Retail, Leisure and Sport

Interview: Bob Geldof
In an exclusive video interview on AME Info, musician and activist Bob Geldof talks to Phil Blizzard about why his passion for music continues after thirty years in the business.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, July 20 - 2006 at 09:14

Fusion of style
High disposable income and a large youth demographic are creating a strong niche market for style products in fashion, music and accessories. Adam Taylor, event manager for style expo Fusion 2006, looks at the sector's potential.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, June 18 - 2006 at 08:58

Farewell to souqs
The retail of electronic goods is seeing a big switch from souqs and streets to shopping malls, according to Chris Rae, Sales Director, Source IT. But the 'grey market' of unofficially distributed goods continues to be a problem.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, May 28 - 2006 at 10:10

All shopped out
Shoppertainment is the big thing in the Gulf, according to the latest research from ACNielsen. In the past year alone shopping has boomed in popularity as an activity, particularly in Saudi Arabia. Piyush Mathur, Regional MD, ACNielsen, reveals why.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, May 21 - 2006 at 09:00

Fun transcends culture
Finding themes that transcend cultures is key to creating universal entertainment brands, according to Jay Rasulo, Chairman, Walt Disney Parks. Rasulo says that Disney products are culturally adapted for each region, but the basic consumer need - family fun - is successful worldwide regardless of different histories and traditions.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, April 16 - 2006 at 10:10

Cricket charges forth
Cricket's popularity continues to grow worldwide, even in China, despite the competition posed by other sports, according to ex West Indies captain Clive Lloyd. Lloyd, now an ICC match referee, believes that one-day games are key to attracting new fans.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, March 28 - 2006 at 09:05

Ring of fire
Developing Arab cricketers at grass roots level is one of the key aims of Dubai Sport City in building a cricket stadium. CEO U Balasubramaniam says it will be the first cricket stadium to have ring of fire lighting, providing much more even light for day-to-night matches.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, March 19 - 2006 at 08:48

Racing up the Hajjars
Some of the region's harshest yet most fragile environment is being used for the Arabian Quest Race Series. Organised by Mountain Extreme, it aims to show that racing can be done with very little impact to the land. Sponsors incude the WWF and Emirates Wildlife Society.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, March 12 - 2006 at 10:29