Day: January 28, 2026

Ajman, UAE – January 28, 2026

Mark & Save, one of the Gulf region’s fastest-growing large-format value retail chains, has strengthened its regional presence with the opening of its 22nd hyperstore in the GCC, marking its ninth outlet in the UAE. The new hyperstore, located in Al Tallah, Ajman, is part of the company’s aggressive expansion strategy that will see seven additional stores launched across the GCC within the next six months.

Spanning over 100,000 square feet, the multi-storied hyperstore has been designed to offer customers a spacious, comfortable, and convenient shopping environment. It features an extensive range of categories including fresh food, groceries, household essentials, electronics, hot food, bakery, fashion, and lifestyle products, positioning the outlet as a comprehensive one-stop shopping destination.

Established in 2022 to address a growing demand for value-driven retail in the region, Mark & Save has rapidly scaled its operations in just a few years. The Ajman opening underscores the brand’s growing popularity among cost-conscious consumers seeking quality products at competitive prices.

“Mark & Save continues to expand its footprint across the UAE and the GCC by combining value-driven pricing with an unmatched customer experience,” said Debangshu Adhikari, Senior Vice President at Mark & Save. “We are extremely encouraged by the increasing consumer confidence in our value proposition, which delivers high-quality products at very affordable prices while maximizing customer savings.”

He added that the brand challenges the long-held perception that quality must come at a premium. “Our business model proves that high-quality products can indeed be affordable. By closely listening to our customers, we are able to continuously redefine value in the retail space.”

Operational excellence has played a key role in the brand’s rapid growth. Mohammed Fasil, Head of Operations at Mark & Save, highlighted the significance of reaching 22 stores within three years. “This achievement reflects strong teamwork, effective leadership, and meticulous planning executed with precision, particularly in an intensely competitive retail environment,” he said.

As part of its expansion strategy, Mark & Save has diversified its supply chain, sourcing products from countries including Poland, Turkey, Norway, the UK, Spain, China, Bangladesh, and Thailand, ensuring variety, quality, and competitive pricing across its product portfolio.

With a workforce exceeding 5,000 employees, the retailer continues to contribute to job creation and growth within the regional retail sector. Each Mark & Save hyperstore offers access to more than 200,000 product varieties under one roof, reinforcing the brand’s positioning as a destination for “affordable luxury.”

Mark & Save operates under the umbrella of Western International Group, one of the largest retail networks in the GCC. Currently present in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia, the company has outlined ambitious global growth plans, targeting 500 stores worldwide, including future expansions into India, Southeast Asia, North America, and Europe.

Dubai January 28 , 2026 : Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) completed 67 rapid traffic improvement measures across various areas of the emirate in 2025. These included 46 enhancements at key locations along major arterial roads and within residential areas, 12 improvements in school zones, and nine traffic enhancements across development
areas. This achievement forms part of a comprehensive strategic plan developed by the RTA to deliver rapid traffic improvement
measures aimed at optimising road network efficiency, improving traffic flow, and maintaining the safety of all road users.
RTA is preparing to implement more than 45 traffic improvement measures in 2026, including the widening and upgrading of key
intersections and development areas, enhancements to entry and exit points in residential and commercial districts, and the delivery of a package of rapid traffic improvement measures within school zones.
These traffic improvements reflect RTA’s commitment to delivering the leadership’s vision for sustainable infrastructure development, supporting mobility efficiency, reducing travel time & traffic congestion, and strengthening connectivity between residential, educational, and development areas. 

The initiatives align with Dubai’s ongoing urban growth while contributing to improved quality
of life and community well-being across the emirate. 
The rapid traffic solutions and improvement measures implemented in 2025 delivered tangible and measurable impacts, including enhanced road network efficiency, improved vehicular flow, and
reduced journey times by up to 45% within improvement areas. The measures also contributed to increasing 

vehicular capacity by up to  33% on several roads within the scope of the work of these improvements.
Traffic Improvements in Key Areas and Major Roads . The solutions and improvement undertaken in 2025 gave gad a
clear impact in enhancing traffic flow and expanding road capacity  across several key areas, most notably Al Warqa’a, Al Barsha
South, Nad Al Hamar, and Al Ras, as well as along major corridors  including Sheikh Zayed Road, Al Meydan Street, Emirates Road towards Sharjah, Umm Al Sheif Street, Al Wasl Street, Ras Al Khor  Road, Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, and Al Manara Street.  In 2025, RTA also completed a series of enhancements along key
roads, most notably the widening of Sheikh Zayed Road towards Al Meydan Street from two to three lanes at the entrance to Al
Khawaneej, as well as increasing the capacity of Al Meydan Bridge from three to four lanes. The works further included widening the exit from Sheikh Zayed Road to Al Meydan Street from one to two lanes and expanding the connecting links between at-grade roads and the bridge. Additional traffic improvements were implemented at the intersection of Al Wasl Street and Al Manara Street, resulting in a 50% increase in vehicular capacity and more than 30% reduction
in waiting times. Traffic Improvements in School Zones  Over the past year, RTA also implemented 12 traffic improvement
measures serving more than 30 schools across Dubai,  as part of its strategy to enhance road network efficiency and ensure smoother traffic operations, particularly within school zones.
Key locations included Al Warqa’a First School Complex, Mizhar First School Complex, Al Qusais School Complex, Al Mawakeb
School in Al Garhoud, English College in Al Safa 1, Zayed Educational Complex in Mizhar 4, and Al Barsha South School
Complex, in addition to several other schools across various areas of the emirate. 

The improvements included providing dedicated parking areas, upgrades to entry and exit points, and implementing traffic calming measures, contributing to reduced congestion and queuing, while  improving road efficiency and enhancing traffic safety levels in school zones.