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| MONTHLY NEWSLETTER |
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 FEBRUARY 2009 |
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SPONSORED BANNER
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SHOPPING CENTRE NEWS: The Annual Report for the Gulf & North Africa out now!: Retail International has just released details of the Annual Report 2009, its survey of the retail market in the Middle East & North Africa. Under the heading of 'Recession or Realism?' it looks at the current and forecast performance of organised retail in the six countries of the GCC with a separate section on Syria, Jordan, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Morocco and, for the first time, Iran. |
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SHOPPING CENTRE NEWS: Al Futtaim Group Strengthens its Presence in Kuwait Through 360 MALL: Tamdeen Shopping Centers announced that one of the largest retail groups in the Middle East region, Al Futtaim Group, will be further strengthening its commercial activities in Kuwait with a number of unique brands at the 360 MALL. Al Futtaim Group will be launching branches of its renowned Marks & Spencer, Intersport and Toys ‘R’ US shops at 360 MALL in June 1st, 2009. |
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SHOPPING CENTRE NEWS: Syria attracts Gulf retail investors as it opens up economy: UAE companies are looking at opportunities in Syria, which has a small number of hypermarket chains. |
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SHOPPING CENTRE NEWS: Barr al Jissah set to launch Al Mazaar Retail Souk: Shangri-La's Barr al Jissah Resort launching Al Mazaar Retail Souk in Oman. |
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SHOPPING CENTRE NEWS: Dubai's Mirdif City Centre ushers in a unique concept in mall design: Residents and tourists in Dubai will experience one of the most welcoming and community-focused shopping malls in the region when Mirdif City Centre opens its doors. |
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SHOPPING CENTRE NEWS: Lifestyle magazines bring added value to shopping malls: In a forward thinking move to provide an even greater shopping experience, four new lifestyle publications chronicling the vibrant action at some of the country's best-loved shopping destinations, have been launched by the Majid Al Futtaim Group’s UAE–based shopping malls. |
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SHOPPING CENTRE NEWS: Al Wa'ab City welcomes supermarket retailer, Spinneys, to Qatar: Al Wa'ab City Management and Spinneys Qatar signed an agreement to open the first Spinneys store in Qatar at the flagship multi-billion dollar project, Al Wa'ab City. Spinneys currently operates several outlets in Lebanon, UAE and Egypt. |
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SHOPPING CENTRE NEWS: 360 MALL Includes the World's Largest Indoor Vertical Garden: 360 MALL announced the latest addition to its unique retail offer, with the creation of the world's largest indoor living wall. This innovative vertical garden marks a new eco-friendly element to the 360 Mall on offer. |
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RETAIL NEWS: Retail Perspectives Asia & Middle East - February Edition out now!: Welcome to this issue of the quarterly
research briefing on Asia & Middle East retail. Urbis is active in these growth markets and as a knowledge firm they continue to contribute to the industry
discourse in each of the
markets they serve. |
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RETAIL NEWS: Maya La Chocolaterie opens in Landmark Mall Doha: Bahraini Chocolate Franchise expands to GCC. |
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RETAIL NEWS: Jawad Group to open 50 new outlets: The Bahrain-based Jawad Business Group (JBG) is set to add 50 new fashion, retail and restaurant outlets across the region taking the total number of JBG outlets to over 600, a senior official at the group said. |
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RETAIL NEWS: Landmark moves into food retailing arena: The Landmark Group will introduce its new food retailing concept Gourmet Station next month at Dubai's Oasis Mall. |
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RETAIL NEWS: Americana Group brings a renowned Italian fine-dining experience to the Middle East: Americana Group, the Middle East's most successful group of companies, operating consumer foods, restaurants, and food-related products, has announced today its latest addition to its portfolio of international brands, 'Signor Sassi'. |
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RETAIL NEWS: More stores open doors in Dubai Mall: The Dubai Mall, the city’s newest shopping and entertainment destination, has added over 200 new retail outlets, marking an increase in the number of stores by over 30 per cent since opening. |
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RETAIL NEWS: Quantum growth seen in Qatar's retail real estate sector: Qatar's retail real estate segment is poised to grow significantly in the coming years due to the demand-supply imbalance caused by the country’s economic expansion, says Oxford Business Group. |
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STORE NEWS:: A chunky version of the latest store openings, launches and news. |
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INDUSTRY VACANCIES: the latest vacancies in the Middle East's Retail Real Estate Industry for those looking for a new business opportunity! |
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MEMBERS ON MOVE: Keep track of the lastest changes in the industry! |
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| BAHRAIN |
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Craig Clarke, Retail Manager, Cluttons Bahrain SPC
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Eman AlShamlawi, Sales & Leasing Assistant, Gulf Management & Services
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| EGYPT |
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Heba Sayed, Retail Leasing Executive, City Stars
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Neamat Shafik, Retail Leasing Executive, City Stars
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| KUWAIT |
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Naser Rida Dashti, Exhibitions & Event Manager, Tamdeen Shopping Centres
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| QATAR |
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Milana El Sahmarani, Tenant Coordinator, Modern Home
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Salman Al Rayess, Marketing Manager, Hyatt Plaza Shopping Mall
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SimonThomas, Finance Manager, Hyatt Plaza Shopping Mall
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| SAUDI ARABIA |
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Wayne Fluke, Sr. Services Manager, Arabian Centres
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| UNITED ARAB EMIRATES |
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Baraa Al Akkad, Country Manager, Axis Communications
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Gautam Chandra, Retail Leasing Manager, Wafi Property LLC
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Jitendra Gianchandani, Managing Partner, Jitendra Chartered Accountants
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Sanjay Mahapadi, Head of Facilities Management, Marina Mall
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Ziad Ahmed, Marketing Coordinator, Al Ghurair City LLC
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| YEMEN |
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Khaled Alfakeh, General Manager, Aden Mall
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DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this document are those of the contributor(s) and no liability can be accepted for any omissions, errors of fact or opinion.
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