Luxury retail in the UAE had shown signs of a rebound over summer after the pandemic struck, but has flattened since the start of October.
That's according to the CEO of Chalhoub Group, Patrick Chalhoub, who was speaking at the 'Back to Business' webinar hosted by Dubai Eye.
He's expecting sales to stay soft till the end of the year.
But Chalhoub says the increase in online shopping has been dramatic.
China says US talks vital as Trump targets Beijing's key partners
U.S.-China dialogue is vital to preventing globally damaging miscalculations, China's top diplomat said on Sunday, ahead of a highly anticipated summit this month between leaders Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
Awqaf Abu Dhabi, LuLu Group launch AED100m projects for orphans
Abu Dhabi’s Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority has signed an agreement with LuLu Group International to develop commercial projects worth AED100 million, with the returns aimed at supporting orphans in the UAE.
Alabbar shares he has 'no concerns' on UAE property market
Emirati businessman Mohamed Alabbar has stated that he has "no concerns" about the property market in the UAE amidst the ongoing regional developments.
UAE banking sector continues to operate without disruptions: CBUAE Governor
Banks, financial institutions and insurance companies across the UAE continue to operating normally, without disruptions, confirmed Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE).
All terminals at Jebel Ali port operating normally: DP World
Dubai's DP World has announced that all terminals at Jebel Ali port are operating normally, adding that it is continuously monitoring developments in close coordination with relevant authorities.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
Apple Inc. shares fell Monday after a closely followed analyst warned that demand for the firm’s new iPhone 16 Pro model has been lower than expected. Is this a sign that the AI software just isn’t ready?
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Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?
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