Doha, Qatar- Nov 15, 2016 – Fifty One East, Qatar’s favorite department store, has been crowned as the ‘Enterprise Agility Achiever in the Retail Sector for 2016’ at the third annual Qatar Enterprise Agility Awards: Entrepreneur of the Year and also claimed the esteemed regional win by bringing home the ”Retail Innovation” award at the ‘Enterprise Agility Achiever Awards 2016’ held in Dubai, UAE in association with du.
This was the third consecutive year that the renowned department store has received the Qatar-based award and 2016 marks the first time the retailer was also presented with the award regionally. These accomplishments are representative of Fifty One East’s consistency and commitment to driving excellence in innovation and business leadership that encompasses and transcends the retail industry.
At the ceremonies at Grand Hyatt Doha Hotel and at the Westin Mina Al Seyahi Hotel in Dubai, Mr. Daniel Lattouf, Retail Director at Darwish Holding was presented with the awards in the presence of some of the top names, pioneers and visionaries in the business communities of the Gulf region.
When speaking of their dual awards win, Mr. Bader Abdullah Al-Darwish, Chairman and Managing Director of Darwish Holding said, ”These awards reflect another year of our hard work, dedication and leadership in providing outstanding customer care and after-sale services, premium products and delivery of an exemplary business model. We are proud and honored by these recognitions as they are a tribute to Fifty One East’s more than 65 years of heritage, which has led to a reputation defined by strong customer loyalty and trust across many generations.”
Organized by Entrepreneur MENA, the Enterprise Agility Achievers awards in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates aim to recognize and honor enterprises who have distinguished themselves and demonstrated innovation and outstanding business conduct across different industries including retail, healthcare, construction, hospitality, education, banking, telecommunications and energy amongst other key drivers of GCC economies.
The relevant Enterprise Agility Achievers have established themselves as clear industry innovators who have made significant contributions to the Qatari and GCC business arenas, and that have set benchmarks for corporations operating in the Gulf region.
Fifty One East is Qatar’s oldest and most prestigious shopping destination and Darwish Holding’s signature retail brand. As the principal destination for connoisseurs of sophisticated style, Fifty One East offers the world’s most coveted and elegant global and regional brands. By offering a fusion of incomparable luxury, personalized hospitality and impeccable service, Fifty-One East has emerged as a paragon of impeccable taste.
