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A wave of dining and retail outlets fill East Boulevard at Aljada

Fri, 24 May 2024

Sharjah-based property development Arada has welcomed a wave of dining outlets and retail brands at East Boulevard, the shopping and lifestyle destination at the centre of the AED35 billion ($9.5 billion) Aljada megaproject in Sharjah.

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LuLu’s taste of British summer returns to Saudi Arabia

Fri, 24 May 2024

LuLu Hypermarket is celebrating summer with an array of the best of British foods and other products in its ‘Beest of Britain’ festival (May 15-25) in Riyadh, where an array of seasonal goods, beauty products will usher in the taste of British summer.

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BAC seeks bids for development of Bahrain airport commercial spaces

Wed, 22 May 2024

Bahrain Airport Company has invited expressions of interest (EoIs) from leading companies for developing key commercial spaces (as entertainment zones, business centres or electronic gaming) at Bahrain International Airport Passenger Terminal Building.

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stc pay, Mastercard launch Bahrain's first world prepaid card

Sat, 18 May 2024

Bahrain mobile wallet stc pay has partnered with Mastercard to launch its prepaid card in the kingdom that will provide a range of premium facilities to its subscribers. They will be able to use the new card at a number of business outlets worldwide.

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Spinneys posts record sales of $222m in Q1 2024

Tue, 14 May 2024

Spinneys, a leading fresh food retailer in the UAE, has seen its Q1 2024 total revenue grow by 10.9% year-on-year to AED815 million ($222 million).

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UAE second globally in shopping satisfaction: study

Mon, 13 May 2024

The UAE ranks second globally in shopping satisfaction, with 71% of consumers in the country making extensive use of digital features to enhance their shopping experiences, a recent survey revealed.

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Shaker Q1 net profit rises 12.09pc to $8.6m

Mon, 13 May 2024

Al Hassan Ghazi Ibrahim Shaker Co has posted a first-quarter (Q1) net profit of SR32.25 million ($8.6 million), up 12.09% YoY, driven by strong revenue growth, enhanced operational performance, and lower finance costs.

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The Avenues-Bahrain seals deal with LuLu on Phase 2 expansion

Sat, 11 May 2024

The Avenues-Bahrain, a major seafront retail and leisure destination in Bahrain, has signed an agreement with LuLu Hypermarket for its launch within its Phase 2 project. Set for Q4 completion, the expansion will extend the complex by 600 m.

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Saudi e-commerce market set to hit $25bn within five years

Sat, 11 May 2024

Saudi Arabia's E-commerce market is poised for solid growth and with the number of internet users likely to hit 33.6 million later this year, its revenue is expected to surge to $25 billion by 2029, registering a CAGR of 11.8%, according to an expert.

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Notable shift in Saudi consumer behaviour: NielsenIQ

Fri, 10 May 2024

Some 98% of Saudi consumers have changed how they shop for FMCG, with 24% preferring to buy whatever brand is on promotion, according to NielsenIQ, a world-leading consumer intelligence company.