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““When It’s Sweet, It’s Chopin”The First Chopin outlet in Qatar was established in the year 2000, on an area of 200m2, mainly retailing in sales of Chocolate freshly imported by express air cargo from Lebanon.The origin of the chocolate is from a well known Swiss company called "FREY" which was established in 1878.Through highly skilled and innovative designers, vast varieties and unique flavors of Chopin chocolate, chocolate rapping and arrangement accessories, unique and fancy decorative, prompt delivery and quality before/after- sales service, customers’ expectations if not met is at least exceeded.The second branch of Chopin - Qatar was officially opened on Nov.2005. The branch of over 250m2 is located in Al-Muthanna Complex on Salwa Road. Additionally this branch is fully equipped, which will enable Chopin - Qatar, for the first time, to cater to the local market with full range of pastries, petit four.By the first quarter of 2008, a third branch was opened at Doha City Center; and the latest branch was officially opened for business on April 2009 at Al Gharafa.The Following are some of the companies who decided to have their Brand Wrapped on Chopin Chocolates & products.Qatar Duty Free-Hamad Int. Airport HSBCQatar National BankThe Commercial Bank of QatarQatargasUDCQatar Vinyl CompanyDolphin EnergyAl Khaliji BankMuntajatBarwa BankMadaSharakaQSLQatar Islamic Bank

Al-Awadi Group was founded in 1991 under the name of Al-Raida Textiles, retailing in ladies textiles, mainly imported from Europe.With realization of the market’s and its customers’ need for famous names in the Textile field, the group adapted a new strategy of emphasis on importing well-known brands. Such a strategy proved to be successful as it quickly captured the attention of the market, and Tash became a well-known name locally and developed a wide customer portfolio from other GCC countries as well.Over the years business expanded and this resulted in the opening a further two showrooms under the banner of Tash Haute Couture Textiles, all located in prime areas.In the year 1999 the company adapted a strategy of diversification, and entered the entertainment and sports business by opening Rendezvous Club. In the year 2000 the company also ventured into the food industry by opening Chopin, a well-known Lebanese franchise for patisserie and chocolate. During 2001 the company opened its first up-market ladies tailoring house La Pomme Couture, specializing in evening and bridal wear, and complementing Tash as a textile retailer.Al-Awadi Group is planning to expand its current portfolio by obtaining additional franchise and brand names in a bid to look for further opportunities.Businesses Registered under Al Awadi Group,Tash Hout Couture TextilesChopin ChocolateLa Pomme CoutureSegafredo Zanetti EspressoRendezvous Club

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