Fahed Ghanim, CEO, Majid Al Futtaim Lifestyle, how the company is navigating omnichannel transformation, and staying ahead of regional trends — from the rise of sustainability and personalisation to the growing appetite for culturally attuned, experience-led retail
Diriyah Square, designed as a pedestrian-focused lifestyle and retail district, is part of the broader Diriyah development, which is forecast to contribute $18.6bn to the kngdom’s GDP
The mall will be the first forest-integrated retail space in the region, offering a unique blend of nature and commerce
Dr Günther Helm, CEO of Majid Al Futtaim – Retail, explains how the new concept blends play, learning, and healthier food choices
To commemorate its 20-year legacy, Mall of the Emirates has rolled out an exciting calendar of activations throughout September
Majid Al Futtaim opened 42 new stores across its portfolio in the period, while free cash flow reached Dhs1.1bn and net debt was reduced to Dhs13.4bn
Majid Al Futtaim employs more than 43,000 people and serves 600 million customers across its physical and digital ecosystem each year
The collaboration will launch Egypt’s first 25hours Hotel at Junction, Majid Al Futtaim’s upcoming business and lifestyle destination in West Cairo
Majid Al Futtaim’s approach to luxury retail is guided by customer preferences for authenticity, craftsmanship, and modern luxury
Marking the mall’s 20th anniversary, the project aims to introduce new retail, dining, wellness, entertainment, and cultural offerings
Majid Al Futtaim’s expansion in luxury retail builds on a record-setting 2024, which saw a 26 per cent increase in revenue
Majid Al Futtaim’s properties’ division delivered a 25 per cent net revenue increase, driven by strong performance across malls and its residential real estate portfolio
The supermarket retailer initially launched the service in Dubai Marina and has expanded the service to include Central Dubai, covering Downtown and Business Bay
Carrefour Jordan had announced late Monday in a Facebook post that it would no longer operate in the country
The barrierless parking solution eliminates the need for cars to stop when entering or exiting the mall’s parking lots
Ahmed El Shamy, the CEO of Majid Al Futtaim, says that Ghaf Woods embodies the group’s pioneering spirit, and it is the first development in Dubai to offer forest living
The report showed that e-commerce spending continued growing in 2023, with a 15 per cent growth rate since 2022
The Mall of the Emirates store marks the brand’s official debut in the region, with its sights set on continued worldwide expansion
The Launchpad X concept store is home to a diverse range of local brands that have displayed outstanding innovation and growth potential
Majid Al Futtaim reported a 5 per cent increase in consolidated revenue to Dhs18.9bn, and EBITDA growth of 13 per cent year-on-year to Dhs2.1bn
The collaboration will further enable customers to better manage their spending and make purchases more conveniently both in-store and online
The conglomerate will use the proceeds from its fourth green sukuk issuance to refinance an older $800m bond commitment due in May 2024
Majid Al Futtaim’s latest ‘State of the UAE Retail Economy’ Q4 report, revealed that e-commerce sales continued their strong upward trajectory, more than doubling to $6bn in 2022 from $2.6bn in 2019
The mall is in the initial phase of development and will open to visitors after multiple stages of testing
Mall of Oman, which had a soft launch in September 2021, is home to Snow Oman – the largest snow park in the region, Oman’s largest VOX Cinemas and 260 international and local retail outlets
As we look to the year ahead, we will undoubtedly see ‘moments’ become the currency of customer experience
A hand-held device, simple to use with a bank card or smartphone, allows customers to scan and bag purchases
Founded in 1912 in Turin, Italy, Poltrona Frau is known for its 21-step tanning process to create enduring leather items
The barometer, developed to systematically track progress on an annual basis, will offer a deeper understanding of the status of MENAP economic integration
Ahmed Galal Ismail assumes the position from Alain Bejjani, who served in the role for eight years