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Marka opens UAE’s first Icons store

DUBAI, February 14, 2016

Marka PJSC, the first public joint stock retail operator in the UAE, has launched the first physical shops of Icons in UAE at Modell’s Mall of the Emirates and City Center Mirdif locations in Dubai.

Originating from the UK, Icons.com is a global online retailer of the finest and most authentic signed football memorabilia, featuring exclusively signed goods from world-class footballers including Pele, Maradona, Messi, and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Nick Peel, CEO of Marka, said, “The UAE is a very important market for us, and the support from the local community here has been incredibly positive. We look forward to bringing memorabilia to sports enthusiasts here in the UAE.”

Big ticket items were on display at its store in Mall of the Emirates, including a FCB-series jersey worn by Leo Messi, a Gareth Bale match -worn Real Madrid Jersey and a CR7 -owned boot.

“This launch signifies the accomplishment of one of our most prestigious goals in the execution of Icons’ expansion plans,” said Edward Freedman, Icons chairman.

Dan Jamieson, Icons managing director said: “We are looking forward to bringing our authentic, eclectic collections of sports memorabilia to our select customers in the UAE.”

The football memorabilia shop was initially a small part of the popular personal players’ website of leading footballers by the likes of Ryan Giggs, Dennis Bergkamp and Henrik Larsson, amongst others. It provided regular diary updates from many of the world's top footballers, alongside guest interviews from some of the biggest names in the football world.

Aside from its branches in Dubai, Icons memorabilia will also be available at the UEFA Champions League Experience in Abu Dhabi as well as Real Madrid Café’s across the GCC.  – TradeArabia News Service




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