Al Meera widens its reach with new outlets

Al Meera Consumer Goods has said it is continuing its expansion plans to serve diverse communities and their needs.Deputy CEO Dr Mohamed Nasser al-Qahtani said: “Al Meera has always considered reaching highly-populated areas, especially the zones that lack retail malls.”Al Meera has launched modern commercial centres in Abu Nakhla, Nuaija and Legtaifiya, as well as supermarkets in the Barwa Mesaimeer and Beverly Hills residential complexes. The company has worked on the modernisation of old branches in Al Mansoura, Hazm Al Markhiya, Onaiza, Bin Omran, Khalifa South, Al Maamoura, and Al Wakrah.The number of branches increased from 23 four years ago to 32 by the end of 2014.Al Meera’s development plans also gained “great momentum” in 2014 with nine new modern shopping centres built in Muraikh, Al Azizia, Muaither, Jeryan Njeima, Thakhira, Al Wakrah, Al Thumama, Al Wajba and Rawdat Ekdeem.“The construction of the new branches of Al Meera follows the contemporary design of the modern shopping malls, which includes a supermarket, shops, restaurants and other facilities. The construction works are in accordance with the international standards and the latest interior designs and lighting systems that guarantee a distinctive shopping experience,” al-Qahtani said.Since the beginning of 2015, Al Meera has opened branches in Muraikh, Al Azizia and Muaither at the newly- opened Gulf Mall, Jeryan Njeima, Al Thakhira and Al Wakrah 2. In the coming weeks, it will also open new branches at Al Wajba, Rawdat Ekdeem and Al Thumama, after obtaining the necessary permits and approvals from authorities.This year, Al Meera has started construction work on several new branches in Sailiya North, Bu Sidra, Al Wakrah 3, Umm Salal Ali, Rawdat Aba El-Herran, Azghawa, Al Khor, Um Qarn, Rawdat Al Hamama, Jeryan Junaihat, Al Sailiya, Ain Khaled, Leabaib 1 and Leabaib 2. Al-Qahtani said Al Meera will have 56 outlets across Qatar once its expansion plan is completed.He added that Al Meera is co-ordinating with the Department of Urban Planning for further expansion in new locations in Rawdat Al Hamam, Al Shehaniya North, Madkhal Al Khuraib, Rawdat Rashed, Umm EL Omod and Al Khuraitiyat. Al-Qahtani said Al Meera is also importing high-quality food at competitive prices from Turkey, Thailand, and Vietnam. The food imported from Turkey includes beans, chocolate, biscuits, pastries, juices, tomato paste, honey, eggs, frozen chicken griller, olive oil, olives, fruits and vegetables, while most canned fruits and vegetables are sourced from Thailand, and seafood such as frozen fish and canned tuna comes from Vietnam.Other items are imported from France, the Netherlands, the US and the UK. The diverse options at Al Meera stores include furnishings and home appliances from Vietnam and China. Al Meera recently began dealing with Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan for the import of new high-quality products, al-Qahtani said.