Retail & Wholesale

Retail & Wholesale

Union Coop opens new Al Khawaneej Mall in Dubai

Thu, 29 May 2025

The UAE's Union Coop has inaugurated its latest project, Al Khawaneej Mall, located in Al Khawaneej 2, Dubai.

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Dubai’s biggest shopping extravaganza returns

Wed, 28 May 2025

The countdown is on for the return of Dubai’s most exciting shopping weekend, the 3-Day Super Sale (3DSS).

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Investcorp sells stake in India's Citykart

Tue, 27 May 2025

Investcorp, a leading global alternative investment firm, today announced the sale of its entire stake in Citykart, one of India’s fastest-growing value retailers focused on Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns, to TPG NewQuest and A91 Partners.

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GCC retail sector enters bold new era, set for $390bn by 2028

Thu, 22 May 2025

The retail industry in the GCC is undergoing a sweeping transformation. Once dominated by traditional models, the sector is now a key enabler of economic diversification and is projected to reach over $390 billion by 2028, said a report.

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Batelco by Beyon seals partnership with City Centre Bahrain

Wed, 21 May 2025

Batelco by Beyon and City Centre Bahrain have signed an agreement to jointly develop and execute a series of value-added initiatives and projects focused on enriching customer experience through connectivity, shopping, dining and entertainment.

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Yango inks deal with Grand Hypermarkets for GCC operations

Wed, 21 May 2025

Yango Tech, a key provider of B2B tech solutions to local businesses, has entered into a partnership deal with Grand Hypermarkets that will see the rollout of its full e-grocery automation stack across malls in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and KSA.

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G42 and Mistral AI unite to build next-gen AI platforms

Tue, 20 May 2025

G42, the Abu Dhabi-based global technology group, and Mistral AI, a leading AI company headquartered in Paris, have announced a strategic partnership to co-develop next-generation AI platforms and infrastructure.

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Lulu reports 7.3% increase in Q1 revenue to $2.1bn

Wed, 14 May 2025

Lulu Retail Holdings, the largest and fastest growing pan GCC full line retailer, has reported a revenue of $2.1 billion for the first quarter of 2025, up 7.3% YoY, with like-for-like sales up 3.6% YoY.

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Abu Dhabi issues rules on gas works in buildings

Tue, 13 May 2025

Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DoE) has issued a new decision regulating works related to gas supply in buildings.

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Al-Futtaim IKEA, EWEC deal to power stores with renewable energy

Thu, 08 May 2025

EWEC (Emirates Water and Electricity Company) and Al-Futtaim IKEA, the leading Swedish home furnishing retailer in the region, have announced a clean energy partnership to reduce emissions and advance sustainable business operations in the UAE.