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MENAFA award recognises Alshaya's leadership in bringing international retail brands to the region
United Arab Emirates: International retail franchise operator M.H. Alshaya Co. has been named Best Multi-Brand Franchise Operator in the Middle East and North Africa by the Middle East and North Africa Franchise Association (MENAFA). Alshaya received the award this week from His Highness Prince Bandar bin Saud bin Khaled Al-Saud, Honorary Chairman of MENAFA at the opening ceremony of the 2nd Middle East Franchise Exhibition and Forum at the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai on October 20th 2015.
Commenting on the award Omar Al-Haza'a, Vice President of MENAFA said: "Alshaya has been an innovator in retail franchising for over 30 years and has played a leading role in bringing some of the world's best known brands such as Mothercare, H&M, Debenhams, Victoria's Secret, Starbucks and The Cheesecake Factory to consumers here in the Middle East. Operating across a broad range of sectors including fashion, food and health & beauty, and with over 3,000 stores, cafes and restaurants in its portfolio, Alshaya's scale, together with its proven commitment to operational excellence made them a clear winner in our eyes."
John Hadden, Senior Vice President for Retail Property, who collected the award on behalf of Alshaya, said that the award reflected the company's unwavering commitment to growth and to providing Middle East consumers with a wide range of shopping and dining experiences.
"The Middle East consumer is brand savvy - they love international brands - and we have worked hard to build franchise partnerships with some of the world's best loved brands in order to bring an exciting choice of well-loved cafes, stores and restaurants to our customers across the region. We are delighted to receive this award which recognises that commitment and which celebrates the strength of franchising in the Middle East."
The MENA Franchise Awards for Excellence in Franchising are designed to recognise exceptional performance in franchising, with the goal of encouraging operators to raise the bar on service and their offering.
About M.H. Alshaya Co.
M.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 70 of the world's most recognised retail brands including Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, Victoria's Secret, Boots, Pottery Barn and KidZania. The company operates over 3,000 stores across diverse customer sectors: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Optics, Pharmacy, Home Furnishings and Leisure & Entertainment.
Alshaya's stores can be found in markets across the Middle East and North Africa, Russia, Turkey and Europe and the company employs more than 44,000 people from over 110 nationalities.
The company has established itself as the industry leader across these territories through a combination of local market understanding and a comprehensive commitment to customer service. Growth in each of its operating divisions and brands is supported by continuous investment in talent and infrastructure. It applies best practices in retail operations, merchandising, marketing, information technology, logistics, real estate, human resources and financial controls.
M.H. Alshaya Co. is the retail business of the Alshaya Group, which was founded in Kuwait in 1890 and today represents one of the most dynamic companies in the Middle East. In addition to its retail operations, the Alshaya Group is active in a number of other sectors including real estate, automotive, hotels, trading and investments. Learn more about the company at www.alshaya.com.
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For further information please contact:
Rola Ezzedine, Corporate Communications, M.H. Alshaya Co
Tel: +965 2208 0356
Email: Rola.Ezzeddine@alshaya.com
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