Botanee Group’s flagship brand Winona has entered the Middle Eastern market, opening its first overseas counter in Doha Mall. The Chinese cosmeceutical label held a launch ceremony at the Fairmont Doha, becoming the first Chinese functional skincare brand to complete registration in Qatar. The event was attended by Amar Bourasi, CEO of Qatar’s largest pharmacy chain Wellcare Group, and Dr. Ahmad AlKhosabi, a senior dermatologist. Winona specializes in sensitive skin solutions developed with dermatologists since 2008, building offerings on botanical ingredients from China’s Yunnan province backed by clinical verification.

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