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A cinema in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Demand for non-English and Arabic content is growing rapidly in the Middle East

Arabic films gain star status in Middle East cinema

An Emirati family’s life spirals out of control when the behaviour of their son Ahmed, a once softly spoken, confident young boy changes – with terrifying consequences. As his actions become increasingly unpredictable, the lives of those around him are placed in serious danger. Some counsel medical intervention, but the boy’s mother Maryam is convinced […]

It is claimed that Dubai Mall is the most-visited place in the world, but mid-sized community malls are increasingly popular with the city's inhabitants

Does Dubai need more malls? The people say yes

In a city that already has more than 60 million square feet of leasable retail space, one of the highest per capita in the shopping-crazy Gulf, it is perhaps surprising to see more malls being built or added to the pipeline. Yet that is exactly what is happening in Dubai, where this week Sobha Realty […]

2BYN5A4 Mall of the Emirates is a shopping mall in the Al Barsha district of Dubai.. Image shot 04/2014. Exact date unknown.

The pros and pitfalls of pop-up shops

Pop-up shops are appearing in more shopping malls, hotels and even beach clubs. Whether they are for new brands looking to build a name or more established companies opting for a more experiential way to market and test their products, pop-ups are largely temporary affairs designed to create a buzz. They are also considered a […]

People visit the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. Majid Al Futtaim Properties revenue grew by 20%

Currency concerns hit Majid Al Futtaim’s retail revenue

Dubai conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim recorded a slight increase in revenues over the past year but the company’s retail business was hamstrung by geopolitical tensions and currency concerns across several countries. Overall revenue was up by a single percentage point to AED34.5 billion ($9.4 billion) for 2023, with profit rising 12 percent to AED2.7 billion.  […]

Yellow Door Energy chief operating officer Rory McCarthy

Yellow Door targets South Africa and Saudi Arabia

Yellow Door Energy, the Dubai solar electricity provider that has raised nearly $500 million in funding from investors, is targeting South Africa and Saudi Arabia as key growth markets. The company builds bespoke solar power plants for corporate clients, usually at their premises. These include factories, offices, shopping malls and warehouses. Yellow Door also finances, […]

Shoppers at Dubai's Mall of the Emirates. Owner Majid Al Futtaim Holding currently operates 70 Carrefour branches in Egypt

Majid Al Futtaim to invest $1bn in Egyptian market

Dubai-based Majid Al Futtaim Holding plans to invest $1 billion in the Egyptian market, according to CEO Ahmed Galal Ismail. The retail conglomerate has already invested $2.5 billion in Egypt so far, Ismail told Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly during a meeting, Egypt Today newspaper reported. He disclosed that a Carrefour branch will open at Administrative […]

Majid Al Futtaim and IWG will add 7,000 sq m of office space across the Middle East and Africa network

Majid Al Futtaim to expand flexible workspace locations

Dubai-headquartered Majid Al Futtaim and IWG, a Swiss-based flexible workspace provider, will open five Regus and Spaces locations in the UAE, Oman and Egypt. The sites will open in the Mall of Egypt, City Centre Qurum, City Centre Sohar, City Centre Me’aisem and City Centre Deira.  The new workspaces will add almost 7,000 sq m […]