First Store in Kuwait, More to Follow in Dubai
- Primark to enter Middle East market by 2026
- Four stores planned in UAE and Kuwait
- Partnership with Alshaya Group
- First store in The Avenues, Kuwait in October
- Three stores in Dubai next year
- Potential for further expansion in the region
Fashion retailer Primark is set to make its debut in the Middle East market by 2026, opening four stores across the UAE and Kuwait in partnership with franchise operator Alshaya Group. The first store will open at The Avenues in Kuwait in October, followed by three locations in Dubai – Dubai Mall, Mall of the Emirates, and City Centre Mirdif – early next year. Primark plans to explore additional expansion opportunities across the region. Primark’s interim CEO Eoin Tonge expressed excitement about the global expansion and the potential for growth in the area. The retailer currently operates over 460 stores across 17 markets.
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