alWaseet International's 8th Convention affirms geographical expansion plans outside of the MENA region for 2008

Strategic plans for 2008 to expand beyond the MENA region were unveiled.

John Fawaz, Regional Managing Director, alWaseet International expressed his delight in hosting the company's successful bi-annual convention in Bahrain. "Our theme for this year "Unity is Achievement" represents our vision as we look to expand beyond the MENA region, while staying focused on the backbone of our business."

The gathering included alWaseet's Board of Directors, Sheikh Sabah Jaber Mohamed Al Sabah, Bashar Kiwan, Chief Executive Officer, Majed Suleiman, Chief Operating Officer, representatives from Waseet's 26 branches across 9 countries, as well as representatives from Layalina magazine.

"As we look to uphold our vision, we understand that our employees are our key assets. We therefore are committed to investing in the knowledge and skills of our employees, as well as recruit new talent, as we continuously build on our core values of leadership, integrity, efficiency, corporate social responsibility and human capital. By strengthening the core functions of our business we will maintain our strategic leadership position in the MENA region as we enter new markets in 2008," said Bashar Kiwan, Chief Executive Officer, alWaseet International.

The simple yet highly effective formula of Waseet combined with a passion to succeed, has created the most respected classified advertising brand in the region, with a distribution of over 5.25 million copies each week . With coverage that currently extends to 26 Arab cities, the Waseet classified is available in both Arabic and English.