L.T. Pagarani

LT Pagarani is a scion of the family-owned business founded by his father, Thakurdas Choithram Pagarani, over 80 years ago in West Africa. The supermarket chain opened its first outlet in the UAE 50 years ago and now operates 50 strategically located stores across the country.

The grocer also has an online presence at choithrams.com, which is supported by online delivery platforms such as Instashop, Talabat, Deliveroo, El Grocer, and noon.

Beyond the UAE, Choithram has a presence in other GCC states, including Bahrain, Qatar, and Oman.

The supermarket chain is known for bringing Britain’s Tesco range of products and Ireland’s SuperValu to the UAE’s retail stores. Recently, it partnered with retailer Sainsbury’s to distribute its products in the markets in which it currently operates across the Gulf region.

Choithrams also teamed up with Rove Hotels to open eight convenience stores at various locations throughout the UAE. Pagarani is also the director of export and trading firm Giant Exports, retailer Natco Cash & Carry and telecoms giant Crown Networks.