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Consumers May See Cheaper Ramadan as Commodity Prices Ease with Stronger Global Supply

News Desk 23/02/2026

Ramadan marks one of the busiest periods of the year for retailers across the UAE and the wider GCC. However, there is good news for consumers: several staple ingredients for the holy month, such as wheat, sugar, coffee, and cocoa, are entering the season at relatively soft prices as global

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Genesys Research Finds Consumers Believe AI Will Improve Customer Experience and Businesses Are Rising to the Opportunity

PR News Desk 15/10/2025

Genesys®, a global cloud leader in AI-Powered Experience Orchestration, has released its latest research report, “The State of Customer Experience: Middle East and Africa”, revealing critical insights into consumer expectations and the evolving priorities of customer experience (CX) leaders in the region.Notably, nearly two-thirds (64%) of consumers surveyed globally

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InSinkErator Celebrates Opening of Its First Training Center in Africa, Supporting Consumers with Sustainable Waste Management Tools

PR News Desk 23/07/2025

InSinkErator, is part of the Whirlpool Corporation, the inventor and the world’s leading ​manufacturer for food waste disposers​, and instant hot water dispenser ​for residential and commercial use, is celebrating the opening of its first dedicated training center in Africa. Located in Johannesburg, South Africa, this milestone marks a significant step in the brands

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European apples remain a firm favourite with Middle Eastern consumers

News Desk 09/10/2024

A campaign to promote European apples is proving to be so fruitful in the Middle East region that the European Union and the French National Apple will be undertaking a third successive export campaign, with French apples taking centre stage. The campaign aims to highlight European apple production’s exceptional quality, variety, and eco-friendly practices, with […]

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Ministry of Economy: New law on combating commercial fraud bolsters UAE’s legislation and protects consumers

News Desk 01/07/2024

The Ministry of Economy (MoEc) has clarified that Federal Decree-Law No. (42) of 2023 on Combating Commercial Fraud contributes to the creation of an integrated legislation that will significantly enhance consumer rights protection and combat commercial fraud in the UAE, aligning with the best global standards. This law introduces comprehensive mechanisms and regulations

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Consumers in the UAE demand AI assistants made specifically for the Middle East

News Desk 25/06/2024

A recent survey on smart assistants revealed that 92% of respondents in the UAE would prefer to have a smart/AI assistant made specifically for the Middle East. The survey was conducted by Researchscape International and commissioned by the global tech company Yango*. The survey’s results indicate the preference for features that cater specifically to the […]

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UAE survey reveals consumers’ commitment to financial literacy and responsible credit use

News Desk 05/06/2024

Visa (NYSE:V), a world leader in digital payments, has launched the results of a 2024 Financial Literacy Survey which assesses financial knowledge and choices of consumers in the UAE in managing credit, savings and spending. The Visa survey gathers insights from men and women aged between 18-55 years in the emirates of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, […]

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The Future of Global Supply Chains

News Desk 29/05/2024

The global supply chain is the lifeblood of the modern economy, connecting producers and consumers across continents in a complex web of transactions. However, recent disruptions, from natural disasters to geopolitical tensions have exposed vulnerabilities in our global networks that necessitate a re-evaluation of how we approach supply chain management. As we look to the

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Trend Micro Protects Consumers in the Age of the AI PC

News Desk 24/05/2024

Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704), a global leader in cybersecurity, today unveiled its plans for protecting consumers as they increasingly adopt generative AI applications alongside the expected growth in adoption of AI PCs. Designed to address the unique opportunities and risks posed by AI, Trend’s strategy helps consumers embrace the use of generative […]

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EM-Power Europe: Flexible Consumers Take the Burden Off the Grid

News Desk 17/05/2024

Climate-neutral power generation from solar and wind will place several new challenges on the energy system. Key is that a significantly higher degree of flexibility will be required compared to today to keep supply and consumption in balance. Flexible consumers can make a significant contribution to this. How this can be achieved will be an […]

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Simple antivirus is not enough anymore. ESET is introducing all-in-one protection for consumers

PR News Desk 23/11/2023

ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, today announced the launch of its new innovative and streamlined offering for consumers. With more than 30 years on the market, ESET has moved to unify its broadly deployed consumer product portfolio. Specifically, ESET is introducing three brand new customer-centric subscription tiers, providing both broad and reliable digital life

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Consumers in the GCC Region Prioritize Sustainability, Willing to Pay Premium, Reveals Bain & Company Study

PR News Desk 20/11/2023

In light of growing environmental concern driven by extreme weather, new research from Bain & Company shows more than 60% of businesses in the GCC region are currently off track to achieve their sustainability goals. The study emphasizes the pivotal role of technology, policy, and behavior change in achieving sustainable practices. An increasingly environmentally

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70% of UAE consumers plan to do more holiday shopping via apps in 2023

PR News Desk 24/10/2023

With UAE consumers gearing up for the annual end of year holiday shopping sales, new data from Cisco AppDynamics reveals that a majority of these shoppers will rely on applications and digital services to get what they need. Compared to 2022, this year, 70% of UAE consumers plan to do more of their holiday shopping […]