

Marka posts Dh2.14m net loss for the second quarter
Retailer aims to enter profitability in 2016 Dubai: The Dubai-listed retailer Marka posted a net loss of Dh2.14 million for the second...


Slump in Russian tourists slows down Dubai luxury retail sector
With fewer tourists visiting Dubai from Russia and Europe, retailers have witnessed a slowdown in sales Dubai: With fewer tourists...


UAE Q2 job growth slows as oil prices plummet
Recruitment activity in the United Arab Emirates during Q2 2015 slipped by one per cent from the previous quarter, a new study found The...


UAE hiring slows down but will pick up soon: report
Low oil prices, Ramadan and school break contribute to slowdown Dubai: Companies in the UAE were hiring less in recent months partly due...


What will turn UAE job market around
Hiring activity slowed down in second quarter but will post 5% to 10% growth during the rest of the year Dubai: Despite the decline in...


Dubai trumps London as top city for US expats
Dubai: Dubai has emerged as the most sought-after destination among residents in the United States who are looking to work abroad. A...


Drop in foreign direct investment in Arab region
KUWAIT CITY: Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Arab states dropped 8.0 per cent last year with the United Arab Emirates and Saudi...


Former Qatar PM invests in Spanish retailer
Former Prime Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jaber Al Thani has acquired a 10 per cent stake worth 1 billion euros ($1.1...


New rules for retail
Retailers are now turning blogging into a lucrative business opportunity in the GCC. This article originally appeared in the July 2015...


Dubai museum dedicated to history of coffee
Where can you go to get a hit of culture along with your caffeine? Try the new museum in Dubai’s heritage district, Al Fahidi, where...