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Ali Bin Ali Group’s iSpot opens its third store in Qatar

In another major accomplishment for Ali Bin Ali Group, iSpot – the Apple Premium Reseller (APR) – had the soft opening of its third store in Qatar at Doha Festival City (DFC) on Thursday, May 25.

iSpot is the country’s leading Apple Premium Reseller and earned its popular status by delivering on the promise of the Apple brand.

The iSpot store at DFC is the region’s first-ever APR concept store with a VIP and service area, a separate area where customers can have their products set up, and a unique lighting concept. The store also offers product and service tutorials.

The new store also marks the ninth anniversary of iSpot since it was launched by ABA Group in 2008. Apart from DFC, iSpot APR is currently located at City Center Doha and Ezdan Mall.

Mohamad A. Ebrik, Chief Operating Officer – ABA ICT, who was present at the opening of the new store, said: “iSpot is an optimum place to experience the latest Apple products. Technology, coupled with our customer-centric service, has positioned us at the top. With this new store, we aim to reach out to more people and make the best technology more accessible to the people of Qatar.”

In addition to being housed in some of the country’s best locations to test-drive any Apple product, iSpot delivers support services, installation advice and also offer training and specialist software expertise to give customers confidence in their purchases.

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ABA Group opens world’s largest Monoprix store in Doha

Taking the concept of hypermarkets in Doha to a new level, Ali Bin Ali Group has opened the world’s largest Monoprix outlet at Doha Festival City.

The renowned French retail chain’s store, which boasts of more than 35,000 high-quality goods spread across its 7,000 sqm location, opened its doors to the public on Friday, April 14. 

Revolutionizing the way people shop, Monoprix – ABA’s Supermarket Division – has introduced a concept that creates a variety of dedicated in-store experiences for its clientele. From restaurants, candy stores and clothes to exclusive electronics, kitchen gadgets and organic food items, Monoprix is here to modify your retail experience. 

The new Monoprix outlet, the chain’s second in Qatar, is unique in more ways than one. It has an extensive range of locally known brands, including the widest variety of fresh items from local farmers.

Bringing its own French heritage to Qatar, the store also features an authentic French bakery, MCrust, and the impressive ‘La Cave à Fromage’, which is stocked with a wide selection of the finest international cheeses. 

The huge crowd that gathered to celebrate the opening was pleasantly surprised by the wide range of dining options offered by the store. Apart from the already- popular Monoprix Fish M Fish, SaladM and MCrust, the new store also has MGrill, MPizzeria and Crepe M Waffles. Prepared with fresh ingredients and cooked right in front of the guests, these restaurants have undoubtedly struck the right chord.

Speaking at the soft opening of the French hypermarket at Doha Festival City, Mr. Sebastien Farhat, Monoprix’s Regional General Manager, said: “We are delighted to announce that our newest and largest outlet is now open. We want the people of Qatar to experience the extraordinary world of Monoprix and enjoy every bit of it. This is not just a supermarket, it is a world of its own where you can shop, eat and relax.”