Emirates National Oil Co (Enoc) has teamed up with Saudi fuel retailer Aldrees to build at least 40 service stations in the kingdom, the companies said on Tuesday, in a deal the Dubai-government owned retailer hopes can recover some of its losses at home.
August 28, 2012 6:40
The Landmark Group's CEO for Splash and Iconic, Raza Beig, speaks to Kipp about cashing in on the value retail boom in the MENA market.
August 6, 2012 8:56
Rabih Soueidi, research director at Mindsight, Mindshare and Mediacom’s research arm, says shoppers can easily switch sides
July 22, 2012 9:41
It sure looks like the UAE government is leaving no stone unturned to ensure consumers in the country are protected and informed. But is there a catch somewhere?
June 25, 2012 4:39
MAF says 2011 rev up 10 pct to 18.7 billion dirhams; CEO says to open 15 new Carrefour hypermarkets in 2012
January 23, 2012 2:57
How can small malls compete with heavy weight retail spaces like Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates? The secret is not to. And Precious de Leon tells you why.
January 11, 2012 2:37
A lack of trust and confidence in local merchants strikes Kipp as a far more realistic reason online shopping hasn’t quite taken off in this region, as opposed to the fact that consumers preferring the ‘hedonistic’ pleasures Dubai Malls provide--as some academics prefer to pander...
December 27, 2011 3:51
Two months after we asked Iconic about their in-store music selection, all we got back was a link to the site. Not cool.
December 7, 2011 9:32
Latest research shows retail rent in Dubai isn't as bad others in the world. So why are retailers still dropping out of their lease? Maybe there's just not enough shoppers.
November 27, 2011 4:35
Are the malls in Dubai Mall being too precious about renting out their much-coveted retail space?
November 16, 2011 4:46
Inspired by her own experiences of limited resources and right products for kids in the region, Mona Ataya hopes to make it easier for other mums with her latest project.
October 26, 2011 5:11
Hotel, retail, residential sectors boosted by unrest; Global economic woes to hit demand for offices; Residential prices seeing recovery in some areas
September 27, 2011 2:26
…the ground breaking results on shopping for groceries in the UAE that really breaks no ground
July 15, 2011 12:00
“Dishwashers are surrounded by several myths. Finally the private sector has taken a step forward to educate Dubai consumers of its importance and how they would help the environment.”
July 7, 2011 1:27
How often do you shop at a local online store? Ikea’s hoping your answer to that is every day. Would Ikea succeed where so many have failed?
June 13, 2011 3:21