As the executive chairman of Kuwait-based MH Alshaya, the retail division of the Alshaya Group, Mohammed Alshaya handles some of the biggest brands in the world. The firm has further announced plans to open 1,250 stores over the next few years, creating an estimated 4,000 jobs. The holding company, Alshaya Group, is also sizeable and has interests spanning real estate, construction, hotels, IT and advertising.