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Middle East Retailers Relying on Data-driven Retail Models to Woo Digital...

MENA the fastest growing region globally for e-Commerce with an annual growth rate of 25 per cent Optimizing Customer Experience & implementing OmniChannels...
Millennials Propel Rapid Growth Of The Second-Hand Luxury Goods Market In The Middle East

Millennials Propel Rapid Growth of Second-Hand Luxury Goods Market in The...

The Middle East’s love for luxury is fuelling rapid growth in the second-hand luxury goods sector.  Whilst the pandemic has resulted in reduced in-person...

Top 10 Global Consumer Trends 2021

Global market research company Euromonitor International reveals the trends that will define consumer behavior and influence business strategies this year in a new report,...
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...

Dubai’s First In-store Hydroponic Farm Offers Fresh and Sustainable Foods

Hydroponic farming uses 90% less water and space, reducing the carbon footprint of food production 16 fresh leafy greens and herbs grown in...
Standard Chartered announced today the launch of its Sustainable Banking Report 2022 titled ‘Mobilising retail investor capital’.

Retail Investor Capital Presents AED 367 Billion Growth Opportunity For Sustainable...

Retail investors could be the key to unlocking finance for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) priorities if barriers are addressed Investors in the UAE have...

Dubai Sees 179% Increase in DED Trader Licences in Q1 2020

‘DED Trader’ licence sees strong interest with online business and e-Commerce growing 5,353 DED Traders already conducting diverse businesses online and on social...
Whether shopping under the stars or browsing stores in the city’s mega malls, Ramadan in Dubai is filled with exceptional retail moments for the whole family.

“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...
Majid Al Futtaim is setting new precedents for retail with the launch of the region’s first check-out free store.

The Region’s First Check-Out Free Store Opens; AI Powered Carrefour City

Carrefour City+ offers customers a fast, seamless and contactless shopping experience. From start to finish, the new store explores a holistic approach to Artificial Intelligence. Customers...

Love is in the Details: UAE Consumers Plan Ahead for Valentine’s...

Annual study from Mastercard indicates the majority of gift purchases take place three days before February 14, and highlights a growing preference for...

Union Coop Launched ‘Drive Thru’ Shopping Service

Union Coop, the largest Consumer Cooperative in the UAE launched a new ‘drive-thru’ shopping service that allows consumers to shop from their vehicle, at...

How Global Buying Habits Are Changing due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Salesforce announced its Q1 Shopping Index, powered by Commerce Cloud, which analyzes data from the activity of over 1 billion global shoppers. The following...

Kuwait’s retail sector remains robust, bucking regional trend

Report gives sector-level analysis across residential, retail, office, industrial and hospitality property Includes pricing research and analysis of real estate trends in Kuwait...

A New Gold Souk Extension Crowns Dubai as The Jewellery Destination

Ithra Dubai, a leading real estate developer, and manager, fully owned by the Investment Corporation of Dubai, is pleased to announce the grand opening...

Dubai’s Malls Migrate Online amid Covid-19 Shutdown

In mid-April The Dubai Mall, the largest retail space in the UAE, announced the launch of its own virtual store on the Gulf e-commerce...

Dubai Economy: Adequate Stock Of Foods Available To Meet Long-term Needs

Half-a-billion worth of stock at Union Coop warehouses and storage spread over 424,000 sq. ft Union Coop already registered contracts worth AED 400 million...

What Middle East Consumers Expect From Brands During COVID-19

For the past three months, the COVID-19 outbreak has radically changed people’s daily lives and preferences around the world. Across the globe, people are...
A women wearing Saint Laurent's summer collection

Saint Laurent Opens New Boutique at The Galleria Al Maryah Island

Saint Laurent has opened a newly redesigned boutique at The Galleria Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, enhancing the customer experience and adding to...