- The #CaptainsOfTheCart convened the region’s CEOs of powerhouse brands whose decisions shape consumer culture across the GCC. Together, they agreed: innovation, strategic investment, timely tech adoption, and elevated customer experience are redefining retail into a dynamic, data-driven ecosystem built for agility, emotional resonance, and long-term relevance.
- Retail decision makers convened to explore how AI is driving the next wave of disruption, reshaping everything from customer experience and inventory management to dynamic pricing and retail media monetization
- While many brands continue to look westward for inspiration, the East offers powerful lessons in retail and hospitality, with markets redefining customer experience through super-app ecosystems, mobile-first commerce, and hyper-personalized service models
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Hotpack cools off over 5,000 outdoor workers with Igloo ice cream for 14 days of scorching summer
Dubai, UAE – September 9, 2025: Hotpack, the UAE-based global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, joined hands with Igloo Ice Cream for a 14-day campaign to serve ice cream to outdoor workers and delivery riders across Sharjah and Northern Emirates. Over the course of the initiative, more than 5,000 workers were served ice cream, offering them a refreshing break during one of the hottest periods of the year.
Dubai Chambers has concluded its participation in the 14th World Chambers Congress
Concludes its participation in WCC in Melbourne
Dubai Chambers discusses collaboration with more than 25 international and Australian private and public entities and signs MoU with Victorian Chamber
Dubai, UAE – Dubai Chambers has concluded its participation in the 14th World Chambers Congress, which was organised by the World Chambers Federation (WCF) in Melbourne, Australia, from 2–4 September. Dubai Chambers held more than 25 bilateral meetings with on the sidelines of the event with government entities, private companies and chambers of commerce.
Continue reading Dubai Chambers has concluded its participation in the 14th World Chambers CongressMoody’s Ratings upgrades United Arab Bank’s deposit ratings to Baa2
Consecutive upgrade in last 2 years reflects the remarkable improvements in asset quality, profitability and solvency
UAE, September 05, 2025: United Arab Bank (UAB) announced that the global credit rating agency Moody’s has upgraded the Bank’s long-term and short-term foreign and local currency deposit ratings to Baa2/P-2 from Baa3/P-3, and assigned a stable outlook. The agency also upgraded the Bank’s Baseline Credit Assessment (BCA) to ba2 from ba3, and its Adjusted BCA to ba1 from ba2.
Shirish Bhide_CEO of United Arab Bank
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Kareena Kapoor Khan Launches 2 Flagship Showrooms of Malabar Gold & Diamonds in UK at Birmingham & Southall
Malabar Gold & Diamonds continues its global expansion spree
Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the world’s 5th largest jewellery retailer with over 400 showrooms across 13 countries, has proudly expanded its UK footprint with the launch of their 2 new flagship showrooms at Birmingham & Southall. Acclaimed Bollywood actress & brand ambassador of Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Kareena Kapoor Khan inaugurated the showrooms, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s growing influence in the international jewellery sector.
Mr. M.P. Ahammad, Chairman of Malabar Group; Mr. Abdul Salam K.P, Vice Chairman of Malabar Group; Mr. Shamlal Ahamed, MD–International Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds; Mr. Mayankutty C, Senior Director of Malabar Group; Mr. Ameer CMC, Director – Finance & Admin ; Mr. A K Faisal, Group Executive Director; other senior management team members from Malabar Gold & Diamonds, community leaders, valued customers, and well-wishers were present for the occasion.
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