Al Khalili Group

What Al Khalili Group does

Al Khalili Group is a privately held Omani diversified conglomerate founded in 1976 and headquartered in Muscat, with operations spanning Oman, the UAE, and Qatar. The group operates through 14 wholly-owned subsidiaries covering building materials retail and project supply (Al Khalili United Enterprises LLC, Buildex Stores), electrical and lighting (Al Khalili Electrical LLC), construction services (Al Khalili Construction LLC), ICT and ELV systems (Al Khalili Technology LLC, a Cisco Networking Partner), oil and gas services, solid surfaces, logistics, and automotive services (AutoSpa). Distribution reaches customers through 26+ Buildex retail branches, a dedicated e-commerce platform (buildexstores.com) with iOS/Android mobile apps, and direct B2B project supply.

The company serves two principal customer segments: B2B enterprise customers including government ministries (Ministry of Education Oman, Oman Airports), oil and gas operators (PDO), hospitality (JW Marriott Dubai, Al Bustan Hotel), and major real estate developers (Dubai World Trade Center); and a long tail of B2C retail consumers and small contractors purchasing tools, hardware, paints, electrical supplies, and home improvement products. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales, professional services (construction, solid surface installation, AutoSpa), managed logistics, and hardware/integration sales in ICT.

Operationally, Al Khalili has invested in enterprise systems — notably becoming the first company in the MENA region to deploy SAP S/4 HANA across its 14 group companies in 2015, in partnership with ISS Middle East. The group maintains authorized-reseller relationships with 20+ global brands including Cisco, Schneider Electric, Dyson, Karcher, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Jotun, Eaton, Signify, and Asian Paints, which anchor its premium product positioning. With 2,500+ employees and self-disclosed annual revenue of US$300+ million, Al Khalili is one of Oman's largest family-owned diversified business houses, led by Chairman Qais Salim, with no disclosed institutional or private equity ownership.

Name

Al Khalili Group

Legal name

Al Khalili Group of Companies

Website

https://alkhalili.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Al Khalili Group is a privately held Omani diversified conglomerate founded in 1976, operating 14 subsidiaries across building materials retail (26+ Buildex branches), construction, electrical, ICT/ELV, oil and gas, logistics, and auto services in Oman, UAE, and Qatar.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Building Materials Distribution and Construction Supply

NAICS

Home Centers (444110), Building Material and Supplies Dealers (4441), Other Building Material Dealers (44418)

SIC

Retail-Lumber & Other Building Materials Dealers (5211), Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200), Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030)

akta.pro primary industry

Concrete, Cement & Aggregates Retail (Bagged Mix, Sand, Gravel) (CRAIAEAG)

Keywords

• Building materials supply
• Construction services
• Electrical and lighting
• Hardware retail
• ICT infrastructure solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Muscat

HQ country

Oman

HQ region

Middle East

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Retail & Project Supply: Sale of building materials, tools, hardware, electrical products, and construction supplies through retail branches and project supply channels.
2. Construction & Specialized Projects: Construction services, solid surface installations, and specialized project execution.
3. ICT & Technology Solutions: Networking, security, ICT infrastructure solutions, and technology integration services.
4. Logistics Services: Logistics and supply chain management services across Oman, UAE, and Qatar.
5. Auto Services: Auto Spa and automotive services through dedicated facilities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Al Khalili Group is a diversified conglomerate supplying building materials, tools, hardware, electrical and lighting products, ICT and ELV solutions, paints, and solid surface materials through 26+ Buildex retail branches and a dedicated project supply channel across Oman, UAE, and Qatar. The group also delivers construction services, oil & gas supplies, logistics, and automotive services (AutoSpa) through 14 wholly-owned subsidiaries serving both retail consumers and enterprise/government clients.

Product overview

Al Khalili Group is a diversified conglomerate established in 1976, headquartered in Muscat, Oman, with operations across Oman, UAE, and Qatar. The company operates through 14 group companies covering multiple business verticals including retail and project supply (Al Khalili United Enterprises LLC, Buildex Stores), electrical and lighting (Al Khalili Electrical LLC), construction services (Al Khalili Construction LLC), ICT and ELV systems (Al Khalili Technology LLC as Cisco Networking Partner), solid surfaces (Al Khalili Specialized Projects LLC, Hanex), oil and gas services, logistics, and automotive services (AutoSpa). The portfolio includes building materials, hand and power tools (Milwaukee, DeWalt, Stanley), generators (Magnum), cleaning equipment (Karcher, Dyson), paints (Jotun, Asian Paints, Hempel), fire and safety systems (Fike), medical equipment, and HVAC/MEP systems. Buildex Stores operates 26+ retail outlets across Oman with e-commerce capability. The group serves both retail customers and large construction projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Buildex Stores: Retail chain offering construction materials, hand and power tools, industrial equipment, general hardware, electrical and lighting products

Products and services

• Buildex Stores Retail Chain

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ISS Middle EastcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 16 August 2015SAP implementation partner for enterprise resource planning system deployment across all group companies. Al Khalili Group was the first company in MENA to deploy SAP S/4 HANA.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationCisco Networking Partner providing advanced technology solutions including collaboration, switching, wireless, VDI, CCTV, and intelligent patching systems for enterprise customers.
• Schneider ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized reseller and partner for power management and electrical distribution solutions.
• KarchercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized re-seller of Karcher products in Oman including home and garden cleaning solutions and professional cleaning equipment.
• DysoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized re-seller of Dyson products in Oman for consumer electronics and home appliances.
• Eaton LightingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Eaton Lighting products in the region.
• JotuncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller of Jotun Paints and coatings products across retail and project channels.
• SignifyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized partner for Signify (formerly Philips Lighting) products including LED lighting solutions.
• DellminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnology products reseller offering Dell computing solutions and enterprise hardware.
• FujitsucoreTechnology or IntegrationVidi distributed infrastructure and technology solutions partner for enterprise customers.
• EpsonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller for Epson printing and imaging solutions.
• YamahaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller for Yamaha products including generators and outdoor power equipment.
• Black+Decker StanleycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller for Black+Decker and Stanley power tools and hand tools.
• MilwaukeecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller for Milwaukee professional power tools.
• HuaweiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnology products partner for Huawei enterprise solutions.
• Asian PaintsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller for Asian Paints decorative coatings and paints.
• Oman CablescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional authorized reseller for Oman Cables electrical and power cables.
• XiaomiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller for Xiaomi consumer electronics and smart home products.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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