Dubai, UAE, January 16, 2019:  In an official statement, released to the media, Al Habtoor Group announced its wish to clarify that the Group and all its divisions, including Habtoor Hospitality (AKA Habtoor Hotels) have no link or relationship of any kind with Al Habtoor Trading Enterprises (HTE) and its owner Rashid Al Habtoor.

 

This is following news released in major Indian and Middle Eastern media about a potential acquisition of the Leela Group of Hotels in India (Hotel Leela venture) by Rashid Al Habtoor, founder and owner of Al Habtoor Trading Enterprises.

 

A spokesperson for Al Habtoor Group said: “We feel obligated to clarify that Al Habtoor Group in all its divisions and Al Habtoor Trading Enterprises are two separate entities. Habtoor Hospitality, commonly known as Habtoor Hotels, is owned solely by Al Habtoor Group in the UAE and overseas.”

 

“We want to clarify to anyone that might have the impression that the two entities are linked, that they are not in any way connected. Any actions or business decisions taken by Al Habtoor Trading Enterprises or any of their associates are their sole responsibility, and Al Habtoor Group is not liable under any circumstance for any damages or liabilities arising directly or indirectly from Al Habtoor Trading Enterprises business ventures.”

 

Habtoor Hospitality owns and operates 14 world-class hotels; seven locally in the United Arab Emirates and seven abroad. The portfolio includes:

 

In Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overseas