Retail & Wholesale

Retail & Wholesale

Gulf's retail sector rises to the challenge amid war: Choithrams CEO

Wed, 18 Mar 2026

Diversified sourcing strategies, alternative shipping routes and stronger coordination between logistics providers and government authorities have helped maintain continuity in the movement of essential goods, says Mark Mortimer-Davies, CEO of Choithrams, in an exclusive interview with TradeArabia's Sree Bhat.

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Alef Group to develop mall at Sharjah's Hayyan project

Tue, 17 Mar 2026

Alef Group, a premier real estate developer in the UAE, has announced plans to develop a new community mall within Hayyan, one of its projects in Sharjah, reinforcing the group’s vision of creating integrated destinations that enrich everyday living.

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JLL signs up Engie to deliver FM services at key Dubai retail destination

Mon, 16 Mar 2026

Engie Solutions has secured a contract from global real estate leader JLL to deliver fully integrated facilities management services across the B1 Mall in Dubai. The scope of work includes hard and soft services, security operations and specialist technical systems, including chiller plant maintenance.

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Talabat gets board approval for share buyback programme

Mon, 16 Mar 2026

Talabat Holding, a leading on-demand online ordering and delivery platform in the Mena region, has announced that its board has recommended a share buyback programme of up to 5% of the company’s issued share capital, to be executed over a period of up to two years.

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DIFC announces completion, phased handover of DIFC Square

Tue, 10 Mar 2026

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has announced the successful completion and phased handover of DIFC Square ahead of schedule. Spanning over 600,000 sq ft, the development forms an ensemble of three interconnected glass façade buildings with dedicated parking facilities and retail spaces.

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2PointZero buys majority stake in Italian packaging group ISEM for $192m

Fri, 06 Mar 2026

UAE-based 2PointZero Group, a next-generation investment powerhouse focused on energy and consumer sectors, has acquired a majority stake in ISEM, a major European packaging group with interests in beauty, fashion, luxury and nutraceuticals, for AED704 million ($192 million).

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UAE has essentials to cover six months, imports continue

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

The UAE maintains strategic reserves of essential goods sufficient to cover market needs for a period ranging between four and six months, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, said.

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City Centre Bahrain announces temporary closure

Mon, 02 Mar 2026

City Centre Bahrain has announced it will temporarily close as a precautionary measure, with the safety and well-being of visitors, partners, and colleagues cited as the absolute priority, said a report by our sister publication GDN.

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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.