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food delivery
UAE online food delivery market to reach USD3.9bn by 2030 as mobile orders surge
Mobile devices now account for around 70 percent of food delivery transactions, as restaurants across the UAE invest in digital platforms to meet rising demand
Kaspersky
Digital gifts to dominate festive shopping in the UAE – survey
Netflix subscriptions, online courses and gaming credits are set to top wish lists this Christmas, as 65 percent of UAE shoppers plan to give digital gifts, says Kaspersky
dubai malls
Mall of the Emirates unveils $1.36bn expansion with 100 new stores
Mall of the Emirates is rolling out a $1.36bn transformation, adding 100 new stores, new dining concepts and entertainment spaces
Dubai
UK watchdog warns eating Dubai chocolate is potentially ‘dangerous’
The Food Standards Agency has issued precautionary advice about undeclared allergens
LuLu Retail
Lulu Retail opens new hypermarket in Aziz Mall, Jeddah
The 108,469 square feet area store is the company’s 65th in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and 266th in the GCC
airport retailer
Qatar Duty Free named world’s best operator
Global award recognises the Hamad International Airport retailer’s performance, service standards and shopping experience
ADNOC Distribution
ADNOC Distribution shows how to save 15% on your fuel purchases
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
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
