Bloomberg In an increasingly tough UK retail environment where the looming threat of Brexit has ground down consumer confidence, the holiday-shopping season was all about survival of the fittest. Tesco Plc, the country’s biggest retailer, weathered brutal price pressure and a decline in shopper visits better than smaller rivals, posting Christmas sales that beat expectations. But other stores more exposed ...

ABU DHABI / WAM Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) on Wednesday launched the #WeAreCommitted campaign, calling on the global community to pledge their support to sustainability. The online campaign has brought together Sheikhs, government ministers, amba-ssadors, business leaders, and young innovators to share their commitments. According to economic analysis, tackling sustainability-related challenges could save the global economy up to $30 ...

DUBAI / Emirates Business Startup funding across Mena region witnessed a strong growth in 2018 with record number of transactions, according to a report released by Magnitt — leading data platform tracking the region’s startup ecosystem. The 2018 Mena Venture Investment Report — which provides an in depth analysis of startup funding across the Middle East and North Africa — ...