The largest-ever edition of Gulfood kicks off tomorrow featuring 5,500+ exhibitors who will be showcasing their key products to 150,000 attendees from 190 countries. The event will boast interactive features such as Top Table and Dubai World Cuisine.
Eagle Hills Diyar has announced that its prime development - Marassi Galleria - will open its doors this week. Spanning 114,000 sq m, it is the region’s first beachside shopping mall concept where visitors can shop, dine and also easily access the beach.
Alef Group, a leading real estate and retail company in Sharjah, has launched an entertainment centre at 06 Mall in the northern emirate, promising to deliver a curated selection of arcade games, virtual reality and bowling for all ages.
Casaire, a new, contemporary Italian furniture and décor concept, has officially launched in the UAE with the opening of its unique showroom in Al Quoz, Dubai.
Some 69% of shoppers say artificial intelligence (AI) will improve their shopping experience, while 75% of front-line retail assistants say generative AI will boost efficiency and customer service.
Americana Restaurants International, the largest out-of-home dining and quick service restaurant operator in Mena which boasts top brands like KFC, Pizza Hut and Hardees, has posted $2.4 billion in revenues for FY 2023, up 1.5% over the previous year.
Emirates with an Index score of 60.7 has been picked as the top brand in the UAE by YouGov, while Saudia takes the crown in KSA with a score of 59.4, and WhatsApp stays most connected in Egypt with a score of 48.7.
The Middle East and North Africa’s (Mena) e-commerce sector is expected to reach $57 billion in 2026, growing at an annual compound growth rate of 11%, says Flextock, a leading e-commerce enabler in the Middle East.
EROS Group has introduced Krome, its in-house home appliances brand, bringing a touch of economical luxury to the UAE market.
Emaar Properties has unveiled the design of Dubai Square, which is set to become the second-largest shopping and entertainment mall in Dubai Creek Harbour, featuring breakthrough technologies and innovative concepts in retail, dining and leisure sectors.
