Starbucks launches two stores at Queen Alia International Airport

Press release

Published April 17th, 2013 - 07:40 GMT

Al Bawaba

Starbucks has opened two new stores in Jordan, both located at Queen Alia International Airport’s new terminal, which was inaugurated last month. Passengers travelling through the airport will now be able to enjoy the world-class experience of Starbucks’ high quality array of specialty coffees and beverages.

The launch of these new stores, which are conveniently located in the departure and arrival terminals, falls in line with Starbucks’ long-term expansion strategy in the Middle East. The premium coffee company aims to increase its reach around Jordan, making its rich selection of ethically sourced coffees available to a wider range of consumers. With the opening of these two strategically located coffee shops, Starbucks’ presence now comprises 11 locations around the kingdom.

Commenting on the occasion, Regional Communications and CSR Manager of Starbucks Coffee MENA Rana Shaheen said: “We at Starbucks are very pleased to expand our presence in Jordan, and we are particularly honored to be part of the kingdom’s newest national landmark, offering airport passengers the chance to experience our high quality range of products. With this expansion, we are reaffirming our commitment to enriching the communities in which we operate.”

Currently, Starbucks has more than 320 stores in ten countries throughout the region, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Morocco, Qatar, KSA and the UAE. The company employs more than 2,800 partners in the region and has organised a plethora of community development initiatives under its Community Connections programme, which seeks to promote the spirit of volunteerism and encourage young men and women to create positive change in their communities.

Background Information

Starbucks Coffee Company

Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting the highest quality coffee in the world. Today, with stores around the globe, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world.

As the premier vendor of the finest coffee, Starbucks is focused on delivering the best experience to every customer at each of its locations around the world, including Kuwait, KSA, UAE, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Qatar, Bahrain & Oman in the Middle East region

Starcbucks work with many communities, and is committed to providing the Starbucks Experience while respecting the local customs and tastes of each country it operates in. It is also committed to hiring locally, currently providing nearly 2700 jobs for more than 30 nationalities including Arab nationals in over 300 operating stores in the region.

Starbucks stores have been operating in the Middle East since 1999 through a licensing agreement with trading partner and licensee MH Alshaya WLL, a private Kuwait family business.