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 Tells Retailers: “Now Is The Time To Be Bold”
Emaar Chairman Mohamed Alabbar tells retailers to “be bold” as the UAE gradually comes out of the COVID-19 crisis.
In a special virtual conference call...
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...
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...
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...
Breakfast: Still The Most Important Meal of The Day
There’s no mistaking the impact that technology is having on our daily lives—and its steadily expanding. Being connected can oftentimes encourage us to accomplish...
Online shopping could be a ‘megatrend’ in the UAE
Retail gurus foresee e-commerce explosion
Industry leaders speaking at London Business School say the UAE retail sector could see an e-commerce explosion within the next...
Top E-Commerce Trends: What to Expect this Holiday Season
Retailers marketers and consumers need to know more about the top e-commerce trends this year. This is particularly important right now - ahead of...
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...
Easter promotional strategy for companies
Generating business through promotional products is a popular concept among business entities
Giving promotional items to your clients on any special occasion of events is...
Black Friday Online Sales Up 9.5 Percent; How People Shop
Black Friday Online Sales Up 9.5 Percent, Mobile Sales Up 28.2 percent
A record online and mobile shopping during Black Friday was reported based on...
Dubai consumers highly satisfied with steps to resolve complaints
DED call centre receives 2,965 consumer complaints during first three months of 2014
82% consumers satisfied with complaints resolution
Complaints on services account for the largest...
Consumer compaints in Dubai up 59% compared to 2014
Consumer complaints received at the Department of Economic Development (DED) in Dubai increased to 21,896 in 2015, an increase of 59% from the 13,770...
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...
How smartphones will influence retail store sales
Smartphones will Influence US$689 Billion in Retail Store Sales by 2016
Deloitte defines the mobile influence factor in retail sales
Mobile impact on store sales exceeds...
2014 Consumers Want to Shop More and Online
After the big holiday sales, January might seem like a slow month for shopaholics and bargain hunters. However, even if the year has started...
Worldwide spending intentions declined in Q2
Global consumer confidence declined three index points to 91 in Q2 2012 amid a worsening euro zone crisis, lackluster U.S. job growth and China’s...
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...