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Alshaya Group

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Alshaya Group is one of the world's leading brand franchise operators, managing nearly 70 of the world's most recognized retail brands across the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, and Europe. Founded in Kuwait in 1890 as a family-owned enterprise, the company has grown into a retail powerhouse employing over 50,000 people who serve millions of customers daily across more than 4,000 stores. Alshaya's diverse portfolio spans fashion, beauty, food, healthcare, and home furnishings, featuring iconic brands such as H&M, Starbucks, Mothercare, Debenhams, and The Cheesecake Factory.

With over 130 years of business excellence, Alshaya has established itself as a pioneering force in international retail franchising, consistently expanding its geographic footprint and brand offerings. The company operates in 19 countries, delivering exceptional shopping and dining experiences while maintaining strong partnerships with global brand owners. Alshaya's success is built on its ability to adapt international concepts to local markets while upholding world-class operational standards, making it the preferred franchise partner for many of the world's leading brands seeking to expand in the Middle East and beyond.

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