Alpen Capital has advised Hassan Ahmadi Investment LLC on the sale of the Smokers Centre concept and associated rights to SC Labs Investment LLC.
The transaction marks the transfer of an established UAE retail platform in the smoking-related products segment to a regional investor with an existing presence across the broader alternative nicotine value chain.
About Hassan Ahmadi Investment LLC
Hassan Ahmadi Investment LLC is a UAE-based investment company with interests across retail and related sectors.
Its portfolio includes Smokers Centre, an established retail chain in the UAE offering a broad range of smoking-related products, including international tobacco brands, smoking accessories and other related products, operated under different trade licences across various locations in the UAE.
About the Buyer
SC Labs Investment LLC is a privately held investment vehicle backed by Kuwaiti shareholders, with a focus on consumer and retail opportunities across the region.
SC Labs operates within a broader integrated platform serving the alternative nicotine sector across MENA, bringing together manufacturing, distribution and retail capabilities. The platform includes ANDS, a regional distributor of alternative nicotine products, alongside SC Labs on the retail side.
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