Alibaba Group on Monday opened “Alibaba Wonder on Ice” (AWI), an interactive public installation in Milan’s Piazza del Castello Sforzesco, using artificial intelligence and cloud computing to showcase how virtual retail experiences could evolve during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Eskan Bank, a leading bank in Bahrain, has appointed Mazen Al Umran as the official design and supervision consultant for its Seef Greens development. A key urban development project in the kingdom, it features a mix of residential and commercial elements along with premium amenities.
Al Mouj Muscat, a key oceanfront lifestyle destination in Oman, has launched Azura Beach Residences III and IV, marking the final chapter of its best-selling coastal residential offering. It boasts a collection of 570 apartments and 41 four-bed duplex chalets, each with private pools and lifts.
Jad Global, a key developer, has announced the official launch of its new residential project - JAD 288 - located in Jumeirah Garden City, Dubai. It features 216 residential units and six retail outlets along with a diverse collection of upscale lifestyle amenities.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
