The fourth annual RetailME Awards were announced amid much excitement and jubilation for the winners recognised for excellence in 15 categories in their respective retail sectors
Emaar Malls Group and its retail partners have made a combined investment of $5.45 billion to develop the world's largest shopping mall and create 10,000 new jobs
Retail Events
Leading economists at last month's World Retail Congress (WRC) in Barcelona say the end of the recession is in sight and will be led by a recovery in the US and China, followed by Europe
Retail Property
Al Wa'ab City, one of the largest privately owned real estate projects in Doha, is poised to become a prime lifestyle destination in Qatar, according to Carla Issa
Regional Events
>> Beauty World, Wellness & Spa Description:
7 – 9 June 2009
Dubai Int’l Exhibition Centre www.gulfbeautyexpo.com
>> Abu Dhabi Mums Summer Fayre 2009
12 - 12 June 2009
Abu Dhabi Exhibition Centre www.abudhabimums.ae
International Events
>> EIRE – Expo Italia Real Estate 2009
9 - 12 June 2009
Fiera Milano (Rho/Pero), Milan, Italy
Email: giancola@gestionefiere.com
>> Retail Week Technology Awards
16 June 2009
Hilton Hotel, London www.retail-week.com
Dubai-based supermarket format Aswaaq has opened its first stand-alone supermarket in Al Sufouh as part of its expansion strategy to cover different areas of the emirate.
Consumer confidence levels in the UAE dipped sharply by 21 points in the first half of 2009, compared to the latter half of 2008, but the emirate continues to retain its position among the top 10 most optimistic countries globally, according to the
latest Nielsen Global Consumer Confidence Index.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd presented awards to nine Middle East travel industry partners at a special ceremony held at Emirates Towers, Dubai, UAE. Adam Goldstein, president & CEO of Royal Caribbean International, - gave the awards in recognition of the nominees' outstanding contribution to generating cruise sales during 2008.
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