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Bahrain's Danat announces board overhaul, leadership changes

Mon, 06 Jul 2026

Bahrain's Institute for Pearls and Gemstones (Danat) has named a new board of directors led by Chairman Mohamed Ahmed AlSada. The reconstituted board will oversee the institute's pearl, gemstone and jewellery testing services and support its role in the kingdom’s gem industry.

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MAIR to revamp Mall of Al Ain with retail, hotel upgrades

Sat, 04 Jul 2026

MAIR Group, a strategic investment company focused on grocery retail and commercial real estate, is set to redevelop and expand its key retail asset, Mall of Al Ain, in Abu Dhabi, adding hotel facilities and upgrading the property's retail, dining, entertainment and public spaces.

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Al Khayyat Investments signs exclusive partnership with Aujan Coca-Cola

Wed, 01 Jul 2026

Al Khayyat Investments (AKI) has announced the signing of an exclusive distribution partnership with Aujan Coca-Cola Beverages Company under which AKI will exclusively manage the UAE distribution and growth for household brands Rani, Vimto and Barbican.

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MBC, Cenomi Centers launch innovative live media experience in Riyadh

Mon, 29 Jun 2026

MBC Group, a leading media and entertainment conglomerate, has joined forces with Cenomi Centers, the developer of contemporary lifestyle destinations in Saudi Arabia, to bring first-of-its-kind live TV and radio broadcasting into Saudi Arabia’s premier lifestyle destination, Westfield Riyadh.

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Cenomi Centers awards $342m Saudi boulevard project contract

Sun, 28 Jun 2026

Arabian Centers Company (Cenomi Centers), a leading Saudi developer of lifestyle destinations, has awarded a design and build contract worth SAR1.3 billion ($342 million) to Lynx Contracting Company for the development of its premium mixed-use boulevard project in the Eastern Province of Al Khobar.

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AI will soon choose what people buy says ecommerce trends report

Fri, 26 Jun 2026

AI could soon choose what we buy; sustainability has shifted from nice-to-have to non-negotiable; and second-hand shopping is rapidly becoming mainstream, according to new DHL eCommerce research.

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Dubai unveils 60 action-packed days of shopping, dining and fun

Thu, 25 Jun 2026

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.

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Standard Chartered mulls sale of retail business in Bahrain

Tue, 23 Jun 2026

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.

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Mattel names new commercial lead for Middle East region

Mon, 22 Jun 2026

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.

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Mowasalat inks Qatar Airways loyalty programme deal

Mon, 22 Jun 2026

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.