How to Survive Disruption in Restaurant Industry
Views of the restaurant industry were at their highest in 2017, according to Gallup analytics, with 72% of respondents to the survey rating the...
Emaar Malls 2015 profit jumps 23pc to $451m
Emaar Malls, the retail business majority-owned by property developer Emaar Properties, recorded a net profit of Dh1.656 billion ($451 million) for 2015, as against...
UAE Retailers Set for Ramadan Boost
Ramadan is set to provide a boost for UAE retailers, with two in five (40%) consumers believing that Ramadan has the best offers and...
Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle launches ‘THAT’ at Mall of the Emirates
New offering provides the very latest curated fashion, Art, fitness, beauty and grooming experiences as well as a range of services
The pioneering concept store...
A new training programme to create Sales Champions
Dubai is the international capital of shopping, trade and commerce; thousands of sales are made every second, generating an enormous amount of revenue.
Millions of...
Dubai Duty Free Posts Record Sales for 2014, Lags behind Seoul
Dubai International is clearly among the world’s busiest airports with its Duty Free registering yet another sales record. It announced sales in 2014 reached...
“Oscars of the Retail Industry” – RECON MENA 2018 honors it’s...
The Middle East Council of Shopping Centres hosts a successful RECON MENA 2018 (28th – 30th Oct) at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, DIFC, Dubai, UAE
Dubai Economy, noon.com Create Online Programme to Support Emirati DED Trader...
Dubai Economy has partnered with noon.com, the region’s leading homegrown digital marketplace, to connect local startups that have a Dubai Economy’s DED Trader license...
‘Market Outside The Box’ Is Back
Bespoke buys, avant-garde fashion, on-trend food trucks and handcrafted jewellery in an alfresco festival setting with the backdrop of the Burj Khalifa; Swyp Market...
Tough times for UAE retailers; Consumers spend on out-of-home dining
The retail sector in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi saw no noticeable growth during first half of 2016, according to Knight Frank.
Demand remained subdued...
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...
2013 Tendencies Retailers Must Watch
Sagacious retailers are already looking forward to 2013 consumer trends, although now their cash registers and online shopping carts are full of festive sales proceeds....
Predictions for Record Mobile Shopping during 2014 Holiday Season
Almost a quarter of all online sales during the holiday season will be done via mobile devices, a record number for mobile shopping, according...
Al Dahra BayWa Rolls Out to UAE Markets its First Harvest...
Al Dahra BayWa, a leading UAE-based sustainable agribusiness company, has announced that it has rolled out the market distribution of its first harvest of...
Emaar Unveils ‘Dubai Square’ in Dubai Creek Harbour
Emaar finalizes detailed designs for "Dubai Square," a future top retail and entertainment mall in Dubai Creek Harbour.
"Dubai Square" sets a new standard in...
Frozen-themed Products Replace Furby as Most Preferred by Kids
Furby toys have been the most popular Christmas gift for kids in 2013 and many years ago when they just emerged. However, this year...
Retail Trends to Watch in 2014
The retail industry is constantly evolving. Today, this is even more true with the invasion of mobile devices and online services. Technology and retail...
Spend on Consumer Packaged Goods Slowing in Key GCC Markets
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), key markets in the GCC region, have undergone significant change in the last...