Mr. Abdul Aziz Hassan Baqer, Chairman of Gulf Marketing Group commented, "Sun and Sand Sports already has the distinction of being the Nike distributor in UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait. The addition of Saudi Arabia is a significant milestone achieved. It reflects Sun and Sand Sports strong and evolving partnership with Nike over nearly 30 years. We are committed to maintain Nike as the premium sports brand in the Middle East."
The agreement was signed at the Gulf Marketing Group office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates between Mr. Karsten Koehler, Nike's Distributors Business Director and Mr. Abdul Aziz Hassan Baqer, Chairman of Gulf Marketing Group.
"This unique achievement for our Chairman Mr. Abdul Aziz Hassan Baqer reflects not only nearly 30 years of commitment to Nike but also our on going dedication throughout the Middle East. This is a testament to the excellent effort from all Senior Group Management", stated Mr. Marvin B. Shaire, Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Marketing Group.
Mr. Karsten Koehler added, "We are very proud to extend the successful relationship with our current GCC partner, Sun and Sand Sports, to Saudi Arabia. We are confident that this exciting new development will help our business in the region to grow."
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Sun and Sand Sports, the regions largest sports retailer and wholesaler has entered a distribution agreement with Nike to distribute Nike apparel, footwear and accessories in Saudi Arabia.
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About Nike
NIKE, Inc. based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly owned Nike subsidiaries include Converse Inc., which designs, markets and distributes athletic footwear, apparel and accessories; Cole Haan, which designs, markets and distributes luxury shoes, handbags, accessories and coats; Umbro Ltd., a leading United Kingdom-based global football (soccer) brand; and Hurley International LLC, which designs, markets and distributes action sports and youth lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories. For more information, visit www.nikebiz.com.
About Sun and Sand Sports
Founded in Dubai in 1979, Sun and Sand Sports LLC is the largest multi-gender sports retailer and wholesaler in the Middle East with over 80 stores in 6 countries - UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
For more information please contact:
Mr. Vishal Bhatia
Marketing Manager
Sun and Sand Sports LLC
+97150 457 2161
NIKE, Inc. based near Beaverton, Oregon, is the world's leading designer, marketer and distributor of authentic athletic footwear, apparel, equipment and accessories for a wide variety of sports and fitness activities. Wholly owned Nike subsidiaries include Converse Inc., which designs, markets and distributes athletic footwear, apparel and accessories; Cole Haan, which designs, markets and distributes luxury shoes, handbags, accessories and coats; Umbro Ltd., a leading United Kingdom-based global football (soccer) brand; and Hurley International LLC, which designs, markets and distributes action sports and youth lifestyle footwear, apparel and accessories. For more information, visit www.nikebiz.com.
About Sun and Sand Sports
Founded in Dubai in 1979, Sun and Sand Sports LLC is the largest multi-gender sports retailer and wholesaler in the Middle East with over 80 stores in 6 countries - UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.
For more information please contact:
Mr. Vishal Bhatia
Marketing Manager
Sun and Sand Sports LLC
+97150 457 2161
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