A federal judge has stopped the Trump administration from imposing fixed limits on how long foreign students, exchange visitors and journalists may remain in the United States, blocking a major immigration rule one day before it was due to take effect. U. S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV in Boston issued a preliminary injunction on Monday, September 14, finding that the Department of Homeland Security had […]
Bob Mackie, the Emmy- and Tony-winning designer who transformed television and stage costuming with flamboyant creations for Cher, Carol Burnett, died on Monday in Palm Springs, California. He was 87. A representative for Mackie said he died of pneumonia at 10.40am on September 14. His team announced his death through his official social media account, saying he had spent his life fulfilling his ambition to be a […]
CoinEx has begun an orderly shutdown of its cryptocurrency exchange after nearly nine years, giving customers until December 22 to withdraw assets. The platform said new registrations and referral rewards would stop from September 15, while futures markets moved into reduce-only mode as the first stage of a phased wind-down. CoinEx attributed the decision to a prolonged downturn in digital-asset markets, contracting trading volumes and liquidity, and […]
Zurich Airport has moved two autonomous electric shuttle buses to Level 4 operation without a driver or safety monitor on board, shifting human oversight entirely to a remote control centre after an 18-month testing programme. The airport said the first fully automated runs began in early September, marking the latest stage of a pilot launched with autonomous-driving technology company WeRide in March 2025. The two Robobus vehicles […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai New York-based software company Clay has raised $115 million in a Series D funding round led by Wellington Management, lifting its valuation to $7.1 billion as demand grows for artificial intelligence tools used by sales and marketing teams. The financing, announced on September 9, included participation from Sequoia Capital, StepStone Group, Andreessen Horowitz’s Perennial fund, Meritech Capital, DST Global, CapitalG, BoxGroup, Boldstart, Bloomberg […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Oil prices rose on Tuesday as renewed attacks on Saudi Arabia and the continued shutdown of the kingdom’s East-West pipeline kept traders focused on the risk of further disruption to Middle East crude supplies. Brent crude climbed $1.24 to $106.93 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate gained $1.29 to $102.65 in Asian trading. The move followed another wave of Houthi attacks on […]
A skilled human attacker exploited a critical Marimo notebook flaw and moved from an exposed WebSocket session to authenticated access on an SSH bastion host in eight seconds, Sysdig’s Threat Research Team has documented. The operation centred on CVE-2026-39987, a pre-authentication remote code execution vulnerability affecting the Marimo Python notebook platform. Sysdig said the attacker used a hand-built Python toolkit rather than an AI agent, chaining initial […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabia’s Government Expenditure and Projects Efficiency Authority has activated flynas under the unified framework agreement for government ERCAB travel, widening the airline choices available to public-sector entities and eligible travellers. The activation lifts the number of airlines participating in the government travel arrangement to four, with flynas joining Saudia, flyadeal and Riyadh Air. EXPRO said the addition is intended to improve flexibility, […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai International Financial Centre has confirmed the programme for the inaugural Dubai Future Finance Week, bringing more than 850 speakers to a five-day series of events across the emirate from November 2 to 6. The programme will comprise more than 85 high-level events, including 12 signature forums across 14 stages, and will focus on fintech, tokenisation, Islamic finance, family wealth, sustainable finance and […]
By R Suryamurthy The 2026 New Delhi Declaration arrives at a revealing moment for BRICS: two decades after the grouping emerged as a shorthand for the rising economic weight of the Global South, it is no longer merely demanding a larger seat at the table of global governance, but is beginning to construct the institutional […]
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HAMILTON, BERMUDA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 September 2026 – Verdant Rock Limited (“Verdant Rock”), a Bermuda‑based Class 3B insurer and financial guarantor focusing on emerging markets, has closed a 30% quota share reinsurance treaty with a panel of leading global reinsurers. The panel carries an average financial strength rating of A+ from either AM Best or S&P, marking a significant milestone for the company less than a year after receiving its Class 3B insurance license from the Bermuda Monetary Authority.
The treaty supports Verdant Rock’s portfolio of irrevocable, unconditional and on-demand financial guarantees on private corporate, structured and project finance exposures across emerging markets. By sharing 30% of risk with highly rated capacity providers, Verdant Rock further strengthens its balance sheet, diversifies its capital base and enhances scalability for future growth.
“Securing a reinsurance panel of this caliber, rated A+ on average, at this stage of our development is a strong validation of our underwriting framework and our approach to governance. Every guarantee Verdant Rock issues now carries an additional layer of security from counterparties that have spent time understanding and believing in what we are building. We are grateful to each panel member for their confidence in us.” — Tolga Uzuner, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Verdant Rock Limited
Hashtag: #VerdantRock
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Verdant Rock Limited is a Bermuda‑based insurance company regulated by the Bermuda Monetary Authority as a Class 3B Insurer. The company currently holds a BBB+ Long‑Term Insurer Financial Strength Rating with a Stable Outlook from Fitch Ratings. It provides Basel and ICS-family Solvency regimes compliant, investment‑grade financial guarantees on private credit exposures in emerging markets, designed to qualify as eligible credit protection under Basel and major insurance solvency regimes for banks, insurers and institutional investors globally. The company focuses on private liabilities and does not cover sovereigns, municipalities or provinces. Its remit covers bonds and loans issued by emerging market corporations and banks, structured financings, asset-backed (ABS) and mortgage-backed (MBS) exposures in securities or loan format, and project finance.
Rooted in craft, the showcase explores how Taiwan’s materials, techniques, cultural heritage, and contemporary design can respond to modern lifestyles and international markets. Working across wood, leather, ceramics, paper mulberry bark fibre, mixed media, lighting, and furniture, the seven brands reveal a craft culture that is culturally grounded, adaptable, and forward-looking.
KIMU reinterprets East Asian culture through its concept of “The New Old,” transforming familiar memories and aesthetics into contemporary objects.
Based in southern Taiwan, Lumamiling works with Indigenous barkcloth traditions and paper mulberry fibre, translating ancient techniques into lighting, furniture, and objects relevant to sustainability and contemporary living.
MOTOR design, guided by “An Eastern Soul in a Western Form,” combines mixed materials, cultural perspectives, and advanced manufacturing, with all design and production based in Taiwan.
Inspired by Taiwan’s mosaic tiles and architectural heritage, Pan Pan Hua develops handcrafted ceramic tiles for objects, interiors, architecture, and bespoke spatial applications.
TOMO celebrates the warmth and individuality of wood through close attention to grain, proportion, construction, and the tactile qualities of handcraft.
Furniture brand UMAMI balances materials, proportions, function, and detail like ingredients in cooking, creating adaptable furniture for residential, commercial, and public spaces.
Working primarily with leather, WÈI CRAFT explores material, structure, and storytelling through handcrafted objects designed to evolve beautifully through time and use.
Through Maison&Objet Paris, TAIWAN CRAFTS & DESIGN expands the meaning of “Made in Taiwan”—connecting craftsmanship, cultural depth, design innovation, and production expertise with international designers, architects, buyers, retailers, galleries, and creative professionals.
From Taiwan to the world, the initiative aims not only to make Taiwanese craft visible, but to make it part of the way the world lives.
MAISON&OBJET Pulse
Paris · 10–14 September 2026
TAIWAN CRAFTS & DESIGN PAVILION · Hall 5A · Stand A91
Hashtag: #TaiwanCraftsDesign #NTCRI #MaisonObjet
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A Casbaneiro banking Trojan campaign targeting users in Latin America is using geofenced phishing, staged malware delivery and separate command-and-control servers to make malicious activity harder to detect and analyse, according to security research published this month. FortiGuard Labs said it observed the campaign in August, with activity focused on Argentina, Peru, Colombia and Mexico. Victims are approached through phishing emails and PDF documents disguised as invoices, […]
Calls by leading artificial intelligence executives to slow development of advanced models pressured Asian semiconductor shares on Monday, but investors and strategists said robust spending on computing infrastructure was likely to keep the longer-term AI investment cycle intact. Samsung Electronics fell as much as 4.1% in early trading, while South Korea’s SK Hynix dropped 5.8%. Japan’s Advantest declined 4.7% and Kioxia Holdings slid 9.3% as markets assessed […]
Austria has denied entry to Iran’s nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami, preventing him from addressing the International Atomic Energy Agency’s annual General Conference in Vienna after a travel-ban exemption was not approved. Eslami, Iran’s vice-president for nuclear affairs and head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, had been expected to speak at the opening of the five-day gathering on Monday. Iran’s state news agency said on Saturday […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai QNB Group, working with Mastercard, has issued what it describes as Syria’s first internationally accepted payment card, extending the country’s return to cross-border card services after years of isolation from global payment networks. The new card is intended to allow eligible customers in Syria to make payments locally and abroad wherever Mastercard is accepted, subject to applicable regulatory and compliance requirements. The launch […]
Dubai’s Theatre of Digital Art will host Disco Experience by That ’70s Band on September 25, pairing live renditions of major 1970s dance hits with choreography, period-inspired costumes and the venue’s 360-degree digital projections. The show is scheduled to begin at 8pm, with doors opening at 7.30pm, according to the venue and ticketing information. Tickets are priced from Dh180, with several seating categories available. That ’70s Band […]
Metaplanet has cut the potential share pool attached to its Series 10 stock acquisition rights by 41.1%, reducing possible issuance to 188.19 million shares after shareholders challenged the dilution created by the executive compensation structure. The Tokyo-listed bitcoin treasury company said on September 11 that it would lower the number of shares underlying each Series 10 right from 696 to 410. The change reduces the aggregate potential […]
The National Media Authority has joined the 35th Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, using its pavilion to highlight media regulation, publishing services and content-sector initiatives. The authority is taking part in the fair from September 13 to 18 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi, where its pavilion in Hall 5 is hosting sessions, initiatives and activities focused on media, culture and content creation. The participation places the federal […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Saudi Arabia has temporarily stopped its East-West oil pipeline after multiple drone attacks damaged sections of the route, tightening pressure on crude exports as shipping disruptions intensify around the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea. The Energy Ministry said the pipeline was shut as a precaution after strikes on September 10 in the Riyadh and Madinah regions. Several people were injured, while emergency […]
Arabian Post Staff -Dubai Dubai World Central will open its second runway by the end of 2027, marking the next major infrastructure step in Dubai’s plan to shift aviation growth to Al Maktoum International Airport and build capacity for as many as 260 million passengers a year. Dubai Airports chief executive Paul Griffiths confirmed the timetable during an international media briefing, saying development of DWC was proceeding […]
The robot has begun operating at Kalangan, the art museum inside the Domestic Security Hold Area, marking the first phase of a wider plan to introduce robotic assistance across the airport. CIAL Managing Director S. Suhas inaugurated the service, which is intended to give passengers access to travel information while they move through the terminal.
Passengers can interact with the robot to check flight schedules, gate numbers and CIAL services. It can provide directions to boarding gates and other airport facilities, helping travellers locate destinations without having to rely solely on static signs or information counters.
CIAL has also given the robot a cultural role. At Kalangan, it can explain Kerala art forms including Kathakali and Ottanthullal and provide information about sculptures and artworks displayed in the museum. The robot can guide passengers towards relevant exhibits, linking travel assistance with the airport’s cultural displays.
The airport operator said passenger assistance robots will be deployed in check-in halls during the next phase of the programme. CIAL is also examining the use of delivery robots capable of carrying food and other products directly to passengers waiting inside the terminal, though no timetable has been announced for that service.
Pune-based Kinetics Robotics developed the passenger assistance robot for CIAL. Executive Director Santhosh Poovattil, Head of Commercial Manoj P. Joseph and Kinetics Robotics representative Jignesh Nair were among those present when the service was launched.
The project adds another automated passenger-facing service to CIAL’s broader digital upgrade. The airport last year outlined a Rs 200-crore digital transformation programme, CIAL 2.0, covering operational systems, artificial intelligence, automation and cybersecurity. That programme included upgraded flight information and announcement systems, common-use passenger processing infrastructure and other technology intended to improve airport operations and passenger convenience.
CIAL 2.0 also identified facial-recognition check-in, artificial intelligence-based baggage tracking, lost-item tracking, prepaid cab booking kiosks and DigiYatra integration among its digital services. The passenger assistance robot extends that technology drive into a visible, interactive role inside the terminal rather than keeping automation largely behind the scenes.
For passengers, the robot’s main practical value is immediate access to frequently requested information. Flight updates and gate directions can change during the course of a journey, and an interactive unit positioned within the secure area can supplement display boards and staffed help points. Its deployment at Kalangan also allows CIAL to test passenger interaction with the technology in a controlled setting before placing more robots in busier check-in areas.
The cultural information function gives the device a second purpose beyond navigation. Travellers passing through the museum can request explanations of traditional performances and displayed works rather than using the robot only for airport queries. CIAL has presented that combination as part of its effort to improve passenger convenience while drawing attention to Kerala’s cultural heritage.
The first deployment remains limited to the domestic security hold area, and CIAL has not disclosed how many passenger assistance robots will be added in the next stage. The airport operator has also not announced technical details such as supported languages, operating hours, mobility range or whether future units will have additional functions.
Kalangan serves as the initial location because it combines passenger circulation with exhibits that require both directional and informational support. The robot can therefore handle airport questions while directing visitors towards artworks and explaining selected cultural forms.
CIAL’s move comes as airports increasingly use self-service and automated systems for routine passenger interactions, particularly for check-in, baggage processing, navigation and information delivery. At Kochi, the next expansion will move the assistance robots from the museum setting into check-in halls, where passenger volumes and the range of queries are likely to be greater.
A phishing campaign active since June is abusing Microsoft’s legitimate mshta. exe utility to run malicious HTML Application files, profile infected Windows systems and deliver follow-on malware capable of stealing credentials and other local secrets, security researchers have found. Fortra Intelligence and Research Experts, known as FIRE, said the operation remains active and is primarily targeting Spanish-speaking users at global organisations. The attackers use Spanish-language invoice and […]
BRICS leaders have adopted a joint declaration expressing deep concern over escalating tensions in the Middle East and urging maximum restraint, securing consensus among members including Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The New Delhi Declaration, approved on Saturday at the 18th BRICS Summit, called on all sides to avoid actions that could further aggravate the situation and reaffirmed support for resolving international disputes through […]
