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Primark to open first Saudi Arabia store in March 2027

Primark will open in Riyadh after a strong Dubai debut, with Bahrain and Qatar next

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An artist's impression of Primark's upcoming store in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Taco Bell is finally coming back to the UAE

Americana will launch Taco Bell in the UAE before taking the brand to more GCC markets

In an aerial view, a person enters a Taco Bell restaurant on July 14, 2026 in Pasadena, California.

Tata’s power struggle exposes a governance fault line

Chandrasekaran exit shows why ownership oversight and executive authority need clear lines

N. Chandrasekaran will remain chairman until his term ends on February 20, 2027, after deciding not to seek another five years following a six-month reappointment deadlock.

New Dubai mall The Grand opens from August 19

New Nad Al Sheba destination will bring shopping, dining and wellness under one roof

The Grand, a new retail and lifestyle destination at Nad Al Sheba Gardens, will open in phases from August 19, bringing together shopping, dining, wellness and everyday services, including the first Waitrose & Partners store in Nad Al Sheba.

Dubai opens 50 Al Mamzar investment opportunities

More than 31,000 sq m of commercial space opened to investors and operators

The opportunities, announced for the first time since the official opening of Al Mamzar Creek Beach, cover a development of more than 31,000 square metres.

India’s biggest share sale? Jio IPO plans take shape

Landmark listing to showcase India’s tech scale, led by next-gen Ambani leadership

Jio’s DRHP filing kicks off one of India’s most closely watched public offerings

UAE retail T-Sukuk: How to invest from Dh1,000

New Shariah-compliant investment opens access to government Sukuk through UAE banks

The first issuance details of the T-Sukuk, including the return offered and subscription timeline, are expected to be released shortly. File image of a teller at an Al Ansari exchange branch in Karama used for illustrative purposes.

Primark’s next UAE stop? Abu Dhabi is now in sight

After 1 million shoppers and 4 million items sold in Dubai, Primark eyes Abu Dhabi launch

Primark's latest opening sees crowds stretching through Mall of the Emirates

How UAE buys Eid meat from India, Pakistan and beyond

LuLu and VIVA detail how fresh meat is sourced, flown in and checked before Eid

Grocery shopping at Lulu hypermarket

Spinneys tops Dh1b in sales amid war tensions

Online grocery sales surged as conflict disrupted regional freight routes

Spinneys said its sourcing and supply chain systems helped it maintain product availability despite freight complexities during the quarter.

New UAE juice brand ‘Al Ain Taaza’ launched

Launch at MIITE 2026 as firms plan rollout of 15+ flavours across UAE in Q3 2026

The two businesses plan to create one fully UAE-based operation that combines deep production capability with proven market reach.

Why war jitters are reshaping retail loyalty

Geopolitical strain raises the stakes for seamless checkout, refunds and fraud protection

Trust is strengthened when personalisation is responsible and useful, payments are frictionless and secure, and recovery processes such as refunds or dispute handling are transparent and dependable.

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