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Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi Announces 11 December 2026 Opening of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi
A Landmark Museum Rooted in the United Arab Emirates and Shaping Global Artistic Dialogue
- Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will connect cultures, inspire people, and celebrate art from the 1960s to the present
- The museum brings new perspectives to modern and contemporary art, shining a light on artists from around the world.
- Once open, the museum will reinforce its status as one of the most significant museum developments globally
ABU DHABI, UAE, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has announced that Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will open its doors on 11 December 2026, further strengthening Abu Dhabi’s position as a leading global capital for the arts.

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is a museum of modern and contemporary art and will be a space for encounter and exchange, promoting a more connected and diverse global community through art. The museum has a unique identity and vision, shaped by Abu Dhabi’s artistic landscape and designed to reflect the United Arab Emirates’ stories and beyond, encouraging curiosity among younger generations about modern and contemporary art.

The museum joins a growing community of museums and cultural institutions in Saadiyat Cultural District, including Louvre Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, and teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, positioning the district as one of the world’s most significant concentrations of cultural institutions. Part of the Guggenheim constellation of museums in New York, Venice, and Bilbao, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi brings a distinct identity shaped by Abu Dhabi’s legacy, in a region that has been at the crossroads of culture and trade for millennia.

His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, said: “Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is a defining moment in our cultural journey. The museum is shaped by the emirate’s long-held conviction that culture is the most enduring bridge between peoples and a building block for forward-looking societies. It brings new perspectives to modern and contemporary art, shining a light on art from all around the world. As a key element of Saadiyat Cultural District, the museum will create transformative new opportunities for learning, creativity, and cultural exchange, inspiring future generations to explore their own potential. Here, everyone belongs and can see themselves reflected in the stories the museum tells, engaging with ideas and artistic voices from across the world.”

Dr. Mariët Westermann, Director and CEO of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, said: “The Guggenheim Foundation is proud and delighted to be a longstanding partner with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi in shaping a museum of contemporary art of magnificent scope and aspiration. The museum’s art collection is uniquely local and global, centred in the region but with works from all continents. Through the many stories it will tell and invite, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will be a source of wonder, a hub of connection, and a place of curiosity and joy for people from the United Arab Emirates and the world.”

Envisioned as a platform for dialogue, the museum brings together diverse perspectives across geographies and generations through modern and contemporary art. Spanning a wide range of artistic media including painting, sculpture, installation, photography, moving image, and new media, the museum presents art as a dynamic and evolving conversation across time and place.

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi reflects Abu Dhabi’s role as a catalyst for artistic innovation and creative production, fostering meaningful connections between artists, ideas, and audiences. Placing the visitor at the centre, the museum offers an open exploratory experience, where each journey unfolds across interconnected narratives of time, place, and theme.

Designed by the late Pritzker Architecture Prize Laureate Frank Gehry, the museum is located on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, a meeting point between land and sea. A rooted architectural landmark that will offer a new perspective and invite visitors to be part of the curatorial journey of the museum.

Extending the visitor journey through interconnected spaces, the architecture of Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is an integral part of the artistic experience. The museum is designed to impress at every level, delivering a powerful presence externally and an immersive experience within. The building features 30 galleries that unfold across the interior, connected by a central atrium and ten sculptural cones that punctuate the building’s dynamic skyline. Nine are clad in stainless steel mesh and one in onyx and glass.

Reaching heights of up to 88 metres, the sculptural cones provide natural ventilation and shade, enhancing the building’s energy efficiency while articulating its bold silhouette. Spanning 11,600 square metres of interior gallery space and 23,000 square metres of outdoor exhibition areas, the landmark encompasses a total built-up area of 80,000 square metres, reinforcing its role as one of the most significant museum developments, suited to the impressive size, variety of media, and experimental character of art since 1960.

Since 2009, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi has been building a growing collection of modern and contemporary art that will reflect and advance Abu Dhabi’s role as a catalyst for creative production and innovation in the arts. Guests will be invited to engage with art on their own terms, shaping individual pathways through galleries that consider major vectors of art since 1960, such as Abstractions, Popular Culture, Land, Language, and Storytelling.

The displays unfold connections across geographies, generations, and artistic practices, and will provide dynamic frameworks for understanding the art of our own time as a source of knowledge, expression and connection while inviting visitors to explore art history through relationships and resonances rather than a linear chronology.

A landmark for Abu Dhabi and the world, the museum will deepen understanding, expand perspectives, and offer new ways to engage with the art of our time, positioning Abu Dhabi at the forefront of global artistic production, discourse, and exchange. More information about the collection and commissions will be announced in the coming months.

Public programming is active and ongoing across the United Arab Emirates. You can join our Guggenheim Abu Dhabi community here.

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ABOUT GUGGENHEIM ABU DHABI

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is a museum of modern and contemporary art that connects cultures, inspires people, and celebrates art from the 1960s to the present, shining a light on artists from around the world. The museum will offer new perspectives on modern and contemporary art from an Abu Dhabi lens through its collection, commissions, research, exhibitions, and multilingual programme.

Aiming to reflect a transcultural approach, the museum moves beyond chronology and geography to highlight artistic lineages, networks and exchanges. The collection spans a wide range of artistic media, including painting, sculpture, installation, photography, moving image, and new media.

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi places the visitor at the centre of a journey of encounter and exchange with modern and contemporary art. Visitors will be able to navigate their own path of discovery through the museum’s galleries of interconnected time periods, geographies, and themes.

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is the result of a visionary collaboration between the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation.

Located in the heart of Saadiyat Cultural District, overlooking the sea and designed by acclaimed architect Frank Gehry, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is an iconic landmark inspired by the architectural forms of the Gulf region. The museum has a total of 11,600 square metres spread across 30 galleries, in addition to 23,000 square metres of exterior exhibition spaces in the cones and terraces surrounding the building.

ABOUT DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE AND TOURISM – ABU DHABI

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi drives the sustainable growth of Abu Dhabi’s culture and tourism sectors, fuels economic progress and helps achieve Abu Dhabi’s wider global ambitions. By working in partnership with the organisations that define the Emirate’s position as a leading international destination, Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi strives to unite the ecosystem around a shared vision of the Emirate’s potential, coordinate effort and investment, deliver innovative solutions, and use the best tools, policies and systems to support the culture and tourism industries.

Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi’s vision is defined by the Emirate’s people, heritage and landscape. We work to enhance Abu Dhabi’s status as a place of authenticity, innovation, and unparalleled experiences, represented by its living traditions of hospitality, pioneering initiatives and creative thought.

For more information about the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and the destination, please visit: dctabudhabi.ae and visitabudhabi.ae and abudhabiculture.ae

ABOUT THE SOLOMON R. GUGGENHEIM FOUNDATION

The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation was established in 1937 and is dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of modern and contemporary art through exhibitions, education programs, research initiatives, and publications. Committed to innovation, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation collects, preserves, and interprets modern and contemporary art, and explores ideas across cultures through dynamic curatorial and educational initiatives and collaborations. With its constellation of architecturally and culturally distinct museums, exhibitions, publications, and digital platforms, the foundation engages both local and global audiences. The international constellation of museums includes the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York; the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice; the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao; and Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. To learn more about the museum and the Guggenheim’s activities around the world, visit guggenheim.org.

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July 28, 2026
GMSL2 Repeater Doubles Rugged Camera Link Reach to 30 Meters on Large Autonomous Machines

Compact Washdown-Ready Device Regenerates the Signal and Needs No Separate Power Supply

July 28: Hsinchu, Taiwan – oToBrite, a provider of automotive-grade Vision AI and camera solutions for unmanned vehicles, off-highway machines, and robotics, today introduced the GMSL2 Repeater, a compact device that doubles rugged camera-to-SoC transmission to 30 meters on large machines. A single repeater regenerates the GMSL2 signal at the midpoint of the link, doubling the roughly 15-meter reach of a standard GMSL2 connection without changing the camera architecture or the location of the compute unit.

Large machines place cameras far from the compute unit. Trailer-rear, boom-arm, harvesting-head, and perimeter cameras routinely sit outside the reliable range of a standard GMSL2 link over automotive cabling. Reaching those positions has required either relocating the compute unit or redesigning the cable architecture. The GMSL2 Repeater removes both steps.

Signal Regeneration Extends the Link to 30 Meters

The repeater installs inline between the camera and the host. It recovers the incoming GMSL2 signal in full, then retransmits a clean copy across a second link. This full recovery, rather than analog signal boosting, extends the link to a full 30 meters and adds under 1 microsecond of latency. The device has one GMSL2 input and one GMSL2 output on FAKRA Type Z connectors, runs at 6Gbps, and draws power over the same coax as the camera, requiring no separate power supply.

IP69K Rating and a Compact Body for Permanent Outdoor Use

The GMSL2 Repeater measures 34.6 by 36 by 19 millimeters and installs permanently on the machine. It carries an IP69K rating when its FAKRA connector is mated to a cable connector rated to the same standard, supporting high-pressure washdown. The device operates from minus 40 to 85 degrees Celsius and draws up to 1.3 watts, excluding camera power.

Backed by a Decade of Automotive and Autonomy Programs

For more than a decade, oToBrite has supplied automotive-grade cameras and Vision-AI systems for production vehicle programs and autonomous machine fleets, working with global automotive, off-highway, and robotics companies across the United States, Japan, and Europe.

Applications Across Heavy Machinery and Autonomous Platforms

Primary applications include heavy construction, mining, agricultural, and forestry equipment, along with long-haul trucking. Outdoor autonomous mobile robots and unmanned ground vehicles are a further application as those platforms grow larger and move into harsher environments.

A Single Source for the GMSL2 Camera Chain

The repeater extends the reach of oToBrite’s GMSL2 cameras, which the company offers from 1 to 8 megapixels along with plug-and-play adapter kits that connect them to NVIDIA Jetson platforms. That lets a system builder source the cameras, the compute connection, and the long-distance link for a large machine from a single automotive-grade supplier.

Availability: August 2026.

Full specifications and the datasheet are available at https://www.otobrite.com/product/gmsl-repeater/category#gmsl2-repeater.

Key Specifications

Interface: GMSL2, one input and one output
Connectors: FAKRA Type Z
Data rate: 6Gbps
Power: 10.5 to 17 volts DC over Power over Coax, 1.3 watts maximum, excluding camera power
Operating temperature: minus 40 to 85 degrees Celsius
Storage temperature: minus 40 to 95 degrees Celsius
Ingress protection: IP69K when the FAKRA connector is mated to an IP69K-rated cable connector
Dimensions: 34.6 by 36 by 19 millimeters
Added latency: under 1 microsecond
Extended reach: 30 meters with a single repeater, validated over 24 hours with zero frame loss

July 28, 2026
Centre Regulates Sugar Stocks to Ensure Smooth Market Availability

New Delhi, July 28: The Centre has introduced stock holding limits for sugar dealers from August 1 to November 30 to ensure steady market supply and prevent unnecessary price fluctuations.

The move is aimed at improving monitoring of sugar availability and preventing excessive stock accumulation by traders during the specified period.

Sugar dealers will be required to maintain stocks within the prescribed limits and provide necessary details as per government guidelines.

Officials said the measure will help maintain a balance between supply and demand while protecting consumer interests and ensuring stability in the sugar market.

The government will continue to monitor market conditions and take appropriate steps to maintain smooth availability of sugar across the country.

July 28, 2026
1inch launches Aqua to the public, introducing the first shared liquidity layer for DeFi
- Following its developer launch in November 2025, Aqua now offers a risk-controlled alternative to DeFi’s pool-based model.
- 1inch unveils a Merkl-powered liquidity incentive program for Aqua, funded with 10 million 1INCH by the 1inch Foundation and 500k USDC from 1inch DAO.
- Aqua goes live across 13 EVM chains from day one.
ROAD TOWN, British Virgin Islands, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — 1inch, the leading DeFi ecosystem, announces the full public launch of Aqua, a self-custodial shared liquidity layer that enables liquidity providers to use the same wallet balance across multiple positions without locking assets in liquidity pools.

Following its developer launch in November 2025, Aqua today offers one of the first risk-controlled alternatives to DeFi’s traditional pool-based model, enabling more capital-efficient liquidity provisioning.

1inch Aqua works as a registry: a user connects their wallet to approve a token balance and create liquidity positions that can access that balance. The Aqua protocol tracks that balance, and when it receives a swap order that meets the criteria of the position, it pulls the requested tokens from the wallet and pushes back received tokens and fees in a single atomic transaction. Otherwise, the user’s tokens remain in their wallet and completely under their control.

“The liquidity provisioning space is broken, but you only see how broken once there’s an alternative. Today, that alternative has arrived. With Aqua, liquidity providers no longer have to accept the inefficient pool structure they’ve put up with for years,” said Sergej Kunz, 1inch co-founder. “DeFi doesn’t just need more liquidity. It needs more useful liquidity, active wherever demand appears. We built Aqua so providers get that reach without giving up custody: your tokens stay in your wallet until the moment a swap fills.”

Alongside the product launch, 1inch Network Incentives goes live — a liquidity reward program for Aqua, led by Degensoft Ltd (BVI) and delivered through Merkl. The 1inch Foundation has committed 10 million 1INCH in provider rewards, and a further 500,000 USDC boost from the 1inch DAO. The initiative is designed to accelerate liquidity growth and swap activity across supported pairs. As a result, liquidity providers not only benefit from Aqua’s improved experience but also have the opportunity to earn additional rewards. Program terms, markets and safeguards are set out in the published campaign configuration.

According to 1inch, the current pool based system is a major limiting factor on DeFi’s ability to scale and bring TradFi capital on chain. For liquidity providers, the current model of depositing into pools means handing over custody, while active capital gets spread thin across protocols, pairs and price ranges. The scale of the problem is stark: per on-chain research by Dune commissioned by 1inch, 85% of concentrated liquidity across major DEXs was underutilized in H1 2026, roughly $1.6 billion of the $1.84 billion tracked. That includes about $542 million sitting fully out of range in an average week, resulting in an estimated $150 million in fees foregone per year.

Through Aqua, 1inch is showcasing a more efficient model for shared liquidity, allowing the same wallet balance to back multiple positions simultaneously. Unlike the traditional model, where liquidity must be split across multiple pools and positions, Aqua enables a single balance to support multiple quotes at once. For example, a $100,000 balance can support three positions collectively quoting $300,000 of liquidity, with the potential to quote more. The underlying tokens remain available to every position at all times; nothing is borrowed, and any swap can only execute against the assets actually held in the wallet.

A position on Aqua can be full range, concentrated or pegged, depending on the selected pair and position type. A user can open and close positions themselves, with no lock-up. Their exposure is capped by the tokens they actually hold, not by the theoretical combined size of every position they create. If their wallet cannot cover a swap, Aqua simply does not call on their tokens.

From today, users can create positions across 13 EVM chains, including Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Robinhood Chain and BNB Chain. Aqua also launches with a number of additional functionalities, including a liquidity leaderboard, an incentives screen, liquidity map visualizations, batch position creation, provider profiles with cross-chain positions, sub-wallets, and an AI-assisted liquidity provisioning flow via the 1inch Business MCP with safe batch deployment, coming soon.

Aqua has undergone eight independent security audits conducted by OpenZeppelin, Bailsec, Hashlock, Hexens, MixBytes, Nethermind, Theori, and Decurity. Combined with its fully self-custodial design, which never holds user tokens, a swap can only move assets that are actually in the provider’s wallet at the moment it fills. Revocation stops new fills as soon as it confirms on-chain. Aqua is also protected from JIT fee sniping by design, as each position has a single owner, thus there is no shared fee moment bots can capitalize on. While Aqua’s design keeps exposure bounded and providers in control of their own tokens, swap fees are not guaranteed, prices can move against a position (impermanent loss), and providers bear market and smart-contract risk.

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About 1inch

1inch accelerates decentralized finance with a seamless crypto trading experience for 27M users. Beyond being the top platform for low-cost, efficient token swaps with $100M+ in daily trades, 1inch offers a range of innovative tools, including a secure self-custodial wallet, a portfolio tracker for managing digital assets, a dedicated business portal giving access to its cutting-edge technology, and even a debit card for easy crypto spending. By continuously innovating, 1inch is simplifying DeFi for everyone.

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Aqua involves risk, including loss of funds. It’s built for experienced users — do your own research. Not financial advice. Incentive rewards are variable, not guaranteed, and subject to the program’s published terms.

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July 28, 2026
Pine Labs Sees Q1 Profit Slump, Continues Focus on Growth Plans

New Delhi, July 28: Digital payments and fintech company Pine Labs reported a 67% sequential decline in its first-quarter net profit, reflecting pressure on earnings during the period.

The company’s financial performance was impacted by various business factors, even as it continued to expand its merchant payments ecosystem and strengthen its digital solutions portfolio.

Pine Labs has been focusing on improving operational efficiency, enhancing technology capabilities, and expanding its range of payment and financial services to support future growth.

The fintech firm continues to operate in a rapidly evolving digital payments market, where increasing competition and changing customer expectations are shaping business strategies.

The company said its long-term focus remains on innovation, scaling its platform, and creating sustainable growth opportunities across the markets it serves.

July 28, 2026
India’s Export Growth Gains Momentum as FTAs Open New Global Markets

New Delhi, July 28: India’s trade performance recorded strong growth in FY26, with Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) helping exporters access new international markets and expand business opportunities.

The government said improved market access through trade partnerships has supported Indian industries and strengthened the country’s position in global commerce.

FTAs have enabled exporters to explore new destinations, enhance competitiveness, and increase participation in international supply chains.

Officials said continued focus on trade expansion, manufacturing growth, and global partnerships will help further boost India’s export potential.

The government is working to create a more favourable environment for exporters and strengthen India’s role in global trade.

July 28, 2026
NPPA Sets Prices for 3,845 Medicines, Strengthening Affordable Healthcare Access

New Delhi, July 28: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed the retail prices of 3,845 new medicines, a move aimed at improving transparency and ensuring greater affordability for patients.

The government said the price regulation initiative is part of ongoing efforts to make essential medicines more accessible while maintaining a balanced approach for the pharmaceutical industry.

The decision will help bring clarity to medicine pricing and support patients by ensuring regulated rates for a wide range of medicines.

Officials said the government continues to monitor the pharmaceutical market and take measures to promote affordable healthcare and protect consumer interests.

The latest step highlights the focus on strengthening India’s healthcare system by improving access to quality medicines at reasonable prices.

July 28, 2026
VST Tillers Tractors to Build Global Tech Center in Hosur, Investing Over INR 100 Crore

VST Tillers Tractors Ltd. commences journey into the future with groundbreaking ceremony for setting up Global Tech Center (GTC) with an initial investment of ₹100 Cr.+ in Hosur

New state of the art R&D facility to accelerate innovation, development of new technologies & products in farm mechanization space while establishing strong capabilities in design, calibration, simulation analysis, lab and field testing for the new generation of farm mechanization equipment powered by both ICE and EV technologies.

Hosur, July 28: VST Tillers Tractors Ltd. (VTTL), one of India’s leading farm equipment manufacturers, today conducted the Bhoomi pooja and groundbreaking ceremony for its new Global Tech Centre in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. Being established with an investment of ₹100 crore, the state-of-the-art facility will significantly strengthen the company’s research and development capabilities and serve as its primary global hub for advanced engineering and innovation.

The new Global Tech Centre has been envisioned to accelerate the development of next-generation technologies, with a strong focus on tractors, tillers, farm mechanization equipment, intelligent farm machinery for sustainable agricultural solutions using both ICE and EV drive trains. The facility will play a pivotal role in fast-tracking innovation, developing proprietary technologies, enhancing testing and validation capabilities, and fostering collaborations with global technology partners and research institutions.

The Global Tech Centre will also significantly enhance VST’s product development ecosystem by strengthening testing infrastructure, accelerate the development and address customer requirements across different continents. The investment underscores VST’s long-term commitment to delivering innovative, efficient and sustainable mechanization solutions for Indian and global agriculture.

Speaking on the occasion, V. T. Ravindra Managing Director of the Company, VST Tillers Tractors Ltd., said, “The foundation of our Global Tech Centre marks a significant milestone in VST’s journey of innovation and technology leadership. As agriculture rapidly embraces electrification, automation and digital technologies, this facility will become the cornerstone of our future R&D initiatives. It will enable us to accelerate innovation, develop proprietary technologies and create world-class products that empower farmers with smarter, more sustainable mechanization solutions.”

He further added, “The new centre will substantially strengthen our engineering, testing and validation capabilities while fostering collaborations with leading global technology partners and research institutions. By investing in advanced R&D infrastructure today, we are preparing VST to lead the next generation of farm machinery and deliver products that meet the evolving needs of customers across domestic and international markets.”

The establishment of the Global Tech Centre reflects VST’s strategic vision of building indigenous technology capabilities while driving sustainable innovation in farm mechanization. With this forward-looking investment, the company reinforces its commitment to engineering excellence, product innovation and industry leadership in the rapidly evolving landscape of smart and sustainable agriculture.

July 28, 2026
India’s Industrial Output Grows 7.3 pc in June, Manufacturing Drives Expansion

New Delhi, July 28: India’s industrial sector recorded strong growth in June, with overall output rising 7.3%, supported by better performance in manufacturing, electricity, and gas sectors.

The growth reflects continued momentum in industrial activity and highlights the resilience of India’s economy amid changing global conditions.

The manufacturing sector remained a key contributor to the rise, while increased electricity and gas production further supported overall industrial expansion.

Experts said the improvement in industrial output indicates stronger production activity and growing confidence across key sectors.

The latest performance is expected to support economic growth, create employment opportunities, and strengthen India’s manufacturing capabilities.

The government’s continued focus on infrastructure development, industrial expansion, and investment promotion is helping drive growth across the country’s industrial landscape.

July 28, 2026
Sensex, Nifty Slip as Weak Asian Markets Weigh on Sentiment

Mumbai, July 28: Indian benchmark indices ended the trading session slightly lower as weakness across Asian markets affected investor sentiment and led to cautious activity in domestic equities.

The Sensex and Nifty witnessed a subdued session, with investors tracking global market movements and assessing economic developments.

Market experts said profit booking in select sectors and uncertainty in overseas markets contributed to the decline.

Investors remained focused on corporate earnings, economic indicators, and global trends for further market direction.

The domestic market outlook is expected to remain influenced by international developments and investor sentiment in the coming sessions.

July 28, 2026