Abercrombie & Fitch says to open stores across Gulf region

American retailer Abercrombie & Fitch is set to open stores in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman.

The first stores will open in Qatar in the first quarter of 2017 following Saudi Arabia in the second half of the same year. Shops in Bahrain and Oman will follow at later dates.

The decision is part of a franchise agreement with leading shopping mall retailer in the Middle East and North Africa Majid Al Futtaim.

Currently, Abercrombie & Fitch has eight stores in the Middle East including its first ever Fragrance Room in the UAE.

“We are excited to continue extending the company’s presence in the Middle East. We have seen significant demand within the last few years in the UAE and Kuwait and we look forward to helping Abercrombie & Fitch Co. grow in this market,” said Rajiv Suri, CEO at Majid Al Futtaim Fashion.

The American retailer is famous for its upscale casual wear for young consumers.

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