22, Sep 2026
Atlantis Dubai Marks Two Milestones in the 2026 Michelin Guide Hotel Selection
Atlantis The Royal retains MICHELIN’s highest hotel distinction for a second consecutive year, remaining the only Three MICHELIN Key hotel in the UAE, while Atlantis, The Palm marks its first inclusion in the MICHELIN Guide hotel selection.
Dubai, United Arab Emirates –Sept 22 – Atlantis Dubai celebrates two significant achievements in the MICHELIN Guide’s 2026 global hotel selection, with Atlantis The Royal retaining Three MICHELIN Keys for a second consecutive year and Atlantis, The Palm joining the MICHELIN Guide hotel selection for the first time.
The recognition marks another milestone for Atlantis Dubai and comes just days after Atlantis The Royal was named No. 4 in The 50 Best Hotels 2026, rising two places from No. 6 in 2025 and securing its highest position to date. The resort was also named Best Hotel in the Middle East 2026 and received the Best Beach Hotel Award 2026 for the second consecutive year, further strengthening its position among the world’s leading luxury resorts.
Atlantis The Royal once again receives the MICHELIN Guide’s highest hotel distinction, Three MICHELIN Keys, remaining the only hotel in the UAE to hold the accolade. The recognition follows a landmark achievement for Atlantis The Royal in 2025, when the resort was awarded Three MICHELIN Keys at the MICHELIN Guide’s inaugural global MICHELIN Key Selection ceremony in Paris. During the occasion, Atlantis The Royal was also presented with the inaugural MICHELIN Architecture & Design Award, one of four special awards announced by the Guide.
Adding to the milestone for Atlantis Dubai, Atlantis, The Palm has also been included in the MICHELIN Guide hotel selection for the first time in 2026, recognising the iconic resort among the properties selected by MICHELIN Guide inspectors for their outstanding hospitality and guest experiences.
Following the successful rollout of MICHELIN Key distinctions in 15 top travel destinations throughout 2024 and early 2025, the MICHELIN Guide launched its first worldwide hotel selection in 2025, celebrating the most outstanding hotels across the globe. The MICHELIN Keys recognise hotels offering exceptional stays, with properties evaluated across five universal criteria: excellence in architecture and interior design, quality and consistency of service, overall personality and character, value for the price, and their contribution to the guest experience within a particular setting.
Already established as an iconic Dubai landmark, Atlantis The Royal continues to reshape the definition of luxury hospitality. From fashion and culinary experiences to world-class entertainment, the resort has collaborated with some of the world’s most recognised names, from Louis Vuitton and Valentino to Tiësto and Tate McRae, whose track ‘10:35’ was created as part of the resort’s pre-opening campaign. More recently, the resort has continued to bring together luxury, fashion and hospitality through collaborations including the takeover of its iconic skypool, Cloud 22, with Ounass and Dolce&Gabbana.
Guests can also indulge in award-winning dining experiences across 16 restaurants, lounges and bars, including celebrity chef restaurants and renowned dining concepts such as La Mar by Gastón Acurio, estiatorio Milos, Nobu’s first beach club concept, Nobu by the Beach, and CARBONE Dubai. The experience is elevated further by the breathtaking Skyblaze Fountain show, featuring a one-of-a-kind musical collaboration with legendary composer Hans Zimmer.
Kym Barter, Managing Director, Atlantis Dubai, comments: “This is an incredibly proud moment for Atlantis Dubai. To see Atlantis The Royal retain Three MICHELIN Keys for a second consecutive year, while remaining the only hotel in the UAE to hold the Guide’s highest hotel distinction, is a tremendous recognition of the passion, dedication and consistency of our colleagues.
To also see Atlantis, The Palm join the MICHELIN Guide hotel selection for the first time makes this recognition even more special. Both resorts offer very different experiences, but they share the same commitment to creating extraordinary moments for our guests.
Coming just days after Atlantis The Royal was named No. 4 in The 50 Best Hotels 2026, alongside being recognised as Best Hotel in the Middle East and Best Beach Hotel, this has been an extraordinary week for Atlantis Dubai. These achievements belong to our teams, whose passion and commitment continue to push us forward, and we are incredibly excited for what comes next.”
The MICHELIN Key is the hotel equivalent of the MICHELIN Star for restaurants. First introduced across 15 countries in North America, Europe and Asia before expanding into a global selection in 2025, the distinction recognises the world’s most outstanding hotel experiences. The MICHELIN Key comprises three levels: One Key for a very special stay, Two Keys for an exceptional stay and Three Keys for an extraordinary stay, representing the Guide’s highest hotel distinction.
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22, Sep 2026
Coca-Cola and Zepto Turn Spain’s FIFA World Cup Victory Into a collectible Piece of History
Limited-edition golden Coca-Cola cans celebrating Spain’s FIFA World Cup 2026 victory see unprecedented pre-orders flowing in on Zepto in Delhi/NCR
NEW DELHI, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Coca-Cola India is turning a defining FIFA World Cup moment into a keepsake for football fans, with limited-edition golden cans available across Delhi/NCR. Introduced through the ‘Own a Piece of History’ campaign, the collectible cans are being brought to consumers through Coca-Cola’s partnership with leading quick-commerce platform Zepto, where consumer response has been overwhelming, with pre-orders pouring in since the launch week.
The golden can features the date of Spain’s FIFA World Cup victory alongside the iconic FIFA World Cup Trophy, transforming a celebratory sporting moment into a tangible keepsake for fans. While pre-booking was available exclusively through Zepto, the limited-edition cans are also available for purchase by consumers across Delhi/NCR on Blinkit.
Coca-Cola’s association with the FIFA World Cup dates back to 1978, when it became an official partner of the tournament, cementing a longstanding role in bringing football’s biggest moments closer to fans around the world. In India, this connection was brought to life through Coca-Cola’s FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour, which brought the original FIFA World Cup Trophy to Delhi and Guwahati after nearly 12 years, giving fans an opportunity to experience one of football’s most iconic symbols up close. The limited-edition cans build on this legacy, translating the significance of a FIFA World Cup celebration into a keepsake that fans can take home and hold on to.
Abhishek Gupta, VP, Customer Development, Coca-Cola INSWA, said, “Coca-Cola’s longstanding association with FIFA has been rooted in bringing fans closer to the moments and emotions that make football so special. With ‘Own a Piece of History’, we wanted to turn an unforgettable FIFA World Cup celebration into something fans could own. Our collaboration with Zepto allows us to respond to consumer excitement in real time, bringing together culture, fandom and immediacy to create an experience that goes beyond the product and gives fans something that feels both personal and memorable.”
Through ‘Own a Piece of History’, Coca-Cola, along with Zepto and Blinkit, is bringing together football fandom, collectability and convenience, allowing fans to commemorate Spain’s FIFA World Cup 2026 victory with a limited-edition keepsake. Earlier in the tournament, Coca-Cola also brought fans together through ‘Matchday Hangout’, a unique watchalong with football enthusiasts and social media influencers, creating an immersive way to experience the game. From sharing the excitement of the match to giving fans something to remember it by, Coca-Cola continues to create new ways for fans to experience the FIFA World Cup.
About The Coca‑Cola Company
The Coca‑Cola Company (NYSE: KO) is a total beverage company with products sold in more than 200 countries and territories. Our company’s purpose is to refresh the world and make a difference. We sell multiple billion-dollar brands across several beverage categories worldwide. Our portfolio of sparkling soft drink brands includes Coca‑Cola, Sprite and Fanta. Our water, sports, coffee and tea brands include Dasani, smartwater, vitaminwater, Topo Chico, BODYARMOR, Powerade, Costa, Georgia, Fuze Tea, Gold Peak and Ayataka. Our juice, value-added dairy and plant-based beverage brands include Minute Maid, Simply, innocent, Del Valle, fairlife and AdeS. We’re constantly transforming our portfolio, from reducing sugar in our drinks to bringing innovative new products to market. We seek to positively impact people’s lives, communities and the planet through water replenishment, packaging recycling, sustainable sourcing practices and carbon emissions reductions across our value chain. Together with our bottling partners, we employ more than 700,000 people, helping bring economic opportunity to local communities worldwide. Learn more at www.coca-colacompany.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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22, Sep 2026
Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh records Strong Research Momentum with 182 Papers Published in 2025-26
Chandigarh University UP Builds Academic Strength Across Science, Technology, Business and Humanities
LUCKNOW, India, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In an era when universities are increasingly judged by the relevance, quality and reach of the knowledge they create, Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh is emerging as a promising centre of research excellence.
In just one year, Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh published 182 research papers in Scopus-listed journals, taking its total research output to 272 papers across diverse disciplines published by 70 authors across multiple disciplines.
With 72.9 per cent of these publications appearing in Q1 and Q2 journals, and research linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), CU UP’s progress reflects an academic approach that is moving beyond publication numbers to build meaningful visibility, credibility and impact across the wider research community.
The university’s research output spans a wide range of academic areas. Management contributed 39 research papers, followed by Engineering with 70 papers, Pharmacy with 18 papers, Chemistry with 14 papers and Computing with 12 papers. In addition, Biotechnology and Physics contributed 6 papers each, while Liberal Arts and Mathematics recorded 5 papers each. Research publications have also contributed to areas embracing Commerce, Law, Aerospace, Data Science and Forensics.
Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh is aligning its research with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to ensure that its academic work contributes to real-world development challenges. A significant focus is on industry, innovation and infrastructure, along with research promoting decent work, economic growth, and affordable and clean energy. Reflecting the university’s commitment to producing research that is relevant, socially meaningful and connected to global priorities.
Highlighting the significance of the accomplishment, Jai Inder Singh Sandhu, Managing Director, Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh, said, “Our goal is to establish Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh as a leading research-intensive hub in the country. At CU UP, research is not being limited to publication alone. Our focus is on quality research that promotes innovation and contributes to solving real problems faced by society. The research aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals marks an important milestone in Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh’s academic journey.”
Highlighting upon the sustained growth, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Vinith Kumar Nair, said, “The university’s research vision extends beyond increasing the number of publications. Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh is working to create an environment where researchers connect their work with societal needs, industry challenges and emerging global priorities. The publication of 182 research papers in one year marks an important milestone in Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh’s academic journey.”
Further, Nair added, “Going forward, the university will continue to strengthen quality publications, patents, innovation, externally funded research, industry collaborations and international research partnerships. The university also plans to make PhD research more impactful by encouraging scholars to work on problems with practical relevance and measurable outcomes.”
“The approach aims to ensure that research produced at the university contributes not only to academic knowledge but also to innovation, technology development and solutions for real-world challenges. By promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, the university is encouraging researchers to explore complex issues through integrated and outcome-oriented approaches.”
Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh continues to expand its research network and build meaningful collaborations with industry and international institutions; its focus remains on increasing the visibility and real-world relevance of the work undertaken by its PhD scholars and faculty members. Through multidisciplinary research, innovation and knowledge-sharing, the university is building an academic environment where ideas can move beyond paper and contribute to practical solutions for society. Building on this sustained commitment, CU UP is preparing to play a stronger role in shaping a more sustainable, innovative and progressive future.
About Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh (Lucknow)
Envisioned to foster a culture of sustainability and empower future global leaders, Chandigarh University, Uttar Pradesh, immerses 21st-century learners in a personalised and experiential learning experience, integrating an AI-powered academic model and a multidimensional, futuristic perspective on education. Our Uttar Pradesh campus carries forward the venerable legacy of more than a decade of Chandigarh University, Punjab, which has established itself as India’s No. 1 Private University and a torchbearer of groundbreaking pedagogy and research-driven innovation. The AI-augmented new campus offers a broad spectrum of industry-driven futuristic academic programs encompassing data-driven insights, virtual reality experiences, real-world simulations, corporate mentorship, international perspective, interdisciplinary research, cultivation of entrepreneurial spirit, and professional competencies.
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22, Sep 2026
Puri Srimandir To Suspend Public Darshan For Six Hours On September 23
Puri, Sept. 22 (UDN): Devotees visiting the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri will face a six-hour restriction on public darshan on Wednesday, September 23, due to the observance of the Bamana Janma Niti, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) said.
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The special ritual will be conducted on the occasion of Bhadraba Shukla Dwadashi tithi, as part of the temple’s scheduled religious observances.
Darshan To Remain Closed From 5 PM
According to an SJTA notice, public darshan of the sibling deities will be suspended following the Dwiprahara Dhupa ritual. The restriction will remain in force from 5 pm to 11 pm on September 23.
The temporary suspension has been imposed to facilitate the conduct of the Bamana Janma ritual inside the temple.
Devotees Asked To Plan Visits
The temple administration has advised devotees to take the scheduled darshan restriction into account while planning their visit to Srimandir on Wednesday.
Public darshan is expected to resume after the completion of the stipulated ritual period.
22, Sep 2026
Vault by Virat Kohli Strengthens Its Gurugram Presence with the Launch of its Fourth Club in the City
Gurugram, 22nd September 2026: Vault by Virat Kohli, India’s premium franchise-led fitness chain, opened its new club in Sector 70, Gurugram. This is the brand’s fourth club in the city and the latest step in its expansion across Haryana and the wider Delhi-NCR region.
Located on the 3rd Floor, Elan Epic, Southern Peripheral Rd, Opposite Tulip Violet, Sector 70, Gurugram, Haryana 122101, the new club spans approximately 7,000 sq. ft. It brings Vault‘s signature blend of premium design and functional training environments to the residents of Sector 70 and the surrounding neighborhoods.
The launch has drawn a strong response, with more than 250 memberships secured during the presale phase. The club opened its doors with a grand launch event, attended by Mukesh Gogia, Founder of Vault by Virat Kohli, and Vikas Kohli, who met members and the local fitness community.
The club is equipped with Matrix fitness equipment, in line with Vault‘s commitment to giving members access to world-class strength and cardio infrastructure.
Mukesh Gogia, Founder of Vault, said, “Gurugram is one of our most important markets, and opening our fourth club here shows how much demand there is for organized, premium fitness in the city. Sector 70 is a fast-growing residential hub, and we wanted to bring a Vault experience closer to the people who live and work here. With world-class equipment, thoughtfully designed spaces and a community-first approach, this club reflects everything Vault stands for.”
Vikas Kohli added, “Every new Vault club brings us closer to our shared vision of building a genuine fitness community across the country. Growing our presence in Gurugram lets us serve more members in a city that has embraced Vault from the start, and it was a pleasure to welcome the Sector 70 community.”
With the Gurugram launch, Vault continues its rapid expansion across the country, following the opening of its Panipat club earlier this month. The brand has confirmed plans to expand further as it continues to tap into growing demand for organized, premium fitness.
22, Sep 2026
accesso® Intelligence Introduces Agentic AI for Automated Workflows in Visitor Attractions
New capabilities help teams automate analysis, forecasting, reporting and work across their operations
LONDON, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — accesso Technology Group (AIM: ACSO), a leading global technology provider for the leisure, entertainment and cultural markets, today introduced new capabilities that enable attraction operators to turn conversations with accesso Intelligence into recurring automated workflows. Users can now ask the platform to monitor performance, conduct research, detect and investigate changes, develop forecasts, produce reports and share findings with designated stakeholders.
Visitor attractions are complex organisations that operate multiple businesses under one roof, with data spread across ticketing, memberships, food and beverage, retail, parking, operations and other systems. accesso Intelligence, a decision intelligence platform purpose-built for visitor attractions, combines this valuable information together with relevant operational and external context. The result is a fully assembled platform that gives teams a more complete view of their business without requiring them to juggle multiple data and AI tools that don’t integrate.
Through conversation, teams can define the analytical work required, select the appropriate tools and connected data, interpret the results and put the resulting workflow to work across the operation.
“What began as a conversation with your operation is becoming a new way of working within it,” said Angie Judge, Chief Data and Intelligence Officer at accesso. “This is more than just a new way to analyse data. Teams can now delegate ongoing analytical work to accesso Intelligence, allowing people to focus their time on the decisions, creativity and accountability that require human judgement.”
The expansion introduces three new connected capabilities:
- Agentic skills: accesso Intelligence can select and use specialised capabilities to perform multi-step analytical work, such as monitoring performance, detecting and evaluating changes and communicating issues that require attention.
- Agentic automations: Work created and refined through conversation can be scheduled or triggered repeatedly and conditionally. This can include conducting analyses, updating information and distributing results.
- Agentic reporting and forecasting: Teams can build and operationalise custom reports. The platform can determine the best predictive approach for each task, combining relevant operational context and external signals. Reports can adapt to what the data shows, rather than saying the same thing every day.
Traditional automation follows predefined steps. Agentic automation begins with an objective. accesso Intelligence determines the work required, selects the appropriate tools and connected data, interprets the results and delivers the requested outcome.
For example, an operator could ask accesso Intelligence to compare weekly visitation and revenue against plan, investigate any meaningful variance and consider relevant operational and external factors. The platform could then assess whether reforecasting is required.
From that conversation, the platform can create a repeatable workflow that monitors results, examines important changes and delivers recommendations and reasoning to the people who need them.
“The next stage of AI in attractions is not simply helping people find an answer,” Judge said. “It is helping teams continuously monitor their business, recognise when conditions change and bring the right recommendation to the right person at the right time.” accesso Intelligence brings data integration, industry-specific semantic modelling, machine learning, visualisation, reporting, conversational insight and workflow automation together in one platform.
The capabilities are available now within accesso Intelligence.
Attendees at IAAPA Expo Europe can learn more about accesso Intelligence and the broader accesso ecosystem at Booth S2123, 22–24 September at ExCeL London. Booth visitors can also request a complimentary personalised visitor-experience report identifying where decision intelligence could help reveal opportunities within their venue.
About accesso Intelligence
accesso Intelligence connects data across the systems that run an attraction and applies AI built on a decade of visitor attractions-specific expertise. The result is a decision intelligence platform that helps teams make faster, smarter and more confident decisions without having to build the underlying infrastructure themselves.
About accesso Technology Group plc
The accesso ecosystem of solutions redefines the guest experience. accesso offers the agility of connected ticketing and eCommerce, virtual queuing, restaurant and retail point of sale, distribution, mobile apps and decision intelligence and analytics solutions for more than 1,100 venues globally. Its technology helps operators streamline operations, increase revenue and improve the guest journey. accesso delivers a high volume of product enhancements year-round and continuously invests in R&D to help venues and operators adapt to evolving guest needs.
accesso is a public company, listed on AIM: a market operated by the London Stock Exchange. Learn more at accesso.com or follow accesso on X (Twitter), LinkedIn and Facebook.
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22, Sep 2026
Zurich Kotak General Insurance reimagines insurance for SMEs through industry first end-to-end digital experience
Offers tailored business protection powered by Zurich Edge’s leading technology stack
MUMBAI, India, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Zurich Kotak General Insurance (ZKGI) is reshaping the future of SME insurance by offering a digital-first proposition that makes business protection simpler, smarter and faster. Leveraging Zurich’s globally-proven tech stack – Zurich Edge – the modular solution offers SMEs access to comprehensive business protection through a single interface, supporting their end-to-end insurance journey encompassing quotation, purchasing, servicing, referrals and underwriting.
Zurich Kotak through its cutting-edge technology solutions is enabling a one-stop insurance destination for SMEs, with access to customized coverage and premiums aligned to their unique risk profiles. Businesses can easily secure a policy in just a few taps, making policy issuance up within minutes while ensuring holistic protection for their business.
Indian SMEs contribute nearly 30% of the country’s GDP and support millions of livelihoods. Despite their critical role in the economy, insurance adoption remains low due to the complexity of managing protection across multiple risks and geographies. Zurich Kotak’s Business Secure Plus offers bundled protection opportunity, eliminating the need for SMEs to purchase and manage multiple policies for different risks.
Commenting on the evolving SME risks and Zurich Kotak’s latest proposition, Mr. Birendra Mohanty, Chief Business Officer, Zurich Kotak General Insurance, said, “SMEs are India’s growth engine, and they should be able to navigate risks seamlessly, without insurance becoming a barrier to their progress. At Zurich Kotak our constant efforts are to build a product for SMEs that is easier to access and customize, faster to transact – bringing together product breadth, digital capability, underwriting thinking and partner enablement in one connected proposition. Leveraging the strengths of Zurich and Kotak – global expertise and local trust – and our digital ecosystem, we will be able to make their resilience essential to our nation’s progress.”
Business Secure Plus offers a range of covers such as Fire & Special Perils, Burglary & Housebreaking, Electronic Equipment, All Risk, Fidelity Guarantee, Directors & Officers Liability, Employee Compensation, Money and Machinery Breakdown, subject to the applicable policy terms and conditions. This proposition is expected to grow further with more products, additional covers, risk solutions and technology capabilities, enabling Zurich Kotak to address the evolving needs of SMEs through a unified platform. Zurich Edge is committed to empowering businesses, helping them stand out by providing highly contextual offerings and personalized coverage that truly matter and build long-term loyalty.
About Zurich Kotak General Insurance:
Zurich Kotak General Insurance Company (India) Limited (Zurich Kotak General Insurance) is a 70:30 joint venture between Zurich Insurance Group and Kotak Mahindra Bank. The company adopted its new name in August 2024, following Zurich Insurance Group’s acquisition of a 70% stake in Kotak Mahindra General Insurance Company Limited. Originally established in 2015, Zurich Kotak has evolved into one of the youngest and fastest-growing non-life insurance firms in India. The company offers a comprehensive suite of non-life insurance products in Retail and Commercial segments designed to meet the evolving needs of individuals, families, and businesses. Backed by the global legacy of Zurich and the trusted brand of Kotak, the company is committed to building a modern, technology-driven insurance franchise that delivers reliable protection and long-term value, which supports India’s growing insurance penetration and financial resilience.
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22, Sep 2026
Submer and Intel collaborate to advance AI and HPC infrastructure across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey
Collaboration combines Intel compute platforms and reference architectures with Submer’s full-stack engineering, design and delivery capability in the region
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 22,2026 — Submer, a full-stack AI and HPC infrastructure provider, and Intel today announced a collaboration agreement covering artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, high-performance computing (HPC) and next-generation data centre solutions across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey.
Under the agreement, Intel contributes its compute platforms, validated reference architectures and technology roadmap, while Submer contributes full-stack engineering, design and delivery capability spanning Advisory, Design & Build, Power Solutions, Thermal Solutions and IT Integration. Together, the two companies intend to support customers end to end, pairing Intel platform technology with Submer’s regional engineering and delivery capability.
Demand for AI and HPC capacity across the region is placing new requirements on data centre design, particularly around compute density, thermal performance and power. The agreement is intended to help operators and enterprises move from architecture to deployment through a single engineering path, rather than assembling capability across multiple parties.
A central strand of the work is the joint development of reference architectures for AI, accelerated compute and high-density deployments, including liquid-cooled designs. These combine Intel platform architectures with Submer’s infrastructure design and integration expertise, and will be tested and validated as complete configurations, with Submer contributing analysis of thermal performance, power usage and infrastructure efficiency.
“Customers in this region are not short of ambition on AI and HPC. What they need is a route from design intent to operating infrastructure that holds together technically,” said Khalid Aljamed, General Manager, Middle East, Africa and Turkey, Submer. “Working alongside Intel lets us pair proven compute platforms with the engineering, integration and delivery capability we have built regionally, so that customers are dealing with one coherent architecture rather than a set of disconnected decisions.”
The companies will work together across sovereign, enterprise, hyperscale, telecom and public-sector customers, drawing on each side’s existing relationships. Submer will support deployment feasibility assessments in target markets, covering both new-build facilities and upgrades to existing sites — which continue to represent a significant share of regional capacity as operators retrofit for higher densities.
“Organizations across the region are rapidly transitioning from experimental AI pilots to production-scale deployments faster than traditional data centers were built to handle. Today, the strategic focus is fundamentally shifting toward real-world application use cases and continuous inferencing—workloads that demand unprecedented platform agility, thermal efficiency, and compute density,” said Ahmad Alabduljabbar, General Manager, Saudi Arabia, Intel. “Bringing Intel’s validated reference architectures together with Submer’s advanced immersion cooling and deployment expertise delivers a practical, sustainable pathway to high-density AI and HPC environments. Building infrastructure that flexes to meet both immediate enterprise demands and future technological shifts is critical to realizing the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 ambitions for digital leadership and AI sovereignty.”
Initial activity will focus on reference architecture development and proof-of-concept engagements with customers in priority markets, with Submer providing infrastructure access, integration and deployment support, and Intel providing reference architectures and technical guidance. Joint workshops, executive briefings and technical sessions are also planned for customers and ecosystem participants across the region.
22, Sep 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, Pune Receives ONE MICHELIN KEY in the MICHELIN Guide 2026 Hotel Selection
Pune, Sep 22: Some milestones are measured by a moment. Others are built through a journey. The Ritz–Carlton, Pune, part of Ventive Hospitality’s luxury hospitality portfolio, has been awarded One MICHELIN Key in the MICHELIN Guide 2026 Hotel Selection, announced on 18 September 2026. The distinction marks a significant milestone for the hotel and recognizes its continued commitment to exceptional service, thoughtful hospitality and memorable guest experiences.
The recognition follows a period of deliberate evolution and sustained pursuit of excellence. In July 2026, The Ritz–Carlton, Pune was included in the MICHELIN Guide’s curated hotel selection, marking an important moment for the hotel. Proactive engagement and the introduction of The Ritz–Carlton, Pune to MICHELIN led to its recognition within the Guide’s global hotel ecosystem.
The recognition reflects the hotel’s distinctive character, attentive service and attention to detail. From the way guests are welcomed and cared for to the expression of the hotel’s sense of place, its Ladies and Gentlemen consistently bring the brand’s Gold Standards to life. The One MICHELIN Key is a meaningful affirmation of the hotel’s commitment to exceptional service, thoughtful design and gracious hospitality.
Ishwinder Gill, General Manager, The Ritz–Carlton, Pune, said:
“Receiving One MICHELIN Key is an incredibly proud moment for all of us at The Ritz–Carlton, Pune. The credit for this recognition truly belongs to our Ladies and Gentlemen, whose passion, dedication and commitment to excellence shape the guest experience every day.
What makes this recognition particularly special is the journey behind it, our constant pursuit of excellence, our willingness to evolve and, most importantly, the spirit of our people. At the heart of The Ritz–Carlton, Pune is a culture of empowerment, pride and genuine hospitality, where our Ladies and Gentlemen are encouraged to take ownership, anticipate our guests’ needs and create meaningful moments. It is this culture, lived consistently across every touchpoint, that transforms service into an experience and a stay into a lasting memory.”
For Ventive Hospitality, which owns and operates a portfolio of luxury hospitality assets, the recognition is also a reflection of its long-term approach to creating differentiated hospitality experiences.
Ranjit Batra, Chief Executive Officer, Ventive Hospitality, said:
“A MICHELIN Key is a significant recognition for The Ritz–Carlton, Pune and a proud milestone for Ventive Hospitality. It reflects the strength of the hotel, the commitment of our teams and partners, and the consistency with which exceptional hospitality is delivered. This recognition reinforces our focus on building distinctive hospitality assets that create enduring value and memorable guest experiences.”
The recognition reflects The Ritz–Carlton, Pune’s continued commitment to creating distinctive, deeply personal and memorable stays, while building on its presence within the MICHELIN Guide.
One Key. A milestone in luxury hospitality. A celebration of the experiences created together.
22, Sep 2026
State Budgets Shift Focus to Capex as States Push Fiscal Discipline
New Delhi, Sep 22: State governments are increasingly focusing on capital spending as they look to support economic growth while maintaining fiscal discipline. For FY27, capital expenditure is expected to grow significantly faster than routine revenue spending across 19 states, signalling a greater emphasis on infrastructure and long-term asset creation.
According to the report, capital outlay across the 19 states is projected to rise 16.4 per cent in FY27, compared with 9.2 per cent growth in revenue expenditure excluding interest payments. The difference reflects a shift in budget priorities, with states creating more room for spending on projects that can strengthen economic activity over the longer term.
Infrastructure gets greater budget focus
Capital expenditure typically goes towards projects such as roads, transport networks, irrigation, power, urban infrastructure and other public assets. Such investments can improve connectivity and create the foundation for businesses and communities to expand.
At the same time, states continue to manage regular expenses, including salaries, pensions, subsidies and essential public services. Slower growth in revenue expenditure suggests an effort to contain recurring costs and preserve fiscal space for development projects.
Wider impact on businesses and jobs
Higher public investment can create demand across several sectors, including construction, engineering, cement, steel, equipment and logistics. Infrastructure projects can also generate employment directly and indirectly through the businesses involved in their execution.
For local businesses and smaller enterprises, improved roads, transport, electricity and urban facilities can make it easier to move goods, reach customers and access wider markets. Over time, stronger infrastructure can also improve the environment for private investment.
Balancing development with fiscal prudence
The spending pattern also highlights the challenge facing state governments: supporting growth without allowing fiscal pressures to rise unchecked. States have to meet their regular commitments while ensuring that borrowing and expenditure are increasingly directed towards productive uses.
The focus on capital spending therefore forms part of a broader effort to improve the quality of public expenditure. Rather than simply increasing overall spending, states are seeking to direct a larger portion of their budgets towards projects that can create lasting economic value.
A shift in the quality of spending
The FY27 budget trend shows that states are trying to make development spending more investment-oriented. If these planned projects are executed efficiently and completed on time, the resulting infrastructure could support business activity, improve connectivity and strengthen economic opportunities across regions.
For the wider economy, the key will be how effectively states convert these higher capital allocations into completed projects and productive assets. The combination of stronger infrastructure spending and continued fiscal discipline could shape the pace and quality of state-led economic development in the coming years.
