Retail & Wholesale

Retail & Wholesale

WEE Marketplace launches its quick delivery service in UAE

Thu, 18 May 2023

WEE Marketplace has launched its last-mile logistics platform based on advanced technology to provide quick and seamless delivery service in the UAE, which boasts a $12.7 billion e -commerce market.

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Younger tech-savvy Mena to raise e-commerce spend by 15pc

Thu, 18 May 2023

The Middle East and North Africa’s (Mena) tech-savvy younger population is forecast to boost e-commerce spending by 15% in 2023 when compared to the previous year.

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Italian furniture group Poltrona Frau opens Dubai store

Wed, 17 May 2023

Majid Al Futtaim, a key mall developer and leisure pioneer, has announced the opening of its new Dubai store for Italian luxury furniture maker Poltrona Frau. The 1,000-sq-m outlet in Jumeirah marks the firm’s entry into the luxury home category.

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Italian furniture group Poltrona Frau opens Dubai store

Wed, 17 May 2023

Majid Al Futtaim, a key mall developer and leisure pioneer, has announced the opening of its new Dubai store for Italian luxury furniture maker Poltrona Frau. The 1,000-sq-m outlet in Jumeirah marks the firm’s entry into the luxury home category.

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IJEX launched in Dubai to mark UAE-India Cepa anniversary

Sun, 14 May 2023

The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has launched a first-of-its-kind India Jewellery Exposition Centre (IJEX) in the UAE to mark the first anniversary of the UAE-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (Cepa).

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Emaar Q1 net jumps 43% to $873m on good property sales

Sun, 14 May 2023

Emaar Properties has seen its first-quarter (Q1) net profit jump 43% to AED3.2 billion ($873 million) on the back of good property sales performance and operational excellence across its businesses.

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Arab world aims for prime segments of Brazilian retail

Thu, 11 May 2023

Arab companies brought by the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) to the Apas Show, for the last five years, will have a more diverse profile this year than last.

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NBB awarded Best Retail Bank in Bahrain

Thu, 11 May 2023

The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has been named as the ‘Best Retail Bank in Bahrain 2023’ maintaining this position for the second consecutive year.

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FOO partners with Majid Al Futtaim to transform customer experience

Tue, 09 May 2023

FOO, an award-winning fintech solutions provider, has partnered with XSIGHT Future Solutions, Majid Al Futtaim’s (MAF) newly formed digital arm, to provide an embedded wallet experience for MAF’s retailers.

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Sharjah's Souq Al Jubail clocks 1.7m visitors during Q1

Sun, 07 May 2023

Sharjah’s Souq Al Jubail received 1,700,000 visitors during the first quarter of 2023, an increase of 3% compared to the same period in 2022, confirming its position as one of the most vital and attractive markets in the country.