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Spinneys to open second Saudi outlet at KAFD next year

Wed, 22 Nov 2023

Spinneys, a leading retailer in the Mena region, has sealed a landmark partnership deal with The Al Hokair Group to launch its second store in the country’s prime business and lifestyle destination, the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), in Riyadh.

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Quality, source and price emerge key factors for diamond sale

Wed, 22 Nov 2023

Sustainability, ethical sourcing and heightened transparency are set to largely influence the future of diamonds in the region as new investment returns emerge for diamond buyers.

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Trimble's sustainability efforts gain momentum, says report

Tue, 21 Nov 2023

Trimble, a construction technology leader, has highlighted a number of key achievements and initiatives in the company’s latest sustainability report, including its role in getting 25 per cent of its suppliers to set Science-Based Targets in 2022.

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Batelco gears up for biggest IPv6 deployment in Bahrain

Tue, 21 Nov 2023

Batelco has announced the launch of Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6) thus paving way for a more efficient Net experience for customers in Bahrain. The upgrade from IPv4 is a vital step to keep pace with the growing demand for IoT and digital products.

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RTA starts installation of solar panels at Dubai metro, tram depots

Tue, 21 Nov 2023

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has started installation of solar panels at the Dubai metro depots at Jebel Ali and Al Qusais as well as the tram depot at Al Safouh. The project, set for completion in Q1 2024, will produce 9.95MW of solar power.

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Bahrain's beachside retail hub Marassi Galleria to open in February

Tue, 21 Nov 2023

Leading developer Eagle Hills said its prime development - Marassi Galleria - will open its doors in February 2024. A 114,000sqm beachside retail hub in Bahrain, it will boast 415 outlets including some of the most iconic brands and luxury boutiques.

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‘Customised, eco-friendly paper and stationery’ driving growth

Tue, 21 Nov 2023

There has a notable rise in demand for personalised, eco-friendly paper and stationery in the Middle East, which is boosting their market, said experts at Paperworld Middle East and Gifts and Lifestyle Middle East.

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‘Sustainable’ Paperworld and Gifts & Lifestyle shows opened

Tue, 21 Nov 2023

Paperworld Middle East, the fastest-growing show of its kind in the world, and its co-located event, Gifts and Lifestyle Middle East, have been opened and are expected to welcome 10,000 visitors over three days.

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Savoye wins a major contract to support CJ Logistics and iHerb

Tue, 21 Nov 2023

Savoye, a leading global warehouse automation integrator, has partnered with CJ Logistics, a 3PL services company operating for iHerb, to deliver world-class automation solutions for its e-commerce Global Distribution Centre (GDC) in KSA.

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GCC consumers ‘prioritise sustainability, willing to pay premium’

Tue, 21 Nov 2023

Bain & Company finds more than 60% of businesses are off track to meet their sustainability goals, an increasingly conscious base of consumers and employees may be able to help