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Saudi packaged food giant partners with UAE distributor
The Saudi package food giant “Goody” has signed a deal with GULFCO to sell its products in the UAE as it looks to expand across the region Retail -
Saudi Arabia’s economy needs a makeover
The country's economy is asymmetric with some sectors burdened while others becoming prosperous Middle East -
Dubai to press ahead with world’s largest mall as Gulf economy slows
The Mall of the World project, encompassing 745,000 square meter of shopping space connected to a theme park Economy -
Dubai’s Emaar Malls Q4 profit rises 5.5 pct
Dubai’s Emaar Malls, a unit of Emaar Properties, reported on Sunday a 5.5 percent rise in fourth-quarter net profit Retail -
Zara owner reaps benefits of expansion as profit jumps 20%
Spanish global clothing giant Inditex, owner of the Zara brand, posted a 20-percent surge in nine-month net profits Business -
Amazon gives glimpse of new delivery drone design
The online retailer released a promotional video showing the drone's ability to deliver products within 30 minutes Technology -
Walmart’s Israeli soldier Halloween costume for kids sparks uproar
The Israeli soldier costume includes a shirt, belt, hat, and pants, and is sold for $28.81, according to the Walmart website Variety -
H&M tries recycling as antidote to environmental concerns
Hennes & Mauritz, the world’s second-biggest fashion retailer, is launching a new effort to promote recycling Fashion and beauty -
Poor Ramadan sales vex Malaysian retailers
As the Muslim fasting month draws to a close, Malaysian retailers are lamenting the most dispiriting Ramadan sales in years Retail -
Shares in Bahrain’s GFH jump on Saudi mall acquisition
Gulf Finance House said it is buying a mall in Jeddah for $48 million Retail -
UAE’s Marka to buy retail outfit from Dubai World for $60 mln
The deal will give Marka a network of 15 sporting goods outlets across the UAE Business -
Saudi Arabia is largest soft drinks consumer in the Middle East
According to industry estimates, sales of soft drinks are expected to continue to experience strong growth Economy -
UAE retailers should recruit talent ahead of Expo 2020
The comments were made during the launch of the “Retail Mastery” Program in Dubai Retail -
‘Foodex Saudi 2014’ offers competitive opportunities
The exhibition is being held under the auspices of Ministry of Agriculture and hosts’ 300 local and international exhibitors from 28 countries Retail -
Abu Dhabi’s new mega mall to rival Dubai shopping hub
The mall represents a push by the capital to attract international tourism, as well as visitors from the wider UAE Retail -
Peshmerga style? H&M sorry for ‘Kurdish female fighter’ jumpsuit
The olive green garment was modeled with a high-waist belt and military boots Variety -
Muslim expenditure on clothes to reach $322b by 2018
The Islamic clothes, fashion and design market is one of the core sectors of the Islamic economy Retail -
Apple signs deal with Saudi bookshop in regional first
Apple has never previously dealt directly with retail outlets headquartered in the Middle East Technology -
From engineering to fashion: Libyan designer launches Ramadan line
The former petroleum engineer turned designer is cutting out a piece of the Islamic fashion market pie Fashion and beauty -
Saudi retailer Alhokair signs $267m Islamic loan
The loan matures March 2021, and is repayable by semi-annual installments starting 18 months from June 4 Retail -
Luxury brands court Gulf tourists for ‘sustainable’ UAE business
Panelists discussed “the tourist effect” during a session moderated by Al Arabiya News’ editor-in-chief Faisal J. Abbas Retail -
Riding Elie Saab’s coattails? How Arab designers seek worldwide fame
Why is the Arab world still viewed as an import market for luxury goods when there is an untapped reserve of talent on the scene? Fashion and beauty -
Dubai’s Emaar Properties says malls unit raises $1.5bn Islamic loan
Funds said to be provided by five UAE-based banks Retail -
Saudi energy drink market valued at $1.5bn amid ban fears
High spending figure comes as experts warn of losses due to recent govt. crackdown Retail -
Saudi retailer Alhokair eyes acquisitions in U.S., UK
Retailer is studying 3-5 targets; aims to sell debut Islamic bond in the next year Retail -
Firm behind Beckham underwear looks to score in India
Retailer H&M, which makes pants endorsed by the British footballer, to spend $136k launching first store in India Retail -
Dubai retailer MAF to invest $2.3bn in Egypt
MAF is the sole franchisee of Carrefour hypermarkets in the Middle East Retail -
Jeddah Shopping Festival 2014 in Saudi targets over 1m visitors
This year’s calendar of events features mega raffles offering prizes worth two million Saudi rials Retail -
Saudi retail market outlook remains strong, shows new report
The retail sector in Saudi Arabia delivered a year-to-date return of over 55 percent Economy -
UK retailer sorry for Muslim staff ‘policy’ on pork, alcohol
Policy highlights debate on whether to accommodate workers’ religious and cultural practices Variety