DOHA: Fifty One East, the largest multi-brand luxury store in the Middle East, has been recognised once again as the Best Retail Company of the Year by the Arabian Business Achievement Awards-Qatar for 2012. This award is one in a series of accolades that reflects Darwish Holding’s outstanding business achievements stemming, particularly, from the innovative retail concepts that Chairman, Bader Abdullah Al Darwish, introduced to Qatar.
The award ceremony took place last night at Grand Hyatt Hotel and was received by Vice Chairman of Darwish Holding, Saoud Al Darwish.
Saoud Abdullah Al Darwish said: “We’re very happy to be honoured for the second year running with this coveted title. Fifty One East is the result of long years of steadfast hard work and commitment by every single person in our organisation who all share the firm belief in the role we are playing to raise the bar in the industry. Fifty One East is today the most influential industry player and a destination for many in Qatar. This is owing to its innovative retail concept and portfolio which brings international standards in lifestyle, shopping and entertainment. Moreover, this award assures our commitment to the vision of His Highness The Emir and our profound work to contribute to the achievement of 2030 Vision”
In 2011, Bader Abdullah Al Darwish was named Businessman of the Year.
