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Native name | بتيل |
|---|---|
| Company type | Limited Liability Company |
| Industry | Retail, Hospitality |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Founder | Dr. Ziad Al Sudairi |
| Headquarters | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
Area served | Middle East, Asia, Europe, North America |
| Owner | Ziad Al Sudairi L Catterton |
Number of employees | 450 (2023) |
| Parent | Bateel Holdings Ltd. |
| Website | bateel |
Bateel International LLC (Arabic: بتيل, Batīl) commonly known as Bateel is a Saudi date and chocolate manufacturer founded in 1992. It currently operates in the entire Gulf region, Asia, Africa and Europe. Since 2016, Bateel operated two locations in the United States, most recently in Houston, Texas.[1]
History edit
In 1989, the brand was launched by Dr. Ziad Al Sudairi[2][3] and Ata Amar, who wanted to create a brand to market dates as a luxury product, similar to Swiss confectionary shops. They opened the first shop in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia[4] and shortly thereafter the products were expanded into the field of chocolate and fine foods.[5] In 1992, they opened in the Bur Juman Centre, in the UAE and quickly expanded, adding another 15 retail locations.[6]
In 2007, they launched a café concept, and started to expand internationally. In 2013, the brand opened locations in Russia and Turkey and additonal café locations in the UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia. In 2016, they expanded to the United States, most recently opening a store in Houston, Texas. The locations closed in 2023.[7] The company is currently owned and controlled by Ziad Al Sudairi and L Catterton.[8]
Operations edit
Bateel has manufacturing facilities (chocolate and biscuits) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. They buy dates from Saudi supplier Al Ghat.[9] Finished products such as dates in combination with chocolate are mostly fabricated for Bateel with suppliers in Italy and France. The company is in the premium segment and sells its product worldwide at retail and café locations as well as online. There are also retail partners such as Harrods and Selfridges (UK).[10]
References edit
- ^ Chron, Emma Balter (2021-03-03). "CityCentre's new luxury date shop delights Houston". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
- ^ Centre), DIFC (Dubai International Financial. "DIFC | Bateel Holdings Ltd. - Public Register". DIFC. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
- ^ "Ziad Abdulrahman Ahmad Al SUDAIRY personal appointments - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
- ^ "Bateel Celebrates 25 Years of Gourmet Excellence". eyeofriyadh.com. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
- ^ "https://www.hoteliermiddleeast.com/food-beverage/26955-bateel-turns-25-with-expansion-on-the-cards#:~:text=The%20brand%20was%20launched%20in,dates%20like%20premium%20Swiss%20chocolates". Hotelier Middle East. 3 May 2016.
{{cite news}}: External link in|title= - ^ "Chaldean brings a taste of Dubai to Birmingham". Chaldean News. 7 August 2017. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
- ^ "Our Story & History | From Tree to Table". Bateel. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
- ^ "Exclusive: Saudi's PIF eyes investment in date producer Bateel - sources". Reuters. 2019-08-08. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
- ^ "Bateel's Sustainable Farming Practices". Official Bateel Blog. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
- ^ Ottolenghi, Yotam (2014-02-16). "Middle Eastern foods taste test". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2023-05-08.