Retail & Wholesale

Retail & Wholesale

Saudi Arabia's '2026 Sales' offers million products on discount

Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Commerce has announced that more than one million discounted products are available at commercial establishments and online stores as part of the "2026 Sales" campaign.

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Expanding AI top priority for UAE businesses: Study

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

Implementing or expanding AI is the top priority for UAE commerce leaders this year, ahead of growing the customer base and adapting to changing buyer behaviours, says a new research from Salesforce, a leading AI CRM company.

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KEC in deal with Apparel Group to bring 24 retail, dining brands to Madinah mall

Sun, 09 Aug 2026

Knowledge Economic City has announced a strategic partnership with UAE-based Apparel Group to bring 24 international retail and dining brands across 8,686 sq m to its Multaqa Al Madinah Mall, including 10 brands making their debut in Madinah.

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Saudi retail, F&B market resilient as consumer spending hits $113bn

Thu, 06 Aug 2026

Saudi retail and food and beverage market maintained strong momentum in H1 supported by resilient consumer spending - which hit SAR425 billion ($113 billion) - as well as low inflation and expansion of the non-oil economy, according to Knight Frank.

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Saudi group Senaat lands Makkah mall MEP deal

Sun, 02 Aug 2026

Advanced Building Industries Company (Senaat) has announced that its key subsidiary, Zodcon, has secured a mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) services contract for a mall project in Makkah. The entire work will be completed within a 15-month period.

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Gold demand flat as price momentum cools in Q2

Thu, 30 Jul 2026

Total gold demand during Q2 2026 was flat year-on-year at 1,269 tonnes, as the gold price eased from the record highs seen at the start of 2026, the World Gold Council’s Gold Demand Trends report revealed.

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Shamal to open Nad Al Sheba Gardens lifestyle hub in August

Wed, 29 Jul 2026

Dubai-based investment firm Shamal Holding has announced the unveiling of "The Grand", a retail and lifestyle destination at its Nad Al Sheba Gardens development, with the project fully leased ahead of its phased opening from August 19.

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Abu Dhabi's Reem Mall signs up TGP International to lead F&B strategy

Mon, 27 Jul 2026

Reem Mall, a $1.3 billion lifestyle destination in Abu Dhabi, has officially appointed TGP International to lead the food and beverage strategy for an innovative new dining destination. The project aims to create a dedicated F&B hub featuring a mix of regional concepts and global brands.

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Almarai tops Saudi food and grocery brand rankings, says study

Mon, 27 Jul 2026

Leading Saudi group Almarai has been ranked as the most influential brand in the food and grocery sector in the kingdom in addition to being ranked third among the most influential Saudi brands in the Kingdom, according to a study released by Ipsos this year.

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Anjali Precious Metals launches digital platform for gold, silver buying

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

Anjali Precious Metals, one of the UAE's renowned family-owned precious metals businesses, has announced the launch of Anjali Digital Metals, a premium mobile platform that marks the company's entry into the digital investment space after more than 23 years of serving customers across the UAE.