Middle Eastern family businesses are far more than commercial enterprises—they are pillars of society, deeply interwoven with ...

AKI was founded in 1982 and operates in the GCC, Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq, covering pharmaceuticals, medical & laboratory equipment, and retail. In 2024, it commenced operations at a 48,000 ...

The Kanoo Group was established in the U.A.E. in 1967, following business ventures in other regions. The company has since expanded across industries, including shipping, travel, energy, real estate, ...

Gargash Group covers automotive, real estate, financial services, and F&B. In November 2024, it launched GAC Motor and AION brands in Oman; in December 2024, it unveiled Ankai buses in the U.A.E.

AFG operates in dairy, electronics, healthcare, and food services, partnering with global firms including Sony, Danone, and Philips. In August 2024, Oncoclínicas&Co and AFG formed a JV to launch an ...

Al Jomaih Holding spans investments and joint ventures, consumer goods, automotive and equipment, energy, financial services, and real estate. In May 2024, its Aljomaih Energy & Water arm joined GS ...

The Yousuf M.A. Naghi & Sons Group was founded in 1911, when Mohamed Abdulwahab Naghi began a small distribution business in Jeddah. Today, it operates in fast-moving consumer goods, transportation, ...

AbuIssa Holding was established in 1981 by the late Abdul Rahim Abu Issa. The group operates over 100 retail stores and more than 10 distribution firms. It holds majority stakes in over 30 companies ...

Founded in 1890 as a single‑person trading operation, YBA Kanoo now spans Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E., Oman, and Qatar, with joint ventures across Africa, Europe, and Asia. Its seven units ...

Darwish Holding was founded in the early 1900s in Qatar. Today, the group encompasses nine divisions, including real estate, stock market, retail, wholesale, malls, and technology. In 2024, the group ...

The Zamil Group was established in 1920 in Bahrain. Today, the group is a diversified conglomerate with businesses spanning building materials, manufacturing, offshore, petrochemicals, real estate, ...

Founded in 1975 as Khalid Ali Alturki & Sons, Alturki Holding spans construction & building materials, infrastructure, transportation, ICT, oilfield tools & services, and real estate. In January 2025, ...