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In Middle East, ‘manufacturing’ is a new buzzword
From Saudi Arabia to the UAE and Qatar to Kuwait, governments across the region compete to jumpstart industrial sector but doubts remain whether it can be pulled off.
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Innovating from jewelry to carpets, Egyptian brands rise
In the era of global mass production, Egypt's once expansive pool of skilled artisans has shrunk, with many young people turning their backs on family skills passed down through the ages. As businesses struggle to fill the talent gap, they also face the headwinds of a painful economic crisis that... -
Jordanian firms forge trade partnerships at APAS Show 2022
Jordanian companies forged trade partnerships during their participation in the APAS Show 2022, an annual food and beverages exhibition held southeast of Brazil in Sao Paulo. Seven companies participated in the Jordanian pavilion, which was organized by the Jordanian-Brazilian Business Association and Jordan Exports, a public-private institution that coordinates national... -
Regional brands may fill gaps in activewear market
Succeeding for a female entrepreneur in an industry dominated by men is a tough task but can be achieved, says Lebanese businesswoman and NatUsual Founder Nathaly Daou -
LVMH sees record sales, profit despite pandemic
The world's leading luxury group more than recovered from the coronavirus pandemic as it earns a record €64.2 billion ($71.5bn) in 2021. The company's net profit hits €12 billion. -
Saudia named best brand of 2021 in the kingdom for development of services
Saudi Airlines (Saudia) has been ranked as the best brand of the year 2021 in the kingdom, rising from eighth place three years ago, according to marketing research company YouGov. Saudia won this recognition as a result of its efforts aimed at the continuous development of its services and products,... -
Luxury brands burning products is a problem
High fashion can be detrimental to the environment because of its large carbon footprint. -
Ducab unveils new brand identity
The UAE-based company will now focus on providing ‘Energy for change’. -
‘Change the game’: Supermodel Halima Aden reinvents modest fashion
Aden became the first contestant in a US state beauty pageant in 2016 to wear a hijab and a burkini. -
RAW Coffee, the UAE-owned brand, comes to Saudi Arabia to tap into demand for beverage
RAW is not the first UAE-based coffee brand to announce expansion plans in the Kingdom this year Emirati Coffee in April told Arab News it plans to open its first Saudi branch in July Tapping into a growing taste for coffee in Saudi Arabia, RAW Coffee, the United Arab... -
Cyber crime soars during Covid pandemic as fraudsters fleece gullible people
Swindlers passing themselves off as representatives of big companies are cheating people of money using Internet Experts say fraud has surged during the coronavirus pandemic Fraudsters pretending to be representatives of companies like Google, Amazon, PayPal, Microsoft and many other brands are stalking cyberspace and duping people of...