New Fujairah-ICAD rail service and customs-enabled inland gateway bring port services closer to customers across Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 20 September 2026: Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, and AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, have partnered to launch a direct rail service connecting Fujairah Terminals with the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD).
The integrated inland logistics rail depot solution, linking one of the UAE’s East Coast maritime gateways on the Gulf of Oman with the nation’s industrial heartland in the capital Abu Dhabi, combines a new dedicated rail freight service, and a customs-enabled inland cargo gateway designed to bring trade closer to customers.
Developed in partnership with AD Ports Group, Etihad Rail extends the reach of Fujairah Terminals beyond the port gates by enabling cargo arriving in Fujairah to be transported directly by rail approximately 200 km to ICAD, where customers can access customs clearance, inspection and cargo release services.
A key milestone underpinning the launch is the designation of ICAD with its own UN LOCODE “AECAD”, establishing it as a recognised international logistics location within global shipping and trade systems. For the first time, shipping lines, freight forwarders, and cargo owners can book cargo directly to ICAD as the destination and clearance point. Combined with dedicated customs and inspection infrastructure, this enables containers arriving at Fujairah Terminals to be transported directly by rail to ICAD for inspection, clearance, and release, simplifying customs processes, reducing handling requirements, and accelerating the movement of goods across Abu Dhabi.
The solution is designed to serve importers, exporters, manufacturers, distributors, and logistics providers operating across Abu Dhabi, allowing them to receive cargo closer to warehouses, production facilities, and end markets. The new service offers customers reliable schedules, reduced road congestion, enhanced scalability for high-volume cargo movements and lower carbon emissions compared with traditional long-haul trucking. Operating three times per week, the dedicated Etihad Rail service connects Fujairah Terminals with ICAD, strengthening multimodal cargo flows across the corridor.
Omar Alsebeyi, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Rail Freight, said: “The launch of our new Fujairah-ICAD rail service represents another important step in unlocking the full potential of the UAE National Rail Network for our customers. Through our partnership with AD Ports Group, we have created an innovative logistics solution that goes beyond transportation by bringing key port services closer to where cargo is ultimately needed. By combining rail connectivity with customs-enabled inland cargo handling and the ability to book cargo directly to ICAD, we are helping customers move goods more efficiently, simplify logistics processes, and reduce the time between vessel arrival and final delivery.”
Saif Al Mazrouei, Chief Executive Officer, Ports Cluster – AD Ports Group, said: “Strong trade corridors are built by connecting gateways with the industrial and commercial ecosystems they serve. The integrated service brings together Fujairah Terminals, the UAE National Rail Network and ICAD (AECAD) as part of a more connected system, extending the reach of our port infrastructure beyond the terminal and bringing essential services closer to customers. Through our partnership with Etihad Rail, we are enabling seamless, reliable and resilient cargo flows, while providing businesses with greater flexibility in how they access markets and manage their supply chains. This seamless approach strengthens connectivity across the trade ecosystem, supports long-term growth and reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a gateway of choice for trade and industry.”
The launch of the service reinforces the shared commitment of Etihad Rail and AD Ports Group to strengthening the UAE’s logistics and trade infrastructure through greater connectivity, innovation, and customer-focused supply chain solutions. By combining the capabilities of Fujairah Terminals with the reach of the UAE National Rail Network with an inland gateway offering customs and cargo handling services, the partnership is helping create a more efficient and resilient logistics ecosystem for businesses operating across the country.
As part of the wider AD Ports Group ecosystem, Fujairah Terminals plays a vital role in delivering integrated, end-to-end supply chain solutions, connecting ports, industrial and free zones, logistics platforms, and digital services. Through its comprehensive service offering and strategic location, Fujairah Terminals supports the UAE’s position as a global logistics and trade hub, strengthening connectivity across the GCC, India, the Red Sea, and East Africa.
At Infocomm India 2026, Yealink highlights shift from meeting-room infrastructure to intelligent, connected workplace ecosystems
Mumbai, Sept 20: Singapore-headquartered enterprise-grade video conferencing and unified communications provider, Yealink expects India to emerge as a strategic growth market as the rapid expansion of Global Capability Centres (GCCs), increasing AI adoption and the evolution of hybrid workplaces create new demand for intelligent enterprise communication and collaboration solutions.
Speaking at Infocomm India 2026, Mr Zion Lee, Country Sales Manager (India) at Yealink, said the enterprise collaboration market in India is entering a new phase, with organisations increasingly moving towards building workplaces that improve productivity, collaboration and business outcomes.
“India is undergoing a significant transformation in the way enterprises think about workplace technology. With the rapid growth of GCCs, organisations are increasingly collaborating across geographies, time zones and functions, creating demand for communication infrastructure that is intelligent, seamless and highly manageable. The opportunity is no longer just about putting technology into meeting rooms but about creating connected workplace ecosystems that enable people and businesses to work more effectively.,” Zion Lee said.
For over 25 years, Yealink, which remains focused on a single domain — UC&C, has built deep expertise to support scalable, enterprise-grade communication solutions through continuous in-house R&D and long-term industry practice. For more than a decade, the company has been a strategic partner to Microsoft, collaborating closely on Microsoft Teams devices and platform compatibility. Trusted by global enterprises such as Siemens and Brose. Yealink helps organizations enhance productivity through reliable, AI-powered, enterprise-ready communication solutions.
At InfoComm India 2026, Yealink showcased AV ONE, a comprehensive AVoIP+ solution that makes Pro AV rooms simple and smart. AV ONE brings audio, cameras, Microsoft Teams Rooms systems, AVoIP, room control and room booking into one ecosystem with centralized management. This will help enterprises who often struggle with rooms built from devices by multiple OEMs, facing compatibility issues, complex cabling and fragmented management.
AI adoption giving tailwinds to the industry
According to AVIXA’s 2025 Industry Outlook and Trends Analysis (IOTA), India’s Pro AV market is estimated at $10.7 billion in 2025, growing to $14.0 billion by 2030. Yealink, which currently ranks among the top three players in India, is looking to strengthen its market position as enterprises increasingly explore AI-led workplace technologies and integrated collaboration platforms.
A recent Frost & Sullivan survey of business leaders and IT decision-makers says enterprises are still at relatively early stages of their AI journeys, with 84 per cent of organisations remaining in the “exploratory” or “opportunistic” stages of AI maturity. This indicates significant headroom for AI adoption as organisations move from experimentation towards more structured deployment.
The evolution of AI-enabled collaboration is therefore expected to create a new layer of demand in India, particularly among enterprises that are building large-scale, digitally enabled workplaces, Zion said.
The evolution of enterprise communications is increasingly moving the market beyond standalone devices towards integrated platforms and connected ecosystems. Yealink is strengthening this ecosystem-led approach through collaborations with technology and channel partners, including Microsoft, Beetel and Wildcard among others, enabling enterprises to access integrated communication and collaboration solutions tailored to evolving workplace requirements in India.
Talking about the partnership with Yealink at Infocomm India 2026, Mr Saket Taneja, Co-Founder, Wildcard Techno Services said, “WildCard and Yealink have shared a strong and enduring partnership since 2009. For the past 17 years, we have been serving the Indian market with Yealink’s products and supporting customers and partners through comprehensive sales, pre-sales, and post-sales capabilities. As organisations across India accelerate their digital workplace transformation, we see a significant shift from procuring individual devices to adopting integrated workplace ecosystems that connect people, spaces, and technology.”
According to Himanshu Srivastava, Business Leader, Beetel, India’s enterprise technology landscape is witnessing a fundamental shift in the way organisations approach workplace collaboration.
“At Beetel, our association with Yealink reflects this evolution. As enterprises expand their digital and hybrid workplaces, particularly with the rapid growth of GCCs, the need for dependable collaboration infrastructure that combines ease of deployment, interoperability and intelligent capabilities is becoming increasingly important,” he said.
The personal computer is undergoing a quiet transformation. For decades, businesses and individuals have depended on physical desktops and laptops to store applications, files and computing resources. Now, an increasing portion of that computing experience is moving away from the device sitting on a desk and into the cloud.
The emergence of the Cloud PC is at the centre of this shift. Instead of relying entirely on local hardware, users can access a virtual computer hosted in a remote data centre. Applications, operating systems and business resources can be delivered through the internet, allowing employees to work from offices, homes and other locations using a wide range of devices.
For companies pursuing hybrid work, centralized IT management and flexible computing, the model offers significant opportunities. But it also raises a question that businesses cannot afford to ignore: when the computer moves to the cloud, what happens to the security of the data?
The Computer Is No Longer Just on the Desk
A Cloud PC changes the traditional relationship between a user and a computer.
In a conventional setup, applications and files may be stored directly on a desktop or laptop. The organization is responsible for securing the physical machine, its operating system, applications and local storage.
With a Cloud PC, much of the computing environment is hosted remotely. The physical device becomes more of an access point to a centrally managed digital workspace.
That architecture can bring security advantages. If an employee loses a laptop, for example, sensitive corporate information may remain within the cloud environment rather than being stored entirely on the missing device.
But the security boundary has changed. The organization now has to protect not only the cloud infrastructure but also the identities, devices, connections and permissions used to access it.
Security Does Not Automatically Come With the Cloud
There is a common misconception that moving data and applications to a major cloud platform automatically makes them secure.
The reality is more complicated.
Leading cloud providers invest heavily in infrastructure security, encryption, identity management and monitoring. However, customers still control many aspects of how their cloud environments are configured and accessed.
A poorly configured Cloud PC can therefore become a security weakness even when the underlying cloud infrastructure is highly protected.
Weak passwords, excessive user permissions, outdated software, inappropriate data-sharing policies and compromised accounts can create vulnerabilities that sophisticated infrastructure security cannot completely eliminate.
The lesson is important: cloud technology can provide powerful security capabilities, but security still has to be designed and managed.
Identity Has Become the New Security Perimeter
Perhaps the biggest change introduced by cloud computing is the growing importance of digital identity.
When employees worked primarily inside corporate offices and connected through controlled networks, organizations could place considerable emphasis on securing the network perimeter.
Cloud computing makes that approach less effective.
An employee may access a Cloud PC from a home office, hotel, airport or another location. The identity of the person requesting access therefore becomes critically important.
If an attacker steals an employee’s credentials, the attacker may attempt to access corporate resources while appearing to be a legitimate user.
This is why multifactor authentication, conditional access, strong identity management and least-privilege permissions have become central components of modern cloud security.
Encryption: Essential, But Not a Complete Solution
Encryption is another major layer of cloud protection.
Data can be encrypted while it is stored and while it travels between systems. Microsoft, for example, documents encryption for Windows 365 Cloud PC storage and protection of network traffic in transit.
Encryption helps ensure that stolen or intercepted data is much harder to use without the appropriate cryptographic keys.
But encryption cannot solve every security problem.
Consider a compromised employee account. If an attacker successfully authenticates as an authorized user, the data may be accessible through legitimate system functions. The information may remain encrypted at the storage level, but the attacker could potentially view or manipulate it through the authorized session.
That is why encryption must operate alongside authentication, authorization, monitoring and data-loss prevention.
The Risk of Misconfiguration
One of the less visible dangers in cloud computing is misconfiguration.
Cloud platforms offer extensive security controls, but organizations must configure those controls correctly. An incorrectly assigned permission can expose information that was supposed to remain restricted.
For example, an employee may receive broader access than necessary, an administrator may leave an unnecessary service enabled, or sensitive information may be permitted to move to unmanaged devices.
These problems do not necessarily represent a failure of cloud technology. They can represent failures in implementation and governance.
For companies adopting Cloud PCs, configuration management should therefore be treated as an ongoing security process rather than a one-time installation task.
What Happens When a Device Is Lost?
The loss or theft of a laptop is one area where Cloud PCs can potentially change the risk profile.
If an organization’s sensitive information is primarily maintained inside the cloud environment, losing the physical device does not necessarily mean losing the entire corporate data set.
However, this protection depends on configuration.
Employees may still download documents, take screenshots, copy information, print files or use local applications. Browser sessions and cached credentials can also introduce additional risks.
Businesses should therefore establish clear rules regarding what information can leave the Cloud PC environment and under what circumstances.
Data-loss-prevention technologies can provide additional controls by identifying and restricting certain types of sensitive information movement.
Remote Work Expands the Attack Surface
Cloud PCs are particularly attractive to organizations with remote and hybrid workforces.
An employee can potentially access a standardized computing environment without carrying the entire corporate infrastructure with them.
But remote access also means that corporate systems may be accessed from networks and devices outside the organization’s direct control.
Public Wi-Fi, insecure home networks, personal devices and phishing attacks can all become part of the security equation.
This is one reason the Zero Trust security model has gained prominence. Rather than assuming that a user or device should automatically be trusted because it is connecting from a familiar network, Zero Trust emphasizes continuous verification of identity, device status and access requirements.
Cloud PCs and Ransomware
Ransomware has added another dimension to the cloud-security discussion.
Moving desktops into the cloud does not make an organization immune to ransomware. Attackers can still target credentials, endpoints, applications and users.
A compromised privileged account can be particularly dangerous because it may provide access to multiple systems.
Organizations using Cloud PCs should therefore combine access controls with endpoint protection, network security, monitoring, segmentation and recovery procedures.
Backup strategy is equally important. A cloud-based system should not be confused with a backup system. Organizations still need appropriate recovery mechanisms for critical business information.
Insider Risk Cannot Be Ignored
Cybersecurity discussions often focus on hackers operating from outside an organization. But legitimate users can also become a source of data exposure.
An employee might accidentally send a confidential file to the wrong recipient. A contractor might download information that should remain inside the organization. A malicious insider might deliberately attempt to remove proprietary data.
Cloud environments can offer improved visibility into these activities when appropriate monitoring and data-governance tools are deployed.
The objective is not to create an environment where every employee is treated as a suspect. Instead, organizations need proportionate controls that protect sensitive information while allowing employees to perform their jobs efficiently.
Building a Safer Cloud PC Environment
Businesses considering Cloud PCs should approach security as a layered system.
First, protect identities. Multifactor authentication should be standard for sensitive corporate environments, supported by strong password policies and appropriate access controls.
Second, limit privileges. Employees should have access only to the applications and information necessary for their responsibilities.
Third, control data movement. Organizations should determine when files can be downloaded, copied, printed or transferred to external devices.
Fourth, maintain software security. Operating systems, applications and browsers should receive security updates in a timely manner.
Fifth, monitor activity. Unusual login locations, repeated authentication failures, unexpected data transfers and other abnormal behaviour should trigger investigation.
Sixth, prepare for failure. Incident-response and recovery plans should be tested before an actual security incident occurs.
Finally, educate employees. Technology is only one part of cybersecurity. A user who cannot identify a convincing phishing message can unintentionally bypass several layers of technical protection.
Who Is Responsible for Cloud PC Security?
Cloud security works through a shared-responsibility model.
The cloud provider is responsible for securing the infrastructure and services it operates. The customer remains responsible for many decisions involving users, permissions, configurations, applications and data.
That division of responsibility is critical.
A business cannot simply purchase Cloud PCs and transfer its cybersecurity obligations to the cloud provider. It must understand exactly which security responsibilities belong to the provider and which remain with its own IT and security teams.
The Future of the Desktop Is Also a Security Question
The Cloud PC represents more than another way of accessing Windows or business applications. It reflects a broader change in enterprise computing.
As organizations move applications, storage and workspaces into cloud environments, the traditional definition of a “computer” is becoming less important. What matters increasingly is the combination of identity, data, applications, devices and cloud infrastructure.
That transformation offers businesses greater flexibility, but it also demands stronger security discipline.
The key question is therefore not whether a Cloud PC is inherently safe or unsafe. Its security depends on how the entire ecosystem is designed and managed.
A properly configured Cloud PC environment can provide strong protection through centralized controls, encryption, identity management and monitoring. At the same time, compromised credentials, excessive permissions, misconfiguration and poor data-handling practices can create serious exposure.
For organizations, the move to Cloud PCs should therefore be accompanied by a corresponding investment in cybersecurity strategy.
The desktop may be moving into the cloud. The responsibility for protecting the data should not.
SHANGHAI, Sept. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — During HUAWEI CONNECT 2026, Huawei unveiled its upgraded Stellar AI Campus Network Solution that stands out with innovations in superfast wireless, full-scope security, and network autonomy, helping enterprises build a superfast, secure AI campus.
“Driven by AI, today’s campuses are evolving into a super agent that can perceive, think, self-heal, and dynamically adapt,” said Leon Wang. “Leveraging our ICT prowess, we, together with global customers and partners, are building ubiquitous AI campuses to bring ‘technology for people’ to life and accelerate digital and intelligent transformation across all industries.”
“The AI era has placed higher demands for campus networks, especially bandwidth capacity, security defense, and O&M efficiency,” said Shawn Zhao. “To address this, Huawei’s upgraded Stellar AI Campus Network Solution offers innovations across superfast wireless, full-scope security, and network autonomy, helping maximize productivity.”
Huawei’s solution delivers enhanced capabilities across three pillars.
Superfast wireless: As multi-agent collaboration gains momentum at enterprise workspaces, Huawei Wi-Fi 7 Advanced introduced intelligent Coordinated Scheduling and Spatial Reuse (iCSSR) technology that delivers twice the networking performance of industry peers. To grow the Wi-Fi+X ecosystem, Huawei also debuted the eCampusLink platform and HiSpaceX appliance, supporting full-element digital campus operations with unified access, spatial modeling, and rapid orchestration.
Full-scope security: Huawei’s solution offers asset, connectivity, spatial, and privacy security to enable full-scope security across the digital and physical worlds. Particularly, Huawei’s upgraded Asset Security Solution achieves second-level blocking of terminal behavior anomalies and precise network-security collaborative tracing, ensuring that all assets are fully visible, trustworthy, and controllable.
Network autonomy: With the rise of AI, enterprises urgently need to boost their network O&M efficiency. Huawei meets this with its iFlow and distributed real-time simulation technologies to enable pre-event proactive detection, in-event rapid localization, and post-event service verification, thereby delivering real-time visibility into agent experience. Furthermore, Huawei has made upgrades across data, models, and tools to deliver 24/7 AI-powered operations, achieving a 95% troubleshooting accuracy rate and a 90% reduction in MTTR.
Looking ahead, Huawei will continue to innovate and work closely with customers and partners worldwide to build a superfast, secure AI campus for the agentic world.
HOUSTON, Sept. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Olight, a global innovator in portable lighting, unveiled the ArkTac Series at O-Fan Day 2026, bringing ArkPro’s signature flat-body, multi-source design to tactical lighting for the first time. The company also introduced Amber Orange for ArkPro Ultra, alongside several new portable-lighting products. Launching during National Preparedness Month, the new releases reflect Olight’s focus on helping users stay prepared, from fast response to everyday readiness.
“The best products start with understanding how people really live, and our O-Fans have always been an important part of that journey,” said Mavis Xiao, general manager at Olight. “As we come together for our fifth in-person O-Fan Day, we’re grateful for a community that continues to share its ideas and feedback with us. That connection keeps us focused on real-world needs, from the new ArkTac Series to Amber Orange ArkPro Ultra.”
ArkTac Series: All-In-One Tactical Versatility
Inspired by ArkPro’s flat-body, multi-function design, the new ArkTac Series brings that approach to handheld tactical lighting. Available in two models, ArkTac and ArkTac Ultra, the series combines an easy-to-carry flat profile with immediate tactical controls and multiple light sources.
Designed for fast, intuitive control, a two-stage tail switch provides immediate access to Turbo Spotlight and Pure Flood without cycling through modes. The new CommandPoint shortcut activates Strobe with one touch by default and can be customized for other frequently used functions. Both models also feature UV and Red Light, while ArkTac Ultra adds a Green Laser. The series delivers up to 1,800 lumens and reaches up to 215 meters.
ArkTac Ultra also debuts OAL², the next generation of Olight’s proprietary aluminum alloy. It delivers 7.3% greater hardness and 11.5% higher yield strength than first-generation OAL.
ArkPro Ultra Amber Orange: Crafted to Stand Out
As the premium model in the ArkPro Series, ArkPro Ultra debuts in Amber Orange, its most vibrant color yet. Warm and energetic, the new colorway is designed to stand out, bringing the high visibility associated with outdoor and emergency equipment to everyday carry.
Rich metallic orange contrasts with sleek black accents, while polished edges catch the light to reveal shifting highlights and a refined sense of depth. This layered finish is achieved through a dual-anodizing process — a first for Olight — that also offers up to twice the scratch resistance of Olight’s standard anodized finishes.
Beyond its new look, ArkPro Ultra combines premium design with everyday-carry versatility, keeping preparedness close at hand. Its signature flat design brings together four light sources — Pure Flood, Spotlight, UV and Green Laser — with seven lighting configurations. Featuring Olight’s self-developed EIP 1 LED, ArkPro Ultra delivers up to 1,700 lumens in a compact EDC flashlight.
Also unveiled at O-Fan Day were the PL X GL, Oclip 2 Series and Marauder 3.
Pricing and Availability
ArkPro Ultra Amber Orange, PL X GL and Marauder 3 will be available September 21 for $129.99, $149.99 and $369.99, respectively. The Oclip 2 Series will also be available September 21, starting at $49.99. The ArkTac Series, starting at $119.99, is expected later this year. Pricing and availability may vary by market.
About Olight
Founded in 2007, Olight is a global innovator in portable lighting, offering high-tech solutions for everyday carry, outdoor, tactical and professional use. With over 1,200 patents and international recognitions, including the iF Design Award and Red Dot Design Award, Olight products are available in more than 100 countries worldwide.
PASAY CITY, Philippines, Sept. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) 2026, the country’s premier government-organized travel trade event, concluded on September 9 at Conrad Manila, with PHP 594,712,138.50 in sales leads. The figure, while still partial, is 20.12 percent higher than the PHP 495.09 million recorded in 2025.
Organized by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines, PHITEX 2026 gathered 102 Philippine sellers, including destination management companies, tour operators, and travel agencies, and 76 foreign buyers from 24 countries.
Eleven (11) countries represented the emerging markets, including Denmark, France, Indonesia, Italy, Macao SAR, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Thailand, Türkiye, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam.
The remaining buyers represented TPB’s 13 key markets: Australia, Canada, Mainland China, Germany, United Kingdom, Hong Kong SAR, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and the United States of America.
TPB Chief Operating Officer Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles expressed optimism over the sales leads generated and the business connections forged during the event.
“We are delighted with the PHP 506.15 million in sales leads generated through PHITEX 2026,” said Nograles. “While the tourism industry continues to navigate a challenging environment, shaped by global uncertainties and evolving market demands, PHITEX underscores the importance of strengthening industry partnerships and responding to the needs of travelers. We hope these connections will continue to grow into collaborations that bring more visitors to our communities and create sustainable opportunities for our local tourism stakeholders.”
Meanwhile, foreign buyers experienced the country’s rich heritage, scenic coastlines, and diverse culinary offerings through the post-event familiarization tours of PHITEX 2026. The tours included visits to the heritage sites of Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur, the natural attractions of Palawan, the culinary and cultural offerings of Cebu and Bohol, and the lush landscapes and nature-based experiences of Davao.
“We just don’t promote the product or the destination, but the experience,” said one of the buyers, Jenny Rose Ryall, director of Global Guides Australia. “We tell them stories, our personal stories, our personal experiences, and with that, it’s a lot more convincing because they can see the emotion, and the excitement. It’s always–what they [our clients] say to us–it’s always the people that they love about the Philippines.”
PHITEX 2026 was made possible through its silver sponsors: Cebu Pacific, Destileria Limtuaco & Co., Inc., Philippine Airlines; bronze sponsors: Duty Free Philippines, Kaulayaw, The Travel Club, and 2GO Travel; and community partners: Mactan Cebu International Airport, and Palaweño Brewery.
The Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines is an attached agency of the Department of Tourism, mandated to market and promote the country both domestically and internationally as a world-class tourism and MICE destination. This is carried out through strategic partnerships with public and private stakeholders, anchored on travel trade shows and business meetings. For more information, please visit www.tpb.gov.ph.
Cambodia, Sept. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On September 17, the inauguration ceremony of GAC Cambodia KD Plant was grandly held in Kampong Chhnang Province. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wenbin attended the ceremony, while Jiang Xiuyun, Deputy General Manager of GAC Group, and Wang Shunsheng, Deputy General Manager of GAC International and President of the Southeast Asia Regional Center, together with the leadership of TH Group, GAC’s strategic partner in Cambodia, witnessed the official launch of the THAM assembly plant for GAC vehicles. This marks a new stage in GAC’s development in Cambodia, transitioning from complete vehicle exports to local manufacturing, and stands as yet another achievement of China-Cambodia economic and trade cooperation.
Prime Minister Hun Manet was present in person to witness this important moment. He noted that the official commencement of the GAC KD Plant is a significant achievement of the Royal Government of Cambodia’s industrial transformation, helping Cambodia upgrade from labor-intensive industries to capital-, advanced-technology- and high-skill-driven sectors, spurring local industrial development, raising the added value of the national economy, and cultivating new sources of economic growth.
From complete vehicle imports to local assembly, GAC has steadily built its presence in Cambodia. The project was fully launched in 2024, and through close collaboration among all parties, the plant completed all preparatory and construction work and officially entered production. Under this local assembly project, TH Group is responsible for plant investment, construction and vehicle assembly, while GAC supplies complete knocked-down (CKD) kits, technical standards and full-chain technical support. With a designed annual capacity of around 10,000 units.
Strong market performance further validates the results of GAC’s deep cultivation. TRUMPCHI has enjoyed explosive growth in Cambodia since 2024, with an average annual compound growth rate of over 300% over the past three years, and ranked first among Chinese automotive brands in Cambodia in 2025, with continuously expanding brand influence.
The production launch of GAC Cambodia KD Plant marks a brand-new starting point for GAC’s deep cultivation in Cambodia. Over the past seven years, from channel development to product rollout, from brand establishment to manufacturing upgrading, GAC has been sharing development opportunities with the Cambodian people through tangible capacity, employment and technology.
Three-day UK dialogue emphasizes female empowerment, inclusion, and systemic reform across the Global South.
WEST SUSSEX, England, Sept. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — International leaders spanning government, policy, development, and sport convened at Wilton Park for a three-day dialogue hosted with Qatar Foundation (QF), calling for a global coalition to turn sport’s potential to support social development into practical action.
Held under the theme ‘Sport for Development in the Global South: Advancing Female Empowerment, Inclusion, and Accessibility’, the event focused on removing structural barriers to sporting opportunity for women and girls, building on UN Resolution 59/17, initiated by Qatar with Indonesia and Morocco and co-sponsored by 71 nations. Wilton Park and QF will now jointly develop an actionable roadmap for action in policy, coaching, and infrastructure.
Speaking at the dialogue, Her Excellency Sheikha Hind bint Hamad Al Thani, Vice Chairperson of Qatar Foundation, urged action that goes beyond basic parity, saying: “The barriers girls face are fundamentally different. “Our approach is to close that gap in practice, not just in principle: involving women in the design of facilities, providing coaching tailored to women’s needs, and building the scientific research base that, too often, doesn’t exist for women’s and girls’ sport.”
His Excellency Dr. Khalilur Rahman, President-Elect of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly, told the dialogue that sport “changes how a girl is seen by her family and community, and how she sees herself”, saying: “A girl who plays on a team learns to lead, to fail and try again in public — and that confidence follows her into the classroom, workplace, and civic life.”
Participants in the dialogue included Olympism365, Special Olympics, Laureus Sport for Good, NBA Africa, FIVB, and Olympic athletes Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Ibtihaj Muhammad.
QF continues to advance inclusive sport, with over 70,000 female participants participating in tailored sporting activities at the Education City Stadium in the past two years, and its Circle In initiative supporting sport-for-development projects in 10 countries.
About Qatar Foundation
Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) is a non-profit organization driving education, research, and community development. Founded in 1995, QF operates an interconnected ecosystem at Education City in Doha, Qatar, empowering individuals and driving positive social change. Visit www.qf.org.qa.
In what is turning out to be a huge mistake, Flipkart’s official mobile account on Instagram accidentally posted the upcoming Big Billion Days sale price for the iPhone 17 as part of a carousel post that talks about phone myths.
The price mentioned in the image was just Rs. 7X,XXX.
To put this into perspective, due to rising global component costs and memory chip shortages, Apple recently increased prices across its entire existing lineup in India. Apple recently increased its iPhone 17 prices, starting at Rs. 99,900 in India. Indian buyers were expecting to pay nearly Rs. 1,00,000 for the iPhone 17 this festive season.
What Does Rs. 7X,XXX Mean for Buyers? Seeing Flipkart push the iPhone 17 down to the Rs.7X,XXX range completely neutralizes Apple’s recent price hike. Buyers are looking at a huge saving of nearly Rs. 20,000 off current store rates.
A Big Mistake by the Social Media Manager Behind the scenes, things must be crazy at Flipkart right now. Leaking the biggest secret deal of the year before the sale hype starts. This is not a guessing game or a simple puzzle. The image clearly showed the phone, posted on the official instagram page of Flipkart mobiles, and the shocking Rs. 7X,XXX price tag. People on social media are already joking that the social media manager who posted this might lose their job today.
Whether this upload was a misclicked draft or an automated post published on the wrong date, the excitement among Indian shoppers will be immense. The secret is officially out. If Flipkart honors this Rs.7X,XXX price tag when the Big Billion Days sale goes live, the rush of shoppers buying the iPhone 17 will be massive.
Kaayu Rituals, a UK-based Ayurvedic wellness brand, marked six months of its journey with a wellness event at Shangri-La Eros New Delhi, bringing together healthcare professionals, wellness experts and industry stakeholders for conversations around preventive healthcare, sexual health, fertility, vitality and everyday wellbeing.
Shri Prataprao Ganpatrao Jadhav, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush and Minister of State, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, also joined the event digitally. He appreciated the initiative undertaken by Kaayu Rituals to promote conversations around preventive wellness and applauded the team for bringing together perspectives from Ayurveda, modern medicine and contemporary wellness.
The event also marked the brand’s next phase, with Kaayu Rituals announcing its expansion into wellness categories including sexual health, fertility, vitality and lung health. The company said the expansion is part of its broader focus on making preventive wellness a more consistent part of everyday life.
Speaking at the event, Preeti Choudhary, Founder and CEO, Kaayu Rituals, said, “Six months ago, Kaayu Rituals was an idea; today, it is a growing community built around a simple belief that wellness should begin before we become unwell. Our expansion into sexual health and lung health marks an important new chapter for us, but more importantly, it reflects our intent to bring greater awareness, openness and responsibility to areas of everyday health that are often overlooked. We believe Ayurveda, modern medicine and traditional knowledge can contribute to a more holistic conversation when the individual remains at the centre. As we grow, our commitment is to quality, safety, transparency and scientific integrity, because we know that trust is not created through a marketing campaign — it is earned, one product, one conversation and one person at a time.”
From traditional knowledge to modern wellness
Founded with the objective of bringing Ayurvedic principles into contemporary everyday life, Kaayu Rituals has built a portfolio spanning inner wellness supplements, Ayurveda-inspired hair care, skin wellness solutions and herbal tea infusions. The brand’s six-month milestone event included a session titled “Kaayu Rituals: Behind the Brand”, featuring Preeti Choudhary, Founder and CEO; Puneet Mittal, Chief Sales Officer; and Umesh Arora, Head of R&D, COSMOS.
The discussion focused on the brand’s formulation approach, research and development, production processes, quality standards and the development of its product portfolio.
Sexual health enters the wider wellness conversation A key session at the event, “Sexual Health in India,” brought together Dr. Jagriti and Dr. Abishes Saha to discuss sexual health, fertility, vitality, awareness and preventive care.
The panel highlighted the importance of treating sexual health as part of overall wellbeing and encouraging more informed conversations around subjects that are often approached with hesitation. There are topics that are supposed to be discussed openly and it is the societal responsibility of us all to get into the prevention, which eventually is better than cure.
The discussion reflected Kaayu Rituals’ broader approach of bringing often-overlooked areas of wellness into mainstream conversations around everyday health.
Ayurveda and modern medicine in today’s lifestyle The second panel, “Ayurveda, Modern Medicine & Today’s Lifestyle,” featured Dr. Tanu and Dr. Akshara Arora.
The discussion examined the relevance of Ayurvedic principles such as balance, routine and prevention in contemporary lifestyles, alongside the role of modern medicine and evidence-based healthcare.
Expanding the wellness portfolio As Kaayu Rituals enters its next phase, the brand is expanding into categories focused on sexual health, fertility, vitality and lung health.
The company also plans to explore further work across women’s wellness, sexual health and mental health, with an emphasis on awareness, dignity and responsible wellness.
The brand said its expansion will continue to be guided by its focus on quality, research, responsible product development and preventive wellness.
Building wellness into everyday life The six-month milestone reflects the beginning of Kaayu Rituals’ next phase of growth, with the company looking to build a wider conversation around preventive wellness and conscious living.
Rather than positioning wellness only as a response to health concerns, Kaayu Rituals aims to encourage people to think about everyday choices, healthy routines and preventive practices as part of their approach to wellbeing.
The company said it intends to continue bringing together Ayurvedic knowledge, contemporary research, quality standards and responsible wellness practices as it develops its portfolio and expands its presence.
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