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Dubai's DET, noon launch e-commerce initiative for SMEs

Wed, 11 Sep 2024

The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has signed a pioneering partnership agreement with noon, the local digital champion, to launch an e-commerce programme to further bolster the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Dubai.

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UAE shoppers splurge $3.8bn on FMCG and Tech in Q2

Tue, 10 Sep 2024

UAE consumers spent in the second quarter (Q2) a substantial $3.8 billion on Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Technology, and Durable Goods, a 3.4% change from last year.

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Panasonic ‘Ovella’ launched in Saudi Arabia

Mon, 09 Sep 2024

Panasonic Electric Works Middle East & Africa (PEWMEA) in collaboration with Al Manara Electric Trading Co Ltd, has introduced a new range of wiring devices for the region.

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Majid Al Futtaim’s Tilal Al Ghaf awarded WELL certificate

Mon, 09 Sep 2024

Majid Al Futtaim’s flagship lifestyle destination in Dubai, Tilal Al Ghaf, has been recognised for its ongoing sustainability efforts and its role in improving residents’ health and well-being with a WELL certification.

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Firms that embraced tech likely to grow profits: Bain & Company

Mon, 09 Sep 2024

Companies that grew their technology investments the most over the past five years were likely to enjoy higher share price, revenue and profit growth than those that invested less.

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e& UAE opens second AI-powered EASE store in Dubai Mall

Thu, 05 Sep 2024

e& UAE has announced the opening of its second AI-powered autonomous store, EASE (e& Autonomous Store Experience), at Dubai Mall.

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Bacha Coffee to open $22.11m flagship on Champs-Élysées

Tue, 03 Sep 2024

Bacha Coffee, the iconic Moroccan coffee brand established in Marrakech in 1910, is set to open its €20 million ($22.11 million) flagship store on the legendary Champs-Élysées in Paris by Q4 2024.

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City Centre Bahrain to repurpose coffee waste

Mon, 02 Sep 2024

City Centre Bahrain, the premier shopping, entertainment and lifestyle destination in the kingdom, has launched its latest sustainability initiative in partnership with ReQahwa, a Bahraini startup dedicated to repurposing coffee waste.

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Landmark marks golden jubilee with loyalty reward campaign

Wed, 28 Aug 2024

Landmark Group, a leading value conglomerate in the retail and hospitality sectors, is commemorating its golden jubilee by launching a series of initiatives, including an exclusive promotion that gives more loyalty points on purchases made in September.

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Majid Al Futtaim H1 revenue, net profit down 6%

Tue, 27 Aug 2024

Majid Al Futtaim, a shopping malls, communities, retail, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia, on Tuesday reported a 6% decline year-on-year in consolidated revenue to AED16.7 billion ($4.55 billion) in H1 of this year.