Al Matar Group

What Al Matar Group does

Al Matar Group is an Omani engineering, construction, and infrastructure conglomerate headquartered in Muscat that has specialized in water pipeline networks since its founding in 1976 by civil engineer Ali Bin Mubarak Al Matar. The group operates through four wholly-owned entities: Al Matar Engineering Services & Infrastructure LLC (the core EPC contractor for water transmission, distribution, and desalination projects), Al Matar Architectural Design & Consulting Engineering, Red Line Trading & Engineering Services, and Pearl Electro Mechanical Company L.L.C. (electro-mechanical and SCADA services). Its service portfolio spans water transmission pipelines (100mm–1200mm diameter), distribution networks, bore wells, pump stations, storage reservoirs, desalination plants up to 1,200 cubic meters per day, wastewater systems, telecommunications ducting, and electrical work, with specialized Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) capabilities for trenchless pipe installation using Ditch Witch and Vermeer rigs.

The company generates revenue primarily through Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) and supply-and-installation contracts awarded via Oman's Tender Board and the Public Authority of Electricity & Water (PAEW). It holds 'Excellent Grade' classification with the Tender Board and the highest 'CP' grade from PAEW, alongside ISO 9001:2008 and OHSAS 18001 certifications. To date, Al Matar has delivered more than 2,500 km of water networks and over 60 major projects across Oman, employing a workforce of more than 700. Its customer base is overwhelmingly Omani public-sector — PAEW, Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning, SEZAD, Ministry of Transport & Communications, and Ministry of Information — with no disclosed private-sector reference customers. Second-generation family members now occupy the Deputy CEO and three director-level positions, indicating ongoing leadership succession. Recent strategic signals include stated intent to expand into Gulf-region markets and a 2023 investment by Saudi Arabia's Tourism Development Fund and Impact46 into a separate Al Matar-branded travel and tourism entity, suggesting the Al Matar brand is being extended into adjacent verticals beyond core engineering.

Name

Al Matar Group

Legal name

Al Matar Engineering Services & Infrastructure LLC

Website

https://almatargroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Al Matar Group is an Omani engineering and construction conglomerate, founded in 1976, specializing in water pipeline networks, desalination plants, and related infrastructure delivered through EPC contracts primarily for Omani government agencies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Infrastructure Construction

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Hydro BOP Civil & Water Conveyance (Dams, Spillways, Penstocks, Canals) (EUAMAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hydro Balance-of-Plant EPC (Penstocks, Gates, Intake/Outfall, Auxiliaries) (EUAEADAH)

Keywords

• Water pipeline construction
• Water infrastructure services
• Desalination plant construction
• Horizontal directional drilling
• Civil engineering contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

Ruwi

HQ country

Oman

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Construction & Infrastructure Services: Project-based contracting for water pipeline networks, construction services, and infrastructure projects. Revenue generated through Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC) contracts and supply-and-installation agreements with government and private sector clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Al Matar Group constructs water pipeline networks, transmission and distribution pipelines, water desalination plants, and related infrastructure for government and private sector clients in Oman. Services are delivered through Engineering Procurement & Construction (EPC) contracts and supply-and-installation arrangements, with specialized Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) for trenchless pipe installation. The group also provides wastewater systems, telecommunications ducting, and electrical work through its four operating subsidiaries.

Product overview

Al Matar Group is a multi-divisional Omani engineering and construction conglomerate operating since 1976. The group consists of four companies: Al Matar Engineering Services & Infrastructure LLC (the core water pipeline construction entity, formerly Al Matar Trading & Contracting LLC), Al Matar Architectural Design & Consulting Engineering (architecture and consulting), Red Line Trading & Engineering Services, and Pearl Electro Mechanical Company L.L.C. The group provides integrated infrastructure services centered on water pipeline networks — from desalination plants and transmission/distribution pipelines to wastewater systems, telecommunications, and electrical work. Services are delivered through engineering procurement and construction (EPC) contracts or supply-and-installation arrangements, with specialized HDD (horizontal directional drilling) capabilities for trenchless pipe installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Al Matar Engineering Services & Infrastructure LLC Core construction entity specializing in water pipeline network construction, including transmission pipelines (100mm–1200mm), distribution networks, bore wells, pump stations, storage reservoirs, elevated tanks, desalination plants, and house service connections. Operates as EPC or Supply and Installation contractor for government and private sector clients across Oman.
• Al Matar Architectural Design & Consulting Engineering

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed more than 2,500 km of water networks
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Al Jaber Group: Large UAE-based EPC and infrastructure conglomerate. Comparable in executing water pipeline, civil and mechanical works across the Gulf, and a potential competitor if Al Matar expands regionally.
• Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Construction: Global EPC major with a large water and irrigation portfolio across the Middle East. Represents the scaled, well-capitalised competitor that increasingly bids for GCC water megaprojects alongside local firms.
• National Water Services Company (ACWA Power / NOMW): GCC water and power developer-operator active in desalination and water transmission concessions. Comparable as a counterparty and competitor shaping the Omani water market that Al Matar serves as a contractor.

Direct peers

• Habtoor Leighton Group: Major Gulf construction group executing civil, water and infrastructure projects. Comparable end-to-end EPC positioning and similar government/customer profile across GCC water schemes.
• Drake & Scull International: MENA-based EPC contractor with water, mechanical, electrical and plumbing capabilities. Comparable in integrated delivery of water infrastructure and electromechanical works for public-sector clients.
• Al Hassan Engineering: Omani EPC firm active in water, civil, mechanical and electrical infrastructure. Competes head-to-head for PAEW and ministry contracts and offers an integrated EPC model comparable to Al Matar's.
• Sarooj Construction Company: Omani infrastructure contractor with strong water and civil pipeline track record. Directly comparable on government tender work, water network construction, and HDD/tunneling scope.
• Bahwan Engineering Group: Long-established Omani contractor executing water transmission, distribution, electromechanical and civil projects for government clients. Closely comparable in scale, heritage and project mix.
• Galfar Engineering & Contracting: Oman's largest EPC contractor, directly competing with Al Matar in water pipeline networks, civil and mechanical works for PAEW and other government clients. Most relevant domestic peer given shared customer base and tender ecosystem.

Regional players

• Al Turki Enterprises: Diversified Omani group with contracting, trading and infrastructure arms. Comparable as a regional competitor for water, civil and electro-mechanical government projects in Oman.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/almatargroup

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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