Davos 2023: Georgian PM meets Dubai-based retail network CEO
Investment in hotels and real estate, enhancement of Georgia’s holding portfolio and diversification of existing investments were discussed at the meeting, the Georgian Government Administration said. Photo: PM's press office
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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili on Tuesday met Hani Weiss, the CEO of Majid Al Futtaim, a Dubai-based holding company for chains of grocery retail and hypermarkets, during the ongoing World Economic Forum in Davos.
Investment in hotels and real estate, enhancement of Georgia’s holding portfolio and diversification of existing investments were discussed at the meeting, the Georgian Government Administration said.
Met w/ @haniweiss CEO of @MajidAlFuttaim Retail and discussed company's ongoing investments in ????????. @MajidAlFuttaim has first hand knowledge about Georgia's success story, ease of doing business & potential that is being unleashed. pic.twitter.com/t9Zs8huMoB
— Irakli Garibashvili (@GharibashviliGe) January 17, 2023
Garibashvili told the representative of the holding company - which owns Carrefour, a chain of hypermarkets in Georgia - his Government would support potential plans for the company to expand its portfolio in the country.
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