Retail & Wholesale

Retail & Wholesale

Ayshei's Web3-enabled online auction marketplace set for launch

Mon, 18 Dec 2023

Ayshei.com, a pioneering web3-enabled online marketplace backed by Medad Holding and leading investors, is set to officially launch at the beginning of 2024.

Retail & Wholesale

Swiss plant-based meat brand set for Mideast launch

Mon, 18 Dec 2023

Planted, an alternative protein startup in Europe, is entering UAE market through the plant-based product range of a Mideast foodservice distributor. A key Swiss brand, Planted will be setting new standard for the plant-based meat industry in the region.

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Géant opens its first hypermarket in Sharjah

Mon, 18 Dec 2023

Géant, part of retail major GMG, has announced its foray into the Sharjah retail scene with the opening of its hypermarket at Sahara Centre. This is the 53rd store of the Everyday Goods – Retail division under the GMG group.

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Taqa eyes vital role in Greece-Cyprus HVDC Interconnection Project

Mon, 18 Dec 2023

Abu Dhabi's energy company Taqa said it has signed an agreement with Greek and Cyprus governments to become a key shareholder in a project to develop a 900km high-voltage direct current (HVDC) power interconnection between the two European countries.

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Bahrain's Danat wins ISO accreditation for gemmological services

Sun, 17 Dec 2023

Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones (Danat) has announced that it has achieved a key milestone by securing ISO accreditation in the domains of pearl, gemstone and diamonds' identification and grading as well as weight and measurement calculations.

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Shamal Holding acquires Sushisamba Group

Fri, 15 Dec 2023

Shamal Holding, a diversified investment company, said it has completed the acquisition of top restaurant brand, Sushisamba. With this move, the UAE group will have full control over Sushisamba's operational activities across all international locations.

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Amazon University Esports, Deliveroo to enhance esports gaming

Wed, 13 Dec 2023

Amazon University Esports, the foremost esports and education initiative, and Deliveroo, the award-winning delivery service, have unveiled a pioneering deal to elevate both the gaming and educational spheres in the UAE.

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Union Coop appoints Mohamed Al Hashemi as CEO

Tue, 12 Dec 2023

Union Coop, a leading cooperative in the retail sector of Dubai, has announced the appointment of Mohamed Al Hashemi as its Chief Executive Officer.

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City Centre Bahrain unveils winter fun and surprises

Tue, 12 Dec 2023

City Centre Bahrain, the leading lifestyle and shopping destination in Bahrain, has announced a spectacular two-month Winter Shop & Win Campaign starting from December 1 till January 31, 2024.

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Global leather producers woo Mena to ride on retail surge

Mon, 11 Dec 2023

Footwear and leather goods exporters have said that the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) offers a robust growth opportunity for the trade with retail spending power seen surging in the range of 6-8% CAGR across the region.