“Tap to Donate” Screens Launched for “1 Billion Meals”
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) has launched “Tap to Donate” instant donation devices to support its 1 Billion Meals initiative, the...
Online shopping season heats up
Christmas is nearly two months away, but holiday shopping season has already begun. This year, retailers are starting their sales earlier than ever, so...
UAE Consumers Most Optimistic in the Middle East
The United Arab Emirates is the highest ranked Middle Eastern country on Nielsen’s latest consumer confidence report. According to the Global Survey of Consumer...
Global Consumer Confidence Reported Slow Steady Improvement in Q2
Global consumer confidence increased one point to an index of 94 in the second quarter, according to consumer confidence findings from Nielsen. The increase...
Dubai – Apple’s Next Potential Gold Mine
Just like Brazil will host FIFA 2014, Dubai may host World Expo 2020. If Dubai's bid is successful, the city may attract as many as 25 million tourists.
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...
Luxury Goods Growth Forecast
With Hermès reporting a 22% increase in second-quarter sales for 2015 and positive results for both LVMH and Kering, it looks like 2015 will...
Who is the Mobile Shopper Today
Today, smartphones and tablet PCs are used for communication, information, entertainment and work. In addition, a rising number of people are using mobile devices...
Bricks and Mortar Retail in UAE will Survive Only with Digital...
A digital customer experience revolution will rejuvenate bricks-and-mortar retailing, but stores must start on the back foot
In-store retailing has been under rising pressure from...
UAE Second in the Global Retail Apparel Sector
The United Arab Emirates was placed second on the 2013 Retail Apparel Index. The index is part of AT Kearney’s 2013 Global Retail Development...
Dubai to Certify E-commerce Websites
Dubai Economy has launched a new initiative to certify e-commerce websites as part of its efforts to protect consumers, resolve their complaints, and ensure...
Dubai retail market still dominated by large...
Dubai retail market overview
The retail market in Dubai continues to experience strong growth, supported by the overall optimism in the market, a growing number...
Consumers Plan to Spend 4.1% More During This Holiday Season
Consumers say they will spend an average of $1,007.24 during the holiday season this year, up 4.1 percent from the $967.13 they said they...
Dubai Duty Free Named World’s Top Airport Retailer
It turns out, travelers are most sought consumers, as the latest data shows that global duty free and travel retail sales last year increased...
Black Friday Shoppers More Adventurous Than Non-shoppers
Black Friday has widely been recognized as the busiest shopping day of the year, with many retailers offering new promotions and heavily discounted items...
Dubai’s retail rebounds along the tourism sector
The retail sector is in a position to take advantage of the improving economic environment, with many retailers expecting better revenues in 2012. While recovery will be gradual, the bottoming out of two main sectors, hospitality and retail, is positive and reflects bright tourism and economic trends.
Electronic System for Goods Monitoring launched in UAE
His Excellency Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Minister of Economy has launched today during the 1st meeting of the Supreme Committee for Consumer Protection...
Al-Waleed Real Estate completes Meyan Mall in Dubai
Al-Waleed Real Estate, the real estate investment arm of Al-Waleed Investment Group, announced the completion of the new shopping center "Meyan Mall" within "Jumeirah"...
