Retail
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Abu Dhabi to ban plastic bags
Abu Dhabi's Centre of Waste Management has drafted a resolution banning the use of plastic bags at shopping centres in the emirate, WAM has reported. The resolution has been submitted to the Executive Council for approval. Plastic bags will be replaced with paper or cloth ones. The proposal imposes a fine of not less than Dhs10,000 against offenders.- » Damas agrees $165m repayment plan
- » MAF Shopping Malls to spend $4bn on Mideast expansion
- » Pinkberry opens in the Mall of the Emirates
- » Gold sales in Dubai recover
- » Liali launches interest offer to attract customers
- » Ferrari store opens in Dubai Festival City
- » Clarins opens first MidEast store
- » SouqExtra! plans 75 new outlets in Middle East
- » David Morris expands in Middle East
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Al Islami represents UAE halal market at food forum in Taiwan
Halal, the global mega trend continues making waves and grabbing attention of investors, suppliers, producers. Countries that will succeed in entering the international halal market will be those who pay attention to the details of quality, standards and marketing, aligned with the most active players such as Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei, Singapore, Turkey and now UAE.- » Valleydez opens in Wafi
- » International glitz and glamour on show at Dubai International Jewellery Week
- » Cairo Festival City unveils phase one of its residential district, Oriana
- » Green tea and antioxidants to be showcased at Dubai Tea Health World Congress
- » Global recognition, millions of visitors in first year for Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo
- » Zenith officially opens its first boutique in Middle East
- » Dubai International Jewellery Week opens at DWTC
- » Japan-UAE trade highlighted at launch of 'Pilot Shop'
- » Global skin lightening market estimated at Dhs36.75bn
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Saudi gold consumption tops SR16.5bn
Gold consumption in Saudi Arabia grew last year by 17% in terms of value, breaking the SR16.5bn barrier, compared with SR13.8bn in 2007. Conversely, the total demand in terms of weight fell by 4% to 122.4 tonnes. In the fourth quarter of 2008 the kingdom fell to seventh in the world in terms of demand for jewellery and gold jewellery.- » Dubai malls' rental rates face '40% correction'
- » Cairo Festival City hopes to capitalise on Egyptian retail sector
- » Saudi retailing undergoes aggressive expansion
- » Kuwait retail supply lags behind consumer demand
- » Dubai's biggest Mall paves the way for a new shopping era
- » Has the Middle East's retail sector reached maturity?
- » Region takes measures to fight food crisis
- » Virgin eyes Middle East expansion
- » Sweet trends - the chocolate market in Saudi Arabia and UAE
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