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Middle East’s Largest Chinatown Coming Up at Dubai Creek Harbour

Emaar today announced a landmark development that will further strengthen UAE-China relations, coinciding with the historic visit of President Xi Jinping of China to...

A refined sales technique: Top Down Selling

Top Down Selling is a sales technique, a state of mind, a mentality, and a lifestyle Learn more with an advanced sales course "Selling Skills...

Black Friday shoppers will spend more this year

You must have noticed the holiday shopping season has begun pretty early this year. Although we are still in the mood of Halloween, we...

58% of UAE consumers enjoy the hunt for a good deal

Consumers Use In-Store Conveniences Such as Banking (55%), Fast Food Services (52%) Or Pharmacy (52%) Part of the fun of shopping is the thrill of...

How to Shop Online Safely during Ramadan and Avoid Being Hacked

Facebook released a case study that says Facebook users in the Middle East and North Africa spend extra 57.6 hours using the platform during...

Shop & Save! New Conception of Online Shopping in UAE

People are seeking opportunities to make their life more convenient, comfortable and easy-going. Because of that, and because of the process of constant online...

Global food prices jump again in March

Global food prices jumped 4.8 points to their 10-month high this March, according to the latest report from United Nations food agency. Food prices...

Why Are Dubai Consumer Prices Constantly on the Rise?

The inflation rate in Dubai has fallen in February, according to official data, along with the declining value of some foods and beverages. But...

End-user spending on devices to decline in 2016

Businesses Will Adopt Windows 10 Faster Than Previous Windows Upgrades; PC Market to Increase 4 Percent in 2017 By End of 2016, 82 Percent of...

Nakheel Shopping Malls Reopen for Business

Nakheel Malls is pulling out all the stops to ensure customer, staff and tenant safety and wellbeing as it prepares to reopen Nakheel Mall,...

How to Start Reselling on the Internet

For reselling on the Internet, you will need a clear strategy, knowledge about the market and reliable partners.

Downtime in UAE Retail Industry Costs Millions

“Always on, always available” – This is what is required of retailers today. Customers need constant access to products and services regardless of the...

Amazon Nike Collaboration Twists Brands Perspectives

An official Amazon Nike collaboration is set to open doors for more brands  to offer their products to wider consumer audiences through a global...

“The Age Of Focus” marks 26th year of the Retail Congress...

Celebrating its 26th year, the Middle East Council of Shopping Centres & Retailers (MECS+R) is proud to organize the Retail Congress Middle East &...

Consumers Gear Up for a Festive Season Like No Other

The global retail sector is in an unprecedented state of flux and as the end of the year approaches, Nielsen Global Connect predicts that...

UAE’s residents spend almost a quarter of their day on social...

UAE residents, both expats and locals, spend approximately five hours a day using social media on average and 29% have six to 10 applications...

Online retail is booming: Watch AMZN ticker

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2012 Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) shares jumped more than 19% during the last week For...

MECSC to Host School for Retail Real Estate Professionals in Dubai

The Middle East Council of Shopping Centres – (MECSC) will be hosting (JTR) –John T. Riordan Global School For Retail Real Estate Professionals at...