Monthly Archives: September 2025

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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Featured

Grandiose Launches the AI-Powered Chef “GrandChef” for Smarter Recipes and Shopping

  • Innovative AI recipes assistant, supported by Microsoft, marks a milestone in Grandiose’s digital transformation and highlights its commitment to innovation and customer experience

Dubai, UAE – September 10, 2025: Grandiose, a premier quality food and grocery retailer in the UAE with nearly 50 stores and part of the Ghassan Aboud Holding, supported by Microsoft technology, today announced the launch of GrandChef, an AI-powered chef designed to help customers build their carts smarter based on recipes, dietary preferences, and cooking inspirations. Currently rolling out in the newest versions of the Grandiose Android and iOS apps, this pilot marks Grandiose’s first AI-powered initiative and a defining milestone in its digital transformation journey.

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Business & Investments

Nisus Finance acquires majority stake in NCCCL to drive India–UAE infrastructure growth

Strategic buyout aligns one of India’s oldest construction companies with NiFCO’s vision, expanding real estate and infrastructure capabilities across India and the UAE

Date: Dubai, UAE; September 09, 2025

Nisus Finance Services Co Limited (NiFCO), a leading investor in urban infrastructure and capital markets, has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in New Consolidated Construction Company Limited (NCCCL), one of India’s oldest and most respected construction firms.

Executed as an all-cash, management-led buyout through its subsidiary Nisus Finance Projects LLP, the transaction marks a defining moment for NiFCO as it strengthens its strategic foothold in both India and the Gulf region. With an infusion of Dh31 million in primary growth capital, the deal reinforces NCCCL’s financial position and enables the company to capture emerging opportunities across India’s booming infrastructure sector and the rapidly expanding real estate markets of the GCC, particularly the United Arab Emirates.

Abbas Jasdanwalla, Chairman of NCCCL, and Amit Goenka, Chairman and Managing Director of Nisus Finance Services Co Limited

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