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2026.09.15 · Time not specified
Arab Media Summit opens in Dubai and runs through September 17
The Government of Dubai Media Office confirms that the 2026 Arab Media Summit runs from September 15 to 17 at Dubai World Trade Centre and is the event's largest edition so far.
Why it matters
People travelling to the venue or nearby business district should confirm registration, entry and transport arrangements. An event announcement does not mean unrestricted public admission.
London seeks views on plan for the city's next 20–25 years
London City Hall is consulting on a new draft London Plan covering housing, transport, growth and public space over the next 20–25 years. An in-person briefing is set for September 22 and an accessible online session for September 24.
Residents, communities and businesses can respond through the official consultation. Attending a briefing is not the same as filing a formal response, so follow City Hall's stated method and deadline.
Singapore groups its 2026 National Day Rally plans into four themes
Singapore's government updated its National Day Rally hub on September 12, organising announcements around family support, technology with safeguards, a measured open population policy and long-term planning for the outer islands.
Childcare leave, housing support and dialect-media rules do not all start at once. Residents should use the linked agency releases for eligibility and timing rather than treating a speech summary as an immediate entitlement notice.
Panama Canal cuts daily transit slots to 32 from today
The Panama Canal Authority says below-expected watershed rainfall means Panamax daily slots fall to 23 on September 15. Together with nine Neopanamax slots, the canal's daily transit capacity is now 32.
Vessels without reservations may wait longer, so shipping, retail and manufacturing businesses should watch schedules and freight costs. The adjustment does not mean the canal is closed.
Hong Kong's dog-friendly dining list nears 1,000 venues
Hong Kong relaxed a decades-old restaurant rule in July, allowing customers to bring dogs into an initial group of more than 900 licensed premises. The current FEHD list is near 1,000, but only specifically permitted venues are covered.
Owners should check the FEHD list and the venue's own arrangements, keep dogs on short leashes and off tables, and avoid reusable human utensils. Ordinary restaurants do not automatically become dog-friendly.
Oil jumps as Yanbu loadings pause and Libyan fields halt production
Saudi crude loadings at Yanbu were reported suspended while the East–West pipeline remained shut, and three Libyan fields halted during protests. Brent rose 3.3% to $109.20 on September 15.
Fuel, aviation, freight and food costs may face more pressure. Canadian producers may benefit, while households face higher inflation risks.
Trump plays down AI fears and says the U.S. must stay ahead of China
President Trump opposed a major slowdown in AI development, citing the need to preserve U.S. leadership over China as researchers continue to call for stronger safeguards.
The U.S.–China AI race can shape Canadian investment, talent, regulation and defence cooperation, though Canada has announced no new policy in this report.
Xi pushes ‘Greater BRICS’ cooperation on trade, finance and AI
China proposed closer BRICS cooperation in trade, finance, artificial intelligence and special economic zones. Much of the plan remains a set of initiatives rather than implemented common policy.
The expanded group spans Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East, potentially changing the competitive landscape for Canadian minerals, energy, agriculture and technology.
