Al Meera Holding Company launches bookstore subsidiary

The new subsidiary holds the registration number 56643 and is 100% owned by Al Meera Holding Company LLC. The subsidiary will operate stores under the British franchise, WH Smith.

"Our expansion strategy does not only include building more outlets as to increase access to our stores, but additionally to increase our product offerings," explained Al Meera's Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Mohammed Nasser Al Qahtani.

"With an ever-expanding economy and a diverse consumer base in Qatar, demands and expectations of the country's residents are increasing. Setting up the Al Meera Bookstore SPC to handle the WH Smith franchise is one way of telling the people of Qatar that we are listening."

The British-based WH Smith Travel Ltd. is one of the oldest global brands, with over 550 bookstores falling under their portfolio, offering everything from books, stationary, magazines, and newspapers, to entertainment.

The first stores are expected to open in Qatar before the advent of the New Year, and will be located in Ezdan Mall, Giant Hyatt Plaza, and Nuaja Mall.