Author: Sam Allcock

Gold prices have climbed to fresh record highs, extending a nine-month rally as investors anticipate interest rate cuts from the US Federal Reserve. The precious metal rose 0.55% to $3,655.5 per ounce in early trading on Tuesday (9 September 2025), an increase of $20 per ounce from the previous day. The surge comes just a week before the Fed’s key policy meeting, where markets widely expect monetary easing. Fed rate cut expectations drive rally Analysts say the move was fuelled by speculation that the US central bank may cut rates by as much as 50 basis points following last week’s…

A major exhibition tracing Moscow’s image through centuries of Russian art has opened at VDNH, the capital’s vast museum and exhibition complex. Titled The Image of Moscow in Russian Art from the Collection of the State Russian Museum, the project brings 115 works—including 104 paintings and 11 sculptures—from St. Petersburg’s State Russian Museum to Pavilion No. 1 “Central.” For many pieces, it is the first time they have been shown in Moscow. Occupying 9,400 square metres, the exhibition is billed as the season’s must-see cultural event. It offers a sweeping panorama of Moscow’s history, from sacred medieval icons and pre-1812…

As Saudi Arabia attracts record visitor numbers under its ambitious Vision 2030 strategy, security in the hospitality sector is set to be a central theme at Intersec Saudi Arabia 2025, when the event returns to the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC) from 29 September to 1 October. The flagship Future Security Summit, held alongside the exhibition, will bring together industry leaders to discuss how technology and human-centred design can safeguard the Kingdom’s booming tourism industry, which saw 116 million visitors in 2024, according to the Ministry of Tourism. Spotlight on hospitality security Delivering a keynote presentation titled “Securing…

LG Electronics (LG) is highlighting the intersection of art and technology at Frieze Seoul 2025 with an immersive exhibition titled “Park Seo-Bo x LG OLED: Colors Drawn from Nature.” The showcase pays tribute to one of Korea’s most celebrated contemporary artists, Park Seo-Bo, while marking LG’s fourth consecutive year as Headline Partner of the international art fair. Developed in collaboration with the PARKSEOBO FOUNDATION, the exhibition reproduces Park’s distinctive philosophy of color using the precision and self-lit pixel technology of LG OLED displays. The installation is designed to explore how nature’s palette, from subtle shades to vibrant tones, shaped the…

Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, is positioning itself as a digital-first carrier with a strong presence at COMEX 2025, the country’s flagship technology exhibition. As the Official Carrier of the event, Oman Air is highlighting its role in supporting Oman’s wider digital transformation goals, while demonstrating how advanced technologies are reshaping air travel. The airline’s Commercial and Digital teams led conference sessions on the impact of digitalisation in aviation and presented the company’s own transformation journey. These sessions examined how Oman Air is adopting technology to enhance guest experience, optimise operations, and build smarter retailing…

Dubai-based telecom and digital services provider du has wrapped up the third edition of its flagship technology forum, Envision 2025, bringing together government entities, municipalities, global tech leaders, and industry partners to explore the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping the UAE’s digital future. Themed “AI progress begins when leaders and technology align”, the event opened with a keynote by du CEO Fahad Al Hassawi, who emphasised the importance of collaboration in accelerating innovation. The day-long programme featured panel discussions, showcases, and demonstrations centred on how AI can transform key sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, education, retail, smart cities,…

Canon’s President and CEO for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Shinichi ‘Sam’ Yoshida, has completed his first official visit to the company’s regional headquarters in Dubai since taking up the role in March 2025. The visit underscores Canon’s commitment to the Middle East, Africa, and Türkiye, which the company describes as one of its fastest-growing markets. The trip comes as Canon forecasts double-digit growth across the Middle East & Türkiye as well as Central and North Africa this year. The projections align with regional economic growth estimates of 3.5% for the Middle East, 3% for Türkiye, and more than…

Specialist physicians from around the world gathered in Doha for a two-day medical summit on diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), a serious complication of type 2 diabetes. The event, titled CONNecting Experts for Clinical besT practice in Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (CONNECT-DPN), was coordinated by Weill Cornell Medicine–Qatar (WCM-Q) and endorsed by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). It brought together ten senior clinicians from South-East Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, and Mexico. Sharing global expertise The opening day took place at WCM-Q, with sessions dedicated to the latest developments in early diagnosis, screening tools, and treatment approaches for DPN. Experts…

Kia has secured two major honours at the 2025 What Car? Electric Car Awards, with the EV3 named Best Electric Small SUV and the Sportage recognised as Best Used Hybrid Family SUV. The dual success highlights the South Korean carmaker’s growing strength in both new and used markets, with the EV3 building on its status as the UK’s best-selling electric vehicle in 2025, and the Sportage continuing its longstanding popularity with family buyers. EV3 – a record-breaking electric SUV The Kia EV3, launched last year, has quickly become the company’s fastest-selling electric model of all time. The compact SUV is…

IFF, the US-based leader in flavors, fragrances and biosciences, has inaugurated an expanded LMR Naturals facility in Grasse, France, following a €10 million investment aimed at accelerating innovation in natural ingredients. The expansion increases the site’s footprint by 75 percent to 4,687 square metres and includes a new pilot hall to speed up the development of sustainable natural ingredients. A nearby experimental field will provide direct access to plant materials, giving researchers the ability to explore botanical potential and fast-track new product pipelines. IFF said more than 30 research and development experts will now be brought together under one roof,…