UAE | General
Plans to open clothing chain dropped
The UAE-based family business that was in talks to bring an Israeli clothing chain to Dubai dropped plans to do so after the story surfaced in the Israeli media, the chain's owner told Gulf News.
- By Abbas Al Lawati, Staff Reporter
- Published: 10:21 April 30, 2008
Dubai: The UAE-based family business that was in talks to bring an Israeli clothing chain to Dubai dropped plans to do so after the story surfaced in the Israeli media, the chain's owner told Gulf News.
In a phone interview from Tel Aviv in June last year, Avi Malka, CEO and Chairman of ML, a plus-size clothing chain, confirmed Israeli media reports that a UAE business family was interested in bringing the Israeli chain to Dubai, but said that it backed out in fear of arousing controversy at home.
"The UAE family was going to import the clothes from our franchisee in France, but told us they would reconsider once it was publicised in the media," said Avi Malka.
It is illegal for Israeli businesses and individuals to operate in the UAE as per the Arab League's primary boycott of Israel. Malka said that registering the store as a French company would act as a loophole to open in Dubai.
He refused to name the family, saying it would jeopardise the business potential between the two parties in the future.
The story has since been circulating via email in the UAE. Gulf News readers have also written to protest the alleged move.
Related Links
Malka said he was keen on doing business in Dubai, "not for money, but to make peace through business".
ML's clothes, according to Malka, are manufactured in Israel. The company also has outlets in Jewish colonies built on occupied land, such as the illegal Ma'ale Adumin.
Latest news
- Youngsters dance and raise cash for charity
- Dubai departments upgrade services
- Get yourself a free test for diabetes
- Ensuring a safety net for intellectual property
- Reader's issue addressed
- 5,552 illegals held in Dubai this year
- Man cleared because he took drugs in France
- Man charged with trafficking women
- Auditors to probe Mizin graft case
- Breaking down cultural barriers with photographs
- Abu Dhabi Crown Prince visits Islamic centre
- Police's secret source scheme reaps rewards
- Transfusion centre launches new toll free number
- Mirror, mirror show me the way
- Smart e-Gate system launched
Community Reports
-
Mirror, mirror show me the way
Driver on Salam Street had so many boxes and fruits piled into car, he would not be able to view rear or right side mirrors
-
Parents should be more vigilant
Reader's picture highlights risk of negligence by caretakers
-
Warming up to ‘Mobilise the Earth' theme
Dubai school dedicates a whole week to celebrating Earth Day with can-collection drives, sapling plantation and painting competition among others
-
Drivers using mobiles put others' lives at risk
Speeding is dangerous for the driver and other motorists
