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Dubai gears up for auto event
The Dubai Autodrome's Dubai Motorsport Festival is to take place from November 15-17. The programme of events will include the Dubai debut of the Speedcar Series which features former F1 drivers Jean Alesi and Johnny Herbert. The festival will also contain the FIA GT3 European Championship and the Formula Campus Renault French Championship.
Eros in major expansion
The Eros Group, a consumer electronics retailer, is aiming to open five showrooms before the end of 2007, with an investment worth around $9.5m, reported Gulf News. Eros presently has 23 showrooms located across the UAE and the five new outlets will be established in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai. CEO Deepak J. Babani said the firm is hoping to have 50 outlets by the end of next year.
Fitness First to DIFC
Fitness First UAE has opened a new 19,000 sqft facility at the Dubai International Financial Centre. There are several other Fitness First centres in Dubai: at the Ibn Battuta Mall, Uptown Mirdiff, Dubai Festival City and the BurJuman Centre. The DIFC branch will hold an open day from 9am until 8pm on Wednesday, August 15.
Dubai coin on sale next month
The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre has appointed Jumeirah Retail, part of the Jumeirah Group, and Dubai Duty Free as authorised distributors for the 'Visions of Dubai' series of souvenir gold coins which will go on sale next month. The coin will feature Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on one side and the Burj Al Arab on the other.
Direct selling body for Dubai
An organisation has been set up to govern Dubai's developing direct selling sector, reported Gulf News. The Direct Selling Educational Institute will create a regulatory framework for government approval, set professional standards and work to promote the industry. Leading firms such as Avon and Forever Living Products are already operating in the city but many more are expected to set up to take advantage of Dubai's expanding wealthy population.
Muscat City Centre road boost
Muscat City Centre's dedicated fly-over is now operational connecting visitors to its multi-storey car park directly from the Sultan Qaboos Highway. The new road will ease access for shoppers coming from Muscat as well as those approaching the mall from Bausher and the Al Sahwa roundabout. The car park has space for 2,000 cars and covers 870,000 sqft.
Lamcy Plaza, HSBC offer
Lamcy Plaza and the HSBC have launched a 'Back to School' promotion which will see scholarships totalling Dhs50,000 handed out. Customers who spend an unspecified minimum amount on school items at the mall by September 15 will be entered into a draw in which five students will each win a Dhs10,000 scholarship. Shoppers who use their HSBC credit cards to make the purchases will have a higher chance of winning.
Gitex Shopper eyes sales lift
Gitex Shopper, the annual consumer electronics event in Dubai which takes place September 6-12, is aiming to achieve sales of around $27.2m, a 15% spike on last year's figure, reported Gulf News. Pankaj Nadkarni, Project Manager at the event, said a wider product range and increased floor space at the Airport Expo venue were key factors in the possible lift in sales.
Mandarina Duck at Wafi City
Mandarina Duck has opened the first of its distinctive mono brand stores in UAE at Wafi City, bringing a full range of functional yet original luggage, handbags and accessories to the Middle East. It recently entered into an exclusive franchisee and distribution agreement with Middle East and Indian Subcontinent luxury goods agent, Euroluxe.
Retail reaps dividend in DSS
As Ten Surprises enter the eighth week, shopping malls and retail outlets are reaping the dividends of DSS promotions throughout Dubai even as participant outlets recorded retail revenues of Dhs76.7m in only the sixth week, bringing the total retail revenues since the beginning of DSS 2007 to Dhs347.9m.
B Group fashion franchises
BGG Fashion ME announced its franchise of Greek fashion brands such as Toi&moi, which opened its first store in Abu Dhabi and Lapin House for kids. This is BGG Fashion ME's first fashion outlet in UAE and the company plans to launch further outlets in the near future. B Group also opened its Lifestyle Nutrition chain in Al Wahda Mall.
Starlink retails Qtel
Starlink, Qatar's premier telecommunications and media entertainment retailer is marketing the electronic services for Qatar Telecom products throughout Qatar with the signing of the Al Meera Cooperative. Starlink will provide e-voucher solutions to retail outlets in Qatar.
Aquafina clears water source
After claims Aquafina water comes from tap water, the company said in a media open day at the Dibba Aquafina plant that the water comes from underground natural reservoir, reported Gulf News. Reporters toured the plant and were shown that the water is not connected to a municipality water line.
DSS generates Dhs347.9m in six weeks
DSS retail has reached a total sales revenue of Dhs347.9m in six weeks. The tenth edition of DSS at this period has registered an increase of 127 per cent compared to the same period last year. The DSS Office has catered the event to a wider market with shopping opportunities for visitors of all ages.
Emirates Computers to DIFC
Emirates Computers has opened a showroom at the Dubai International Financial Centre. Situated in shop No.8 on the second level of Building No.4, the new outlet will offer Emirates Computers' complete range, including Dell and Nokia products, as well as other IT accessories.
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