2005
- The news you choose »
- Login to Add to Watchlist
Oud experts wanted
Trade monitoring network Traffic is appealing for UAE and Omani oud experts to help document the trade in agarwood, reported Emirates Today. Traffic and the WWF are trying to record the changes to the agarwood trade brought by the 1970s oil boom. Information is needed on the local market, culture of use, variety and origin of products, and volume of trade.
New Generation Paris Gallery
Paris Gallery has opened its first "New Generation" store at Dubai's Ibn Battuta mall. It features new product offerings, with a number of luxury merchandisers within the store. Paris Gallery is also planning selective expansion in the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.
Ramadan, peak shopping period
Ramadan is a peak shopping period for the Dubai malls, said operators. The holy month allows people more time to shop and the focus on giving gifts is also an additional reason for shope sales to go up. The traditional Eid holiday at the end of Ramadan is also a boost for malls.
Ajmal, two new perfume stores
Ajmal Perfumes has launched two new retail outlets in the UAE, including the much awaited 1,870 sqft flagship store at the Mall of the Emirates, Dubai. The launch of the two new stores consolidates Ajmal's position as Middle East's leading fragrance house and retailer and takes the total tally of Ajmal showrooms to 31 in the UAE.
Mall of Emirates woos public
The Mall of the Emirates, the largest shopping mall outside North America which opened in Dubai last month, is attracting huge crowds of shoppers. Its fast highway access system is proving particularly popular in a city bedevilled by bad traffic planning.
High fashion hits region
EU Fashion manufacturers exported $862m worth of clothing to GCC markets in 2004, representing a 12.7% increase over 2003, according to European Fashion and Textile Export Council MD Reinhard Doepfer. He said these figures, coupled with the local retail boom, show the potential for new and existing international brands in the region. Organisers of Prestige 2005, a leading high fashion trade fair, say this year's exhibition attracted 25% more visitors and first-time exhibitors compared to last year.
Sharjah City Centre Ramadan prizes
Sharjah City Centre is hosting the Sharjah Ramadan Festival from 4 October to 10 November, where shoppers have the chance to win cash prizes, shopping vouchers and cars. One each of a Nissan Murano, Armada, and 350z sports car can be won, as well as four Nissan Altimas.
AD market to open
The Madinat Zayed Market in Abu Dhabi is due to open within a week, reported Gulf News. Tenants have moved from the old Khalifa Market, which is marked for demolition. The new location will include 14 outlets for meat, 31 for fruit and vegetables, and 11 terraces for selling fish.
Jumbo, Mall of Emirates launch
Jumbo Electronics has launched its largest ever store in the UAE at the Mall of the Emirates. The 27,000 sqft mega-store also claims to be the largest in the UAE consumer retail electronics sector. Dubai Shopping Festival CEO Saeed Mohammed Al Nabouda opened the store today.
Entertainment needs sponsorship
Sponsorship is still critical for most regional entertainment events, due to smaller audiences and travel costs, according to British comedian Jim Davidson. Davidson is organising the first Dubai Comedy Festival, taking place from 9-19 November.
Deira City Centre, Ramadan events
To commemorate Ramadan, Deira City Centre has announced events and promotions scheduled to take place at the Centre throughout the Holy Month. Shoppers and visitors will be given a chance to win in the Centre's Spend & Win promotion with the chance to win travel vouchers from Qatar Airways. Double coupons will be given to customers who shop during 10am and 7pm and loyalty card members will receive double points for shopping during that same time.
Dubai City that Cares 2005
The Dubai City that Cares 2005 campaign will step up its mission during Ramadan, organisers said yesterday. One of its official charities is the Al Noor Centre for Children with Special Needs, and Etisalat has established an SMS donation number 4711.
Mall of Emirates now open
The largest shopping mall in the world outside of North America, the Mall of the Emirates, is now open on the Sheikh Zayed Road near to the Dubai Marina. The $820m mall is opening in phases with a limited number of shops now trading out of the total of more than 400.
Breast cancer charity walk
The BurJuman shopping mall organised a charity walk as part of a breast cancer awareness campaign on Friday. More than 1,000 UAE residents participated in the Pink Walkathon, which is an activity under the Safe and Sound breast cancer awareness campaign.
Al Fardan Jewellery at The Pearl
Al Fardan Jewellery will open an 11,000-sqft showroom in Porto Arabia, part of The Pearl-Qatar development, following an agreement with developers United Development Company. The store will stock brands such as Chanel, Chopard, Hermes, Harry Winston, Dior and Tiffany & Co.
It looks like you are using a Mac - check out our 
Web Feeds