A senior delegation from Ontario, Canada visited Tim Hortons located on Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai. The delegation included Dr Eric Hoskins, Ontario minister of economic development, trade and employment; Ross Miller, consul general of Canada to Dubai; Blair Poetschke, director of international trade Ontario ministry of economic development; Malcom Milne, GCC international trade development representative & WA Hinton, area director-MENA region. The dignitaries were accompanied by Mohammad Al Zaibak, CEO of CDM Information Inc. and were welcomed by Nilesh Ved, chairman & founder of Apparel Group.
The delegation used the opportunity to discuss the brands expansion plans in the UAE and broader region. “Tim Hortons is an iconic Canadian and Ontario brand and I am delighted that they will be opening 200 new locations in the Gulf. Its presence in the UAE is an example of how Canadian and Ontario companies can successfully expand their global reach in this important region,” says Hoskins.
The Canadian company selected the GCC for its first international expansion and opened its first restaurant in Dubai in September 2011. Tim Hortons took the Middle East by storm with an innovative marketing strategy and launch campaign in the UAE less than eighteen months ago. Delivering quality products and consistently efficient service has helped Tim Hortons become a brand of choice for many local consumers and we now have many loyal fans here in the UAE.
CEO’s Agenda: Unlocking the Treasure Chest of Retail Opportunities
Finding the treasure chest of opportunities needs years of journeying through the
January 19, 2024 | By RetailME Bureau
Culinary playbook: On a gastronomic adventure
How is the food service industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
January 18, 2024 | By RetailME Bureau / 
Launched in 2019 by Laura Manning, UAE-based homegrown brand BRW Society completes
Dr. Dhananjay Datar Chairman & Managing Director ADIL Trading Co. LLC holds
In 1995 regional retail conglomerate Majid Al Futtaim introduced Carrefour to the
Tata Soulfull, a leading name in the ‘good-for-you’ snacks and breakfast cereals
Majid Al Futtaim – Retail, which holds the exclusive franchise to operate
In an exclusive interview Krishna Dhanak, Managing Director, Alpen Capital shared insights
As digital transformation across the retail industry continues to accelerate, the expectations
Saudi Arabia-based grocery retail chain Al Raya Supermarket serves over 100,000 customers
BinDawood Holding has a rich Saudi heritage, spanning over 50 years, 38
Majid Al Futtaim Retail, which owns the exclusive rights to operate Carrefour
BinDawood Holding Company has earned an Honorary Shield, a distinguished recognition by
/ 
Effective immediately for April, RMAL Hospitality introduces a progressive two-day weekend for
Acting as a bridge between Brazil and GCC markets offering a compelling
Commonly cited statistics indicate that around 20% of new businesses fail during
Yolk Brands, the homegrown hospitality group behind widely successful Pickl, BonBird and
Louis Philippe, renowned for its premium merchandise spanning apparel, footwear and accessories,
Tata Soulfull, a leading name in the ‘good-for-you’ snacks and breakfast cereals
Previous Article
