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Ferrari unveils 'Luce', its first fully electric car, in a tough market
4+ day, 59+ min ago (526+ words) Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric model, the Luce, belatedly joining rivals like Porsche and Lamborghini to offer clean-energy driving thrills. But the Luce -- Italian for "Light" -- has yet to win over investors, with Ferrari shares…...
Swatch blames shopping centres for 'problems' with star product launch
1+ week, 4+ day ago (282+ words) Tue, May 19, 2026 | Dhu al-Hijjah 2, 1447 | Fajr 04: 06 Swiss watch giant Swatch said Monday insufficient organisation by shopping centres contributed to scuffles at around 20 stores worldwide over the weekend as clients raced to buy a limited-edition timepiece. Hundreds of people waited through the…...
Swatch's 'Royal Pop' launch sparks buying frenzy as resale prices surge
1+ week, 4+ day ago (507+ words) Tue, May 19, 2026 | Dhu al-Hijjah 2, 1447 | Sunrise 5: 29 AM Swiss watchmaker Swatch was forced to shut stores and cap queues after the launch of its Royal Pop pocket watch in collaboration with Audemars Piguet drew large crowds and triggered brawls among shoppers. The…...
How Swatch is borrowing from Labubu and Popeyes to build hype through 'drop culture"
1+ week, 4+ day ago (581+ words) Tue, May 19, 2026 | Dhu al-Hijjah 2, 1447 | Fajr 04: 06 In Milan shoppers outside a Swatch store ended up in a scuffle, to get their hands on the Pop Art style watches blending the retro look of Swatch and elements of the far pricier Audemars…...
Elite Group Holding unveils the largest Jetour service centre globally
1+ week, 4+ day ago (28+ words) Elite Group Holding's new 100, 000 sq ft Jetour flagship in Dubai, the brand's largest service hub worldwide, promises faster servicing, premium lounges and stronger warranties...
Royal address in UAE: 35 mansions to be built within Emirates Palace grounds
1+ week, 4+ day ago (353+ words) Mon, May 18, 2026 | Dhu al-Hijjah 1, 1447 | Fajr 04: 07 Abu Dhabi's iconic Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental is opening part of its grounds to private homeowners for the first time, with the launch of35 ultra-luxury branded mansionsexpected to be completed by 2029. The project, named Emirates Palace,…...
Arif Developments wins "Editor's Choice: Excellence in Luxury Living' at Gulf Business Real Estate Summit & Awards 2026
1+ week, 5+ day ago (30+ words) Arif Developments" Editor"s Choice win at the Gulf Business Real Estate Awards 2026 highlights its role in reshaping UAE luxury real estate as investor demand for premium homes accelerates...
Do not 'rush to stores': AP x Swatch 'Royal Pop' to be available for 'several months', company says
1+ week, 6+ day ago (26+ words) The watch company urged customers not to rush to stores, warning them that in some locations, queues of more than 50 people will not be accepted....
Audemars Piguet X Swatch launch cancelled at 2 malls in Dubai over 'safety considerations"
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (35+ words) According to comments posted on social media, customers had lined up for hours at the two malls for the May 16 launch, but many had to return empty-handed after the sale was called off...
Armani could split 15% stake among L'Oreal, LVMH, Essilor Luxottica, report says
2+ week, 5+ day ago (253+ words) Sun, May 10, 2026 | Dhu al-Qadah 22, 1447 | Fajr 04: 12 Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani is considering selling a 15% stake in three equal parts following the designer's death, potentially bringing in three buyers he had selected as shareholders, a newspaper reported on Sunday. Armani, who…...