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Dubai ruler issues amendments to SME law to aid development
Changes include allocations and exemptions for Emirati enterprises.
Saudi Arabia and Alabbar eye online retail domination with $1bn enterprise
Emaar chairman joins with kingdom’s Public Investment Fund to launch US$1 billion noon.com to make regional retail impact.
Malls of the UAE: Modern retail through a prism to the past in Al Ain
We head to the southern part of Al Ain for a visit to Bawadi Mall.
Palm Jumeirah penthouse in Dubai mixes home comforts with hotel luxury
The Viceroy Residences brand is known for its exclusive locations. This penthouse adds the Palm Jumeirah to a list that includes Snowmass and Bocas del Toro
Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 is a compact camera with professional features
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 compact mirrorless camera is much more than just a point-and-shoot.
Abu Dhabi seeks large rise in Chinese tourists
The emirate is aiming for a 265 per cent increase in hotel stays by Chinese tourists compared to this year.
GCC food industry gains from strong dollar
The fall in the euro and UK pound is a bounty for GCC food manufacturers who import their products from Europe and Britain.
Marka to open second Harper’s Bazaar Cafe in Dubai
In May, the company opened the world’s first Harper’s Bazaar Cafe in Dubai Design District. This will be its second.
Hakkasan shows big appetite for Saudi market
In its first foray into the kingdom, Hakkasan has teamed up with Saudi Arabia’s Al Khozama Management to bring its stable of concepts to the country including Hakkasan, Yauatcha and Sato No Hana.
F&B operators can beat slow demand by filling market gaps
Dubai F&B consultancy Glee Hospitality Solutions says this year is forecast to be the first since 2009 where the sector reports flat growth
Amazon reported to be shopping for a stake in Souq.com
Reports and rumours over the past few weeks have suggested a variety of buyers vying for a slice of Souq.com, ranging from retail groups based in the UAE to international players looking to gain a foothold in the region.
Department store Tryano on growth trend with millennials
Tryano is gaining traction after completing its first year of trading in Yas Mall this month, said its general manager Hamdi Kulahcioglu.
Lulu Group to build malls in Dubai, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain
The properties are targeted at local communities and will be delivered between next year and 2019.
BHS plans expansion under new ownership
Qatar’s Al Mana Group is in final discussions with three new franchise partners to open BHS stores in 10 countries.
Etihad partners with Visa on loyalty programme
The tie-up with Visa allows the airline to use its data to target the best international banks that suit its customers and its brand.
