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May 14, 2013
The company has opened a new hot weather vehicle research and testing facility in the UAE as it seeks to service the Middle East and North Africa market.
Read Article Jaguar Land Rover Dubai test site expands in the heat
May 14, 2013
Nitin Sanghavi is considered to be so knowledgeable about retail that he once acted as an advisor to the World Bank on the subject. He speaks about retail in the region an why Ikea is seen as cheap in some parts of Europe, and chic in China. Read Article Search for retail's winning formula in the UAE and beyond
May 12, 2013
A Dubai food and beverage group plans to roll out Giraffe restaurants across the UAE after opening the first branch outside the UK in the emirate.
Read Article Giraffe ready to stand out in the UAE
May 12, 2013
Bin Majid Hotels & Resorts, based in Ras Al Khaimah, aims to almost double the number of properties in its portfolio by the end of 2015. Read Article Bin Majid Hotels aims to double portfolio
May 11, 2013
Rocco Forte, the luxury European hotel chain, exited its Abu Dhabi property because the location was not right for the brand, according to a senior executive with the company.
Read Article False start for Rocco Forte chain in Abu Dhabi
May 09, 2013
Marks & Spencer Al-Futtaim is aiming to increase its workforce by 40 per cent this year to support its biggest single year of expansion in its history. Read Article M&S staff set to rise by 40%
May 08, 2013
Arabian Travel Market: The new St Regis hotel on the capital's Corniche will not resort to discounting rates in an effort to win guests, according to the property's general manager. Read Article St Regis confident ahead of Abu Dhabi Corniche debut
May 08, 2013
Car rental companies in the UAE are expecting a sharp acceleration in business this year on the back of a strong economy and increasing tourism in the country. Read Article Car rental firms back in the driver's seat
May 07, 2013
Arabian Travel Market: Hyatt International is in the midst of a building boom in the Middle East, with several properties under construction in Saudi Arabia. Read Article Hyatt to grow in Saudi Arabia with more hotels
May 07, 2013
The Life: Priyanka Lakhani, the loyalty planning and business development director of ICLP Dubai, speaks about research in the industry here. Read Article Loyal customers expect their reward
