Tribune News Network
Doha
Regional Director of Grand Hypermarket Qatar Ashraf Chirakkal recently inaugurated in, Grand Express Hypermarket, the eighth outlet of the Grand chain in Qatar, in Al Aziziya area in the presence of CEO Shareef BC, General Manager Ajith Kumar and Chief Operations Officer David Ford.
Speaking at the event, Chirkkal said the launch of the outlet comes ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as a boon to consumers living in Aziziya area.
He praised the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and the government of Qatar for initiatives that are rapidly expanding the country’s real estate footprint sustainably.
"I am honoured to launch Grand Express Al Aziziya, Grand’s eighth hypermarket in Qatar. This reaffirms Qatar’s rapid economic growth. Grand Qatar regional teams have done Qatar proud by matching international retail and hygiene standards which they continue to uphold post-COVID-19 pandemic and welcoming FIFA World Cup football fans,” he said.
Chirkkal said Grand Hypermarket Qatar will open three more outlets within the next six months – one Mall and three Express outlets.
"These outlets will create new jobs for citizens and residents in Qatar,” he added.
In his address, Shareef BC said, "The launch of our eighth hypermarket in Qatar is the result of the diligent work of our team. With the support of the relevant ministries, customers and municipal authority, we were able to achieve the growth and success.”
"Grand Express Al Aziziya will serve citizens and residents in this part of Qatar and the attraction to shoppers would be a wide range of products at competitive prices,” he added.
Grand Hypermarkets Qatar General Manager Ajith Kumar said, "One feature of Grand Hypermarket newest outlet is that it gives local entrepreneurs, manufacturers and producers one more sprawling retail space to display and market their products to consumers in Qatar. This hypermarket will give a big boost to local businesses as well as regional and international brands.”
Abdulla, a resident of Al Aziziya, said: "A new hypermarket in this locality will be convenient for people living here because this would spare us the trouble of travelling to Doha city for shopping.”