Chairman receives the prestigious Emerging Retailer Award

Quality Group International has been honored with the Emerging Retailer Award of the Year

2016, for outstanding contributions in the Retail field during a function hosted by Doha Bank, at

Westin Hotel Grand Ball room. Mr. Shamsuddin Olakara, Chairman of Quality Group

International, received the award from Mr. Rashid Ali Al-Mansoori, CEO of Qatar Stock

Exchange & Board Member and Dr. R. Seetharaman, CEO of Doha Bank, at the exclusive gala

event attended by top leaders in business, in addition to VIPs and a host of esteemed dignitaries

from leading corporates and major banks in Qatar.

The awards recognize the most innovative emerging retail companies in Qatar, representing the

benchmark of success. Quality Group International secured the award for ‘Emerging Retailer of

the Year’ portraying a vibrant corporate vision and continuous growth marking its journey as a

success story. The jury members awarded Quality Group International, acknowledging the

retailer’s business successes and superlative hospitality. Quality Group International further

emerged as the winner in the category, owing to delivering on its vision and mission.

Additionally, the selection committee noted that Quality Group International is continually

engaging with customers to enhance the shopping experience and after sales commitment.

Commenting on being bestowed the award, Mr. Shamsuddin Olakara said: “It is always an

honour to be recognized for our accomplishments. Being named ‘Emerging Retailer of the Year”

has underscored our retail philosophy of redefining the retail experience and rewarding our loyal

customers who have trusted us over the years by extending the best assortment of the world’s

premium brands, coupled with the most outstanding customer service in the marketplace today.

It is our pleasure to be the department store of choice for discerning consumers who expect first

rate hospitality and a variety product range from Quality Retail. We always look forward to give

our best in all that we do.”

The evaluation criteria included financial performance, rates of staff development and retention,

innovation and use of technology, integrity and transparency, application of quality standards

and certifications, and commitment to environmental protection and compliance with

environmental legislation. According to the survey taken, Doha Bank ATM/ Credit/Debit cards

were most used in Quality Retail outlets.

The retail business at Quality Group International has a history of 7 years of experience and

excellence, with 7 outlets spread across Qatar.