In pictures: Two new Apple stores open in Dubai airport

Located in Terminal 3, the stores are Apple’s largest in travel retail

Alabbar-led group buys major stake in Kuwait’s Americana for $2.4bn

The Dubai-based investment group named Adeptio has bought the stake from the Kharafis

Kuwaiti fast-food group Americana revives sale talks

Americana owns the Middle East franchises for fast food chains KFC and Pizza Hut

Saudi retailer Alhokair approves sale of Spain’s Blanco

Alhokair’s board approved the sale of the firm’s investment in Blanco for $93m

Worst over for GCC jewellers after turbulent start to the year

Damas CEO says he believes the company has ‘seen the worst’

UAE and Saudi Arabia among world’s most attractive retail markets

The two countries are among the top markets for new retail development, according to the consultancy A.T. Kearney

Majid Al Futtaim announces $8bn UAE expansion

The company plans to add malls, hotels, cinemas, restaurants, Carrefour hypermarkets and leisure destinations in the country in the coming years

Al-Futtaim to bring French brand ba&sh to the Middle East

The first ba&sh boutique will open in Dubai’s City Walk by the fourth quarter of 2016

Alabbar-led consortium scraps acquisition of Kuwait Food Co

In February, Adeptio agreed to buy the 69 per cent stake in the unit, known as Americana, from Al Khair Stocks and Real Estate

Abu Dhabi’s LuLu reveals plans for seventh Saudi hypermarket

The company plans to open eight new stores in the kingdom by 2018

Saudi steps up mobile shop inspections as deadline nears

Under new rules announced in March, companies in the industry must ensure half of their workforce is Saudi by Ramadan

Dubai’s Mall of the World project progressing on schedule – official

The mega development is currently in the detailed design stage

Dubai among world’s top 10 most important shopping hubs

The emirate welcomed 38 new brands in 2015, a new report by CBRE found

Fast food chain Arby’s plans Kuwait, Saudi locations

“US brands do very well in the Middle East,” chief executive Paul Brown said. “It’s a very meat-oriented culture.”

Deira Islands Mall to offer most retail space in Dubai – chairman

The upcoming shopping destination will offer over 4 million square feet of gross leasable area

Food and beverage industry boosts UAE’s retail sector

F&B accounts for 20 per cent of the retail mix in Dubai

Ibn Battuta Mall adds 60 new shops; metro link to open by May-end

Developer Nakheel says the mall’s multi-phase mega expansion will be complete by 2020

Ikea opens first Middle East distribution centre in Dubai

The company said it would take more than 10,000 steps to walk around the new facility, which is the size of 20 football pitches

Construction on new Nakheel Mall almost 50% complete

The Dhs 1.2bn mall is located within Nakheel’s Palm Jumerah development

Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Muscat make shopping centre development list

CBRE said Middle Eastern retail markets remained an attractive proposition for international brands

​AllSaints chief eyes further GCC expansion

The retailer made its regional debut at the opening of the Dhs 1bn expansion of Majid Al Futtaim’s Mall of the Emirates

Dubai’s Meraas launches Italian themed outlet mall

The indoor mall has been inspired by Tuscan hilltop town and UNESCO World Heritage site San Gimignano

Gulf Capital acquires Saudi F&B distributor Multibrands

The value of the transaction was not disclosed

Majid Al Futtaim plans $1.3bn investment in Oman malls

Plans include new malls and the expansion of existing locations

Dubai’s Emaar Malls Q1 net profit rises 22%

The unit reported growth in rental income during the quarter

Alabbar invests €100m in fashion retailer Yoox Net-A-Porter

Emirati businessman will become a minor shareholder in the group

UAE’s retail sector grows despite digital challenges

The retail sector accounts for 23 per cent of foreign direct investments into the UAE

UAE’s retail sector grows despite digital challenges

The retail sector accounts for 23 per cent of foreign direct investments into the UAE

Dubai Duty Free to rollout concierge service, smart bags at airport lounges

Airport retailer aims to boost business with customers that prefer the comfort of lounges

Majid Al Futtaim Fashion signs up Monsoon Accessorize and Sacoor Brothers

The company aims to boost the presence of both companies in select GCC markets