Daily Archives: September 10, 2025

Business & Investments

Dubai Chamber of Commerce awards Centena Group ESG label with record-high environmental score of 83 per cent

10 September 2025: Centena Group, a leader in science, engineering, education and technology solutions, has secured the ‘Dubai Chamber of Commerce ESG Label’with a record-high 83 per cent in environmental performance, demonstrating its leadership in energy efficiency, resource management and sustainable operations.

The assessment further evaluated Centena Group’s performance, emphasising strength and key areas for improvement, where the company scored 71 per cent in preparedness and awareness. The Group’s key achievements, included reducing its carbon footprint through best-in-class conservation and energy-efficient practices, closely monitoring resource consumption, implementing waste segregation for hazardous and electronic waste, and setting quarterly reduction targets for energy and water usage.

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Business & Investments

The 5th PPP MENA Forum Sets the Stage for Strategic Growth in Regional Infrastructure

Dubai, UAE:–The opening day of the 5th PPP MENA Forum at Jumeirah Emirates Towers brought together regional leaders, government officials, and private sector executives to chart the future of public-private partnerships across the Middle East and North Africa.

Proceedings began with Chairman’s Opening Remarks by Nasser Massoud, Founder and Managing Director of Concept Realisation and Chair of Social Sector PPPs Chapter at WAPPP, who underscored the transformative role of PPPs in delivering inclusive development and driving sustainable infrastructure projects across the region.

The forum’s first day featured a series of high-level discussions, presentations, and case studies that explored the opportunities and challenges of implementing bankable, impactful PPP projects. A panel on reimagining social infrastructure PPPs in the GCC emphasized the importance of advancing universal access through resilient and inclusive systems, while also mobilizing diversified capital and fostering scalable cross-sectoral partnerships.

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Business & Investments

ROCKWOOL Partners with Swisslog for Automated High-Bay Warehouse inNeuburg a.D., Germany

Dubai, UAE, 10 September 2025 –ROCKWOOL, the global leader in stone wool insulation, has selected Swisslog to deliver a fully automated high-bay warehouse (HBW) at its production facility in Neuburg an der Donau, Germany. This strategic investment marks a significant step in ROCKWOOL’s global initiative to modernize its logistics infrastructure and reduce reliance on manual operations.

With over 42 manufacturing facilities across 23 countries and more than 12,500 employees worldwide, ROCKWOOL continues to experience strong growth. The Neuburg site, operating 24/7, required a high-capacity, automated storage solution to support its latest production line. Swisslog’s integrated solution will provide the efficiency, scalability and reliability needed to meet these evolving demands.

Driving global growth with smart automation

Automation specialist Swisslog will deliver a fully integrated logistics solution, featuring a high-bay warehouse with 35,000 pallet storage locations and a total capacity of 53,000 EURO pallets. It will include eight Vectura S40 double-deep stacker cranes and a ProMove conveyor system, that connects to the production lines via an outdoor AGV-system and integrates an existing pick-and-pack area.

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Technologies

The AI Academy Launches Region’s First Executive Program for Chief AI Officer to Prepare Leaders for Responsible, Scalable AI Transformation

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 10 September 2025 — The AI Academy, a regional hub for executive education and leadership in artificial intelligence, has opened early applications for its Executive Program for Chief AI Officer (CAIO). The AI Academy was first unveiled at the prestigious Machines Can See 2025 summit in the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence.

The new first-of-its-kind Executive program in the region will equip senior executives and decision-makers with the vision and expertise to drive the next wave of AI transformation. The latest research shows 69% of organizations in the Middle East plan to increase investment in AI, highlighting the urgent need for skilled leadership.

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Food & Dining

Lavang Redefines Fine Dining in Dubai with Contemporary Fusion and Culinary Heritage

Dubai, UAE – September 2025: Dubai’s fine-dining landscape welcomes Lavang, a new culinary destination that blends tradition with modern innovation. Situated in the heart of Downtown Dubai, Lavang offers a refined gastronomic experience envisioned by Diviya Kalra, who continues the culinary legacy established by her father, Chef Ashok Kalra—a pioneer of fine dining in the Gulf region.

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