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| Company type | Proprietorship |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Headquarters | |
Number of employees | 1,001-5,000 [2] (2021) |
| Website | almaya.ae |
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In 1985, the Group acquired the British Home Stores (BHS) franchise for the Northern Emirates. [5] In 2006 Al Maya group signed a franchise agreement with Borders Group for entire GCC. [6] [7] [8]
In 2015, Al Maya purchased lifetime rights to the Borders brand in the Middle East and subsequently diversified it into a merchandise mix consisting of books, toys and stationery. [9]
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