OUR BRANDS
A diverse brand ecosystem. One operating standard.
International brands across fashion, accessories, food & beverage, manufacturing, private label and content production, united by one commitment to operational excellence.
Track record
A journey across markets.
Since 1997.
Drawing on more than four decades of operating experience, NDS Investments has grown into a diversified regional group spanning retail, food & beverage, manufacturing, private label and development.
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1997Foundation
NDS Samha Group
Nour Aldin Samha & Partners. The group is born.
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1998Manufacturing
MG Boy
First manufacturing agreement; MG Boy opens.
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2001International retail
Stefanel
Multi-market franchise operations expand across Syria, Jordan and Egypt.
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2005Franchise growth
Mango
Mango franchise stores open across Syria.
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2007Franchise growth
Promod
French franchise operations expand across Syria.
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2008Brand expansion
Cortefiel · Women’s Secret
Spanish brands enter the Syrian market.
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2009Brand expansion
Inditex
Bershka, Pull&Bear and Stradivarius launch in Syria.
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2012Private label
Talis
NDS launches its own ready-to-wear brand at home and abroad.
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2014Regional growth
Talis expansion
The private label expands into the UAE and Iraq.
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2018Iraq expansion
Qasr Al Azyaa
Major Spanish brands expand into Iraq at scale.
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2019Own concept
CADO
NDS launches its European fast-fashion outlet concept.
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2020Portfolio growth
Mango Man · Parfois
New brands and additional store openings strengthen the portfolio.
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2022Portfolio growth
New brands & stores
Terranova, Calliope, ALDO, Ziddy and Mango Basra join the expansion.
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2024Food & beverage
Knoops partnership
NDS expands beyond fashion through its partnership with Knoops and continued retail growth across Iraq.
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2025Strategic expansion
Regional expansion
Additional Knoops locations open across the UAE alongside major flagship store openings at Iraq Mall.
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2026Syria return + Iraq flagship
Return to Syria
Four CADO stores open across Syria while Mango, Calliope, Ziddy, ALDO and Parfois expand at Iraq Mall.
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NextThe future
More to come.
The group continues to build, operate and expand across markets and categories.
Who We Are
Building brands. Creating value. Across the Middle East.
NDS Investments is a diversified regional group operating across international retail, manufacturing, food & beverage, private label, real estate development and content production, creating long-term value through strategic partnerships and operational excellence.
Operating across Syria, Iraq and the UAE.
Explore Our Group
Regional footprint
Built locally. Connected regionally.
From established retail networks to manufacturing, food & beverage and development, NDS combines local market knowledge with regional operating capability.
Syria
Damascus · Homs · Latakia · Tartous · Aleppo
Retail, manufacturing and development operations supported by deep local market experience.
Iraq
Baghdad · Erbil · Karbala · Fallujah · Basra
A growing multi-brand retail network spanning key cities and flagship destinations.
United Arab Emirates
Dubai · Abu Dhabi
Regional management, hospitality, content production and strategic operating support.
Built to endure
Infrastructure Built for Growth.
NDS combines manufacturing infrastructure, retail operations and regional expertise to deliver scalable growth across the Middle East.
Manufacturing · Retail · Distribution · Private Label
Galleria Al Hijaz.
Redefining retail in Syria.
A heritage-inspired destination bringing together modern retail, hospitality and public space at the crossroads of central Damascus.
Discuss the project →01 Project overview
Redefining retail in Syria.
A heritage-inspired destination bringing together modern retail, hospitality and public space at the crossroads of central Damascus.
02 The scheme
A destination Syria has not had before.
Designed for a reopening market, international brands and a new generation of regional visitors.
Retail
A new standard of shopping environment for the Syrian market.
Hospitality
A hotel rising above the retail podium.
Design
Heritage-inspired stone architecture with contemporary execution.
Position
Adjacent to the Hijaz Railway Station in central Damascus.
03 Key facts
NDS Updates
Latest News & Highlights
Updates, announcements, and milestones from across the NDS portfolio.
Video
July 2026
Iraq Mall Grand Opening
Video
July 2026
Inside NDS Investments
Corporate
February 2026
NDS Announces Galleria Al Hijaz in Syria
News
February 2026
NDS Expands Retail Presence in Iraq
News
January 2026
10 Places to Find the Best Hot Chocolate in Dubai This Winter
News
February 2026
NDS Opens Flagship Mango Store at Iraq Mall
News
February 2026
Parfois Store at Iraq Mall Reaches Full Completion
Partnership opportunity
Partner with NDS Investments
Expand internationally recognized brands with the support of one of the region's most experienced retail and manufacturing groups.
Currently welcoming franchise partners across Syria.