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.
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.
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
With discounts up to 90 per cent and prices starting from AED 2, Big Bad Wolf brings a global celebration of reading to the UAE
Ajman, UAE, September 10th, 2025: Under the patronage of Ajman Department of Tourism Development, the World’s Biggest Book Sale, Big Bad Wolf, is making its way to Ajman for the very first time with over 250,000 books on offer.
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