At Al Ghurair, our journey has always been guided by purpose. What began over 60 years ago as a modest trading business has grown into a unified, future-focused group - evolving with agility, scale, and shared ambition. 

In recent years, we’ve transitioned from a collection of independent businesses to a more connected and integrated organisation. This transformation reflects not just our ambition, but our belief in the power of shared purpose, aligned capabilities, and collective impact. 

Today, we operate across diverse industries, yet we are united by common values: a commitment to embrace opportunity, collaborate for excellence, and always follow through. From how we lead to how we serve, these principles are embedded in every part of our business - creating value that endures, not only for today, but for generations to come. 

What makes this journey possible is our people. Across every division and every role, our people are driving meaningful change - embracing innovation, taking ownership, and working together to shape the future of industry and society. 

It is a privilege to lead this next chapter of Al Ghurair’s journey with a singular purpose: to always strive to be in pursuit of better. A path defined not just by where we’ve come from, but by where we are determined to go. 

John Iossifidis
Group Chief Executive Officer, Al Ghurair