearX™ 9000 validates the value this technology delivers for polypropylene manufacturers,” said Wim Van De Velde, EVP and managing director for Milliken’s plastic additives business. “Dedicated capacity strengthens our ability to support customers with reliable supply while providing the flexibility needed to support continued adoption of the technology.”

Geopolitical events this year have exposed the speed at which the financial picture shifts. Disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has shown how a single shock can set off repricing across energy markets, rate expectations, currencies, commodities and equities. For traders, keeping pace requires more than following headlines; it means understanding how volatility travels from one market to the next. This understanding must be grounded in credible reporting, rigorous analysis, expert insight and dependable data.

Alif Holding is an Abu Dhabi-based AI industrial technology group established by Robo.ai and Eleven International Holdings. It will develop intelligent software and smart equipment for government, infrastructure, and industrial sectors across the UAE, the GCC region, and global markets. The Group’s focus will be on energy, oil and gas, ports, public safety, utilities, mining, transportation, smart cities, and critical infrastructure. The initiative aligns with the UAE National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence 2031 and aims to contribute significantly to the UAE economy by 2030.

Real Madrid and ELITE Solar today announced a new global strategic partnership, bringing together one of the world’s most iconic sports institutions and a leading global photovoltaic manufacturer committed to advancing the clean energy transition. Through this partnership, ELITE Solar becomes an Official Partner and Official Solar Panel Provider of Real Madrid, joining forces with a club recognized worldwide for its pursuit of excellence, innovation, and leadership. The collaboration reflects the shared values of both organizations and their commitment to creating a lasting positive impact on future generations.

The Lebanese American University (LAU) has cemented its strong performance across several UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the 2026 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings. Its upward trajectory for the past four years fortifies its standing as a leading global university in social responsibility. LAU ranked third globally in SDG 1: No Poverty—up from the fifth position last year—thanks to its extensive scholarship and financial aid offering. In SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, it placed 19th—a testament to the many initiatives, programs, and curricula that significantly enhance graduates’ employability and access to economic opportunity. Another significant feat is its 24th placement in SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals, which illustrates the university’s reach through its broad network of local, national, and international collaborations. Overall, the institution secured the 55th position globally and the first rank nationally, demonstrating a steady rise since 2023, when it was placed in the 601-800 bracket, then in the 401-600 range in 2024, followed by a position in the 101-200 range last year.