Reign Holdings' History

Our Journey

 
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Usman Salya

Founder

“Change is inevitable – markets change, people change, but values don’t. As a leading corporation, we have the relevant commercial exposure, we have the correct resources and market intelligence to help our clients drift over these changes ‘profitably’. We have a clear focus in serving our consumers to the best of our abilities and involving ourselves in projects that bring a real change in the way we experience the world today”.

Usman Salya is the very definition of the entrepreneur’s success.

Hailing from the western state of Gujarat (India). Mr. Salya’s keen business acumen and an aim for a better life drove him to build a business empire, which today is truly global in its stature. In the 1980’s, he ventured into the business world during England’s industrial boom. His denim/jeans manufacturing company grew by leaps and bounds, which quickly earned a reputation for being high quality at a reasonable cost. The company’s impressive portfolio of premium fashion houses included names such as Lee, Wrangler, Levis, The Arcadia Group, River Island, Marks & Spencer, Next, Topman and a number of prestigious Italian designer brands.

The company entered into Europe, North Africa and Asia. Here they earned numerous accolades and awards from the textile and fashion world. Driven by a sheer will to succeed, Mr. Salya set his sight upon new potential ideas. His desire to expand and diversify soon led the company into areas of construction, real estate, equity investments, recruitment and charities. Not forgetting his roots and family’s philosophy, Mr. Salya also consciously made the effort to get involved in charity work, by setting up the Salya Charitable Trust.

 

Reign Holding's History

  • 2020 2020

    Reign Holdings' real estate investment arm launches two mega-projects in Preston, UK: the £ 50m PR1 residential development and the £ 30m Urban Hub, world-class student accommodation.

    The company completes two projects: The Hillside in Hyde and Luxury Country Estate - The Mount in Ashbourne.

    The company announces the start of the construction on three new projects: The Residences - 30 luxury four-bedroom homes in Broughton, The Hollins Park project in Darwen and Luxury apartment complex – The Quarters in Preston.

  • 2019 2019

    GIOVANNI completes $50m Milano luxury apartment hotel in Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai. The 14-storey hotel, which covers an area of 10,219m2, includes 124 studio and one-bedroom furnished apartments, a pool, sauna and steam room, gym, and other facilities.

    GIOVANNI celebrates the opening of its new Headquarters – located at The Onyx Tower in Dubai.

    Reign announces the launch of 7 new projects across north-west England.

  • 2018 2018

    Reign announced the formation of a new hotel management company, Huda Hotels. Reign launched Dubai Grand, luxury real estate brokerage representing clients in a broad spectrum of classes, including residential sales and leasing, new development, commercial and retail.

  • 2017 2017

    In 2017 Reign has been listed in the Forbes Top 100 Real Estate Guide as the 37th Top Unlisted Real Estate Company in the Arab world. The company announced the launch of 4 additional projects (Venecia, Turin, Florence and Pisa) in JVC which will hold around 1000 4* Hotel rooms. Plans to complete these within the next 3 years are in motion. We formed a partnership with the well-established 4-Star Somerset Hotel brand, to manage hotel apartments and launched Naples Giovanni Boutique Suites in Jumeirah Village Circle (JVC), Dubai.

  • 2016 2016

    Reign successfully launched Milano Giovanni Boutique in Jumeirah Village Circle, Dubai.

  • 2015 2015

    Reign launched Arthur and Hardman (Dubai – UAE), which brought a new perspective into real estate development and management. Pillars Construction was launched in the UK.

  • 2014 2014

    In 2014 Reign launched of Easy Fix, the facilities management company in Dubai, which marked a new chapter in Reign’s business story and Spectre, the owner’s community management entity was formed.

  • 2013 2013

    Reign delivered the Giovanni Boutique Suites, a breathtaking 400-apartment complex in Dubai Sports City.

  • 2012 2012

    Reign launched two premier developments in Central London (Lordship & Trinity Yard). The Silk Property Group was set up by Reign to meet the needs of the clients in the UK.

  • 2008 2008

    Plans for the prestigious Giovanni Boutique Suites in Dubai Sports City were put in motion.

  • 2004 2004

    Reign’s strategy involved the development of properties and so the group looked into new markets (Dubai, UAE).

    The Salya Institute of Medical Science was completed and Reign had begun constructing a new buildings. Plans for the prestigious Giovanni Boutique Suites in Dubai Sports City were put in motion.

  • 2000 2000

    In 2000 Usman Salya moved the denim plant to Morocco. Reign completed their first development in the UK.

  • 1995 1995

    Usman obtained planning permission for a few properties and looked into purchasing and selling land.

  • 1990 1990

    Usman made a timely investment in commercial blue chip properties and food stores.

  • 1986 1986

    Usman Salya looked at investing into his first commercial property.

  • 1982 1982

    Their first denim processing and manufacturing plant was set up. Usman, produced and sold his products to high profile clients such as Lee, Wrangler, Levis, The Arcadia Group, River Island, Marks & Spencer, Next, Topman and a range of Italian designer brands.

  • 1980 1980

    He (Usman) then formed a garment business, where he purchased fabric from local wholesalers and employed independent tailors to design, stitch and create unique pieces.

  • 1971 1971

    Usman Salya worked in a cotton mill, where he learned every aspect of the trade. The cotton was sourced globally from countries such as India and it was then supplied to local market places in England.

  • 1900 - 1968 1900 - 1968

    The Salya’s family story began in 1900 in a poor western state of Gujarat (India) with Sulaiman Salya. He served his neighbours by being their village ‘Hakeem’ or ‘WiseMan’, a practitioner of herbal medicines.

    In 1940 A cotton farmer (Ahmed Salya) carried the family legacy forward by sending his son to England for higher education. In 1968 Usman Salya landed on the shores of London (England) at the age of 13.