Al Shamsi Holdings
Established in 2000, Al Shamsi Holdings is a fast growing retail organization focusing on fashion in the Gulf Cooperation Council. The company represents international brands Desigual, Scotch & Soda, Vincci, Parfois, Okaidi and Tati. It is one of the leading retail companies in the GCC, employing over 500 multicultural staff, running over 75 stores. History. Over the past 15 years, they have opened 76 stores across the UAE, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar, with brands from 5 different countries. The first brand to partner with Al Shamsi Holdings were the popular French children’s clothing brand Okaidi. Their  most recent partnership is with Scotch & Soda, offering garments from the Netherlands for men, women and children. Timeline – Opening of a brand’s first store. 2002: Okaidi open in Sharjah, Al Shamsi Holdings first store 2004: Parfois open in Abu Dhabi 2005: Vincci, open in Dubai 2007: Parfois open in Oman 2008: Parfois open in Bahrain 2009: Desigual open in Dubai 2010: Desigual open in Kuwait 2011: Scotch & Soda open in Dubai 2012: Okaidi open in Fujairah 2013: Al Shamsi Holdings celebrates its 50th store 2014: Tati open store in Bahrain