The company launches “UAE’s most rewarding” fuel and mobility credit card with FAB and Mastercard; Rewards extend to parking, tolls, domestic shopping including groceries
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3 Day Super Sale
Dubai retailers report 36% sales surge during city’s first 24-hour sale
Dubai 3 Day Super Sale generated double-digit spending growth, record footfall and strong results from city’s first 24-hour sale
Dubai Duty Free
Dubai Duty Free hits $2.2bn record as cigarette sale pushes milestone
Dubai Duty Free surpassed $2.2bn in sales for the first time, driven by record monthly performance and early-December growth
Noon
Dubai robot deliveries: Noon and Yango launch AI-powered autonomous service
Yango Group and noon launch autonomous robot deliveries in Dubai, starting with noon Minutes, to enhance last-mile efficiency
Apple
Apple to open flagship store in Diriyah Square as $63.2bn development reaches milestone
Apple will open a flagship store in Diriyah Square as the $63.2bn development advances, to contribute $18.6bn to Saudi GDP
Abu Dhabi
Saudi Arabia drives Middle East to strongest global luxury growth outlook in 2025 – report
Robust tourism in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, alongside rising high-end consumption across the Gulf, is pushing the region ahead of Europe and China, says Bain & Company
Dubai
Emaar unveils Dubai Square, the world’s first drive-through mall
The new mall, spread over 2.6mn sqmt area, will be the centrepiece of the $49bn Dubai Creek Harbour mega-project; Expected to be completed in three years
Qatar
Qatar trims Sainsbury’s holding, ending long run as top shareholder
QIA to sell nearly 4 percent stake in UK supermarket group as shares offered at £3.176 each
Donald Trump
Costco, America’s favourite wholesale store, sues Trump administration
It becomes the latest company to sue a federal agency over the president’s signature economic policy, seeking a refund of tariffs
Dammam
Westfield Dammam launches in Saudi Arabia as Cenomi Centers rebrands Nakheel Dammam Mall
Cenomi Centers rebrands Nakheel Dammam Mall as Westfield Dammam, marking first site in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh and Jeddah next
Dubai Duty Free
Dubai Duty Free sets all-time monthly record with over $240m November sales
Dubai Duty Free posts record $240.16m in November sales, crosses $2bn year-to-date and reports strong growth in key categories
Dubai petrol prices
UAE petrol prices increase in December 2025
UAE petrol prices set to climb in December following slight cuts in previous month, fuel now more expensive than a year ago
Dubai Executive Council
Dubai issues new resolution to regulate petroleum trading and strengthen safety standards
Dubai has issued an Executive Council Resolution to regulate petroleum trading, strengthen safety and curb illegal activity
3 Day Super Sale
Dubai announces extended 3 Day Super Sale with up to 90% off for Eid Al Etihad
Dubai 3 Day Super Sale returns from November 28 to December 2 with up to 90% off across 500 brands and 2,000 stores
food safety
Saudi introduces new regulatory standards for juice shops
New rules aim to improve food safety, hygiene, and operational standards across the beverage sector
E-commerce
‘Friendly fraud’ to surge 25% during Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday
Retailers expected to face record refund abuse losses from legitimate customers disputing valid purchases or exploiting refund policies, finds ACI
UAE Petrol
UAE petrol prices to change for December 2025
UAE petrol prices were slashed last month following period of relative stability, December prices to be announced this week
