Spinneys expands into Kuwait with Alshaya joint venture. Ten stores planned, first opening in 2026, marking its fourth GCC market entry
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Disney Stores to open in UAE as brand heads to Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Iconic Disney Store will open in the UAE for the first time with outlets in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
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Primark heading to the Middle East with Alshaya partnership
Primark is looking to expand in the Middle East with Alshaya Group
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Dubai announces new tax; UAE weather warning; Saudi passport-free travel; Ramadan moon sightings – 10 things you missed this week
Dubai announces new tax, UAE weather warning, Ramadan moon sighting, real estate investment opportunities, passport-free travel in Saudi Arabia and more of the top stories this week
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Chipotle opening in Dubai and Kuwait in 2024
Fast-food chain Chipotle is coming to the Middle East, with Alshaya opening Dubai and Kuwait restaurants
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Abu Dhabi’s ADQ, Mubadala said to be among bidders for stake in Alshaya’s Starbucks franchise
Sources say Brookfield Asset Management, CVC Capital Partners and Saudi’s PIF are also among interested parties
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US giant Starbucks opens 1,000th outlet as it continues MENA expansion
Coffee chain has been solely operated by Alshaya Group in the region for the past 22 years
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Kuwait’s Alshaya said to mull stake sale in Starbucks franchise
Sources say family-run Alshaya is working with JPMorgan Chase & Co on a potential transaction
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Kuwait’s Alshaya inks deal to launch 70 Hampton by Hilton hotels
Agreement will see 70 Hampton by Hilton hotels opening in the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey and Russia
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Debenhams’ GCC stores ‘not affected’ by closure plans
British department store’s UK business has been hit by falling sales and debt
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Mall developer inks deal to add 40 top brands in Abu Dhabi
Gulf Related, Alshaya Group announce the leasing of nearly 40 units at upcoming Al Maryah Central in Abu Dhabi
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Time to privatise Kuwait’s co-ops, says Mohammed Alshaya
Kuwait’s government co-op society stores constitute a large portion of the country’s retail and consumer goods sector
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LeBron James-backed pizza chain to make debut in Gulf region
Blaze Pizza – backed by US basketball superstar – to open first shop outside the United States
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Retail is a major contributor to the economies of the Middle East, says Mohammed AlShaya
Mohammed AlShaya, Executive Chairman, Alshaya Group honoured with Arabian Business Achievement Awards 2017 by Ali Akawi, CEO, ITP Media Group
