24, Sep 2026
RAKEZ recognises companies for excellence in health, safety and sustainability

RAKEZ recognises companies for excellence in health, safety and sustainability

 

Ras Al Khaimah, Sept 24: Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) recognised companies within its business community for their achievements and commitment to high standards of health, safety and environmental practices through its HS&E Excellence Awards and Nujoom Al Salama Programme.

The recognition highlighted businesses that have demonstrated strong performance in workplace safety, environmental responsibility, compliance and the continued improvement of HS&E practices across their operations.

As part of the HS&E Excellence Awards, Vesuvius Ras Al Khaimah was recognised for completing one million safe working hours by World Refractories Association, while Ni Met Recycling was honoured for receiving a Gold Medal in the EcoVadis Sustainability Rating based on its environmental, social, and ethical performance across its operations and supply chain.

RAKEZ also recognised four companies under its Nujoom Al Salama Programme, which evaluates and rewards businesses for excellence in HS&E practices. Elegant Industries and Peikko Gulf each received a four-star rating, while Sobha Modular Industries and AG Metal Industries achieved the programme’s highest five-star rating.

Under Nujoom Al Salama, businesses are rated from three to five stars based on their adherence to safety regulations, proactive measures and incident records. The programme is designed to encourage continuous improvements in safety and compliance across industrial, land and warehouse facilities.

Congratulating the awardees, RAKEZ Group CEO Ramy Jallad said: “Strong businesses are built on environments where people can work safely and where responsible practices are embedded into everyday operations. The achievements of these companies demonstrate what can be accomplished when health, safety and environmental responsibility become an integral part of how a business operates. Through initiatives such as these, we want to recognise good practices while encouraging our wider business community to continuously raise standards across their facilities.”

Through its HS&E recognition initiatives, RAKEZ continues to promote a culture of safety, sustainability and responsible business practices across its growing business community

24, Sep 2026
Growth, Jobs and Enterprise: Experts select Outstanding Grampreneurs® for BYST JRD Tata Awards 2026

NEW DELHI, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — India’s micro enterprises form the backbone of the MSME sector, with over 9.55 crore micro enterprises accounting for 99.3% of registered MSMEs and contributing to more than 41 crore jobs. The role of grassroots enterprises in driving jobs and local economic growth is reflected in the pan-India selection of 14 entrepreneurs assessed by the jury for the BYST JRD Tata Awards 2026, including five women entrepreneurs. Their businesses have collectively created nearly 425 direct jobs. The shortlisted Grampreneurs® come from across India and operate across sectors including manufacturing, food processing, agri-business, farm technology, recycling and industrial solutions.

(Left to Right): Ms. Brahmani Nara, Executive Director, Heritage Foods Limited; Mr. Madan Pillutla, Dean and Professor of Organisational Behaviour at the Indian School of Business (ISB); Lakshmi Venkataraman Venkatesan, Founding and Managing Trustee of Bharatiya Yuva Shakti Trust (BYST); Prof. S. Mahendra Dev, Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) and Jury Chairman; Mr. Sunil Kant Munjal, Chairman of Hero Enterprise and Jury Co-Chair; Mr. Harish Krishnan, Managing Director & Chief Policy Officer, Cisco South and Southeast Asia; Prof. K.K. Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee; Mr. Vikas Swarup, former Diplomat and Writer; and Koreel Lahiri, Chief of Strategy & Innovation, NDTV, participated in the JRD Tata Awards 2026 Jury Meet.

The JRD Tata Awards were instituted by BYST in 1995 as a tribute to its Founding Chairman, Bharat Ratna Shri JRD Tata, to recognise outstanding grassroots entrepreneurs. Many of this year’s shortlisted Grampreneurs® began their journeys with limited personal savings or by investing personal assets and faced challenges in accessing formal finance in the early stages of their businesses. Today, their enterprises supply to large companies, create employment in their local communities and, in several cases, have expanded into international markets.

The JRD Tata Awards carry a special significance. They associate the name and values of one of India’s greatest industrial visionaries with first-generation entrepreneurs at the grassroots. In doing so, they recognise that entrepreneurial excellence is not defined by the size of an enterprise, but by the vision, integrity, innovation and employment it creates. 

Significantly, the Awards bring the name and legacy of one of India’s most respected industrial leaders to the country’s emerging micro entrepreneurs, celebrating excellence at the grassroots and reinforcing the belief that world-class enterprise can begin in the smallest of towns and villages.

The jury reviewed the shortlisted entrepreneurs across three categories: Entrepreneur of the Year – 2026, Woman Entrepreneur-2026 and Fastest Growing Entrepreneur of the Year-2026. The assessment focused on key parameters including business growth, profitability, loan repayment, jobs created, contribution to the local economy, exports and use of technology, among others. The jury was chaired by Prof. S. Mahendra Dev, Chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India, with Mr. Sunil Kant Munjal, Chairman, Hero Enterprise, as Co-Chair. Other jury members included Mr. Vikas Swarup, former Diplomat and Writer; Prof. K.K. Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee; Mr. Madan Pillutla, Dean and Professor, Organisational Behaviour, Indian School of Business (ISB); Mr. Harish Krishnan, Managing Director & Chief Policy Officer, Cisco South and Southeast Asia; Ms. Brahmani Nara, Executive Director, Heritage Foods Limited; and Mr. Rahul Kanwal, CEO & Editor-in-Chief, NDTV.

Ms. Lakshmi V. Venkatesan, Founding and Managing Trustee, BYST, said, “Micro-enterprises can play a much larger role in India’s economic growth by creating jobs and economic opportunities across small towns and rural areas. With the right finance, markets and especially mentoring, many of these enterprises have the potential to grow from self-employment into sustainable businesses that create many more jobs. JRD Tata’s name is synonymous with visionary leadership and some of India’s enduring industrial powerhouses, and the JRD Tata Awards carry forward this legacy by recognising grassroots entrepreneurs who are building sustainable businesses and creating jobs.”

The Awards also recognise the role of mentors who have supported entrepreneurs in areas such as finance, production, business planning, market access, hiring and growth. This mentor-entrepreneur relationship, based on the age old ‘Guru-Shishya Parampara’ (master-disciple tradition), remains an important part of BYST’s approach to helping first-generation entrepreneurs build and sustain their businesses.

BYST has supported more than 72,000 entrepreneurs since its inception in 1992. The selection process for the JRD Tata Awards includes nominations from Grampreneurs® supported by BYST across the country, with adequate due diligence that includes on the ground verifications, review by a national-level committee and placed for the final review by the Awards jury.

The winners of the JRD Tata Awards 2026 will be recognised at a national level awards ceremony to be held shortly.

About Bharatiya Yuva Shakti Trust (BYST):  

For the past three decades, BYST has been creating economic opportunities for young men and women from underserved sections of Indian society. BYST assists youth in developing business ideas into viable enterprises under the guidance of mentors, fostering a transition from job seekers to job creators. To date, BYST-mentored Grampreneurs have generated over 5 lakh employment opportunities (direct & indirect) and facilitated over Rs. 1000 crores as Bank finance across the country.  

 

 

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24, Sep 2026
XLRI – Xavier School of Management to Organize Annual CHRO Strategy Conclave at Metamorphose 2026 in Udaipur

XLRI – Xavier School of Management to Organize Annual CHRO Strategy Conclave at Metamorphose 2026 in Udaipur

Metamorphose 2026, XLRI – Xavier School of Management, Jamshedpur will organise its Annual CHRO Strategy Conclave to be held on September 25–26, 2026 at Mementos by ITC Hotels, Udaipur.

Returning for its second edition following its inaugural gathering in 2024, Metamorphose 2026, themed “Emerge, Sustain, Lead” will bring together around 120 CHROs and people leaders from India, the Middle East and Singapore for two days of strategic dialogue and knowledge exchange. The conclave will provide an opportunity for leaders to step back from operational priorities, exchange experiences and reflect on the organisational choices that will shape the future of work.

As part of the Metamorphose initiative, XLRI, Jamshedpur organised a series of mini-conclaves led by CHROs on the Future of Work and Organisational Readiness, bringing together 24 CHROs representing diverse sectors. The insights emerging from these conversations were further triangulated through inputs from more than 160 HR and business leaders, creating a broader perspective on how organisations and the HR function are evolving.

A key insight emerging from these discussions is that the HR function of the future will need to move beyond managing the next generation of the workforce towards designing organisations where people can create greater value. In this evolving landscape, CHROs are increasingly being called upon to play a broader role as architects of the future organisation.

The outcomes of the mini-conclaves and the broader survey have been brought together in a Future of Work White Paper which will be officially launched at Metamorphose 2026 in Udaipur.

The 2026 edition will examine the evolving challenges facing organisations and the choices required to translate them into meaningful action. The key areas of discussion will include Agentic AI and the evolving digital workforce, organisational value and agile design, future-ready talent and succession planning.

The discussions will look beyond individual trends to examine the organisational choices required to build more adaptive, technology-enabled and people-centric organisations while continuing to create sustainable value. A key highlight of the conclave will be a keynote address by Mr. Sandeep Bakhshi, Managing Director & CEO, ICICI Bank, who will offer perspectives on leading through change and building organisations for the future.

For XLRI, Metamorphose is more than a forum for discussing emerging trends. It will bring together academic perspectives, industry insights and lived leadership experience to explore how organisations can evolve while remaining grounded in people and purpose.

The journey leading to the 2026 edition reflects this approach with conversations involving CHROs and business leaders informing the research and insights that will be presented at the conclave. As leaders gather in Udaipur, Metamorphose 2026 will seek to move the dialogue beyond anticipating the future of work towards understanding the choices that will shape it.

24, Sep 2026
Huawei Unveils Six Global Power Showcases, Unlocking a New Power System with AI-Energy Synergy

SHANGHAI, Sept. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — During HUAWEI CONNECT 2026, Huawei held the 2026 Global Electric Power Summit under the title ” AI × Energy: Unlocking a New Power System.” More than 600 representatives from global power companies, industry organizations, ecosystem partners, and media gathered to explore new pathways for integrating energy transition with digital and intelligent technologies.

Huawei Unveils Six Global Power Showcases, Unlocking a New Power System with AI-Energy Synergy

At the summit, Huawei, together with the global power companies, also unveiled six power showcases, demonstrating end-to-end digital and intelligent transformation practices, from power generation to consumption, and from domestic to international markets. This marks a substantial step forward for the power industry, moving from unidirectional enablement to computing-power synergy.

The global energy landscape is currently undergoing profound change. Distributed renewable energy has become crucial to reducing external dependency while balancing grid resilience and universal access to electricity.

Philippe Adam, Secretary-General of the International Council on Large Electric Systems (CIGRE), said in his speech: “The power industry is undergoing massive transformation, driven by energy transition, AI data centers (AIDCs), and digitalization.”

Faced with the intertwined challenges of the renewable energy transition, intelligent transformation, and the lack of electricity access for 700 million people worldwide, AI has become a survival essential of the century-old power system. Huawei believes that low voltage—the bottleneck of power grids—will become the main arena for AI in the future. To close the low-voltage management gap, systematic and transparent management is required on the low-voltage side. This rests on six core capabilities—observability, measurability, controllability, adjustability, tradability, and traceability—that are all essential for long-term sustainability.

David Sun, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Huawei Electric Power Digitalization Business Unit (BU), commented: “The essence of low-voltage transparency is simple: faster data, higher quality, and greater cost-efficiency. To unlock a new power system, the industry needs to advance with three core priorities: digital talent first, digital infrastructure first, and digital regulated asset base (RAB) first.”

Scenario-Based Implementation: Six Global Showcases Highlight the Success of Digital and Intelligent Transformation

At the Global Electric Power Summit, the six global showcases unveiled include the digital and intelligent grid of Brazil’s CEMIG; the new power system demonstration zone featuring distribution and microgrid synergy in the Guangzhou Baiyun Power Supply Bureau of the China Southern Power Grid; the intelligent diagnosis and smart operations of the new power distribution network in Shaoshan, Hunan, China; intelligent power supply and consumption in Jiangxi, China; the ±800 kV UHV digital converter station in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China; and the power communication network in Liaoning, China. Together, they demonstrate successful practices across different scenarios spanning the entire power process in the intelligent era.

Looking ahead, Huawei will continue to focus on its strengths in the information and communications technology (ICT) field. Using its three-layer framework of metrics, architectures, and technologies, the company will work with global power enterprises, standards organizations, and ecosystem partners to drive innovation, fostering the upgrade of the industry and overall ecosystem prosperity.

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24, Sep 2026
BIX 2026 Names Canada as Country of Honor Showcasing Bioindustry Trends from BCI To Biotech Foods
 
SEOUL, South Korea – Sept 24 — BIOPLUS-INTERPHEX KOREA 2026 (BIX 2026), Korea’s largest biotechnology and pharmaceutical convention, will be held at COEX in Seoul from October 28 to 30. Supported by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources, this year’s BIX will feature over 300 companies from around the world. Canada will participate as the Country of Honor, with a delegation of approximately 30 biotechnology and healthcare companies to Korea. The event will also feature a live demonstration of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology and programs highlighting key technologies and market trends in the bioindustry, including ‘Food as Medicine’. 
 
Canada, this year’s Country of Honor, will participate in BIX’s major programs, including the exhibition, conference, and Open Stage sessions. The Canada Pavilion at COEX’s The Platz, will showcase the technologies and businesses of leading Canadian biotechnology and healthcare companies. 

BIX 2026 Names Canada as Country of Honor Showcasing Bioindustry Trends from BCI To Biotech Foods

 

 
In particular, a Featured Session with Dion M. Kelly, Co-founder and CEO of Canadian BCI company Possibility Neurotechnologies, will be held at The Platz on October 30, the final day of the event. Kelly will deliver a presentation titled “The Future of Accessible Human-Technology Interaction: Bringing Brain-Computer Interfaces into Everyday Life” and demonstrate the company’s BCI technology on-site. 
 
BCI technology analyzes signals generated by the brain and connects them with computers or external devices; its applications are expanding beyond healthcare and rehabilitation to include interaction between humans and digital devices. This feature session, titled “Experience BCI Today: Live Demonstration of Brain-Computer Interface Technology,” will introduce the current state of BCI technology and real-world applications. 
 
The convergence of biotechnology and the food industry is also emerging as a major topic. The session titled “Food as Medicine – Unlocking the Next Frontier of Preventive Health through Biotechnology,” organized by the Bio Future Food Industry Council (BFFIC) of Korea Biotechnology Industry Organization (KoreaBIO), will explore a prevention-focused nutrition industry enabled by biotechnology and emerging new business opportunities. It will cover topics ranging from potential collaboration among the pharmaceutical, biotech, and food industries to the R&D, regulatory frameworks, and investment ecosystems needed to develop scientifically validated functional foods. 
 
This year’s conference will focus not only on the technology but also on commercialization and changing market dynamics. It will address key issues facing biotech companies throughout their R&D and growth, ranging from new approaches to drug development to M&A strategies and decision-making at global  pharmaceutical companies. 
 
The keynote sessions will feature Sally Temple, Co-founder and Scientific Director of the Neural Stem Cell Institute (NSCI) and a world-renowned expert in stem cell and neurological disease research, and Stuart Cable, Global Head of Mergers & Acquisitions and Vice Chair at the international law firm Goodwin. On the first day, Temple will present “Human Stem Cells: Transforming the Fight Against Nervous System Diseases” and on the second day, Cable will speak on “When Big Pharma Comes Knocking.” 
 
The exhibition hall will feature major domestic and international biotech and pharmaceutical companies, including Samsung Bioepis, Sartorius, Merck, and Thermo Fisher Scientific. The event will comprise a total of 600 exhibition booths, along with 30 conference sessions featuring more than 90 speakers. Through BIX’s exclusive business partnering program, participating companies will explore new collaborations and business opportunities. 
 
BIX 2026 is currently accepting second-round early-bird registrations throughout September. Those who register during this period can purchase an all-access pass at a 30% discount off the regular price. 
24, Sep 2026
Saraf and Partners advised AMPIN Energy Transition on its USD 100 million equity fund raise from Norfund, the Norwegian Climate Investment Fund

25, September 2026: Saraf and Partners acted as the counsel for AMPIN Energy Transition on its equity fund raise of up to USD 100 million from Norfund, the developmental finance institution of the Norwegian Government, through the Norwegian Climate Investment Fund. The capital infusion takes AMPIN’s total equity raised to nearly USD 1 billion, enabling capital deployment of over USD 4 billion. 

This transaction is a significant milestone in India’s renewable energy landscape, with AMPIN becoming the only energy transition company in India to attract leading investors from Europe, North America, and Asia. The deal reinforces India’s position as a key growth market for international clean energy capital and supports the country’s ambitious target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel generation capacity by 2030. 

The transaction team was led by Avirup Nag (Partner) and comprised Ankit Sahoo (Partner Designate), Ashwini Panwar and Sneha Smriti(Associates).  

24, Sep 2026
Point S International launches new fully EV-compatible all seasons tyre

New Point S 4 Seasons 3 range developed in Germany and manufactured in Europe, 100% compatible with EVs. • TÜV SÜD Product Service testing confirms strong safety and performance across wet, snow, and high-speed conditions. • Available in more than 50 sizes, covering majority of the European vehicle fleet, including van.

 

Point S International launches new fully EV-compatible all seasons tyre

 

Sept 24:  To meet the changing needs of motorists and independent businesses across its growing network, Point S Europe has launched its new-generation Point S 4 Seasons 3 all-season tyre range. The new range comprises Point S 4 Seasons 3 for passenger cars, sports cars, and SUVs, alongside Point S 4 Seasons Van + for vans, commercial vehicles, and caravans. Notably, the full range is 100% compatible for electric vehicles.

Point S International launches new fully EV-compatible all seasons tyre

Designed in Germany and manufactured in Europe, the new tyres have been developed in close collaboration with one of Europe’s leading premium tyre manufacturers, combining exceptional manufacturing expertise with Point S’s own tyre knowledge and requirements. The result is a range designed specifically around key industry specifications, weather conditions, and fleet requirements, while delivering improvements across a number of key performance criteria.

The new tyre delivers an improved European tyre label, with rolling resistance moving from a C rating compared with D previously, while wet grip is rated B for specific sizes. Development testing also recorded improvements in snow, wet and dry performances compared with its predecessor. The tyres incorporate EV technology designed around the specific requirements of electric vehicles, including enhanced load capacity, optimised rolling resistance, reduced noise levels, and improved wear resistance.

With more than 50 sizes available, including 12 sizes for commercial vehicles and increased coverage across 17-, 18- and 19-inch diameters, the range has been designed to address growing demand for medium and large tyre sizes.

TÜV SÜD Product Service tested for harsh weather conditions

To validate the performance of the new range, Point S International commissioned independent testing from TÜV SÜD Product Service, comparing the Point S 4 Seasons 3 205/55 R16 94V XL against three mid-range and three budget tyre brands. Conducted in February and March 2026 using a Volkswagen Golf VIII and Audi A3, the testing examined the tyres across a range of safety-critical conditions, including wet braking, wet lateral grip, aquaplaning, and snow performance.

The results demonstrated the strong performance of the new Point S 4 Seasons 3, particularly in wet conditions. During wet braking tests from 80 km/h to a complete stop, the mid-range tyres travelled 2.66 metres further than the Point S 4 Seasons 3, while the budget tyres travelled 3.3 metres further. The tyre also recorded a higher wet grip rating than the mid-range and budget tyres tested, while the aquaplaning results demonstrated a lower risk of grip loss compared with the competing tyres.

On snow-covered roads, the Point S 4 Seasons 3 again demonstrated strong performance. From 40 km/h to a complete stop, the mid-range tyres and budget tyres travelled 0.4 metres and 1.7 metres further than Point S Tyres’ tyre, respectively. Acceleration testing on snow also saw the Point S 4 Seasons 3 outperform both the mid-range and budget tyre groups.

Fabien Bouquet, CEO of Point S International, said: “Point S 4 Seasons 3 represents a significant step forward for our own-brand tyre range, combining European manufacturing with the expertise and quality standards we expect from a premium manufacturer. The results acquired from TÜV SÜD Product Service’s independent testing demonstrate that the range delivers the levels of safety and performance our customers expect, particularly in the wet, while also demonstrating strong capability in dry conditions.”

Emilie Faure, International Private Labels Product Manager, added: “Drivers are increasingly looking for a tyre that gives them a year-round solution without the need to compromise on safety, convenience, or value. At the same time, our members need a range that gives them the breadth and performance required to serve an increasingly diverse vehicle parc, including the growing number of electric vehicles on the road. Point S 4 Seasons 3 is one of our solutions, providing our network with a competitive all-season offering and giving motorists confidence that they are choosing a tyre designed for the conditions they face throughout the year.”

1 Commissioned by Point S International, the tests took place in February and March 2026 using a VW Golf VIII and Audi A3. In addition to the Point S 4 Seasons 3 205/55 R16 94V XL, three mid-range tyres and three budget tyres were tested under the report number 713389589-AS1.

24, Sep 2026
Atlantis Dubai Announces Major Investment in Enhancements Across the Destination

Atlantis Dubai Announces Major Investment in Enhancements Across the Destination

 

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sept 24: Atlantis Dubai has announced a series of major enhancements across Atlantis, The Palm, Aquaventure World and Atlantis The Royal, as part of its continued investment in the evolution of the destination and the guest experience.

Atlantis, The Palm is introducing a series of enhancements across its dining, leisure, retail and guest spaces, including the expansion of Plato’s Lounge into the main lobby, a comprehensive refurbishment of its one-MICHELIN-starred restaurant, Ossiano, and upgrades to the Palm Pool. Aquaventure World has also undergone a series of improvements, including the refurbishment of River Rapids and park-wide restoration, with Poseidon’s Village set to open as its largest indoor dining destination.
Atlantis The Royal is enhancing its leisure, food and beverage and retail offering with the introduction of The Garden Bar, a new outdoor lounge, alongside enhancements to the Royal Pool, including new family facilities and additional sunbeds. Cloud 22 will also benefit from an updated pool deck and expanded sunbed area, further enhancing views across Palm Jumeirah and the Arabian Gulf.

Kym Barter, Managing Director of Atlantis Dubai, comments, “Atlantis Dubai prides itself on its continuous evolution, and these enhancements reflect our commitment to investing in the future of the destination and the experiences we create for our guests. From reimagining our dining and leisure spaces to enhancing our facilities and environments, every element has been considered with our guests at the heart of our decision-making. We continue to challenge ourselves to innovate and evolve, ensuring Atlantis Dubai remains at the forefront of hospitality.”

ATLANTIS, THE PALM

Plato’s Lounge expansion into the heart of the lobby Plato’s Lounge will be transformed with a new terrace balcony boasting views of the Dubai skyline, as well as a larger seating area in the main lobby of Atlantis, The Palm, introducing more than double the original seating. The new Plato’s Lounge will invite guests to relax, dine, and enjoy coffee or afternoon tea overlooking the resort’s iconic water features. A new accessible ramped pathway will replace the existing stairs, while guest circulation will be reconfigured to improve the overall flow through the space. A new cascading water feature will further enhance the resort’s aquatic surroundings, creating a peaceful ambiance. The new Plato’s Lounge is set to open in October 2026.

MICHELIN-starred Ossiano is set to elevate its underwater dining experience
 
Dubai’s leading one-MICHELIN-starred underwater fine dining venue, Ossiano will undergo a comprehensive refurbishment designed to elevate the overall dining environment while preserving its distinctive experience. Together, these enhancements will create a more immersive setting for guests while complementing Ossiano’s world-famous signature culinary experience.

ATLANTIS THE ROYAL
 
Introducing The Garden Bar, a new outdoor lounge Atlantis The Royal will welcome The Garden Bar, a new open-air lounge designed to expand the resort’s food and beverage offering while providing guests with a relaxed setting surrounded by landscaped gardens. The new venue will increase outdoor seating capacity and provide panoramic views across the resort, creating a dedicated social space for both daytime and evening use.

Cloud 22 to take its offering to new heights At Cloud 22, the existing pool area will be reconfigured to maximise space and enhance the guest experience. The Lotus Bar will relocate to the opposite side of the venue, with its previous space transformed into an expanded sunbed deck, adding approximately 40 sunbeds and increasing poolside lounging capacity. The reconfigured pool deck will also create additional vantage points across Palm Jumeirah and the Arabian Gulf, further showcasing the panoramic setting that has become synonymous with Cloud 22.
Royal Pool set to expand its family offering The Royal Pool will be enhanced with a new family pool, adding approximately 60 sunbeds, three in-pool loungers and three air-conditioned cabanas. The expansion will provide additional space and facilities for families, further strengthening the resort’s leisure offering.
AQUAVENTURE WORLD

Poseidon’s Village set to become Aquaventure World’s largest indoor dining destination Aquaventure World is set to welcome Poseidon’s Village, a reimagining of the space previously known as Barracudas, which will become the park’s largest indoor dining destination. Designed as a fully themed dining experience, the venue will accommodate almost 400 guests indoors and almost 300 outdoors, significantly expanding the park’s dining capacity while creating a dedicated space for guests to refuel and relax. The new menu will feature a wide range of options, including vegan dishes, healthy salad bowls and wraps, a loaded hot dog bar, burgers, oven-baked pizza, pies and Asian specials, alongside a revamped children’s menu. The experience will extend beyond the food, with four self-service ordering kiosks and sunbed ordering, allowing guests to have food delivered directly to their sunbeds. An exclusive merchandise outlet will also form part of the new offering.
Further enhancements across Aquaventure World include the full refurbishment and resurfacing of River Rapids, alongside restoration, painting and landscaping works carried out throughout the park. These updates form part of the wider investment in the guest experience, ensuring the park continues to offer an exceptional environment for guests to explore and enjoy.

ATLANTIS DUBAI
 
Atlantis Dubai welcomes new retail partners As part of the enhancements, Atlantis Dubai continues to expand its portfolio of fashion and lifestyle retail partners. Atlantis The Royal has welcomed Chloé and Brunello Cucinelli, with Zimmermann set to follow, while LEGO has joined the retail offering at Atlantis, The Palm. Together, these additions will further strengthen Atlantis Dubai’s retail offering and its position as a destination for fashion, design and lifestyle beyond hospitality.
24, Sep 2026
Flir and MentorAPM Streamline Asset Condition Assessment with New iXX-Series App Integration

Sept 24: Flir announced the worldwide availability of the MentorLens® app by MentorAPM on its professional-grade iXX-Series thermal imaging cameras, bringing AI-driven asset condition assessment directly onto the camera.

Flir and MentorAPM Streamline Asset Condition Assessment with New iXX-Series App Integration

 

Flir announced the worldwide availability of the MentorLens® app by MentorAPM on its professional-grade iXX-Series thermal imaging cameras, bringing AI-driven asset condition assessment directly onto the camera. Developed by MentorAPM, a provider of asset performance management software for critical infrastructure, the app allows maintenance and reliability teams to capture nameplate, condition and thermal imagery on a single device and send it straight to the asset record, without the file transfers and manual data entry that have long slowed condition monitoring programs.

In industrial operations, the value of a thermal inspection is determined less by the image itself than by what happens to it afterward. Files are moved from an SD card to a laptop, thermal metadata is altered or lost along the way, and findings end up in a folder rather than in the system where maintenance work is actually planned. Running natively on the iXX-Series, the MentorLens app removes that handoff. Images upload from the camera directly to the asset record with their thermal data intact, and technicians can create new assets or update existing ones without leaving the camera. All Flir imaging and hardware controls remain available, including MSX, palette selection, lamp and laser, so the same device that captures the thermogram also captures the nameplate photo and the condition photo.

Flir and MentorAPM Streamline Asset Condition Assessment with New iXX-Series App Integration

 

Once the images are synced, MentorLens processes them automatically. Nameplate and tag data is transcribed into standard asset attributes, visual imagery is scored for condition, and thermal imagery is measured against operating baselines taken from the asset’s own nameplate data or from manufacturer manuals. Reports return observed anomalies, temperature readings and recommended actions, and because previous assessments for the same asset are carried into the analysis, degradation is tracked across inspections rather than judged one image at a time.

“Customers don’t need more inspection data. They need actionable information that helps them prevent downtime and make better maintenance decisions,” said John Gould, Sr. Director of Strategic Business Development, FLIR. “With MentorAPM integrated into the iXX-Series workflow, thermal findings become part of a broader asset health picture. Data is automatically evaluated against previous conditions and delivered to the teams responsible for maintenance planning, enabling earlier intervention and more effective predictive maintenance programs.”

For the wider organization, the benefits go beyond the inspection itself. Condition and thermal results feed the MentorLens platform, where rules can automatically trigger preventive work orders and where condition history, work history and SCADA events are held against the same asset record. Reports are exported as standardized PDFs, and the underlying data can be pushed by API into an existing CMMS or EAM system, so operators are not obliged to change their system of record in order to benefit. Every AI-assisted workflow keeps a human in the loop, with a person confirming what is committed against the asset.

“For most operators the hardest part of asset management is still the most basic one, which is knowing what you own and what condition it is in,” added Tacoma Zach, CEO of MentorAPM. “Putting our app on the iXX-Series means high-quality thermal data now enters that picture at the point of capture, from the same technician and the same device. In plants where downtime is measured in millions of dollars an hour, the payback on that is very quick.”

First proven in water and wastewater utilities, the combined solution is now being adopted in manufacturing, metals, and oil and gas, where thermographic inspection has typically been outsourced to specialist contractors at considerable expense. MentorAPM reports that customers using MentorLens achieve up to 10x faster field data collection and cost savings of more than 75 percent against conventional condition assessment methods. The MentorLens app is available worldwide now for Flir iXX-Series users with a MentorAPM subscription.

Both companies will present the integration at the SMRP 34th Annual Conference, held 28 September to 1 October 2026 at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. Tacoma Zach, CEO of MentorAPM, leads an Innovation Lab session titled “From Camera to Asset Intelligence: AI Workflows for Reliability Teams” on Tuesday 29 September, 1:15 to 2:15 PM ET, in Innovation Lab #3. The session walks through practical workflows using MentorLens with Flir thermal cameras to capture equipment information, analyze visual and thermal conditions and generate structured asset intelligence automatically. John Gould of Teledyne FLIR joins the session to discuss the iXX-Series. The solution will also be demonstrated at the Flir booth, 1307, and at the MentorAPM booth, 512.

24, Sep 2026
Navbharat Niwas Hosts Book Launch Event in Noida with Shri Suniel V. Shetty

Navbharat Niwas Hosts Book Launch Event in Noida with Shri Suniel V. Shetty

Noida, September 24, 2026: Navbharat Niwas Private Limited successfully hosted a special Book Launch and Property Allotment Event at Radisson Blu, Tower One, Kaushambi, bringing together customers, families, partners and members of the real estate community.

The event featured two key highlights: the launch of the book “Trust Is the Real Capital,” published by Truth & Social Publication, and a property allotment ceremony for customers associated with the company’s Rajasthan-based projects. Actor and entrepreneur Suniel V. Shetty attended the book launch as the celebrity guest, while Founder & Director Prince
Dhariwal led the property allotment segment.

The book, centred on the importance of trust in the real estate sector, highlights the significance of transparency, accountability and credibility in customer relationships. Since property transactions often involve substantial financial commitments, the book underlines the role of trust in building long-term associations between real estate companies and their customers.

Speaking on the occasion, Shri Suniel V. Shetty said, “Trust is one of the most important foundations of any lasting relationship, whether in business or in life. A book that highlights transparency, accountability and commitment brings attention to values that matter in every industry, especially real estate.”

The property allotment ceremony, led by Founder & Director Prince Dhariwal, marked an important milestone for customers associated with the company’s Rajasthan-based projects, including Navbharat Shivani Residency Phase-2, Phulera; Shyam Bhumi Phase-1, Khatu Shyam Ji; and Navbharat Shivani Vatika 11th Phase-2.

The ceremony was conducted to acknowledge customer associations and reinforce the company’s stated focus on transparent property transactions, proper documentation and customer-oriented service. The event brought together approximately 200-250 customers and their families, providing an opportunity for direct engagement between the company and its customer community.

Commenting on the occasion, Prince Dhariwal, Founder & Director of Navbharat Niwas Private Limited, said, “The property allotment ceremony represents an important milestone for our customers and our company. We understand that property ownership is built on confidence, transparency and the fulfilment of commitments. Through this event, we wanted to acknowledge our customers’ association with us and reaffirm our focus on responsible and customer-oriented real estate practices.”

The event also highlighted Navbharat Niwas’s presence across emerging real estate markets in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The company’s portfolio includes plotted developments, residential and commercial properties, villas, cottages, townships and resort-related projects.

Founded by Prince Dhariwal and Gaurav Gupta, Navbharat Niwas continues to operate with the leadership of its founders and Co-Founders Shivam Verma and Rohit Nayan. The company has stated its focus on developing property projects in emerging locations and building long-term relationships with customers through its service and execution approach.

The combination of the book launch and property allotment ceremony brought together the company’s focus on trust-based business values and customer milestones. The event served as a platform to introduce “Trust Is the Real Capital” while recognising the customers associated with Navbharat Niwas’s ongoing real estate projects.