Retail Arabia International was established in 2007 as a new venture of Daud Investments. Daud Investments is a private company that has successfully partnered with high profile brands in the Middle East and North African region including McDonalds, Pepsi, Vodafone, California Pizza Kitchen amongst others.

The strategic focus of Retail Arabia International is to develop partnerships with retail brands where there is significant growth opportunities. The group has already established franchise partnerships with brands including Hamleys, Oscar de la Renta, David Morris and House Of Fraser and is in discussion with a number of other brands.