Circus SE Rolls Out CA-1 Robots in Abu Dhabi, Sets Sights on Dubai and a Busy Investor November

Circus SE begins commercial robot operations in Abu Dhabi with Royal Prestige, its first market outside Europe, as shares rise 2.9% to EUR 1.96.

Circus SE has flipped the switch on commercial operations in the Middle East, putting its CA-1 robots to work in Abu Dhabi through a partnership with Royal Prestige. The move marks the company's first foray into a market outside Europe and sets the stage for a broader Gulf push, with Dubai penciled in as the next stop. An official launch event is scheduled for October 6 at 18:00 local time in the Emirati capital, where the systems will be presented to press and partners.

Investors greeted the news with fresh buying. The stock climbed 2.9 percent to EUR 1.96 during the session, building on a seven-day advance of roughly 10 percent that had already lifted the shares to EUR 1.88 in pre-market trading. At current levels, Circus carries a market capitalization of EUR 38.87 million.

Building a Global Robotics Footprint

The Gulf rollout is the latest piece of a wider industrialization strategy aimed at embedding AI-driven autonomous robotics into production environments. Circus is simultaneously scaling its hardware, expanding its global supply chain, and developing the accompanying software layer. The company has already established a presence in the United Kingdom, and it is seeing growing uptake of its technology in the defense sector.

Underpinning these efforts is an intelligent filling system that was commercially introduced about a month ago. From the second half of 2026, that system will become mandatory across all of Circus's platforms — a standardization step designed to smooth deployment as the company adds new markets.

Alberts Acquisition Bolsters the Technology Stack

Circus has also widened its technological portfolio through the acquisition of Alberts, a Belgian food-robotics specialist. The deal adds further depth to a product lineup that now spans hardware, software, and automated preparation systems.

The broader sector is drawing heavy investment. Wonder, for instance, has showcased an automated bowl-preparation facility in Manhattan built on technology from Spyce, a specialist it acquired. Major players are increasingly betting on robot-assisted kitchen processes and automation software, chasing more efficient workflows and standardized preparation methods.

A Packed Calendar of Investor Engagements

Management is preparing an extensive roadshow to present its positioning and expansion plans to institutional investors. CEO Nikolas Bullwinkel will take the stage at several international conferences, with appearances at Goldman Sachs and Bank of America events in London among the highlights.

The schedule kicks off with the Bank of America Transforming World Conference on November 10, followed by the Munich Capital Market Conference (MKK) on November 11. Later in the month come the Deutsche Eigenkapitalforum in Frankfurt am Main on November 23 and the Goldman Sachs AI Symposium on November 25. Bullwinkel will center his remarks on dual-use robotics and physical AI, while also addressing the operational reach of the business — specifically the UK market entry and the UAE rollout.