Aries Group Of Companies

What Aries Group Of Companies does

Aries Group of Companies is a privately held multinational conglomerate headquartered in Sharjah, UAE, founded in 1998 by Mr. Sohan Roy. The group operates through 88 subsidiary and associate companies across 31 countries and is organized around five primary verticals: Marine & Engineering Services (the flagship, including underwater solutions, oilfield services, testing labs, and the Aries International Maritime Research Institute), Media & Broadcasting (Marine Biz TV, Medi Biz TV, Biz TV Networks, Aries Telecasting, Aries Vismayas Max, and All Lights Film Services), Interior Design & Architecture (Aries International Interiors), Events Management (BIZ Events, Indywood, LK International Short Film Festival, Campus Choice Cine Awards), and Chemical Manufacturing (Amarak Chemicals FZC's 60,000-tonne sulphur bentonite facility in Jebel Ali Free Zone). The company also lists a portfolio of proprietary concepts and consumer innovations such as Wolf Air Mask, Solar AC Bed, EFFISM, Digiship, and Digital CDC.

The group reports collaboration with more than 12,070 clients and execution of more than 143,717 projects over its 28-year history, and it maintains direct enterprise field-sales operations across the UAE (all seven emirates), India (Kochi regional HQ plus Mumbai, Goa, Trivandrum, Kollam, Kolkata, Mangaluru, Kannur, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Punalur), Singapore, USA (Houston), Qatar, and Malaysia, with additional claimed presence across Europe, Africa, and South America. Go-to-market is primarily direct enterprise sales supplemented by channel partners across subsidiaries and by event-led demand generation through BIZ Events and film/entertainment properties.

Revenue is generated through professional services contracts (maritime engineering, inspection, training, interior design), advertising-supported broadcasting, hardware sales from chemical manufacturing, and recurring subscriptions for training programs. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is structured as quote-based enterprise engagement. The group remains founder-controlled with no disclosed institutional investors, no disclosed revenue, and no public funding rounds; recent strategic activity has been funded organically, including a 2025 acquisition of VismayasMax from Mohanlal's portfolio and the February 2026 launch of the Amarak sulphur plant.

Name

Aries Group Of Companies

Legal name

Aries Group of Companies

Website

https://ariesgroup.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Aries Group is a UAE-founded multinational conglomerate operating 88 companies across 31 countries, serving maritime, oil & gas, agriculture, media, and interior design clients through enterprise field sales, with marine engineering as its flagship vertical.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime & Engineering Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Advertising Agencies (541810), Public Relations Agencies (541820), Media Buying Agencies (54183), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Advertising Agencies (7311), Services-Advertising (7310), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Investor Relations (IR) Services (BPAFADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Process Start-up & Operational Readiness (ORR) (EUAEAJAF), Enterprise Architecture & IT Operating Model (BPAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Maritime engineering services
• Oil field services
• Media broadcasting
• Interior design services
• Chemical manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Sharjah

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices21 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Marine & Engineering Services: Core revenue stream providing maritime services, engineering solutions, underwater solutions, oil field services, testing labs, and technical training across global operations
2. Media & Broadcasting: Revenue from Marine Biz TV, Medi Biz TV, Aries Telecasting, film production services, and All Lights Film Services
3. Interior Design & Architecture: Aries International Interiors provides interior design services for commercial and residential projects
4. Chemical Manufacturing: Amarak Chemicals FZC operates a 60,000-tonne sulphur manufacturing facility producing sulphur bentonite for agricultural sector
5. Events Management: BIZ Events Management and entertainment consortium events including film festivals and award ceremonies
6. Education & Training: Aries International Maritime Research Institute and technical training services

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Aries Group is a multinational conglomerate of 88 companies delivering maritime and engineering services (inspection, underwater solutions, oil field services, testing labs, rope-access training), media broadcasting and film production services, interior design and architectural fit-out, and chemical manufacturing (sulphur bentonite at 60,000 tonnes/year capacity). It operates across 31 countries with direct enterprise sales, supplemented by events management and innovative consumer concepts such as Wolf Air Mask and Solar AC Bed.

Product overview

Aries Group of Companies is a multinational conglomerate with 88 companies operating across 31 countries. Founded in 1998 by Mr. Sohan Roy in the UAE, the group operates through distinct business divisions: Marine & Engineering Services (flagship division providing maritime and offshore services), Media & Broadcasting platforms (Marine Biz TV, Medi Biz TV, Biz TV Networks, Aries Telecasting), Entertainment & Film Production (Aries Vismayas Max, All Lights Film Services, Indywood Entertainment Consortium), Maritime Research & Training (Aries International Maritime Research Institute), Technology Services (Aries E-Solutions, Digital solutions like Digiship and Digital CDC), and Interior Design Services (Aries International Interiors). The group also includes innovative concepts like Wolf Air Mask and Solar AC Bed, as well as laboratory and oilfield services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aries Marine: Marine and engineering services - flagship business unit
• Aries International Maritime Research Institute (AIMRI)
• Marine Biz TV
• Medi Biz TV
• Biz TV Networks
• Aries Vismayas Max
• All Lights Film Services
• Aries International Interiors
• Aries e-Solutions
• Aries Plex

Products and services

• Aries Marine & Engineering Services Flagship unit of Aries Group providing maritime engineering and services for ship owners, shipyards, and maritime operators globally.
• Aries International Maritime Research Institute (AIMRI) Maritime research institute offering academic and professional training programs for maritime professionals.
• Marine Biz TV Television network dedicated to maritime business news and content for maritime industry audiences.
• Medi Biz TV Television network focused on healthcare and medical business content.
• Aries Telecasting Pvt Ltd Telecasting and film production company under the Aries Group.
• Biz TV Networks Business television network offering news and event coverage.
• Aries Vismayas Max Post-production and entertainment company providing film processing and visual effects services.
• All Lights Film Services Film production services including lighting and equipment.
• Aries E-Solutions Digital solutions and technology services provider.
• Aries International Interiors Interior design and architectural services for commercial and residential projects.
• BIZ Events Management Events management and production services for corporate and entertainment events.
• Wolf Air Mask Innovative air mask product under the Wolf Air Mask concept.
• Solar AC Bed Solar-powered air conditioning bed product innovation.
• Aries Testing Lab Testing and laboratory services for marine and engineering applications.
• Aries Oil Field Services Oil field services and solutions for the energy sector.
• Amarak Chemicals FZC Sulphur Bentonite Manufacturing Sulphur bentonite and allied products manufacturing for the agricultural sector, with 60,000 tonnes per year capacity at Jebel Ali Free Zone.
• Indywood Entertainment Consortium LLP Film industry consortium supporting entertainment projects and film production initiatives.
• EFFISM Innovative concept developed by Aries Group.
• Digiship Digital platform for maritime services offered by Aries Group.
• Digital CDC Digital crew documentation system for maritime and industrial operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully executed more than 143,717 projects for over 12,070 clients across 31 countries

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Afcons Infrastructure: India-based infrastructure and marine construction company (Shapoorji Pallonji Group). Closely matches Aries Marine & Engineering's India operations, particularly in marine and offshore infrastructure.
• Lamprell Energy: UAE-based provider of offshore and onshore oil & gas engineering, fabrication, and vessel services. Closely mirrors Aries Oil Field Services and Aries Marine's offshore engineering capabilities.
• National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC): Abu Dhabi-based marine engineering, dredging, and offshore services company. Directly comparable to Aries Marine & Engineering Services given similar UAE-headquartered marine services focus and oil & gas adjacency.
• Drydocks World: Dubai-based ship repair, conversion, and offshore engineering company. Comparable to Aries Marine on maritime engineering, vessel services, and Gulf-region shipyard expertise.

Regional players

• Galfar Engineering & Contracting: Oman-headquartered engineering, procurement, and construction contractor with strong oil & gas and marine exposure. Comparable to Aries's GCC engineering footprint but with deeper EPC credentials.
• McNally Bharat Engineering Company: India-based EPC contractor with diversified infrastructure, marine, and industrial capabilities. Comparable on India-region engineering services portfolio and conglomerate-style diversification.

Broad incumbents

• Al Ghurair Group: UAE diversified conglomerate spanning commodities, construction, real estate, and industrial operations. Comparable as a UAE-rooted, family-controlled diversified group of similar vintage to Aries.
• Albatha Holding: UAE-based diversified conglomerate with interests in automotive, healthcare, consumer, and industrial businesses. Comparable as a UAE-headquartered, privately-held diversified group operating across multiple verticals.
• Larsen & Toubro: India-headquartered engineering, construction, and technology conglomerate with significant marine and offshore capabilities. Comparable as a far larger diversified conglomerate with marine engineering and oil & gas services at scale.
• McDermott International: Global provider of engineering, procurement, construction, and installation services for offshore and onshore energy projects. Comparable on oil & gas field services and marine engineering, but at substantially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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