Dubai stores to offer up 90% discounts during three-day sale in May

The citywide ‘Super Sale’ initiative will run from May 18-20

New Mercedes Benz showroom to be developed on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island

Construction on the project is scheduled to start in Q4 2017

After Souq, Dubai-based online retail platform JadoPado has now been acquired

The site said it was acquired by a “large regional business”

Dubai Mall briefly plunges into darkness after power outage

Power was restored nearly two hours later

UAE fashion brand Feathers eyes expansion despite market slowdown

UAE entrepreneur Khalid Basaeed gets candid about the challenges he faced in creating his luxury brand Feathers and where he plans to go next

China’s Alibaba likely to eye Middle East market for acquisitions – expert

Following Amazon’s acquisition of Souq, the region will see more interest from global players, says Fadi Ghandour

Only Saudi citizens to be employed at kingdom’s shopping malls

The Saudi retail sector currently employs 1.5 million workers, of whom only 300,000 are Saudis

Retailer Lulu to develop new Dhs1bn mall at Dubai’s Silicon Oasis

Spread across 2.3m sqft, Silicon Mall will have over 300 international and local branded stores

Abu Dhabi’s $1bn Reem Mall with indoor snow park delayed until 2020

Reem Mall will feature 450 stores and an indoor snow park

UAE’s Al Futtaim Group says plans on for Saudi expansion

The company announced in 2015 that it would quadruple its footprint in the kingdom

Majid Al Futtaim to open Carrefour hypermarket at Dubai Festival City

The new store will replace the UAE’s only Hyperpanda market

Nakheel opens retail pavilion at Jumeirah Islands, to launch new clubs, F&B outlets

Nakheel has also started the handover of units at its Dhs450m Jumeirah Islands Townhouses community

Dubai Mall Apple store opening date revealed

The store will be opened on Thursday, April 27

Pictures: Dubai’s biggest mall set to be completed by 2020

Dubai developer Nakheel has awarded a construction contract for its Dhs6.1bn Deira Mall

Expo 2020 Dubai opens tender for perfume producers

One producer may also be selected to create a distinctive scent for the event

Macy’s chairman warns of UAE mall oversupply

Terry Lundgren’s warnings come amid store closings and rising online sales in the US

US homeware brand Crate and Barrel eyes Kuwait, Bahrain expansion

The company signed a franchise deal with Majid Al Futtaim earlier this week

Souq CEO to retain role following Amazon deal

Ronaldo Mouchawar said he expected the company’s product portfolio to expand significantly

Amazon announces acquisition of UAE-based Souq.com

The deal was subject to last minute uncertainty following a bid from Emaar Malls

Dubai’s Souq.com to make announcement on Amazon bid

Amazon has reportedly submitted a bid to buy 100 per cent of Souq from its shareholders

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Emaar Malls’ Souq bid could help limit Amazon’s regional growth – analyst

Emaar Malls has submitted an $800m bid to acquire Souq.com

Dubai’s Emaar Malls submits $800m bid for Souq.com

The bid has not yet been accepted by the shareholders of Souq.com

Amazon agrees to acquire UAE e-commerce site Souq.com – report

Amazon had previously walked away from the bidding process

Work begins on Dubai’s record-breaking Meydan One Mall

The mega retail development is scheduled for completion in 2020

Dubai’s Majid Al Futtaim closes $1bn revolving loan

Union National Bank was the facility agent for the transaction, according to sources

Japan’s ASICS seeks Middle East sales boost with regional subsidary

The sports apparel firm is aiming to repeat successes in Europe

UAE’s Al Futtaim launches new 100-store mall with IKEA, ACE in Dubai

The mall, located in Jebel Ali area, is set to be completed by Q1, 2019

UAE’s Majid Al Futtaim opens $700m Mall of Egypt

The shopping centre is said to include North Africa’s first artificial snow ski slope

Doha Festival City opening pushed back to April

Previous reports indicated a March opening was planned

Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates installs nine Tesla charging points

The charging stations are located at the Fashion Dome valet parking and on the first and second floors of the mall