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Tanishq kicks off its 'Festival of Exchange' campaign in UAE

Mon, 04 May 2026

Tanishq, a leading Indian jewellery brand and a TATA product, has announced the launch of its Festival of Exchange across the UAE. The campaign, headlined by cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, offers zero per cent deduction on the exchange of old gold, across all its outlets in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah.

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UAE's planned e-invoicing system to strengthen digital economy

Sun, 03 May 2026

The UAE’s private sector is getting ready to implement mandatory e-invoicing in phases from July 1, 2026, that is expected to reduce downtime, increase transparency, and improve the collection of Value-Added Tax (VAT) and Corporate Tax.

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Bahrain revises fuel prices for May

Sat, 02 May 2026

Bahrain's Fuel Pricing and Monitoring Committee has announced fuel prices for the local market for May, in line with the approved pricing mechanism and reflecting global market changes.

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E-commerce business in UAE jumps 20% since Feb

Thu, 30 Apr 2026

E-commerce business in the UAE jumped by 20 per cent since February this year, as most consumers maintained work from home and study from home to ensure public safety, according to a report.

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Strong demand drives Dubai's retail, warehouse growth in 2025, says report

Tue, 14 Apr 2026

Dubai’s retail and warehouse sectors demonstrated resilience and growth in 2025, backed by strong fundamentals including record tourism, population boom and e-commerce activity. Both sectors, however, faced tightening supply conditions that shaped market dynamics throughout the year, said a report.

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Choithrams teams up with Parkonic to provide streamlined parking for shoppers

Wed, 08 Apr 2026

Choithrams, a leading UAE-based retail and distribution company, has announced that it has joined hands with Parkonic, a digitally managed parking operating system, to introduce a streamlined, ticketless parking experience across selected store locations in the UAE.

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Kuwait's Alshaya Group acquires Starbucks franchise in Greece and Cyprus

Wed, 08 Apr 2026

Alshaya Group, a leading Kuwaiti business conglomerate, has announced that it has acquired the Starbucks Greece & Cyprus licensed business, becoming the new exclusive owner and operator of the business. It operates 30 stores in Greece and 18 in Cyprus employing around 500 people.

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Keeta launches SME support initiative in Bahrain for over 2,000 brands

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

Keeta, a technology-driven delivery platform, has announced a support initiative for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Bahrain, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening local business ecosystems and supporting its partners.

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Top Indian food brand Haldiram’s opens flagship store in Dubai

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

Haldiram’s, one of India’s most iconic food brands, has opened its flagship outlet on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai, as part of its regional expansion strategy. It will boast a full spectrum of offerings - from handcrafted mithais and savoury snacks to a diverse all-vegetarian dining experience.

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Majid Al Futtaim joins Alshaya for new wave of store openings

Wed, 01 Apr 2026

Majid Al Futtaim, a leading shopping mall developer and retail and leisure pioneer in the region, said it is deepening its strategic alliance with Alshaya Group, one of the world’s leading brand franchise operators, for a bold new wave of store openings across its regional portfolio.