Starbucks Corp. plans to expand in the Middle East, adding hundreds of new stores, as the global coffee chain seeks to bounce back in the region after facing challenging conditions and consumer boycotts last year.

U.S. sentiment in the Middle East, and reducing Washington’s credibility, while Russia and China stand to gain influence in the region.

Starbucks Corp. Chief Executive Officer Brian Niccol says the coffee giant plans to open about 500 new stores and add 5,000 jobs in the next five years in the Middle East. He also talked about navigating tariffs and plans to turn around its business in China in an exclusive interview on Horizons Middle East & Africa.