About Us

Starco Holding, established in 1958, is a diversified retail and franchise group with over six decades of experience in the Middle East. Headquartered in Kuwait, the group has grown into a trusted operator of international brands across fashion, accessories, e-commerce, and F&B.

Direct Operations (Wholly Owned)
Starco Holding owns and operates:
-Starco International (Kuwait) & Hinnawi International Group (Lebanon): Together, these operations manage 20+ international brands across 80+ stores, employing 500+ people. Key partnerships include U.S. Polo Assn., JW PEI, Gerry Weber, Benetton, and more.
-BEVAVA: the group’s e-commerce platform, driving online retail and omnichannel growth.
-Fame Co: our F&B supply company, specializing in luxury raw food ingredients for restaurants, hotels, and high-end culinary establishments.

Equity Stakes (Joint Ventures & Holdings)
-Dagher & Hinnawi (Kuwait & Cyprus): JV formed in 1997 between the Dagher and Hinnawi families. Operates 15+ brands across 70+ stores, with exclusivity for Women’secret, Etam, Second Cup, Celio, among others.
-Fashion International Group (FIG – Egypt): Another Dagher–Hinnawi partnership, running 15+ brands and 50 stores, with 400+ employees. Portfolio includes Forever 21, Bebe, Marina Rinaldi, and Gerry Weber.
-GGG (Global Gastronomy Group): JV between the Abdal and Hinnawi families, dedicated to home-grown F&B concepts and franchising, with Matbakhi by Sawsan as its flagship launch.
-First Concept Group (Egypt): A food manufacturing and export company, producing shelf-stable products such as peanut butter and sauces (e.g., sriracha), while also offering private-label manufacturing services for food brands.

Our Scale
Across direct operations and equity stakes, Starco Holding manages 45+ brands, 250+ stores, and employs over 1,750 people in Kuwait, Lebanon, Egypt, and Cyprus.

Our mission is to combine deep regional expertise with global partnerships to expand and optimize international brands.

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Amir Al-Hinnawi

This department is responsible for overseeing brand strategy, development, and promotional activities to enhance brand visibility and market presence.

Brand Management

This department oversees the management and execution of retail activities to enhance customer experience and maximize sales.

Retail Operations

This department handles administrative support and manages information technology assistance to enhance organizational efficiency.

Administrative Services

This department focuses on strategic partnerships and growth opportunities to expand the organization's market presence.

Business Development

This department focuses on designing and implementing visual content to enhance brand presence and customer engagement.

Creative Services

This department manages sales strategies and financial oversight to support business operations.

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Teams

Brand Management

Retail Operations

Administrative Services

Business Development

Creative Services

Sales and Accounting

Offices

Starco Holding

Org chart

Teams

Brand Management

Retail Operations

Administrative Services

Business Development

Creative Services

Sales and Accounting

Offices

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