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Saturday, November 28 - 2009

M.H. Alshaya Co. to emphasise job opportunities in the private sector at the 5th Career Exhibition

M.H. Alshaya Co. will highlight employment opportunities in the private sector and retail industry at the 5th Career Exhibition, taking place from 26- 30 October at The Arraya Ballroom exhibition is sponsored by the "Restructuring Manpower" programme and the Kuwait Executive Authority and the Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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The company's participation in the career exhibition underlines its commitment to help young Kuwaitis benefit from the job opportunities available in the private sector.

Given the right opportunity and guidance young Kuwaitis are interested in pursuing jobs in the private sector. The enthusiastic response received from hundreds of young Kuwaitis who registered for the company's summer internship programme this year emphasises this. Private sector should play a proactive role in attracting young graduates.

M.H. Alshaya Co.'s summer internship programme 'Jumpstart your Career' provided Kuwaiti students the opportunity to experience first hand the challenges of learning and succeeding in the retail world. Hundreds of enthusiastic interns worked at the retail stores operated by M.H. Alshaya Co. during the summer break. With the retail sector being one of the fastest growing sectors in the region and expected to offer new job opportunities, the programme offered an excellent platform for students to acquire on-the-job practical training.

The company's stall will provide details of the various career opportunities available at M.H. Alshaya Co.
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About M.H. Alshaya Co.
M.H. Alshaya Co. is a leading international franchise operator for over 40 of the world's most recognized retail brands, including Starbucks, H&M, The Body Shop, Foot Locker, Mothercare, Debenhams, River Island and Boots. The company operates over 1,400 stores across six divisions: Fashion & Footwear, Health & Beauty, Food, Casual Dining, Optics and Pharmaceuticals.

M.H. Alshaya Co. stores can currently be found in 16 markets across the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, Cyprus, Russia, Poland and Egypt. More recently, the company launched operations in Slovakia, Czech Republic and Hungary. It employs more than 14,000 people from over 35 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.

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