Khurram Shaheryar, General Manager of Gulf Asian General Trading (GAGT), shares his experience in pioneering the Middle East hospitality supplies field.
Linen Providers
Gulf Asian General Trading
Khurram Shaheryar, General Manager of Gulf Asian General Trading (GAGT), shares his experience in pioneering the Middle East hospitality supplies field.
Tel: +971 6 7436892 • Email: info@gagtuae.com • Web: www.gagtuae.com
When was your company established?
GAGT was established in 1988.
How many people are employed by your company?
To meet the growing demands of the hospitality sector, GAGT has employed a strong number of staff in various departments of the corporate office to manage administration and sales. We also have an in house stitching unit — with staff across various functional areas like cutting, stitching, quality control, pressing, packaging and delivery.
In which regions/territories do you operate?
We currently operate from the UAE. However, we have successfully completed projects across countries like Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar and Africa as well. Given the growing demand in the hospitality sector, Gulf Asian General Trading is now working on the expansion of its manufacturing unit in the UAE. We plan to open new sales and marketing offices in Dubai and Saudi Arabia.
What’s your company vision?
GAGT has always worked towards establishing itself as the most reliable brand, with a commitment to quality and punctual service delivery.
What are your core products for the hospitality industry?
Our key area of business lies in textile supplies such as bed linen, bath linen, F&B linen, uniforms and miscellaneous room items.
What is your best-selling product or service?
Our range of Air Jet towels is quite popular and we have different qualities to offer in those. We have recently introduced Jacquard fabrics for bed linen, which is currently in demand across the industry. We hold fairly large inventories of regular-use linen offering our customers delivery within 48 -72 hours.
What new products/innovations have you launched?
We are introducing a new range of hotel amenities and hotel furniture. Our company aims to be a one-stop solution provider for the key hospitality projects across the MENA region. Also, available is a new range of bed linen, Jacquard design, along with curtain upholstery fabrics imported from Spain, Italy, Germany and China. These are super quality fabrics available in a wide range of colour and design options.
We also cater to bespoke requirements and are working closely with hoteliers and design consultants to ensure we deliver value at an exceptional price.
What new supply or service contracts have you won in the past year?
We work with reputable hotel chains and luxury hotel apartments across the UAE and MENA region. We have bagged many contracts from leading five-star hotel chains, for their properties across the UAE and Gulf.
What do you offer your customers above and beyond their expectations?
With the growth in the hospitality sector, hotel chains and their central purchasing teams are constantly looking for solution providers that deliver excellence and value at exceptional prices.
GAGT offers superior quality linen products, customised service offerings and quick turnaround time for each delivery. Our reliability and excellence has made us one of the leading hospitality solution providers in UAE and GCC markets as well.
Did you know?
Gulf Trading’s brand Lintaz is registered under GAGT and is one of the best-selling linens across the UAE and Middle East.
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