The Ajman Consumer Sentiment Index for 2023 has registered an rise of 131 points, exceeding the global average of 100 points, indicating that consumers in the emirate are more optimistic about the economic outlook than consumers in most other countries.
Bahrain Telecommunications Company (Beyon) has reported solid results for FY 2023 with a profit of BD72 million ($191 million), up 2% over 2022, while its revenue surged 5% to hit BD425 million ($1.1 billion) mainly on mobile and digital services growth.
Stones Luxury, a purveyor of handmade, luxury art pieces crafted by Arab artisans, has opened its newest gallery in Bahrain. The new outlet at Diplomatic Area is its fifth in the region after being launched at Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan and Oman.
Global Village, the UAE's and wider region's top multicultural family destination for culture, shopping and entertainment, has announced the extension of The Wonderers’ Kids Fest until March 9. The fest features giant board games and various activities.
The world’s luxury yacht builders and makers of high-end marine crafts should continue to prioritise their eco-credentials if they’re to ride the wave of a $13 billion market, note key yacht makers.
A multidisciplinary exhibition showcasing Saudi Arabia’s historic district Diriyah’s landscape has opened in Paris, France. ‘The Earthen Testaments’, explores Diriyah’s natural and built landscapes through imagery, film and artefacts.
RM Sotheby's has announced British Classics Online – a sale of seven British-built automobiles spanning from 1928 to 1962, which concludes this week. These include examples built by leading British marques Bentley, Rolls-Royce, and Austin-Healey.
The Athlete's Foot, a premier athletic lifestyle brand, has launched its 12th store in Kuwait. The store presents a diverse array of contemporary sports and lifestyle fashion apparel sourced from renowned global brands like Nike, Adidas and Puma.
Cafe Barbera, the iconic Italian coffee house with over 150 years of history, has announced its expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through a strategic partnership with Big Apple Sweets, a key foodservice operator in the UAE.
Arte Museum, the internationally acclaimed immersive digital art venue produced by the world-class Korean digital design company d’strict, has officially opened its doors for the first time in the Middle East, in Dubai Mall.
