Kuwait – The variety of consumer products available at cheaper prices saturated the market two weeks prior to the Holy Month of Ramadan. Buyers are given the options in several outlets with choices of raw products popular during the month.
Kuwait – The Minister of Commerce and Industry Ahmad Al-Haroun warned against exploiting the holy month of Ramadan to inflate prices of various items. He said the ministry will hunt and deal with any person violating regulations, reports Al-Anba daily quoting sources.
Kuwait – Kuwait’s logistics firm Agility on Sunday confirmed that U.S. prosecutors have moved to dismiss fraud indictments against its subsidiary, Agility Holdings.
Kuwait – The proliferation of unlicensed restaurants in various parts of the country, particularly in Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh and Hassawi, has negatively affected those that operate legally, reports Al-Seyassah daily quoting sources. This came while the country is still grappling with the growing number of expatriate workers.
Kuwait – As Ramadan approaches, most people shop for groceries more frequently than usual. Promotions on goods are being held at markets and co-operative societies. The question, however, is this: Are these measures practical or meant only for advertising purposes? Only customers can tell if these promotions are genuine in their intent or done only for the sake of advertising and marketing.
Gold sales in Kuwait are down, decreasing at least 50 percent compared to the same period in 2009 due to the hike of gold price.The second half of 2010 was the phase with the biggest drop of sales due to the start of the summer holiday, the travel of many people, and the closeness of Ramadan, seasons that are considered a priority by many people.
Kuwait – Rumors of pending fuel price increases of between five and ten percent have alarmed local consumers, with many fearing that such price rises will inevitably lead to higher prices at the petrol pump, as well as knock-on increases in the costs of food and all other consumer goods.
With Ramadan set to begin in less than a month, local citizens and residents have already begun their lengthy shopping preparations for the holy month, stocking up on food, drinks, sweets, presents and all the other items associated with the holy month. The country’s shops, co-ops and supermarkets are also busily preparing for the forthcoming holy month, with numerous special offers set to be unveiled for the duration of the annual event.
Kuwait – Kuwait shoppers can look forward to a delightful shopping experience at the newly opened Redtag store in Fintas Center, Egaila.Redtag is a value fashion and home store that is the 8th store in Kuwait and the 29th store in the GCC. Redtag is part of the SANA company, a member of BMA Group of Companies.
Jazeera Airways, the Kuwait-based airline, on Saturday said it has maintained market dominating positions on many of its routes despite heavy competition between the three Kuwaiti airlines and other airlines in the Middle East as well. The airline, established in 2005, has captured the largest market share among Kuwait-based airlines on the two most competitive routes in the airline’s network — Kuwait-Dubai and Kuwait-Bahrain.
Kuwait – 360 Mall, Kuwait’s newest luxury shopping centre, continues to offer the country’s most dynamic and exciting retail choice for visitors by adding renowned designer brand Marni, the leading Spanish lifestyle fashion giant Cortefiel, the international lifestyle brand, Sacoor Brothers, and the Swiss watch manufacturer, International Watch Company (IWC).
Al Mulla and Behbehani Motor Company (MBMC), the official distributors for Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge vehicles in Kuwait, is offering its customers the 2010 Jeep Cherokee in an even greater value for money proposition.
Mumbai, India — The price of gold rose to its all-time high dollar value on Wednesday — more than $1,240 an ounce — which is more than triple what it was in 2001 when it started its climb.What is India, the world’s largest importer of the metal, to do? India accounts for 20 percent of global demand. But skittish global investors throughout the recession have flocked to the metal as a safe asset when real estate and stocks tottered.
Kuwait – Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) plans to invest KD five to seven billion in a range of hydrocarbon projects in the coming five years, KOC’s Chairman and Managing Director Sami Al-Rushaid said. The projects range from the development of oil and gas facilities such as pipelines, well drilling and pumping stations, to the acquisition of tug-boats and the construction of a hospital, he revealed.
Kuwait – 360 Mall, Kuwait’s luxury shopping center, now boasts a range of luxury fashion and retail shops under one roof in Kuwait. Dedicated followers of fashion can browse amongst the 106 major outlets which have opened in the mall, including many of the world’s best known luxury fashion brands & unsurpassed choice of restaurants, cafes and exciting entertainment concepts.
Kuwait – Mabanee Company, a Kuwaiti shareholding real estate company, and Kuwait Finance House (KFH) have inked a contract for The Avenues Phase III at a cost of KD 100 million (USD 345 million). Under the contract, the KFH will provide Mabanee with KD 100 million, which is the necessary financing for Phase III of the largest mall in Kuwait, KFH Chairman Bader Al-Mukhaizeem told reporters here Wednesday.
Kuwait – Now your exclusive mobile number speaks volumes about your millionaire status. An easy to remember mobile phone number — 90000000 — was sold for KD. 116,500 at an auction in prestige-conscious Kuwait City.The number was among 27 numbers sold by mobile operator Zain on Wednesday evening. Other numbers that reached high bids were 90000009 and 90009000.
Kuwait – Logistics firm Agility (AGLT.KW), which lost a U.S. military contract over fraud charges, played down suggestions it was close to a settlement just as a dispute broke out over the re-awarded contract.
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