Considered one of the key events in Sharjah’s annual retail calendar, the 65-day shopping festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year
According to SCAD estimates, Abu Dhabi’s non-oil GDP (at constant prices) surpassed the highest quarterly value of the past nine years, reaching Dhs146bn in Q1 2023
The fair is open from 11am to 11pm at the Expo Centre Sharjah
The collaboration will further enable customers to better manage their spending and make purchases more conveniently both in-store and online
The sale will feature products including cosmetics, fragrances, skincare essentials, haircare items and fashion accessories
Here’s how Middle Eastern brands can leverage AI-driven customer engagement platforms to build loyalty and conversion during challenging conditions
The group’s managing director – operations and technology shares the next chapter of growth planned for the Dubai-based conglomerate
Astra Tech has launched its first autonomous shopping store in Abu Dhabi’s Sky Tower, which operates solely using artificial intelligence
The deal is aimed at supporting Tamimi Markets’ growth plans including a potential initial public offering
A constant innovator, the Indian billionaire created and led more than 27 diverse brand concepts
The three-day super sale (3DSS) will run from May 26 to 28
A strategic offering of in-store and online shopping experiences can help retailers stay relevant in current times
AI-powered chatbots have an exceptional track record of enhancing customer interactions, and that record includes measurable and attributable increases to revenue
Emaar’s group property sales reached Dhs9.2bn, an 11 per cent increase compared to Q1 2022
The line-up of stores feature brands such as Birkenstock, Beverly Hills Polo Club, Dune London, Levi’s, The Children’s Place, Steve Madden, among others
The funding will be invested to attract a new segment in regional retail markets including UAE, Saudi Arabia, other GCC countries and eventually Europe
Upon completion of the initial office tower’s construction, which is expected by the end of 2026, the property will be managed by Aldar Investment
The MENA region’s total e-commerce market size reached $37bn in 2022, with a double-digit growth rate from 2021
The summit supports international brands looking to either establish an in-market presence or sell via cross-border ecommerce to the UAE
By 2025, GMG aims to double its global workforce through acquisitions, developing fresh concepts and entering new geographies
The managing director of the UK-based luxury department store shares how the store is adapting to changing consumer expectations, the Luxury for Life initiative and Harrods Hive
Emaar’s group property sales in 2022 reached $9.5bn, primarily driven by new project launches
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
The acquisition adds a total of 11 community malls and 22 supermarkets to GMG’s retail network
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
Apparel Group’s five-year plan is to grow the Project Chaiwala brand by increasing its retail footprint across the GCC
Founded in 1912 in Turin, Italy, Poltrona Frau is known for its 21-step tanning process to create enduring leather items
The company has opened 31 stores across Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia since entering the SEA market in 2020