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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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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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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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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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87% of GCC CEOs Bet on AI—MRF 2025 Unveils the Tech-First Playbook for Retail’s Next Decade

  • The #CaptainsOfTheCart convened the region’s CEOs of powerhouse brands whose decisions shape consumer culture across the GCC. Together, they agreed: innovation, strategic investment, timely tech adoption, and elevated customer experience are redefining retail into a dynamic, data-driven ecosystem built for agility, emotional resonance, and long-term relevance.
  • Retail decision makers convened to explore how AI is driving the next wave of disruption, reshaping everything from customer experience and inventory management to dynamic pricing and retail media monetization
  • While many brands continue to look westward for inspiration, the East offers powerful lessons in retail and hospitality, with markets  redefining customer experience through super-app ecosystems, mobile-first commerce, and hyper-personalized service models
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