www.bahrainthismonth.com interview 12 January 2021 With over 30 years of experience, Shakeel Group is known for quality products such as stationery, toys, household items, fresh foods and furniture sold at competitive prices. This is further backed by the vision of the Chairman of the Shakeel Group, Mr. Shakeel Ahmed, who on the occasion of the 72nd Republic Day of India extends his best wishes to the Indian community. We spoke to Mr. Ahmed about his vision of continued business expansion, exceptional customer service and consistent support for social and multicultural activities in Bahrain. What would you like to say to the community on the occasion of the Republic Day of India? We are proud to celebrate the glory of India with you. We salute the visionary leaders of India and this great nation for their leadership - creating a significant legacy of unity for the good of the generations to come. Let’s renew our pledge to always uphold our national unity so that we can live together in peace and harmony. Could you give our readers a brief on your company and its growth over the last three decades? Under the umbrella of the Shakeel Group is the Shakeel Trading Company, Bahrain Pride Trading Centre, Home Pride Trading, Technographics and Shakeel Ahmed General Trading Company(UAE). Shakeel Trading Company was established in 1985 and was primarily involved in the wholesale distribution of stationery. Today, it deals in both retail and wholesale supply of stationery and other consumer products to small, medium and large-scale supermarkets and showrooms across Bahrain. Bahrain Pride Trading Centre was established in 2003 as a one-stop shop offering a wide range of goods at the best prices. The company has eleven retail and wholesale outlets situated at prime locations across Bahrain. At Home Pride Furniture you can furnish your home and office interior for a great price along with quality products made in Turkey, Malaysia and Thailand. Techno Graphics Publicity and Advertising Company, on the other hand, was established in 2012 and operates in the Media Agencies sector. The Shakeel Group has its own brand of products including SADAF (Stationery), EMAN (Food),Home Care (Household) and Mai Bahrain Pride (Water). It also enjoys strong support from suppliers and manufacturers from around the world and is an exclusive agent of many well-known international brands like CASIO from Japan, Helix from UK, UniBind from Belgium, Nataraj and Kangaroo from India, Intex, Lineplus, Dong A, paper products from top Indonesian brands, and many more. You run a highly successful wholesale, retail and distribution business. What would you consider your key to success? Shakeel Group’s success is linked with professional, highly committed, skilled, and trained staff with a vast network of distribution. We currently have around 350 staff members. Shakeel Trading strives hard to AN EXCLUSIVE AGENT FOR SEVERAL WELL-KNOWN INTERNATIONAL BRANDS Mr. Shakeel Ahmed DISTINGUISHED EXPERIENCE
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