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Panasonic A/C increase in the Gulf
Panasonic Marketing Middle East has announced that sales of its air-conditioners increased from between 120 per cent in Kuwait and 200 per cent in Iran, reported Gulf News. Sales in the UAE increased by 130 per cent while sales jumped 165 per cent in Oman.
Middle East: Thursday, February 21 - 2008 at 09:48

Sharjah mannequins must be headless
Sharjah Municipality has issued a circular warning Sharjah shopkeepers that mannequins should be headless and only model 'decent' clothing, reported Gulf News. The circular, which was recently sent to all shops, states that the heads of mannequins must be removed and that they are forbidden to wear underwear, to uphold the traditional and religious values of the emirate.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, February 20 - 2008 at 09:42

Mideast food service market worth $31bn
The Middle East food service market is estimated to be worth more than $31bn a year, according to organizers of the 13th Gulfood Exhibition, which will be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from February 24 to 27. Of this, the GCC states account for almost $9.5bn, with meat, poultry and fish accounting for 30% of purchases by the foodservice sectors. Ninety per cent of region's food needs are imported.
Wednesday, February 20 - 2008 at 07:33

Number of malls double in Dubai
The number of shopping malls in Dubai will double and build up a space of 40 million square metres in the coming years, the head of Dubai Shopping Malls Group (DSMG) said, reported Gulf News. DSMG head Eesa Adam said that as Dubai's retail sector continues to witness a remarkable expansion, the number of shopping centres has reached 35, covering a total space of 14 million square metres and containing more than 3,500 stores. Dubai's vibrant shopping industry is considered a major driver of the multi-billion-dollar Gulf retail market, which is the second home to more than 400 international brands.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, February 19 - 2008 at 09:23

Abu Dhabi Duty Free eyes growth
Abu Dhabi Duty Free plans a 25% increase in turnover in 2008 above the 2007 turnover of $102.6m, reported Gulf News. ADDF's General Manager Dan Cappell said the figure could rise if annual passenger numbers increase above the forecast, which is 7.6 million passengers for 2008 at Abu Dhabi International Airport. ADDF turnover in 2007 was 36.29% higher than 2006.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, February 18 - 2008 at 07:24

Samsaara boutique open in Kuwait
After its successful launch of style outlets in Delhi, Mumbai, and Chandigarh in India and in Dubai in the UAE, Samsaara now brings to you the most varied range of shopping experiences under one roof in Kuwait, reported Kuwait Times. Samsaara stands above all designer outlets and it is a luxurious abode of fashion that has reintroduced couture shopping to the elite buyer across the globe. Housing some of the country's finest fashion designers hand-picked to serve the palette of the true fashion connoisseur, this fashion gazebo houses the biggest names in the Indian fashion.
Kuwait: Sunday, February 17 - 2008 at 09:48

Saudi sets up translation center
Saudi Arabia has announced plans to set up an autonomous international translation center with a mandate to translate references, textbooks, international literature and scientific materials to be used by individuals as well as local and international institutions, reported Arab News. The proposed center will also help bridge the gap between Arab and Western cultures, boost the process of Arabization and also address the problems of shortage of translators and interpreters. A UN study has found that for every one million Arabs in the world, only one foreign language book is translated into Arabic each year. It further said that an estimated 250 million Arabic speakers in the world enjoy a growing number of news and entertainment media today, but this wealth of new information includes very little non-Arab literature.
Saudi Arabia: Sunday, February 17 - 2008 at 08:42

Robot with emotion debuts in UAE
Robotic toy Pleo, a dinosaur with the capability to show emotion was launched in the UAE by American company Ugobe, reported Gulf News. The hit toy in the US has 38 sensors in its body which allow Pleo to see, hear and feel. Reviewers say it could boost awareness of artificial intelligence in the region.
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, February 16 - 2008 at 11:34 |