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1 in 5 UAE residents are likely to buy a new...

Men are more likely to buy a car online as compared to women A fifth of UAE residents are likely to buy a first-hand car...

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, a leading UAE-based sustainable agribusiness company

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 finalizes detailed designs for "Dubai Square," a future top retail and entertainment mall in Dubai Creek Harbour.

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...

COVID-19: NCTH Exempts Retail Tenants From Rent For 3 Months

The National Corporation for Tourism & Hotels, NCTH, announced that tenants of retail shops and restaurants at its hotels will be exempted from rents...

Smart, Effortless Grocery Shopping Online

Online shopping is getting more and more popular, with digital hordes of customers buying electronics, toys, and clothes, but still, some items are traditionally...

Global Retail Sales to Reach USD 23 Trillion by 2025

Global retail sales could reach USD 23 trillion by 2025, with online retail sales at USD 4.3 trillion - nearly 20 per cent of...

UAE Consumers Find Brand Origin As Important As Product Benefits

Nielsen Study: 73% of UAE Consumers Find Brand Origin As Important As Product Benefits In a recent online survey conducted by Nielsen, a leading provider...