Amarati Cigars Partners with CSI for U.S. Launch

Amarati Cigars has announced a new partnership with Cigars Specialist International (CSI) to manage its entry into the North American market. The agreement, revealed on July 22, 2025, grants CSI exclusive rights to oversee sales brokerage, retail development, and distribution for Amarati across the United States and Canada.

“We’re excited to partner with Cigars Specialist International, one of the most respected firms in the premium cigar space,” said Amer Al Tamimi, Founder of Amarati Cigars. “Their deep market expertise and longstanding relationships with top-tier retailers and lounges make them the ideal partner to lead our North American rollout.”

CSI, known for representing a portfolio of global cigar brands, will help guide Amarati’s stateside expansion through a mix of limited-edition launches, boutique retail activations, and national placements.

“Amarati represents a new standard of luxury in the cigar world,” said Jose De Castro, Managing Partner at CSI. “We’re proud to bring their unique blend profiles, packaging, and Dubai-inspired brand vision to connoisseurs across North America.”

Amarati plans to debut in Q4 2025 with a curated selection of premium cigars featuring aged tobaccos from Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, and Honduras. Launch events are scheduled in major U.S. cities including Miami, New York, Palm Beach, Chicago, Las Vegas, Houston, and Los Angeles.