Amazon UAE and RAKEZ team up to empower SMEs
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) and Amazon UAE have signed a memorandum of understanding to enable businesses registered within the hub to sell their products across the UAE on…
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Leo Burnett wins PUMA account for Middle East
Leo Burnet Mea, an advertising agency under Publicis Groupe, has been appointed the lead agency for sports brands PUMA in the Middle East.
Through its ‘Power of One’ model, Leo…
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Network International recruits Nelly Boustany as new chief HR officer
Middle Eastern enabler of digital commerce Network International has appointed Nelly Boustany as its new chief HR officer.
Ms Boustany will oversee the Group’s human resourcing functions across the Middle…
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Steve Madden launches online store in Middle East
UAE fashion retail conglomerate Apparel Group has launched an online store for its US shoe brand Steve Madden.
This step marks a significant milestone for the company in the GCC…
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BNPL Tabby to relocate its headquarters to Saudi Arabia ahead of IPO
In preparation for its initial public offering, UAE-based BNPL platform Tabby is moving its headquarters to Saudi Arabia.
The decision comes as the fintech service signed a memorandum of understanding…
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Thirty-three UAE brands honoured at 19th Superbrands tribute event
Superbrands, the independent authority and arbiter of branding, has honoured 33 brands from the UAE at the 19th annual Superbrands tribute event, held on September 28 at the Intercontinental Hotel,…
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valU to launch in Jordan
Egyptian BNPL fintech valU has announced its plans to expand its services to Jordan at the beginning of 2024.
The plan aligns with Valu’s business strategy which focuses on targeting…
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SleekFlow sees strong revenue increase in UAE
Hong Kong-based SaaS omnichannel social commerce platform SleekFlow has reported its revenue in the UAE increased by five times during the first half of this year.
The country is expected…
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Cenomi Centers and Careem app team up
Saudi Arabia’s shopping mall owner and developer Cenomi Centers has joined forces with multiservice app Careem to enhance transportation convenience and accessibility for customers in the country.
The partnership aims…
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Young Arabs are ready to boycott brands that harm environment, Arab Youth Survey reveals
More than half of Arab youth support calls to boycott brands that damage the environment, rising to about two-thirds across the GCC states, followed by North Africa (58 per cent),…
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‘Retailers must understand critical importance of connecting with the consumers,’ says Giordano ME CEO Ishwar Chugani
MeRetailNews sat down with the CEO of Giordano ME, Ishwar Chugani, to learn more about the company’s journey to success, expansion plans and challenges ahead. Founded in Hong Kong in…
Mytheresa to expand in Middle East, says company’s CEO, Michael Kliger
German luxury e-commerce platform Mytheresa will be expanding its operations in the Middle East, said the company’s CEO, Michael Kliger. Mytheresa has been slow to engage in the region until…
Our business has undoubtedly benefited from the digital revolution, says Brands For Less CEO Toufic Kreidieh
MeRetailNews sat down with the CEO of the Brands for Less Group, Toufic Kreidieh, to learn more about the company’s path to success and to hear about its aspirations, digital…
7 questions with … Nick Batey
Nick Batey is the general manager, Mena region, of British food and clothes retailer Marks & Spencer. ME Retail News finds out what advice he would give his 13-year-old self,…