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Al Rawabi Group launches Qatar’s largest single-floor hypermarket

Published: 05 Mar 2023 - 09:48 am | Last Updated: 05 Mar 2023 - 09:49 am
Dignitaries and officials at the inauguration of Rawabi Hypermarket Izghawa.

Dignitaries and officials at the inauguration of Rawabi Hypermarket Izghawa.

The Peninsula

Doha: The Al Rawabi Group of Companies has launched the world’s first family-centric hypermarket, Rawabi Hypermarket Izghawa, which is also the largest single-floor hypermarket in the country. 

The inauguration ceremony was held on March 2, 2023, in the presence of Sheikh Khalid bin Hassan Abdu Rahman Al Thani, Director, Al Rawabi Group; M P Abdullah, Chairman of Al Rawabi Group; Muhammad Abdullah, Managing Director, Al Rawabi Group; Hamad Al Qamra, Chairman, Al Qamra Group; Abdullah Al Kuwari, Director, Tamween; the Board of Directors, embassy officials, Qatar Charity officials, Al Rawabi Group senior management, vendors, and Privilege Club members.

M P Abdullah, Chairman of Al Rawabi Group, on cutting the ribbon and declaring the Hypermarket officially open, said, “We are delighted to open world’s first family-centric hypermarket and Qatar’s largest single-floor hypermarket. Rawabi Hypermarket Izghawa offers an unparalleled shopping experience with unique features that cater to the needs of families. We are committed to providing the best products to our customers at the best prices, combined with an unparalleled shopping experience and customer service.”

Managing Director of Al Rawabi Group, Muhammad Abdullah, said, “We are really excited to welcome all of Qatar to our flagship store, which is our 17th store in the GCC region. We are looking forward to expanding our footprint in the region with 4 more outlets slated to open by the 4th quarter of 2024.”

It also features the Qatar’s first smart retail hypermarket, with smart assistance, drive-through, smart tokens, and smart screens that offer visuals of the products inside and share relevant information and special offers with shoppers.  The Rawabi Group also signed a CP programme - Turkiye campaign agreement with Qatar Charity during the inauguration ceremony and donated QR100,000 as part of its partnership and cooperation in the field of humanitarian and community work. The agreement was signed by Sheikh Khalid bin Hassan Abdu Rahman Al Thani, Director, Al Rawabi Group, and Ahmed bin Yousef Fakhroo, Chief of Media and Resource Development, Qatar Charity. On signing the agreement, Sheikh Khalid bin Hassan Abdu Rahman Al Thani said, “We are proud to associate with Qatar Charity whose efforts to alleviate poverty and provide help and support to those in need across the world irrespective of caste, creed, and religious beliefs is a shining example of Qatari culture.

The Rawabi Group is committed to preserving heritage and following Qatari social ethics while providing the best services and products to satisfy customers’ needs and promoting Qatari products through strong, omnichannel outreach.”