Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili met with Mohammad Alshaya, Executive Chairman of Alshaya Group.

Mohammad Alshaya briefed the Prime Minister on the key directions and priorities of the company’s operations. For his part, the Head of Government provided him with information about Georgia’s favorable business environment and stable economic situation. The parties expressed commitment to continuous cooperation and discussed concrete spheres in this direction.

Alshaya Group, a large company based in the State of Kuwait, is a franchise operator for over 70 consumer retail brands, such as Starbucks, Mothercare, H&M, Debenhams, American Eagle Outfitters, Payless, and others. The company’s portfolio encompasses such diverse sectors as health and beauty, home furnishings, fashion, food, leisure, and entertainment. It owns thousands of shops, cafés, restaurants, and online and digital businesses around the world. Besides retail operations, Alshaya Group has holdings in real estate, construction, hotels, and automotive. The company employs over 46,000 people, and its revenues make up 12.7 billion USD. Alshaya Group operates in numerous countries of Europe, Asia, and the Near East, reads the government’s press statement.