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Samsung unveils Galaxy S26 Series with most intuitive AI experience

Thu, 26 Feb 2026

Samsung has announced the Galaxy S26 Series, powered by the most intuitive and adaptive Galaxy AI experiences yet, designed to simplify daily tasks, the company said.

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Italian furniture brand Miki Ferrari opens first Mideast showroom

Mon, 16 Feb 2026

Italian luxury furniture brand Miki Ferrari has entered the Middle East market with the opening of its first regional showroom in Sharjah. The new store showcases its contemporary Italian furniture in a warm and welcoming space reflective of its innovative approach to design and craftsmanship.

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Talabat posts 28% GMV growth in 2025; sets $100m for expansion

Sun, 15 Feb 2026

Talabat Holding, a major online food and grocery delivery company in Mena region, has reported solid growth for FY 2025 with a 28% rise in gross merchandise value (GMV) and a 33% jump in its revenue hitting $3.9 billion. The company is also set to invest over $100 million this year to support long-term growth.

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Rimowa reopens its new-look store at Avenues Mall, Kuwait

Sun, 15 Feb 2026

Ali Abdulwahab Al Mutawa Commercial Company (AAW) has announced the reopening of its Rimowa boutique at The Avenues Mall in Kuwait, unveiling a refreshed retail concept that reflects the brand’s German design heritage while offering an elevated shopping experience for customers.

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Tanishq announces launch of its first store in Dubai South

Sat, 14 Feb 2026

Indian jewellery group Tanishq has announced its foray into Dubai South with its debut store at Ibn Battuta Mall. Spanning 2,000 sq ft, the new outlet represents a key addition to Tanishq’s growing retail network and reflects the pace at which the brand is boosting its presence across the emirates.

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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.