Russian business continues to expand its presence in the Middle East. According to the consulting company Nikoliers, nine Russian brands have started operating in the UAE since the beginning of the year.
There are currently 68 companies from the Russian Federation in the UAE in total. Nine of them have entered the market only this year, and more than two dozen retailers have plans to appear there soon.
At the same time, the majority of Russian companies that come to the UAE are related to food. These are either food brands or catering establishments.