(CNN) -- Mohammed Alshaya owns more high street brands than most fashion addicts could stuff in their closets. 

Mohammed Alshaya, CEO of Alshaya's retail division, tells MME he sees a new mindset in the Gulf 

Topshop, Coast, NEXT and River Island are just some of the big names he's imported from the United Kingdom to shopping centers in the Middle East. 

As chief executive of M.H. Alshaya, he knows what sells: tried and tested Western brands that will appeal to local shoppers. 

And his empire is not limited to clothing. In the past month, he's taken Mothercare and The Body Shop to Central Eastern Europe. 

With the addition of the Czech Republic, Hungary and Slovakia, M.H. Alshaya now operates in 16 markets including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt, Cyprus, Turkey, Poland and Russia. 

John Defterios spoke with Mohammed Alshaya, and started by asking him for his thoughts on the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) plans for a single currency. 

(JD): I would imagine as a retail operation you'd be a huge proponent of a single currency within the GCC. Is it realistic within the next 4 to 5 years? 

(MA): I think it can be, as long as there is a will of the leaders to get together and decide. It is a huge leap towards efficiency, conciliation, getting closer between the six countries. One single Central Bank that governs and regulates is much better than the current six, I believe. 

(JD): Have you ever done any calculations of what impact it would have on your back office operations?  QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. Who do many high-end brands belong to?
2. What is the name of someone that owns lots of expensive brands?
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Q2:
1. What company does Mohammed Alshaya work for?
2. What is Mohammed Alshaya's corporation?
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Q3:
1. What is Mohammed Alshaya's title?
2. What does Mohammed Alshaya do at his company?
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Q4:
1. What does Mohammed Alshaya import?
2. What does Mohammed Alshaya's company bring into his region?
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Q5:
1. Where does Mohammed Alshaya import high end clothing?
2. To what region does Mohammed Alshaya import high end brands?
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Q6:
1. Where does Mohammed Alshaya import high end clothing?
2. To what region does Mohammed Alshaya import high end brands?
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Q7:
1. How many countries does Mohammed Alshaya import to?
2. What is the number of nations that Mohammed Alshaya's company imports to?
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Q8:
1. Who interviewed Mohammed Alshaya?
2. Who did Mohammed Alshaya speak with?
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Q9:
1. What body did  Mohammed Alshaya and his interviewer agree should have a common money?
2. Who should have the same currency, in the opinion of Mohammed Alshaya and his interviewer?
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Q10:
1. How many countries are in the GCC?
2. What is the number of countries that make up the Gulf Cooperation Council?
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Q11:
1. How much time will it take for the GCC to develop a common currency?
2. How long will the Gulf Cooperation Council need to make a common money?
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