Alshaya has become a byword for trading and commerce in the Arabian Gulf. Since our foundation in 1890, we have become a major player across a variety of sectors, initially in Kuwait and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and more recently throughout the Middle East and North Africa, Turkey, Cyprus, Russia, Poland, Slovakia,the Czech Republic and the UK.

Between the 1960s and 1970s we expanded substantially, developing distinct businesses in real estate, construction, hotels, automotive and general trading. Today, we have over 28,000 employees who work within our retail division, which started in 1983 with the launch of the Mothercare franchise.

To keep abreast of ever-changing commercial developments within the region has taken foresight and energy - family traditions for over a century.

Our Vision is to become a world-leading retailer of the best international brands with winning partnerships that last.