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1. Prices of milk and Laban would go up by around 10 per cent shortly as the regional dairy producers have jointly decided to hike the prices, say retailers. Surprisingly, the decision comes at a time when commodity prices, including that of major milk powder brands, have started falling in the local market.
Suppliers of Almarai, a leading player in dairy products, have already informed retailers that the prices would be hiked effective from November 27. Other local and regional brands are expected to follow suit.
Traders say that the prices of milk, yoghurt and Laban have been fixed by a cartel of regional producers. The leading regional brands include Almarai, Nada and Nadec while Dandy and Ghadeer are the main local producers.
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Prices of several popular brands of basmati rice have fallen over the past one month after they had touched record highs. Prices of cooking oil are also expected to dip very soon, say retailers.
Non-basmati rice imported from Thailand has also seen a significant drop in prices. However, popular brands of non-basmati rice from India are out of stock as a fallout of the export ban imposed by the country. Those brands still available in the market have been sold at exorbitant prices.
Retailers say that prices of all major basmati brands from Pakistan have fallen by around 20 percent. Popular Indian brands are yet to see a similar decline. The local market had witnessed a 100 percent rise in rice prices in recent months.
A 5kg bag of Punjab Garden, one of the fast moving brands of rice from Pakistan, which was being sold for QR41.75 a month ago, is now available at QR37.50 in hypermarkets and major supermarkets
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THE second Tanagra boutique in Qatar has opened at The Villagio. The luxury lifestyle boutique is Tanagra’s elegant flagship store in the country.
The store showcases more than 15 high-end brands in a lavish, spacious setting. The centre encompasses a display area of jewellery from some of the world’s most exceptional craftsmen and artisans.
Tanagra comprises two distinct collections, ‘Pour Soi’ and ‘Chez Soi’.
The ‘Pour Soi’ collection presents a spectacular array of jewellery, bags and accessories for men, women and children.
The collection of jewellery includes Dinh Van, Georg Jensen, crystal work of Swarovski, porcelain pieces by Bernardaud, contemporary yet classic style of Christofle, and the modern, feminine crystal expressions of Baccarat.
Crystals, gems, feathers and fabrics adorn the hand-made Beavaldes evening bags, while Edidi offers jewelled handbag creations.
Luxury notebooks, Ego, are available with a range of patterns, materials, colours and styles.
For men, ST Dupont presents belts, cufflinks, pens and business card holders, Aqua Di Parma’s lines up candles and fragrances.
With a collection of jewellery and accessory items for infants, toddlers, children and doting parents, French brand Kidou also forms part of ‘Pour Soi’.
Tanagra’s ‘Chez Soi’ collection encompasses classic handcrafted porcelain figurines by Lladro, and hand-enamelled and bejewelled home accessories by Jay Strongwater, and objects d’art by Fabergé.
Bernardaud and Rosenthal offer French porcelain dinnerware, while Christofle presents silverware creations. Baccarat’s crystal chandeliers, tableware, and candelarbras, Daum’s collection of Pate de Verre art, and billfolds, briefcases and trunks from ST Dupont and Tumi pin leather are among the products
Suppliers of Almarai, a leading player in dairy products, have already informed retailers that the prices would be hiked effective from November 27. Other local and regional brands are expected to follow suit.
Traders say that the prices of milk, yoghurt and Laban have been fixed by a cartel of regional producers. The leading regional brands include Almarai, Nada and Nadec while Dandy and Ghadeer are the main local producers.
2.
Prices of several popular brands of basmati rice have fallen over the past one month after they had touched record highs. Prices of cooking oil are also expected to dip very soon, say retailers.
Non-basmati rice imported from Thailand has also seen a significant drop in prices. However, popular brands of non-basmati rice from India are out of stock as a fallout of the export ban imposed by the country. Those brands still available in the market have been sold at exorbitant prices.
Retailers say that prices of all major basmati brands from Pakistan have fallen by around 20 percent. Popular Indian brands are yet to see a similar decline. The local market had witnessed a 100 percent rise in rice prices in recent months.
A 5kg bag of Punjab Garden, one of the fast moving brands of rice from Pakistan, which was being sold for QR41.75 a month ago, is now available at QR37.50 in hypermarkets and major supermarkets
3.
THE second Tanagra boutique in Qatar has opened at The Villagio. The luxury lifestyle boutique is Tanagra’s elegant flagship store in the country.
The store showcases more than 15 high-end brands in a lavish, spacious setting. The centre encompasses a display area of jewellery from some of the world’s most exceptional craftsmen and artisans.
Tanagra comprises two distinct collections, ‘Pour Soi’ and ‘Chez Soi’.
The ‘Pour Soi’ collection presents a spectacular array of jewellery, bags and accessories for men, women and children.
The collection of jewellery includes Dinh Van, Georg Jensen, crystal work of Swarovski, porcelain pieces by Bernardaud, contemporary yet classic style of Christofle, and the modern, feminine crystal expressions of Baccarat.
Crystals, gems, feathers and fabrics adorn the hand-made Beavaldes evening bags, while Edidi offers jewelled handbag creations.
Luxury notebooks, Ego, are available with a range of patterns, materials, colours and styles.
For men, ST Dupont presents belts, cufflinks, pens and business card holders, Aqua Di Parma’s lines up candles and fragrances.
With a collection of jewellery and accessory items for infants, toddlers, children and doting parents, French brand Kidou also forms part of ‘Pour Soi’.
Tanagra’s ‘Chez Soi’ collection encompasses classic handcrafted porcelain figurines by Lladro, and hand-enamelled and bejewelled home accessories by Jay Strongwater, and objects d’art by Fabergé.
Bernardaud and Rosenthal offer French porcelain dinnerware, while Christofle presents silverware creations. Baccarat’s crystal chandeliers, tableware, and candelarbras, Daum’s collection of Pate de Verre art, and billfolds, briefcases and trunks from ST Dupont and Tumi pin leather are among the products
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