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Qatar Tribune
18-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
LuLu launches British Food Week across all its outlets in Qatar
Tribune News Network Doha LuLu Group, the region's leading hypermarket chain, has officially launched British Food Week across its stores in Qatar. Running until May 21, the promotion showcases a diverse selection of premium food products imported directly from the United Kingdom—bringing the finest of British culinary excellence to shoppers in Qatar. The much-anticipated event was inaugurated at LuLu Mall, Giardino – The Pearl-Qatar, by Duncan Hill, deputy head of Mission at the British Embassy in Qatar. Speaking at the event, Duncan Hill said, 'LuLu works closely with our excellent UK suppliers, and through such partnerships and their distribution networks, they support UK-based businesses in reaching global markets. This aligns with one of our embassy's core missions: to facilitate UK exports, support the British community abroad, and encourage Qatari investments intothe UK.' He said, 'This is a wonderful tradition that not only promotes culinary and cultural exchange but also reinforces the strong and enduring ties between the United Kingdom and Qatar. LuLu's British Food Week is a living testament to the thriving relationship between our twonations.' Hill also highlighted that Qatar currently plays a positive role in the UK economy, contributing to the creation or sustenance of approximately 600,000 jobs—equivalent to one in every 44 jobs in the UK. 'Our British community here in Qatar has grown from 21,000 to over 23,000 in the past year and a half. This reflects the expanding opportunities for professionals seeking global experience and contributing to international development. Schools, families, and children are key pillars of this vibrant growth,'he added. Director of LuLu Group International Dr Mohamed Althaf also addressed the gathering, noting: 'This festival has been a longstanding initiative that signifies a strong and strategic partnership between LuLu, the UK, and Qatar. Our journey began in Birmingham 12 years ago in a modest rented space. Today, we operate from a cutting-edge, 170,000 sq. m. facility in the Smart Manufacturing Zone in the Midlands—Europe's leading distribution centre.' He proudly added, 'Our facility is the first net-positive distribution centre, fully powered by renewable energy and built on sustainable principles. We're proud to have received the prestigious Queen's Award for International Trade within the first five years of our UK operations.' Dr. Althaf emphasised that LuLu is setting a new standard in international retail logistics, ensuring the consistent availability of high-quality, safety-tested food products across the region. Shoppers can enjoy the best of British summer delights during the promotion—from a wide array of cheeses, freeze-packed berries, and teas to organic milk, rich yogurts, and specialty breads. The event is live across all LuLu Hypermarket branches in Qatar. As part of Lulu's annual events calendar, Lulu Hypermarkets across the region are proud to host the British Food Festival once again. Lulu Group has been organized this festival over a decade. This event aims to celebrate the rich culinary traditions and food culture of the Western world, introducing them to the local population and the diverse expatriate communities we serve. As one of the region's leading retailers, Lulu Group has consistently championed global food cultures through vibrant and innovative festivals. The British Food Festival has become a much-anticipated annual event, drawing enthusiastic participation and appreciation from customers year after year. Shoppers can look forward to a comprehensive showcase of British-made products across categories such as groceries, fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, frozen foods, bakery items, delicatessen, fish, hot meals, household goods, and health & beauty products. More than just a food festival, this event is a celebration of cultural exchange—offering our customers a chance to discover, enjoy, and connect with British culinary heritage in an inclusive and welcomingenvironment. Adding vibrance to the event, students from King's College Doha performed live musical pieces during the inauguration ceremony. The store was decorated with British flags and iconic visuals, creating an authentic ambiance that celebrated British culture, architecture, andtradition. The success of this promotion is backed by LuLu's award-winning logistics and warehousing facility in Birmingham, which supplies a wide range of high-quality British products to their stores at affordable prices—further reinforcing LuLu Group's commitment to excellence in global retail.
Daily Record
06-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Innovative Scots glassmaker honoured with prestigious Kings Award for Enterprise for fourth time
The East Kilbride firm, founded in 1981 and renowned worldwide for its iconic Glencairn Glass for whisky, was recognised for its excellence in the category of Innovation. Scotland's world leading crystal glassware company has been awarded The King's Award for Enterprise. This the fourth time in Lanarkshire-based Glencairn Crystal's history it has received the prestigious accolade - one of only a few select organisations nationwide to receive the award. The East Kilbride firm, founded in 1981 and renowned worldwide for its iconic Glencairn Glass for whisky, was recognised for its excellence in the category of Innovation. Glencairn Crystal Studio Ltd is a family-owned business employing over 70 people. The company specialises in premium crystal and glassware for both business and consumer markets, with unrivalled expertise within the spirits industry. Renowned for its pioneering design, craftsmanship and manufacturing, Glencairn Crystal creates luxury, high-end bottles and decanters featuring intricate metalwork, unique application processes and state-of-the-art engraving techniques. It has successfully scaled up artisan techniques for commercial production, blending hand-crafted artistry and ground-breaking technical innovation. By embedding world-leading invention and highly bespoke branding into its proprietary decanters and bottles, Glencairn works with spirits companies, globally, to elevate the value of their brands, showcasing, in the best possible light, the craftsmanship that has gone into every one. For over 20 years, Glencairn Crystal has also produced the iconic Glencairn Glass - the first glass designed specifically for whisky. Recognised as the official glass for whisky in the UK, and throughout the whisky industry internationally, it is the world's favourite whisky glass, used by millions of consumers and distilleries around the globe. The company first received the Queen's Award for Innovation in 2006 for the Glencairn Glass, followed by the Queen's Award for International Trade in 2012 and 2017. Scott Davidson, Glencairn Crystal's New Product Development Director said: "We are delighted to have been recognised for our work with The King's Award for Innovation. To be granted such a prestigious award for the fourth time in the past 20 years is incredibly special. "As a family run business for more than 40 years, we have a valued team of talented employees who have innovation at the core of everything we do. This award is a testament to the passion, creativity, and dedication of everyone here at Glencairn Crystal, and to our mission of pushing the boundaries of what's possible for our customers in crystal and glass." The King's Awards for Enterprise are the UK's most prestigious awards for businesses, recognising and encouraging outstanding achievements in four categories: innovation, international trade, sustainable development, and promoting opportunity through social mobility. The awards are given out annually and are a highly regarded mark of excellence for British businesses. The Award programme, now in its 59th year and previously known as The Queen's Awards for Enterprise, were renamed in 2023 to reflect His Majesty The King's desire to continue the legacy of HM Queen Elizabeth II's by recognising outstanding UK businesses.
