Our portfolio

A diverse portfolio. One operating standard.

A trusted portfolio of international brands spanning fashion retail, accessories, food & beverage, manufacturing, private label and content production across the Middle East.

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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.

40+ Years of operating experience
3 Operating markets
90+ Stores opened
1,000+ Employees
Active year 1997
  1. 1997
    Foundation

    NDS Samha Group

    Nour Aldin Samha & Partners. The group is born.

  2. 1998
    Manufacturing

    MG Boy

    First manufacturing agreement; MG Boy opens.

  3. 2001
    International retail

    Stefanel

    Multi-market franchise operations expand across Syria, Jordan and Egypt.

  4. 2005
    Franchise growth

    Mango

    Mango franchise stores open across Syria.

  5. 2007
    Franchise growth

    Promod

    French franchise operations expand across Syria.

  6. 2008
    Brand expansion

    Cortefiel · Women’s Secret

    Spanish brands enter the Syrian market.

  7. 2009
    Brand expansion

    Inditex

    Bershka, Pull&Bear and Stradivarius launch in Syria.

  8. 2012
    Private label

    Talis

    NDS launches its own ready-to-wear brand at home and abroad.

  9. 2014
    Regional growth

    Talis expansion

    The private label expands into the UAE and Iraq.

  10. 2018
    Iraq expansion

    Qasr Al Azyaa

    Major Spanish brands expand into Iraq at scale.

  11. 2019
    Own concept

    CADO

    NDS launches its European fast-fashion outlet concept.

  12. 2020
    Portfolio growth

    Mango Man · Parfois

    New brands and additional store openings strengthen the portfolio.

  13. 2022
    Portfolio growth

    New brands & stores

    Terranova, Calliope, ALDO, Ziddy and Mango Basra join the expansion.

  14. 2024
    Food & beverage

    Knoops partnership

    NDS expands beyond fashion through its partnership with Knoops and continued retail growth across Iraq.

  15. 2025
    Strategic expansion

    Regional expansion

    Additional Knoops locations open across the UAE alongside major flagship store openings at Iraq Mall.

  16. 2026
    Syria return + Iraq flagship

    Return to Syria

    Four CADO stores open across Syria while Mango, Calliope, Ziddy, ALDO and Parfois expand at Iraq Mall.

  17. Next
    The 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.

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NDS Investments operations

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
Iraq Baghdad · Erbil · Karbala · Fallujah · Basra
UAE Dubai · Abu Dhabi
Regional operations 3 markets · 12 cities
5 cities

Syria

Damascus · Homs · Latakia · Tartous · Aleppo

Retail, manufacturing and development operations supported by deep local market experience.

5 cities

Iraq

Baghdad · Erbil · Karbala · Fallujah · Basra

A growing multi-brand retail network spanning key cities and flagship destinations.

2 cities

United Arab Emirates

Dubai · Abu Dhabi

Regional management, hospitality, content production and strategic operating support.

NDS Investments regional operations

Built to endure

Infrastructure Built for Growth.


NDS combines manufacturing infrastructure, retail operations and regional expertise to deliver scalable growth across the Middle East.

6,000 m²
Manufacturing Campus
Independent in-house production
3
Production Sites
Quality, cost and lead-time control
29
Years of Local Presence
Continuous local presence since 1997
4
2026 Retail Expansion
Opened in Syria in 2026

Manufacturing · Retail · Distribution · Private Label

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Latest News & Highlights

Updates, announcements, and milestones from across the NDS portfolio.

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.

Global brand portfolio
Retail and manufacturing expertise
End-to-end operational support
Site selection and store design
Marketing and launch assistance
Supply chain and training
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