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Friday, 27 November 2009 19:53 UAE time

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Jeweller closures ‘inevitable’ as gold demand slumps

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UAE hardest hit in region as demand for the precious metal drops 39%.



Tuesday, 24 November 2009

UAE grocery sales growth slumps in 2009

Retail
New report says consumers cutting back has made it a 'humbling' year for retailers.

UAE grocery sales growth slumps in 2009

Sunday, 22 November 2009

Sunseeker ME announces regional expansion plans

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Dubai-based firm plans to become region's market leader with aggressive expansion.

Sunseeker ME announces regional expansion plans

Saturday, 21 November 2009

RTA to lease last batch of retail outlets on Red Line

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Nearly 3 million passengers use metro since Sept 9 launch - RTA.

RTA to lease last batch of retail outlets on Red Line

Thursday, 19 November 2009

UAE key market for new retailers - survey

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New research says 80% of retailers looking at MENA markets see UAE as first choice.

UAE key market for new retailers - survey

Talks on to bring iTunes, Amazon services to UAE

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Telecoms watchdog says it has reached 'advanced stage' with online retail giants.

Talks on to bring iTunes, Amazon services to UAE

Wednesday, 18 November 2009

52% consumers still pessimistic over 2010 - poll

Retail
Arabian Business survey shows only 8% are more confident than previous quarter.

52% consumers still pessimistic over 2010 - poll

Bahrain opens its door to GCC traders

Retail
New legislation gives GCC national retailers and wholesale traders equal treatment to their Bahraini counterparts.

Bahrain opens its door to GCC traders

Tuesday, 17 November 2009

Saudi Almarai eyes 50% of Egypt dairy market by 2013

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Middle east's dairy giant to invest $18.3m to bring its buyout, Beyti's units to full capacity.

Saudi Almarai eyes 50% of Egypt dairy market by 2013

Major UAE illegal book traders shut down after raids

Retail
Traders in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah fined and shops closed in anti-piracy clampdown.

Major UAE illegal book traders shut down after raids

Saturday, 14 November 2009

Italian jewellery a great hit among Saudis

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Italian jewellery stays popular in Kingdom because of its trendiest fashion.

Italian jewellery a great hit among Saudis

Wednesday, 11 November 2009

Ski Dubai creators set up new entertainment brand

Retail
Majid Al Futtaim Leisure launch Playnation, first project will be in Mirdif City Centre mall.

Ski Dubai creators set up new entertainment brand

Tuesday, 10 November 2009

Top designer Tom Ford eyes Mideast for growth

Retail
Fashion entrepreneur says region is important, partners bullish over first store.

Top designer Tom Ford eyes Mideast for growth

$500m video game escapes GCC ban, goes on sale

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Distributor confirms availability of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 in the Gulf region.

$500m video game escapes GCC ban, goes on sale

Costa Rica aims to double Mideast banana exports

Retail
World's third largest banana exporter targets region for major business growth.

Costa Rica aims to double Mideast banana exports

Monday, 09 November 2009

Vodafone signs deal for iPhone in Qatar

Retail
Gulf state's second mobile operator says popular phone will in available 'in coming months'.

Vodafone signs deal for iPhone in Qatar

UK entrepreneur set to target Mideast anti-ageing market

Retail
Nifty products chief says she is looking to launch brand in region in next three months.

UK entrepreneur set to target Mideast anti-ageing market

Dubai cost of living rises 4.5% in 2009

Retail
Big rises in cost of education and clothing lead increase while housing cost falls - official figures.

Dubai cost of living rises 4.5% in 2009

Oman firm signs deal for Qatar poultry project

Retail
$68m agreement will see A'Saffa manage project to meet 20% of chicken, egg demand.

Oman firm signs deal for Qatar poultry project

Saturday, 07 November 2009

Dubai Aquarium sees 1.5m-plus paid visitors in first year

Retail
Aquarium's ‘World’s Largest Acrylic Panel’has been viewed by more than 30m visitors.

Dubai Aquarium sees 1.5m-plus paid visitors in first year

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