Salam’s roots were founded by Abdul Salam Mohammed Abu Issa, an aspiring businessman who at a very early age left his birthplace in Palestine to seek better opportunities in the Arabian Peninsula.
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1950
The late Abdul Salam Abu Issa arrived in Qatar with a camera, capturing on film the personality of the land and its people.
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1952
Abdul Salam Abu Issa opened his first studio and film processing in Doha. Two years later, business expanded to include a gift shop, “Salam Studio and Stores”.
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1963
The original showroom became too small and a move was made to larger premises.
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1982
Salam Plaza was a consolidation of business, with much travel to distant countries in pursuit of manufacturers and new products for an increasing discerning clientele.
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2000
Salam International became a publicly listed shareholding company.