Thates-Salasil, has been successfully operating in Kuwait, GCC and MENA, since 1972, starting as books publishers and distributors and in later years, expanding in selection of business sectors such as Tobacco, Fashion and Accessories,and Retail,positioning itself with distinctive brand names, and presence in strategic  locations throughout Kuwait's commercial network.

The company's strength comes from the selection of services and brand names it carries and the affiliations with Kuwait's Ministry of Education and Ministry of Finance, delivering products from world class names like "Longman Publishing Co." and "De la Rue". On the retail side, it represents famous names such as Aldeasa a well-known company in the international duty free business, Habanos one of the top Cuban cigar brands , along with famous fashion designers such as Furla, Ed Hardy, Christian Audigier, and Hackett. 

• Printing and Publishing: Educational printing for Ministry of Education (MOE), Security Printing for Ministry of Finance (MOF), and others.
• Fashion & Accessories Retail and Agencies: Garments, leather goods.
• Tobacco Agencies: Cuban Cigar agencies, Dominican Cigar Agency, Greek, Jordanian and Indian Cigarettes Agency.
• Retail Shops: located at Prime Commercial Centers, the International Airport and Major 5 star Hotels.