Retail & Wholesale

Retail & Wholesale

LuLu, Mulk in JV to set up mixed-use freezone retail hub in Ajman

Wed, 22 Oct 2025

Line Investments & Property - the malls division of LuLu International Holdings - has joined hands with UAE group Mulk International to develop a 2.5 million sq ft mixed-use freezone retail hub in Ajman, the first of its kind in the Northern Emirates.

Retail & Wholesale

Souk Al Jubail unveils retail partners lineup at Abu Dhabi's lifestyle hub

Thu, 16 Oct 2025

Jubail Island has announced the first wave of premium retail partners set to open at Souk Al Jubail, a pivotal milestone in establishing the island’s social heart as a premier destination for refined living. These openings mark the next stage in Jubail Island’s development.

Retail & Wholesale

Microsoft launches AI-powered surface copilot+ PCs with built in 5G

Wed, 15 Oct 2025

Global It giant Microsoft has unveiled the latest surface for Business Copilot+ PCs in the Middle East at the ongoing Gitex Global 2025 expo in Dubai, including the new Surface Laptop with 5G, the first Microsoft laptop to offer built-in 5G connectivity.

Retail & Wholesale

Milestone Xperience Days (MXD) Dubai unveils future of video technology

Fri, 10 Oct 2025

Milestone Systems, a world leader in data-driven video technology, recently completed Milestone Xperience Days (MXD) Dubai 2025 with a plenary of live demos and an ecosystem that focused on how open-platform video technology is moving beyond security into traffic, mobility, and city operations.

Retail & Wholesale

Homewide opens its first flagship service centre in Abu Dhabi

Thu, 09 Oct 2025

Homewide, a leading distributor of premium household appliances in the UAE, and a key subsidiary of top UAE business conglomerate Mohammed Hareb Al Otaiba (MHAO) Group, has officially inaugurated its first service centre in Abu Dhabi.

Retail & Wholesale

Blue Ocean Global moves towards e-commerce

Thu, 09 Oct 2025

A double-digit growth in digital transaction to $60.20 billion in 2025 in the UAE, has inspired Dubai-based Blue Ocean Global, one of the largest distribution houses in the UAE, to transform itself into an e-commerce distribution company by reducing offline distribution.

Retail & Wholesale

Spring rebrand strategy to supercharge Mena’s innovation ecosystem

Tue, 07 Oct 2025

Spring (formerly Spring Venture Services and Spring Studios) officially launches today as a new brand and a consolidated venture and innovation platform, bringing together the best of venture building, ecosystem design, strategic partnerships, and access to capital under one name, one mission, one team.

Retail & Wholesale

Majid Al Futtaim to set up new retail, leisure hub within $4.2bn Dubai community

Mon, 06 Oct 2025

Majid Al Futtaim, a leading mall developer and leisure pioneer in the region, has announced plans to launch Ghaf Woods Mall, a top-class shopping and leisure destination, within its AED15.4 billion ($4.2 billion) Ghaf Woods residential community in Dubai.

Retail & Wholesale

Saudi Arabia tops region in cross-channel shopping: Visa study

Mon, 06 Oct 2025

Saudi Arabia is emerging as one of the most dynamic and connected retail markets in the world, with the Kingdom’s consumers leading in cross‑channel shopping, according to the 2025 Global Digital Shopping Index, commissioned by Visa Acceptance Solutions.

Retail & Wholesale

Majid Al Futtaim to launch VOX Cinemas, lifestyle brands at DiriyahSquare

Sun, 05 Oct 2025

Diriyah Company, the developer of Saudi Arabia's premier historical, cultural, and lifestyle destination, has sealed a partnership deal with leading mall developer Majid Al Futtaim Holding to introduce its VOX Cinemas and seven leading lifestyle brands to DiriyahSquare.