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Dubai, UAE, 11 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.

The project also encompasses civil works above the floor slab, roof and wall cladding, building utilities (power, HVAC, and lighting), and fire safety systems. The entire operation will be orchestrated by Swisslog’s SynQ warehouse management software, ensuring seamless coordination and real-time visibility.

The new automated warehouse will eliminate the need for external storage, reduce manual handling, and introduce a zero-touch approach to managing production pallets. It will also shorten truck loading times, improve shipment service levels, and reduce dependency on forklifts.

A partnership built on trust and expertise

The project is a testament to the strong and growing partnership between ROCKWOOL and Swisslog, laying the foundation for future collaborations as ROCKWOOL expands its automation footprint worldwide.

“Swisslog’s early involvement during our budgeting phase gave us confidence in their understanding of our operational needs. Their solution aligns perfectly with our long-term goals – boosting efficiency, minimizing manual handling, and supporting our broader automation strategy,” said Oliver Mohr, Project Manager at ROCKWOOL.

“Our collaboration with ROCKWOOL stands as a testament to what true partnership can achieve – rooted in trust, driven by shared ambition, and grounded in a deep understanding of their business and supply chain network. We challenge each other and remain focused on long-term impact. We are proud to bring our expertise to a solution that not only addresses ROCKWOOL’s current objectives but also equips their teams with the tools and confidence to shape the future,” added Sven Borghoff, Vice President Sales – Integrated Solutions EMEA Central at Swisslog.

Construction at the Neuburg site is set to begin in February 2026.

Dubai, UAE – 20 October 2025— Yango Group, a global technology company headquartered in the UAE, and China Mobile International (CMI), a wholly owned subsidiary of China Mobile, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advanced technology solutions that help businesses grow and expand globally.

The agreement, signed during GITEX GLOBAL 2025 in Dubai, outlines a shared commitment to developing tools and infrastructure by combining CMI’s global telecom expertise with Yango Group’s technological knowledge.

The collaboration will focus on global cooperation across regions of mutual interest — including Central Asia, the Middle East, and Africa — in the areas of artificial intelligence, advertising technologies, cloud infrastructure, and other digital innovations. Together, the parties aim to deliver scalable, future-ready solutions that help businesses operate more efficiently and reach new markets.

“This partnership reflects our shared ambition to build technology that enables business,” said Sergej Loiter, CEO of Search, AI & AdTech, at Yango Group. “CMI brings global telecom infrastructure, while we contribute deep product expertise and local insights. Together, we’re creating the foundation for smarter operations and sustainable growth in emerging digital economies.”

LU Jing from CMI stated: “Our collaboration with Yango Group represents a significant step in extending CMI’s global digital ecosystem. By combining our extensive network capabilities with Yango’s innovative technology platforms, we aim to empower enterprises with seamless connectivity, intelligent solutions, and new opportunities for cross-border growth. The UAE’s unique position makes it an ideal hub to accelerate this vision.”

Dubai, UAE – 17th October 2025 – Tealium, the leading intelligent real-time data streaming platform together with Amazon Web Services (AWS), highlighted their joint capabilities at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, the region’s premier technology event at Dubai World Trade Centre. Both companies continue to work together following their global multi-year Strategic Collaboration Agreement last year, to help enterprises across the Middle East harness AI with trusted, real-time customer data.

At GITEX 2025, Tealium and AWS hosted a signing ceremony to strengthen their collaboration on localized data capabilities. With Tealium’s platform running on AWS data centers in the UAE, customers benefit from improved latency, stronger compliance with local regulations, and the assurance that sensitive data remains within national borders.

By leveraging AWS’s secure and scalable cloud infrastructure, Tealium empowers enterprises in the MEA region to optimize AI-driven data collection, management, and activation solutions. This foundation allows global brands to unify first-party data, build predictive models, and create personalized, scalable, and compliant interactions through the Customer Data Hub on AWS without time-consuming data wrangling. According to Tealium research, 81% of CDP users report gaining a competitive edge in AI initiatives, proving the value of building a solid data foundation.

Jeff Lunsford, Chief Executive Officer, Tealium, said: “In the UAE, AI adoption is scaling at a remarkable pace to become one of the world’s leading digital economies, fueled by visionary initiatives such as its National AI Strategy 2031. At GITEX, we are showcasing how enterprises can move beyond experimentation and achieve measurable impact with dazzling experiences powered by real-time, privacy-compliant customer data. Together with AWS, Tealium is investing in the Middle East and Africa region to help organizations gain speed, compliance, and intelligence in their AI programs, unlocking growth, efficiency, and better customer engagement.”

Recognized as a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Customer Data Platforms for two consecutive years, Tealium continues to set the standard for innovation, scalability, and global impact. The UAE is already positioned as one of the world’s most AI-ready nations, with 80% of the country’s professionals using AI tools regularly in their work. This environment provides fertile ground for enterprises to accelerate their digital transformation journeys.

Top Ministers of the UAE and Irish government attend launch, including the UAE Minister of Economy and Ireland’s Deputy Prime Minister, accompanied by the UAE Ambassador to Ireland and

16 December 2025: Qashio, the MENA region’s leading spend management solution, has announced a major milestone in its global growth strategy with the opening of its European headquarters in Dublin, Ireland. This marks the company’s official expansion in the European market, where they have been operating since 2024, and its fifth new office launch in just 12 months, following new offices in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi.

Qashio’s announced the launch of their European headquarters at Investopia and was attended by senior leaders and officials, including H.E. Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism; H.E. Mohammed Homod Hamad Rahmah Al Shamsi, UAE Ambassador to Ireland; H.E. Simon Harris, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance of Ireland congratulating this global milestone for Qashio; on stage was also Antoine Massad, Chairman of Qashio; Armin Moradi, CEO of Qashio; and Mohammed Noufal, Europe Expansion Manager at Qashio.

Over the past year, Qashio has steadily established its footprint across Europe by remotely building relationships with leading distribution partners, global airlines, and top hotel groups. Supported by IDA Ireland, EMIR, the UAE Ministry of Economy, Dubai Chambers, and Investopia, this foundation paves the way for a deeply integrated spend management experience tailored for European and global businesses of all sizes.

Armin Moradi, Founder and CEO of Qashio, said: “Qashio was founded in Dubai but built for the world we had from our early days the ambition to expand outside of the middle east and into the global markets, that ambition shaped how we think about scale, resilience, and real-world financial complexity. Our growth reflects the increasing maturity and consolidation of the market, and a clear focus on empowering businesses with world-class financial technologies. As we look to the future, we are strengthening the UAE’s international ties across financial services, clean tech, and innovation. Dublin now becomes our launchpad for Europe, where we aim to build deep local partnerships, attract global talent, and develop products that serve businesses operating across borders.”

With Dublin as its European hub, Qashio is planning to hire 100+ team members across Sales, Marketing, Product, Engineering, and Finance to build out Qashio Labs, a state-of-the-art R&D hub bringing talent from all over the world to the tech hub. The Irish capital was chosen for its access to world-class talent, supportive regulatory environment, and strong reputation as a home for global technology companies. With over 14,000 Irish citizens in the UAE and bilateral trade nearing €8 billion, the relationship between the two countries continues to deepen.

To support its expansion, Qashio has completed the technical development needed to evolve its product beyond a standalone expense management tool, advancing toward a fully integrated fintech platform. This enables seamless control over company spend, card issuance, rewards, and financial operations across multiple geographies.

The company currently serves thousands of enterprise and mid-market customers across the Middle East, EU, and UK, helping business owners, operations, and finance teams streamline operations, eliminate manual work, and unlock valuable rewards from their company spending. Qashio’s global growth has been anchored by strong momentum across the Middle East, where rising business travel, expanding financial hubs, and national digital transformation agendas have accelerated demand for modern spend solutions. Qashio has secured several regional milestone partnerships, driven by strong market fundamentals and a UAE business travel market projected to grow 10% annually, nearly doubling to $94 billion by 2030. This has positioned Qashio as the most comprehensive international spend management platform to emerge from MENA.

Qashio’s move into Europe will further strengthen its partner ecosystem and bring new loyalty benefits to businesses across travel, hospitality, and e-commerce.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 9 December 2025 — Yango Group, a global tech company, and noon, the region’s leading homegrown e-commerce platform, today announced a strategic partnership to deploy and scale autonomous robot delivery across the region. The partnership begins with autonomous deliveries for noon Minutes customers, moving the technology from pilot stage to a live, operational service at scale. This joint initiative reflects both companies’ commitment to building the next generation of urban logistics and bringing real, everyday autonomy to customers across the GCC.

The partnership will focus on deploying the service to communities across Dubai, and, in the longer term, scaling across the UAE and wider GCC region, informed by operational performance data and customer feedback from the initial deployment.

​​As the first commercial rollout under the partnership, Yango Autonomy’s fully electric robots have started fulfilling quick-commerce orders from noon Minutes in Sobha Hartland community. Residents can now select the noon Minutes delivery robot option directly in the noon app at checkout, track the robot’s progress in real time on the map, and unlock its secure compartment upon arrival using their smartphone. This provides an additional, contactless delivery option alongside noon Minutes’ existing delivery services. The launch shows how autonomous delivery can plug seamlessly into noon’s last-mile network, giving customers a fast, modern, tech-driven way to get their everyday essentials.

“Partnering with Yango Group lets us bring a future-ready delivery option straight to our customers,” said Ali Kafil-Hussain, Chief Business Officer at noon. “Autonomous robots add a smart, sustainable layer to our last-mile network. They give us extra delivery capacity during peak times, help keep service levels consistent, reduce emissions and congestion, and create an experience that feels natural for customers who already live their lives through digital solutions.”

“Together with noon, we see this partnership as a stepping stone towards making autonomous delivery an everyday, reliable service for communities across the UAE” said Islam Abdul Karim, Regional Head, Yango Group Middle East. “By combining Yango Group’s expertise in AI-powered delivery with noon’s strong presence in e-commerce, we can support cities, businesses, and regulators on their journey to smarter mobility and more sustainable digital cities.”

“Our robots have already demonstrated reliable performance in Dubai’s real-world conditions. The next step is to turn this into a scalable product that seamlessly integrates into our partners’ day-to-day operations,” commented Nikita Gavrilov, Regional Head, Yango Tech Autonomy.

The fully electric robots independently plan their routes, manoeuvre around obstacles, and give way to pedestrians. Powered by Yango’s AI navigation and routing technologies, they have already completed over 1,500 kilometres of fully autonomous travel in previous Dubai pilots, proving their ability to support day-to-day deliveries in real-world residential environments.

This initiative builds on prior approval from Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), which enabled a swift and safe integration of the service into the city’s streets and residential areas. Yango Autonomy delivery robots are authorised to operate on public walkways and within residential neighbourhoods, reflecting Dubai’s commitment to piloting and adopting innovative mobility solutions.

The collaboration between Yango Group and noon supports the UAE and Dubai’s strategic objectives to advance smart mobility, increase the share of autonomous transport, and reduce urban emissions. It also reflects a broader shift toward future-oriented digital city infrastructure, where AI-enabled mobility services help make daily life smoother for residents and businesses alike.

Dubai, UAE – 28 November 2025 – Tradeling, the region’s leading digital commerce ecosystem, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Yango Ads, the ad tech division of Yango Group, to accelerate the development of next-generation retail media and AdTech solutions for both business and individual buyers across the Middle East. The agreement creates a joint framework to explore commercial opportunities by combining Yango Ads’ advanced advertising and AI-driven retail media capabilities with Tradeling’s expansive digital commerce ecosystem, enterprise procurement platform, and distribution network.

Established under Dubai’s visionary ‘Dubai 10X’ program and owned by the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZA), Tradeling marketplace supports more than 50,000 buyers with access to over 8 million SKUs, enabling seamless sourcing for SMEs, enterprise procurement teams, households, HoReCa, retailers, and e-commerce sellers across the region.

Through this partnership, Yango Ads will enable brands to activate high-intent, first-party retail media audiences inside Tradeling’s purchasing environment, helping suppliers increase visibility and conversions along the buying journey. At the same time, Tradeling will benefit from Yango Ads’ AI-powered targeting, optimisation, and performance technologies, enabling suppliers and brands on the platform to enhance visibility, performance, and growth.

“This collaboration brings together two of the region’s most forward-thinking digital ecosystems,” said Evgenii Pavlov, General Manager for Yango Ads in MEA. “Tradeling has built one of MENA’s most sophisticated digital commerce infrastructures, and by combining it with our retail media and AdTech capabilities, we aim to deliver smarter, highly targeted advertising solutions for suppliers, brands, and enterprise buyers.”

Safvan Vali, Director of Marketing at Tradeling, added: “Our mission has always been to simplify and digitally transform B2B trade across the region. By partnering with Yango Ads, we strengthen that mission with advanced advertising, AI, and performance tools that help our sellers grow faster, reach the right audiences, and accelerate their digital growth. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to driving innovation and enabling business success at scale.”

The collaboration comes at a critical time for the region, with MENA’s B2B trade market valued at $1 trillion and online B2B commerce expected to reach $40–50 billion within the next five years.

The partnership will cover areas of mutual interest, including retail media monetisation, supplier advertising and promotion solutions, AI-driven audience targeting, and the development of digital advertising opportunities across Tradeling’s marketplace and independent retailer network. Both parties will also explore joint go-to-market initiatives and non-binding commercial pilots under the MoU.

Dubai, UAE – 26 November 2025 — Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, today announced the launch of Communication Coach, an AI-powered learning product developed as part of the company’s co-innovation efforts with Microsoft.  Integrated into Microsoft 365, Communication Coach is designed to improve the communication ability of both native English and non-native English speakers and can be adapted to any level of professional looking to improve their communication skills.

Pearson’s Communication Coach analyzes an employee’s speech, communication data, and meeting interactions. It then combines that data with Pearson’s trusted learning science and learning content. As a result, the Communication Coach delivers real-time tips and feedback on grammar, vocabulary, tone, expression, clarity and professional interactions. Communication Coach is underpinned by Pearson’s skills intelligence engine, which draws on data sets from Pearson properties like Faethm and Credly, the world’s largest certification platform.  In addition, the skills engine can draw on company specific platforms and can be fine-tuned with Microsoft 365 Copilot. Communication Coach is aligned with Pearson’s Global Scale of English, the company’s proprietary rubric to benchmark English language proficiency.

“We all know that good communication skills are one of the core criteria for doing well at work.  Communication Coach is Pearson’s way of helping people build that critical skill. By integrating helpful hints, nudges, and tips into trusted products that millions of people use every day, we can dramatically scale our ability to help people progress and succeed,” said Vishaal Gupta, President Enterprise Learning Solutions at Pearson. “Together with Microsoft, we’re helping people build their communication ability by delivering low stress learning directly in the flow of work where they can effectively get their points across and progress with confidence.”

“At Microsoft, we believe AI should empower people—not just processes,” said Ranveer Chandra, VP Copilot Tuning at Microsoft. “Together with Pearson, we’re bringing AI skilling, tuned to the organization’s data, directly in the flow of work, helping individuals accelerate how they learn, communicate, and grow in their careers. By embedding intelligent, personalized tools into products like Teams and Copilot, we’re delivering human-centered solutions that drive meaningful progress—for every employee, in every role.”

Pearson is among the first learning companies to integrate its trusted, learning science-backed capabilities into Microsoft 365 workflows to help millions of people develop the skills to succeed in their careers.  Building on the Microsoft and Pearson partnership announced earlier in the year, Communication Coach will be previewed at Microsoft Ignite 2025, with pilots and general availability in 2026. This product also advances Pearson’s commitment to growing and scaling enterprise learning and skilling in the era of AI.

Dubai, UAE – 25 November 2025 – PlanRadar, the leading digital platform for documentation, task management, and reporting in construction and real estate projects, has announced its participation at Big 5 Global 2025, taking place from 24–27 November at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The company will exhibit at Stand SS2 G110, showcasing its latest innovations designed to help construction professionals build faster, safer, and with greater transparency.

At this year’s event, PlanRadar will spotlight new capabilities, including an AI Assistant that automates reports and extracts insights from site data, accelerating decision-making and approvals; SiteView 360° reality capture, visual documentation tool that maps real site conditions to digital plans for unmatched visibility; Instant Audit-Ready Reports tailored for QA/QC processes, site inspections, and regulatory handovers; and multi-language, mobile-first workflows designed for the GCC’s diverse workforce and multi-contractor environments.

“Big 5 Global is the definitive event for the region’s construction sector, and we’re excited to return with powerful new tools that align with digital transformation strategies across the GCC,” said Ibrahim Imam, Co-Founder and CEO of PlanRadar. “As governments and private developers accelerate megaproject delivery, PlanRadar helps reduce rework, cut costs, and boost productivity through real-time visibility and smarter workflows.”

Forecasts show the Middle East construction market reaching US$401.17 billion by 2030, as initiatives such as Saudi Vision 2030, UAE Centennial 2071, and Qatar National Vision 2030 drive demand for efficient, tech-enabled infrastructure. PlanRadar is positioned as a strategic technology partner for organizations seeking to modernize operations while staying compliant and competitive.

With over 170,000 users across 75+ countries, PlanRadar empowers site teams, project managers, consultants, and developers to digitalize inspections, streamline collaboration, and eliminate information silos across every stage of the building lifecycle.

PlanRadar is already supporting major developers, consultants, and contractors in the region with use cases ranging from defect management and site audits to handover documentation and maintenance planning.

Dubai, UAE, 25^th November 2025: Tumodo, a UAE-based business travel platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Yango Rides for business, the corporate B2B service of the international ride-hailing service Yango Ride, to enhance corporate mobility solutions across the region. The collaboration allows companies using Tumodo to book Yango rides directly within the Tumodo platform, with all expenses automatically reflected in travel reports. According to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), public transport and shared mobility services in Dubai carried 747.1 million riders in 2024, up 6.4% year-on-year. Taxis represented 26% of the total ridership, emphasising their key role in the city’s transport infrastructure.

The partnership strengthens Yango Rides for business’s presence in the UAE’s corporate travel sector and supports Tumodo’s goal of creating a fully automated ecosystem for business travel management that covers flights, accommodation, and now ground transportation.

Dubai continues to lead the region in taxi services, with steady year-over-year growth. In the first half of 2025, the city recorded 59.5 million taxi trips, transporting 103.5 million passengers, a 7% increase compared to the same period in 2024. Over 115 million taxi trips were completed in 2024, supported by a fleet of 12,778 vehicles and nearly 30,000 drivers. Notably, 83% of Dubai’s taxi fleet consists of hybrid and electric cars, reflecting the UAE’s commitment to sustainable transport.

Yango Rides for business is backed by one of the largest mobility ecosystems in the world. Yango Ride is active in over 25 countries, with more than 1.2 billion rides completed globally and over 2.1 million registered drivers on the platform. This global scale underpins the reliability of its corporate travel solution, supporting companies of all sizes in streamlining mobility and ensuring cost efficiency across every employee journey.

“Our goal is to make corporate mobility as predictable and manageable as any other business expense,” said Islam Abdul Karim, Regional Head of Yango Group Middle East. “In Abu Dhabi, we recently introduced city taxis into our corporate travel offering businesses the opportunity to save up to 30% compared to ad‑hoc bookings. Now, through our collaboration with Tumodo, more companies in the UAE will access that standard of service, and efficiency directly within their travel ecosystem.”

“Our partnership with Yango Rides for business adds another important layer to Tumodo’s platform, ground transportation. This collaboration helps companies manage every part of a business trip within a single system, improving control, efficiency, and transparency,” said Mohanad Nada, Head of GCC at Tumodo.

As Tumodo continues expanding across the GCC, it remains committed to digital transformation and smart mobility solutions, supporting the UAE’s long-term vision for innovation and sustainability.