Abu Dhabi-based Masdar has announced its first project in Malaysia with the signing of a power purchase agreement to develop a 200-megawatt floating solar photovoltaic plant at the Chereh Dam in Pahang State.

The UAE BRIDGE Alliance has signed an MoU with iQIYI, a leading online entertainment service provider in China. The agreement establishes a framework for structured collaboration between one of China’s largest digital content platforms and a major regional media hub initiative spanning the Middle East and North Africa.

Seagull has expanded its industrial presence in the UAE with the launch of a new manufacturing facility in Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone.

Ring has launched Smart Video Search in the UAE, introducing a new AI-powered feature designed to help users quickly find specific moments within their Ring Event History.

Qatar Investment Authority has joined a consortium of investors to acquire asset manager Janus Henderson Group in an all-cash transaction that will take the company private. The deal values the firm at approximately $7.4bn.

Big 5 Construct Saudi will return to Riyadh from 18-21 January with an expanded programme focused on key challenges and opportunities shaping the construction and architecture sectors in the Kingdom.

ADQ and the Gates Foundation have announced a four-year partnership to support the expansion of AI and education technology across sub-Saharan Africa, with a combined commitment of $40m.