Retail

Emirates NBD Egypt acquisition: Group agrees to buy HSBC Egypt’s retail banking business Emirates NBD Egypt acquisition: Emirates NBD’s Egyptian arm has signed final agreements to acquire HSBC Egypt’s retail …

Emirates NBD Egypt to acquire HSBC Egypt retail banking unit in deal expected in H2 2027 Emirates NBD Egypt will acquire HSBC Egypt’s retail banking business, including branches, ATMs, customers …

Dubai retail calendar expands for 2026–2027 with 10‑day electronics festival in April 2027 Dubai announces an expanded retail calendar for 2026–2027 with a 10‑day Electronics Festival in April 2027, aiming …

China consumption slump deepens as retail auto and smartphone sales plunge China consumption slump deepens as June retail auto sales fell 23% and smartphones dropped 13%, exposing weak domestic demand …

UAE retail sector emerges stronger after H1 2026 regional disruptions UAE retail sector resilient after H1 2026 regional disruptions, using supply diversification, local sourcing and government support to keep stores …

Dubai summer sale draws families to malls as discounts lift retail activity Dubai summer sale draws families to malls, boosting retail with deep discounts and a reported 30% uplift in …

UAE launches first government treasury sukuk for individuals, listed on Nasdaq Dubai UAE government treasury sukuk for individuals officially listed on Nasdaq Dubai; initial issue oversubscribed with AED 445m in …

World Cup retail sales in UAE jump more than 25% as tournament promotions drive demand World Cup retail sales in the UAE rose 25% as themed promotions, prize draws and …

UAE Launches First Treasury Sukuk for Individuals to Expand Retail Access Ministry of Finance unveils government Treasury sukuk for individuals, Sharia-compliant, AED1,000 min subscription; listed on Nasdaq Dubai with bank …