{"id":72175,"date":"2026-10-21T13:14:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T13:14:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/?p=72175"},"modified":"2026-10-21T13:14:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T13:14:32","slug":"primark-enters-qatar-with-new-doha-store-opening-in-partnership-with-alshaya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/index.php\/2026\/10\/21\/primark-enters-qatar-with-new-doha-store-opening-in-partnership-with-alshaya\/","title":{"rendered":"Primark enters Qatar with new Doha store opening in partnership with Alshaya"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Primark enters Qatar with new Doha store opening in partnership with Alshaya<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3>Primark has today officially opened its doors in Doha Festival City in Qatar, marking the retailer\u2019s first store in the country and its 21<sup>st<\/sup> market globally.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<h3>In partnership with Alshaya Group, its first store in Qatar opens as Primark celebrates one year in the region, followed the opening of Kuwait in October 2025.<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>16:00 Kuwait, Wednesday 21<\/strong><strong><sup>st<\/sup><\/strong><strong> October 2026<\/strong>: International fashion retailer Primark has today opened its first store in Qatar, located at Doha Festival City, in partnership with leading international retail franchise operator Alshaya Group. The opening becomes Primark\u2019s 21<sup>st<\/sup> international market, and fourth country in the Middle East following Kuwait in 2025, and UAE and Bahrain this year.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-72177 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_4251-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"899\" height=\"602\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_4251-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_4251-1024x686.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_4251-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_4251-1536x1029.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_4251-2048x1372.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_4251-696x466.jpg 696w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_4251-1068x716.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_4251-627x420.jpg 627w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">The flagship Primark store in Qatar offers over 52,000 sq. ft of shopping space, set over three floors, offering its much-loved mix of style, value and everyday essentials, with over 400 colleagues joining the business.<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Opening day celebrations included entertainment, giveaways and activations designed to create a memorable shopping journey for customers as they experienced Primark for the first time in the country. A second Qatar store will follow in Villaggio Mall early next year.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-72178 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_6223-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"896\" height=\"505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_6223-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_6223-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_6223-2048x1151.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_6223-696x391.jpg 696w, https:\/\/hashtagdubai.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_6223-747x420.jpg 747w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 896px) 100vw, 896px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Eoin Tonge, Primark CEO, said:<\/strong> \u201cIt\u2019s been a significant first year for Primark in the region, and we\u2019ve been excited by the response from customers as we\u2019ve grown our presence. Today\u2019s opening in Qatar builds on that momentum and marks the milestone of our 21st market globally. Together with Alshaya Group, we\u2019re continuing to bring Primark to new places and new customers, with a second store in Qatar to follow early next year.\u201d<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>John Hadden, CEO, Alshaya Group, added: <\/strong>\u201cAs we continue our partnership with Primark to bring the much-loved brand to the region, we are really proud to open our sixth store in our fourth country in the region \u2013 in just a year. The response to the first Qatar store has been amazing \u2013 thank you to all our customers who joined us at the opening, and to our partners at Al Futtaim, as we continue our exciting journey with Primark.\u201d<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Commenting on the grand opening, <strong>Mohamed ElSharkawy, Associate Director<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>Malls Leasing at Doha Festival City<\/strong>, said: \u201cAs a key retail partner of Al-Futtaim, Alshaya Group plays an important role in strengthening our retail offering, and we are pleased to welcome Primark to Doha Festival City. Primark\u2019s arrival reflects our position as Qatar\u2019s leading retail, lifestyle and leisure destination, bringing together global brands, exceptional experiences and a vibrant community offering. We continue to shape the country\u2019s retail landscape by setting high standards in guest experience, curating a distinctive retail mix and creating a destination where shopping, leisure and community engagement come together. Our focus remains on delivering lasting value for our guests and partners while driving the continued evolution of retail in Qatar.\u201d<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Looking ahead, Primark\u2019s expansion across the GCC is set to continue with a second store in Kuwait opening at Aventura Mall early next year, and the brands first-ever store in KSA opening in March 2027, further strengthening the brand\u2019s presence across existing markets and bringing Primark to even more communities throughout the region.<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>About Alshaya Group<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Alshaya Group is a dynamic family-owned business, first established in Kuwait in 1890. With a consistent record of growth and innovation, Alshaya Group is one of the world\u2019s leading brand franchise operators, offering an unparalleled choice of over 70 well-loved, international brands to customers.<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Alshaya Group\u2019s portfolio extends across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), T\u00fcrkiye and Europe, with over 3,500 stores, cafes, restaurants, and leisure destinations, major logistics and food production operations, as well as over 125 online and digital businesses including one of the region\u2019s biggest retail loyalty programmes, Aura.<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Operating in multiple sectors including Fashion, Food, Health &amp; Beauty, Pharmacy, and Hospitality &amp; Entertainment, over 50,000 Alshaya colleagues are united by a commitment to authentically deliver great customer service and brand experiences.<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">From flagship stores and restaurants in prestige malls, through to local coffee shops, drive-thrus and online, Alshaya Group brings customers the experiences they want with the brands they love, in the ways they choose \u2013 including Starbucks, American Eagle, Footlocker, Victoria\u2019s Secret, H&amp;M, Bath &amp; Body Works, Charlotte Tilbury, Raising Cane\u2019s, Shake Shack, Chipotle, Primark and Ulta Beauty.<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Learn more about Alshaya Group at\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/www.alshaya.com\/\">www.alshaya.com<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Media contact: <a href=\"mailto:diala.nahle@alshaya.com\">diala.nahle@alshaya.com<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>About Primark\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Primark was founded on a mission that everyone deserves to look and feel good \u2013 without paying more. We stand for great value without compromise, offering affordable fashion and everyday essentials that are made to last.\u00a0Founded in Ireland in 1969, Primark is now an international fashion retailer, with more than 500 stores across 21 countries in Europe, the US and the Middle East, employing more than 80,000 colleagues. Millions of shoppers trust Primark every week for everything from everyday essentials like t-shirts and socks, to the latest fashion trends \u2013 all at unbeatable prices.<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">Primark is built on a belief and passion for physical stores \u2013 helping to bring high streets and retail centres to life and creating joyful, social experiences. The company is focused on driving positive change by giving clothing a longer life, protecting life on the planet and supporting the livelihoods of the people who make Primark clothes.<\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">More information can be found here: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.primark.com\/en-gb\/primark-cares\">www.primark.com\/en-gb\/primark-cares<\/a><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">For Primark Media Enquiries: <a href=\"mailto:Press@primark.com\">Press@primark.com<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Primark enters Qatar with new Doha store opening in partnership with Alshaya Primark has today officially opened its doors in Doha Festival City in Qatar, marking the retailer\u2019s first store in the country and its 21st market globally. 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