Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), the emirate's annual summer retail and entertainment festival, kicks off on July 2 offering 60 action-packed days of shopping promotions, dining events, concerts and family-focused attractions, thus providing unforgettable experiences for both residents and visitors alike.
Standard Chartered has announced its intention to explore the sale of its wealth and retail banking (WRB) business in the Kingdom of Bahrain, as it further sharpens focus on businesses and client segments. The bank will maintain its presence in Bahrain through corporate and investment banking franchise.
Mattel, an American multinational toy manufacturing and entertainment company, has appointed Tarek Moussawer as its new Commercial Lead for Middle East region. An industry veteran, he brings over 20 years of experience across retail, finance, brand building and commercial strategy to the new role.
Qatar’s national transport provider Mowasalat has announced a strategic partnership with national carrier Qatar Airways through its loyalty programme, Privilege Club, in a move that enables its customers to collect loyalty points across Karwa Taxi and Chauffeur Services.
The UAE has announced the launch of its first sovereign retail sukuk programme, offering individual investors access to government-backed Islamic investment instruments through a public subscription process. The sukuk will be offered through an IPO-style subscription framework.
Havelock One, a leading interior fit-out contractor in the region, has announced that it has been signed up as the front-of-house fit-out contractor for The Avenues - Khobar, an ambitious mixed-use development coming up on a 820,000 sq m area in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.
Global tennis icon Ons Jabeur has formally signed a strategic partnership agreement with GCC-based watch brand Nuncier to develop a signature line of timepieces.
From the UAE's most-ordered snacks to the hottest viral launches, talabat has unveiled the winners of the inaugural talabat Basket Awards - a celebration recognising the brands, suppliers and retailers shaping the country's grocery and retail landscape.
The 57th edition of the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show, the region’s largest event for luxury jewellery and timepieces, is set to open in Expo Centre Sharjah bringing together 400 local and international exhibitors from 19 countries across the globe.
The countdown to Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2026 has officially begun, with Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE) encouraging residents and visitors alike to take part in the various events of the city’s favourite summer festival, which returns from July 2 to August 30.
