19 WESTZONE GROUP

Employees: 5,000 Presence: 1 Country Founded: 2005 Country: U.A.E

The West Zone Group is among the fastest growing retailers in the region. In 14 years, it has expanded from one supermarket to 100 stores across the U.A.E. making it one of the largest supermarket chains in the country. It occupies over 500,000 sq. feet of retail space, and owns a 300 sq. foot distribution center. West Zone also owns three community malls and plans to foray into the distribution of fast-moving consumer products.