High levels of consumer spending, coupled with reforms allowing for greater foreign ownership of retail businesses, look set to drive expansion in Saudi Arabia’s retail sector through to 2020 and beyond.
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Morocco benefits from its well-developed manufacturing sector, mining industry, agricultural output, proximity to Europe, sizeable diaspora community, low labour costs and market-oriented public policy.
Articles & Analysis | Dubai expands retail offerings from The Report: Dubai 2016
The retail industry has played a key role in the rapid development of Dubai over the past four decades and remains a firm pillar underpinning economic growth. The interplay between retail, real estate, air transport and tourism is fundamental to Dubai’s value proposition for consumers and investors. The city has established itself as the...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Colm McLoughlin, Executive Vice-Chairman and CEO, Dubai Duty Free: Interview from The Report: Dubai 2016
What improvements can be made to Dubai’s logistics capabilities and infrastructure to better support the growth of the retail sector?
Articles & Analysis | Dubai leads the way in Islamic retail and halal offerings from The Report: Dubai 2016
Dubai’s efforts to position itself as a global centre for the Islamic economy, combined with its standing as the world’s second-largest showcase for global brands, allows it to play a pivotal role in retail development and innovation. In October 2015 Dubai played host to the Global Islamic Economy Summit, where experts gathered to consider the...
Articles & Analysis | Dubai's automobile segment sees sustained growth from The Report: Dubai 2016
Although economic headwinds are posing challenges for Dubai’s retail sector, automotive retailers remain optimistic, buoyed by several years of strong sales growth for family saloons, sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and high-performance sports cars.