Retail

UAE gets first Emirati modern discount retailer, SAVA

First store in Deira, second in JBR; two more to open this week, 10 planned by year-end

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How to win gold during Diwali 2025 in Dubai

As gold hits record prices, here is how UAE shoppers can win coins, bars and vouchers

From October 17 to 26, residents and visitors can join citywide jewellery promotions, giveaways, and grand raffles organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE).

Diwali shopping: Dubai retailers predict gold price

Dubai jewellers expect gold to stay high, with only mild corrections ahead

File photo of a customer browsing for jewellery at the Deira Gold Souq. Gold nears Dh500 in Dubai but demand holds as buyers adjust to higher prices.

DoorDash completes Deliveroo UAE takeover

Deal expands DoorDash network to new markets and more local restaurants

DoorDash completes Deliveroo UAE takeover

Abercrombie & Fitch debuts e-commerce in Saudi Arabia

New deal covers e-commerce rollout in Saudi Arabia and entry into Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon

Abercrombie store in Saudi Arabia.

Not just GCC: Why is Carrefour shutting shop worldwide?

The group’s market value has shrunk to about €9 billion — a fraction of its past size

A Carrefour hypermarket in Bangkok, Thailand.

Saudi fintech Tamara secures massive $2.4b financing

One of the largest of its kind in region, new facility expands previous $500m arrangement

The 'buy now pay later' schemes are turning out to be quite popular as more retailers in the UAE tie up with fintech platforms to ease the purchase decision for shoppers.

Carrefour exits, HyperMax enters Bahrain market

Majid Al Futtaim launches HyperMax a day after Carrefour ends Bahrain operations

Majid Al Futtaim is the exclusive operator of Carrefour in the Middle East and North Africa since 1995.

Al-Futtaim buys half of Saudi retailer for $670m

Dubai conglomerate also extends SAR 1.35bn loan facility to strengthen partnership

Saudi Arabia's Cenomi has more flagship shopping and lifestyle destinations coming through the project pipeline. Two of them should be ready in second-half 2025.

Mall of the Emirates expansion: All you need to know

Dubai’s iconic mall rebrands for its 20th anniversary with a massive new transformation

The multi-year expansion programme will add 20,000 sqm of retail space.

Apple's new iPhone Air and more launched

New iPhone Air, AirPods, and Apple Watch models unveiled with advanced features

The breakthrough iPhone Air is perfect for those who want pro performance in an unbelievably thin and light design that’s more durable than any previous iPhone.

Over 40 malls, outlets united under Dubai Retail brand

Move is a result of integrating Nakheel, Meydan into Dubai Holding last year

Nakheel Mall will now be known as Palm Jumeirah Mall.

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