Retail & Wholesale

Retail & Wholesale

AAW opens new-look Nolte Express Kitchen showroom in Kuwait

Mon, 09 Feb 2026

Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa (AAW), the exclusive distributor of Nolte Kitchen in Kuwait, has relaunched its Express Kitchen showroom, thus introducing the brand’s new visual identity in the country. The renovated space features the German brand's latest innovative kitchen solutions.

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Alibaba debuts 'Wonder on Ice' immersive AI experience in Milan

Mon, 09 Feb 2026

Alibaba Group on Monday opened “Alibaba Wonder on Ice” (AWI), an interactive public installation in Milan’s Piazza del Castello Sforzesco, using artificial intelligence and cloud computing to showcase how virtual retail experiences could evolve during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

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LG to unveil new innovations at World Health Expo

Fri, 06 Feb 2026

LG Electronics (LG) will unveil its latest innovations in medical imaging, including a revolutionary diagnostic monitor and an advanced 3D surgical display, at the World Health Expo (WHX) 2026 in Dubai.

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Global demand lifts Bahraini pearl prices to record levels

Thu, 05 Feb 2026

Bahrain’s natural pearl sector has witnessed prices surge by at least 40% over the past year, buoyed by the renewed global demand for rare gemstones as laboratory-grown alternatives gain market share, said a top official of Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones (Danat).

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Aldar, Mubadala form $2.5bn retail joint venture

Tue, 03 Feb 2026

Aldar and Mubadala Investment Company have completed a strategic joint venture to create a premier retail platform that will anchor the next phase of Abu Dhabi’s evolution as a global destination for curated luxury retail experiences.

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IKEA Saudi Arabia and Bahrain signs deal with HITEK AI to deploy HSSE digital platform

Wed, 28 Jan 2026

Middle East-based HITEK AI, a part of the Farnek group of companies, has signed a three-year SAFETEK Services Agreement with Ghassan Ahmed Al Sulaiman Furniture Trading Co (IKEA Saudi Arabia and Bahrain), marking a major step in IKEA’s commitment to elevating Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) governance.

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Dubai Gold District launched; global hub for gold and jewellery

Tue, 27 Jan 2026

Ithra Dubai has officially launched Dubai Gold District, a purpose-built destination designed to elevate Dubai’s position as the world’s leading destination for gold and jewellery trade.

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Canon makes two key leadership appointments

Fri, 16 Jan 2026

Canon has made two key leadership appointments covering its EMEA and Central and North Africa regions.

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Kanoo Real Estate opens integrated service station in Bahrain

Mon, 12 Jan 2026

Kanoo Real Estate, a division of the Yusuf bin Ahmed Kanoo Group, has officially inaugurated its Sitra service station in Bahrain. A fully integrated service destination, it features eight drive-thru units, 12 retail outlets with the mezzanine levels hosting a curated mix of international and local brands.

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Self-service solution Deliverect Kiosk launched in MENA

Tue, 06 Jan 2026

Deliverect, a global ecosystem of on and off-premise solutions that empowers restaurants and retailers to sell anywhere and deliver everywhere, has launched Deliverect Kiosk in the MENA region.