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Article: Hamleys chooses Jordan after Europe.
- Article from:
- The Star (Amman, Jordan)
- Article date:
- June 15, 2008
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... Hamleys, iconic UK toy retailer, has announced that it will inaugurate its first store outside Europe, choosing Amman, Jordan as its debut in the Middle East. The announcement took place during a press conference that was held on Tuesday, and was headed by the British Ambassador to Jordan James Watt, Jordan Hamleys CEO Mr Imad Bukhari, and Hamleys UK Trading Director Mr Paul Currie.Ambassador Watt said, "As the most recognized toy store in the world, the launch of Hamleys in Jordan will most certainly be considered as a distinguished mark in the history of retail investments in the Kingdom." Hamleys Jordan is due to open its doors next week on Mecca ...