Black Friday is a $74bn opportunity for MENA retail. But is it losing sheen by ‘blindly copying’ the West?
The expected injection of billions of dollars into the retail business through sale of varied items can turn out to...
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Savii seeks to empower GCC teens financially
The new UAE-based start-up is trying to instil the virtues of economy among teenagers in the region
- The app is currently available on iOS and Android in Bahrain, allowing teens to pre-register for Savii cards
- Savii has constituted a youth advisory board, enabling teens to have a say in the product design and functionality
Black Friday is a $74bn opportunity for MENA retail. But is it losing sheen by ‘blindly copying’ the West?
The expected injection of billions of dollars into the retail business through sale of varied items can turn out to...
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UAE startup faces mental-health struggles head on
Having struggled to deal with the loss of a loved one and postpartum depression, Hammad and Takalam co-founder Inas Abu...
- “Breaking taboos around mental health is the need of the hour,” said Emirati entrepreneur Khawla Hammad
- Takalam co-founders Inas Abu Shashieh and Hammad acknowledge that embracing vulnerabilities is often the first step to improving mental health
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Russia boycott echoes in UAE retail market
Chanel stores in the UAE reportedly refused to sell products to Russian customers unless they signed a document committing not...
- Russian influencers have complained of experiencing ‘Russophobia’ by global brands but refuse to comment on the issue
- The UAE's anti-discriminatory and anti-hatred law clearly provides a solid legislative ground for the environment of tolerance, co-existence, and acceptance
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GCC luxury market grows despite supply chain woes
The GCC personal luxury market will continue to be on a ‘strong growth trajectory,’ Chalhoub Group Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)...
- High-end jewelry is expected to continue to record strong growth in the region
- Meanwhile, online shopping has doubled in the Middle East in the last two years