12 APPAREL GROUP

Employees: 14,000 Presence: 13 Countries Founded: 1999 Country: UAE

The Apparel Group runs over 1,750 stores and 75 brands. As well as the Middle East it has a strong presence in India, South Africa, Poland, Singapore, Jordan, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Tommy Hilfiger, Charles & Keith, Juicy Couture, Sketchers, Nautica, Aldo, Nine West and Aeropostale are some of the brands they operate.