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Carpet City (El Makarem Group)

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cairo, egypt

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The original textiles and home‑furnishings department store and franchise network launched in the mid‑1980s by Ashraf Abou El Makarem that grew to 20+ stores nationwide.

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Ashraf Abou El Makarem

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Reem Abou El Makarem is the third-generation leader of her family’s retail group, serving as CEO of Image Home and the founder of lifestyle brands Dokan Boutique and Aichas Table. The family business traces back to Carpet City, launched by her father Ashraf Abou El Makarem in the mid‑1980s.

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