{
  "id": 15497692,
  "title": "Malabar Gold & Diamonds expands Qatar retail presence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/malabar-gold-diamonds-expands-qatar-retail-presence",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-18T21:28:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Qatar Tribune Business",
    "slug": "qatar-tribune-business",
    "url": "https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/259804/business/malabar-gold-diamonds-expands-qatar-retail-presence"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malabar Gold & Diamonds, a leading jewelry retailer, has expanded its retail presence in Qatar with the opening of its 13th showroom at Safari Mall in Abu Hamour and the renovation of its Al Watan Centre showroom. The company, which is the world's 4th largest jewelry retailer with over 450 showrooms globally, has reaffirmed its commitment to the market by inaugurating the new outlets, led by Sheikh Hamad Nasser A A Al-Thani and Shamlal Ahamed, MD-International Operations.\n\nThe Safari Mall showroom, inaugurated by Sheikh Hamad Nasser A A Al-Thani, offers a wide range of meticulously crafted gold, diamond, and precious gemstone jewelry featuring exclusive collections. The new Al Watan Centre showroom, reopened after a refurbishment, now boasts modern design elements and enhanced facilities, providing customers with a more immersive and rewarding shopping experience.\n\nMalabar Gold & Diamonds' MD-International Operations, Shamlal Ahamed, expressed his commitment to the market, stating that Qatar has been integral to the company's growth story in the GCC since 2011. The brand aims to strengthen its position in the market by continuing to invest in its retail network, customer experience, and product offerings.\n\nThe expansion brings the total number of Malabar Gold & Diamonds showrooms in Qatar to 13, with additional locations in Doha, Al Gharafa, Al Khor Mall, Grand Mall, Barwa Village, D Ring Road, Al Nasr Street, Tawar Mall, and Muaither. The brand also has MGD-Lifestyle jewelry kiosks at Mirqab Mall, Ezdan Mall, and Dar Al Salam Mall, providing convenient access to its renowned collections for shoppers across the country.",
  "summary": "Tribune News NetworkDohaMalabar Gold & Diamonds, the world’s 4th largest jewellery retailer with an extensive global network of over 450 showrooms, has further strengthened its pre...",
  "key_points": [
    "Malabar Gold & Diamonds opens 13th showroom in Safari Mall, Abu Hamour, Qatar.",
    "Al Watan Centre showroom renovated, modern design and enhanced facilities.",
    "Brand reaffirms commitment to Qatar market, 13 showrooms total in country."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}