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Bahrain Mumtalakat-backed Silah Gulf opens IPO; plans to raise $7.7m

Mon, 29 Dec 2025

Silah Gulf, a portfolio company of Bahrain Mumtalakat and a leading customer experience and BPO service provider in the region, has opened subscriptions for its initial public offering (IPO), aiming to raise about BD2.9 million ($7.7 million).

IT & Telecommunications Retail & Wholesale

stc Bahrain boosts retail, tourism offering with new initiative

Tue, 02 Dec 2025

stc Bahrain has launched the kingdom's first VAT Free shopping initiative in telecom sector in partnership with the Planet VAT Free program. This service allows tourists to claim VAT refunds on purchases made at stc retail stores across Bahrain.

Construction & Real Estate Media & Promotion

Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club launches integrated development project

Tue, 16 Dec 2025

The Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club has announced the launch of Al Khail Square, an integrated development project featuring advanced equestrian facilities, premium residential units, modern healthcare amenities as well as a variety of retail and commercial spaces.

Construction & Real Estate

Areen awards contract for premium Bahrain boulevard project

Sat, 29 Nov 2025

Areen Development has awarded the construction contract for its premium project - Boulevard Al Areen - to Al Hamad Contracting. The project features over 16,000 sq m of expansive retail space within a total built-up area of 120,000 sq m, offering modern residential options.

Analysis, Interviews, Opinions

UAE’s retail, office sectors lean in favour of landlords: JLL

Mon, 24 Nov 2025

The current supply-demand imbalance in the UAE’s office and retail markets presents a clear pathway for agile investors and developers to unlock significant new value and drive resilient, long-term growth, reveals JLL's latest Q3 2025 report.

Retail & Wholesale

Blue Ocean Global moves towards e-commerce

Thu, 09 Oct 2025

A double-digit growth in digital transaction to $60.20 billion in 2025 in the UAE, has inspired Dubai-based Blue Ocean Global, one of the largest distribution houses in the UAE, to transform itself into an e-commerce distribution company by reducing offline distribution.

Energy, Oil & Gas Industry, Logistics & Shipping

ENOC teams up with Amazon to enhance UAE retail

Thu, 23 Oct 2025

ENOC, an integrated energy player, and Amazon UAE announced a strategic collaboration to explore innovative solutions for customers across the country.

Construction & Real Estate Retail & Wholesale

LuLu, Mulk in JV to set up mixed-use freezone retail hub in Ajman

Wed, 22 Oct 2025

Line Investments & Property - the malls division of LuLu International Holdings - has joined hands with UAE group Mulk International to develop a 2.5 million sq ft mixed-use freezone retail hub in Ajman, the first of its kind in the Northern Emirates.

Construction & Real Estate

Seef Downtown development project work on track

Mon, 20 Oct 2025

Work is moving at a steady pace on the Seef Downtown project coming up in the kingdom on a 24,000 sqm area. Once completed, it will boast restaurants, cafes, a public promenade, green spaces as well as flexible commercial units and parking facilities.

Construction & Real Estate Retail & Wholesale

Souk Al Jubail unveils retail partners lineup at Abu Dhabi's lifestyle hub

Thu, 16 Oct 2025

Jubail Island has announced the first wave of premium retail partners set to open at Souk Al Jubail, a pivotal milestone in establishing the island’s social heart as a premier destination for refined living. These openings mark the next stage in Jubail Island’s development.