13 Marketing Trends for Brands in 2013
The new 2013 year is almost here. As you have probably heard, 13 is a number that symbolizes many different things. In religion, 13...
UAE Consumer Confidence rose in Q2 of 2016; Highest in MENA...
The United Arab Emirates’ second-quarter score reversed a four-point decline in the first quarter with a five-point increase to 109, making it highest in...
Latest Trends in Retail Franchise Models
As the economy is transforming, retailers are forced to turn to new franchise models in order to adapt to the present situation. A research...
“Product of The Year” now in UAE
A prestigious consumer award with worldwide recognition has now just been brought to Dubai and the UAE: meet Product of the Year, an independent award...
Amazon Crashes on Prime Day, Temporarily
It is not only you who can't navigate through Amazon's departments right now. We are also struggling to fetch the Prime Day deals. Is...
Prices and digitalization: “Racing a carriage against a car”
In the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), digitalization strongly influences how consumers spend their time and access products and services. While many companies acknowledge the...
Diamonds will always be girls’ best friends
Diamonds giant De Beers reported a 27% bump in sales last year, but warned that 2012 will be a slower for business due to economic uncertainty.
The Dubai Mall hosts 54 million visitors in 2011
The Dubai Mall achieved a record-smashing year in 2011 to become the world’s most-visited shopping and leisure destination, welcoming more than 54 million visitors in 2011.
“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 &...
Safe Holiday Shopping Begins with Awareness
One of the most common pieces of advice we get about avoiding phishing scams is that, if it seems too good to be true,...
2021 Dubai Retail Calendar Set To Boost The City’s Economic and...
Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) has announced details of its comprehensive 2021 Dubai Retail Calendar, with citywide events, activations and experiences set to...
Recessionary Sentiment Prevails in MENA Region
UAE’s Consumer Confidence ends 2015 on a slightly higher note
UAE has the highest score in Africa/ Middle East region
UAE led the way for Middle...
In Dubai Apple Store May Open Ahead of Black Friday 2014
Rumours about the opening of Dubai Apple Store have circulated in the media since 2011. Recently, they have resurfaced, but this time it seems...
UAE’s Growing Economic Potential
When the global financial crisis stroke a few years ago, like many countries and cities across the world, Dubai also felt the negative wave....
Success Triggers Desire for Luxury Goods
Footballers in flashy cars, real estate agents in Armani suits, trophy wives with Chanel bags: what drives people to purchase luxury goods? It may...
Tablet Sales to Surpass PCs’ by 2015
Although tablets appeared on the mass technology market back in 2010, they are on their way to outsell the good old PCs.
The growth...
Dubai Sees Pronounced Uptick in Demand for Retail Units
Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has noted a substantial surge in demand for its 700+ retail units across its communities...
Dubai Square Set to Become The City’s Largest Retail Destination
• Brings the best in high-end retail inspired by the world’s leading retail destinations to create a spectacular new gateway to global retail
• Set...