| Apparel and accessory retailers bask in DSS glory
With the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) sales offering discounts and hard-to-miss promotions to the customers, the lure of shopping in Dubai increases manifold not just for the residents but also for the visitors from various corners of the globe. A recent report by the Dubai Shopping Malls Group (DSMG) has revealed that during the first two weeks of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), sales revenues of participating outlets skyrocketed by 103 per cent to Dh67 million. As the summer fiesta surges ahead on its glorious path of progress, the projected figure of total spend for the current edition doesn't seem too far. It is estimated that this year will witness a 20 per cent rise in the total spend as against 2006, reaching Dh3.08 billion. Apparel and accessory retailers are all in favour of the projection and have been reporting a constant rise in sales since the start of summer this year.
Emaar Malls signs cineplex deal
Dubai: Emaar Malls Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Emaar Properties has signed a 75:25 joint venture deal with Cathay Organisation, the Singapore-based premier entertainment provider to form Reel Entertainment. To be based in Dubai, Reel Entertainment will develop and manage all the cineplexes in the shopping malls that Emaar Malls Group plans to develop in the emerging markets of the Middle East, North Africa and the Indian subcontinent. Initially, Reel Entertainment will open two cineplexes in Dubai within the next year at The Dubai Mall and the Dubai Marina Mall. Rashid Zakaria Doleh, chief executive of Emaar Malls Group, and Choo Meileen, executive director, Cathay Organisation, signed the joint venture agreement in Dubai. Emaar Malls will have 75 per cent stake in Reel Entertainment LLC with the rest to be owned by Cathay Organisation.
Bush hopes rebate kick-starts economy Seattleites dubious
Sometime this year, you might get a nice chunk of change from the federal government: a check for $500 to $1,000. President Bush is willing to bet $150 billion in tax relief that you're going to shop away those one-time rebates (New mobile phone! New camera! A nice pair of shoes!) and give the sagging economy the equivalent of defibrillation -- a much-needed jolt to a damaged system. "Crank this sucker up," Bush said Friday, referring specifically to a standup lawnmower at a Maryland factory -- an economic symbol. His cheerful ride moments later was meant to show confidence amid growing fears of a recession. But local residents revealed an inclination not to blow that wad of cash. Around Seattle, most people held a more pragmatic view. .
Prisco's Points
Brady simply didn't play well. It happens. Not often, but it happens. Nobody's talking about the injury in New England. That's a big surprise there. Quick hits - Don't look for new Atlanta Falcons coach Mike Smith to raid the Jacksonville Jaguars staff. He has told coach Jack Del Rio that he won't do that. Look for former Buffalo Bills coach Mike Mularkey to possibly be named the offensive coordinator and Brian Van Gorder to be named defensive coordinator. Van Gorder worked with Smith as linebackers coach in 2004-05. He will leave a position he recently took with South Carolina. - So the Miami Dolphins are willing to shop the No. 1 overall pick in the April draft? That's news? Of course they are. Any pick for any team is available -- for the right price.
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Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast at the Minneapolis Convention Center, sponsored by the General Mills Foundation and the United Negro College Fund. The event is sold out but will be broadcast live at 8 a.m. on Twin Cities Public Television. For more information, go to mlkbreakfast.com. ¶ Editorial writer Denise Johnson recently spoke with Hunter-Gault about King's legacy, race, and civil and human rights. Here are excerpts from the conversation: QYou will address the theme "Answering the Call'' to encourage community service consistent with Dr. King's legacy. What is your view of America's standing on civil and human rights and living up to King's dreams? AWhat is wonderful about the Minneapolis event and other commemorations is that they recognize people who are committed and connected to the values of Dr.
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