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The Starbucks Foundation and Alshaya Starbucks are committed to providing humanitarian aid in Gaza
The Starbucks Foundation and Alshaya Starbucks made a $3 million donation to World Central Kitchen for food aid; partners (employees) in the region are offering further support Starbucks has always been about more than coffee. We’re committed to contributing positively and supporting others who do so. In response to the great need for humanitarian aid in Gaza, we are donating to help provide food to people who are suffering. “We are heartbroken for all the people impacted by the situation in Gaza, and the many people at risk of hunger,” said Duncan Moir, president of Starbucks Europe, Middle East and Africa. The Starbucks Foundation and Alshaya Starbucks are supporting World Central Kitchen, a nonprofit whose work focuses on feeding crisis-impacted communities. World Central Kitchen has been a primary disaster relief partner of The Starbucks Foundation since 2019 and, with the support of The Starbucks Foundation, has spearheaded dozens of hunger relief operations, delivering aid to impacted communities in all corners of the globe, such as Lebanon and Morocco. As a result of ongoing conversations, The Starbucks Foundation and Alshaya Starbucks committed to providing the equivalent of 1 million meals to people in need in Gaza through a joint donation of $3 million to World Central Kitchen in March. To expand our support from the region, Alshaya Group and Starbucks EMEA have also launched a partner (employee) donation matching initiative aimed at raising additional funds for food aid in Gaza through World Central Kitchen. We grieve with World Central Kitchen’s team in Gaza and their families around the world. As the organization takes the time to reevaluate when its operations will resume in the region, our commitment remains unwavering. We will continue to stay close to World Central Kitchen to ensure they have the resources for their humanitarian mission to proceed. Mohammed Alshaya, Executive Chairman, Alshaya Group, said, “We are deeply saddened by the mass tragedy that is unfolding in Gaza, and our hearts are with all the people affected. We are committed to supporting our local communities and our partners and, inshallah, through these donations we will provide aid and relief to the people of Gaza.” The Starbucks Foundation is the company’s charitable giving arm that strives to positively impact people and communities by supporting nonprofit organizations in partnership with Starbucks partners, licensee partners and others. As one of Starbucks biggest and longest standing licensed partners across the world, Alshaya Group has operated Starbucks in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region since the opening of its first store in Kuwait in 1999. For more information on World Central Kitchen, please visit https://wck.org
Read moreAlo Yoga opens flagship store in UAE at The Dubai Mall
Luxury fashion and lifestyle brand Alo Yoga opened its newest flagship store at The Dubai Mall today in partnership with Alshaya Group, one of the world’s leading international retail franchise operators. The opening also marked the launch of the brand’s ecommerce shopping platform in the country. Sprawling across 833 sqm, the store’s expansive layout showcases the brands latest collections of high-performance activewear and on-trend leisurewear. An in-store organic beverage bar and yoga terrace builds on Alo’s global mission to spread mindful movement, inspire wellness, and create community. The Los Angeles-based brand aims to elevate luxury activewear from the studio to the street, with high-quality, ethically made, and environmentally friendly apparel and wellness products for both men and women. Rebecca Jobo, President of Wellness Division at Alshaya Group, said, “Dubai's thriving fitness community is a perfect match for Alo's dedication to community and experience. With the opening of Alo’s flagship store in Dubai, and online, we are looking forward to connecting with our customers, through popular activewear styles, fitness apparel and accessories. Our expansion model continues to focus on commitment and convenience, as we expand Alo into other markets.” Alo Yoga debuted in Kuwait at The Avenues in 2022. Alshaya Group is set to expand the brand into Qatar, later this year.
Read morePAM interns successfully complete Winter Internship at Alshaya
Alshaya Group in association with the Public Authority of Manpower (PAM) in Kuwait, recently recognised over 30 interns who successfully completed their winter internship at the company. The one-month programme that ran for four weeks from 7th January to 1st February, witnessed the participation of young students who received training at popular brands across various locations including H&M, KidZania, Harvey Nichols Kuwait, Pottery Barn and the Head Office. This was the second winter programme for the company where Kuwaiti students received hands-on professional training and intensive insight into all aspects of store operations, including sales, promotions, customer service, merchandising and stock management – ideal preparation for those interested in a career in retail. “The design of PAM internships revolves around offering practical learning experiences to the youth of Kuwait, with the intent of uplifting their skillsets and readying them for their professional endeavors. We have been partnered with PAM for internship opportunities since 2007 and looking forward to our continued partnership to ensure that we are promoting the work culture in the private sector, and particularly the retail industry among nationals in Kuwait” said Khaled Albusairi -Recruitment Manager of People Division – Alshaya Group, who led the internship project at Alshaya. “Our association with Alshaya Group represents a continuous relationship based on supporting Kuwaiti youth by providing training opportunities to guide them towards working in the private sector and determining the course of their future through many initiatives. One of the most prominent goals of our partnership with Alshaya is to give students practical experience by engaging them in the work environment and learning about the work mechanism within the different departments,” said Najat Al-Yousef, Deputy Director General for The Public Authority of Manpower. Every year, Alshaya collaborates with Kuwaiti government bodies to offer retail internships to local students. These programs complement university education with practical experience, fostering future retail professionals.
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