Home lists Top 100 most powerful Arabs 2021 Mohammed Alshaya Executive chairman, Alshaya Group Origin: Kuwait Residence: Kuwait Sector: Retail In 2020, the Alshaya group gained exclusive rights in the Middle East to open Disney store ‘shop-in-shop’ locations, a testament to its evolving portfolio, which consists of brands such as Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, Debenhams and American Eagle Outfitters. Leading the growth is Mohammed Alshaya, who continues to be a driving force behind the company, having become the executive chairman in 1993. He also steered its philanthropic efforts, with the company donating $2m of clothing to the Kuwait Red Crescent Society last year and partnering with the World Economic Forum to support a sustainable future across the MENA region.