Blue Salon was established in 1981 with the vision of bringing and representing international brands in the local Qatari market. It has become Qatar's leader in Fashion, Watches, Jewelry, Perfumes, cosmetics, home decoration and luggage. Blue Salon Group today owns 70+ retail outlets such as: Corneliani, Aigner, Pal Zileri, Trussardi, Cole Haan, Levi’s, Guess, Morgan, L’occitane , as well as its own concept stores such as Highland (med-high department store represented in 3 locations), Mosafer (complete travel solutions), Gold Gourmet (food gourmet), Arabesq (a multi-brand Arabic sweets shop), Toys4Me (a multi-brand toy shop), Karisma (cosmetics for teenagers), Karisma Lingerie (multi-brand lingerie for the young generation),Momento (fashion watches and accessories), Asala (honey-based products).
Today, Blue Salon Group is rapidly expanding its retail network in the region, forming strategic partnerships and key alliances with a number of stores in the Middle East. I The BS Group is spearheaded by Mr. Ashraf Abu Issa, Chairman and CEO. Mr, Abu Issa has been in business from early age, prompted by the passing of his father, the founder of Blue Salon, in 1987. Since then, Mr. Abu Issa has demonstrated unparalleled leadership and versatile entrepreneurship as he continues to build and expand the legacy of his father, the late Mr. Abdul Raheem Abu Issa.