AlBawardi Group

Name

AlBawardi Group

Legal name

Albawardi Group

Website

https://albawardi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diversified Trading and Industrial Conglomerate

NAICS

Offices of Other Holding Companies (551112), Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices (551114), Management of Companies and Enterprises (5511), Management of Companies and Enterprises (55)

SIC

Non-Operating Establishments (9995), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Petroleum & Petroleum Products (No Bulk Stations) (5172)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Development & Strategic Partnerships Advisory (JVs, Alliances, Carve-outs) (BPAHAOAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Economic Growth, Livelihoods & Private Sector Development (BPADAEAE), Corporate Strategy Advisory (BPAHADAA)

Keywords

• Construction materials distribution
• Industrial steel manufacturing
• Air cargo handling services
• Bonded logistics warehousing
• Real estate development

Headquarters

HQ city

Dammam

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trading & Distribution: Albawardi Group generates revenue through trading and distribution of construction materials, tools, hardware, and steel products across Saudi Arabia. Albawardi Tools & Hardware distributes 25,000+ items from globally recognized brands. Albawardi Building Materials stocks 4,000+ products including structural steel, metals, tubes, pipes, aluminum, and stainless sheets. Albawardi Grain Terminal supplies animal feed barley and related products.
2. Industrial Manufacturing & Processing: Revenue from manufacturing operations including Bena Steel Industries (flat products cutting/slitting of ferrous and non-ferrous coils, steel fabrication, metal forming, tube manufacturing with ~300,000 metric tons annual capacity), Albawardi Grain Terminal's barley processing, and First Coffee Company's coffee roasting and brewing production (10,000 tons per annum, 1.3+ million liters per annum).
3. Logistics & Cargo Handling Services: SATS Saudi Arabia (49% owned via Avilog joint venture) generates revenue from air cargo handling services at Dammam, Jeddah, and Riyadh airports, supporting 40+ airlines with combined annual capacity of 450,000 tons. Eastern Gateway Bonded Zone, International Transport & Warehousing Company, and SDRS generate revenue from logistics, trucking, and bonded warehousing services.
4. Real Estate Development: Albawardi Real Estate and its subsidiaries (Wetan Real Estate Development with Kayan Saudi, Masader Alenshaeya) generate revenue from development of residential communities, commercial spaces, and luxury villas. Albawardi Real Estate holds a landbank of tens of millions of square meters and manages apartment buildings and warehouse spaces across the Kingdom.
5. Investment Management: Albawardi Investments manages a portfolio of private equity, public equity, fixed income, liquidity management, and structured products. The company oversees 60+ private equity investments and maintains venture capital alliances, generating returns through financial investments across international and local markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AlBawardi Group operates a diversified private Saudi conglomerate with subsidiaries spanning trading and distribution of tools, hardware, building materials, and grain; industrial manufacturing of steel and engineered solutions for oil/gas/petrochemicals; logistics services including air cargo handling, bonded warehousing, trucking, and re-export; real estate development of residential and commercial communities; private equity and investment management; and food production including coffee roasting and brewing.

Product overview

AlBawardi Group is a diversified conglomerate operating since 1957, organized across six core business sectors: Trading (materials, tools, grain terminal), Industry (steel, energy solutions), Services (logistics, transport, warehousing), Investment (private/public equity, venture capital), Real Estate (land development, residential communities), and Foods (coffee production). The group comprises multiple subsidiaries and joint ventures including Albawardi Grain Terminal, Albawardi Building Materials, Albawardi Tools & Hardware, Bena Steel Industries, Alderley Saudi Arabia, Albawardi Investments, SATS Saudi Arabia, Eastern Gateway Bonded Zone, International Transport and Warehousing Company, Saudi Development & Export Services, Albawardi Real-Estate, Masader Alenshaeya, Wetan Real-Estate Development, and First Coffee Company. Each subsidiary operates as a distinct business unit serving different industries from construction to aviation logistics.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Brands

• Albawardi Investments (BI): Subsidiary focused on private equity, public equity, fixed income, liquidity management, structured products, and venture capital with over 60 private equity investments and active international initiatives.
• Albawardi Tools & Hardware (BTH)
• Albawardi Building Materials (BBM)
• Albawardi Grain Terminal (BGT)
• Albawardi Foods & Supplies Co.
• Albawardi Grain Terminal Co.
• Albawardi Real Estate
• Bena Steel Industries (BSI)
• Alderley Saudi Arabia
• SATS Saudi Arabia
• Eastern Gateway Bonded & Re-Export Zone (EGBZ)
• International Transport and Warehousing Company (ITWC)
• Saudi Development & Export Services (SDRS)
• First Coffee Company
• Masader Alenshaeya
• Wetan Real-Estate Development
• Avilog Logistics Services Company

Products and services

• Albawardi Building Materials Leading building materials stockist serving Saudi Arabia's construction sector with over 4,000 high-quality products including structural steel, metals, tubes, pipes, aluminum, and stainless sheets. Supplies large-scale industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
• Albawardi Tools & Hardware (BTH) Leading distributor of professional tools and hardware with over 45 years of experience, offering over 25,000 items serving plumbing, welding, carpentry, automotive, electrical, construction, and oil and gas industries. Distributes globally recognized brands including DeWalt, SATA, RIDGID, Stanley, Atlas Copco, and serves as Authorized Distributor for Makita products.
• Albawardi Grain Terminal (BGT) One of Saudi Arabia's largest suppliers of animal feed products handling barley import, processing, and dispatch. Operates from Dammam and Jubail with maximum daily production capacity of 3,200 tons and a new feed mill in Jumum near Jeddah expanding annual capacity to 3.5 million tons. Storage facility covers 220,000 square meters.
• Bena Steel Industries (BSI) Largest center for flat products cutting and slitting of ferrous and non-ferrous coils in Saudi Arabia, expanded into steel fabrication, metal forming, and tube manufacturing. Annual capacity of approximately 300,000 metric tons. ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified with approvals from Saudi Aramco, SABIC, and Royal Commission of Jubail & Yanbu.
• Alderley Saudi Arabia Integrated engineering and manufacturing solutions provider for Saudi Arabia's oil, gas, water, and petrochemical sectors. Offers metering solutions, modular wellsite skids, wellhead control panels, water treatment systems, and loading skids. Operates from two state-of-the-art facilities in Dammam's First and Second Industrial Cities.
• SATS Saudi Arabia Second-largest air cargo handler in Saudi Arabia operating at Dammam, Jeddah, and Riyadh airports with combined annual capacity of 450,000 tons. Supports over 40 airlines and provides end-to-end cargo handling services with the COSYS+ Next Generation Cargo Management System. Avilog (JV of AlBawardi Group and Al Muhaidib Group) holds 49% stake.
• Eastern Gateway Bonded & Re-Export Zone (EGBZ) Bonded and re-export zone on a 100,000 square meter site within King Fahad International Airport in Dammam. Offers multi-modal, multi-user, multi-temperature facilities with 24/7 customs clearance, bonded road corridor linking Dammam Airport and Seaport, and specialized zones for pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, live animals, valuables, and hazardous materials.
• International Transport and Warehousing Company (ITWC) Leading provider of trucking and warehousing solutions offering full truck load and less than truck load services, plus warehousing facilities including open yards, closed warehouses, and chilled stores. Operates a large fleet of trucks and vans for end-to-end logistics services throughout Saudi Arabia.
• Saudi Development & Export Services (SDRS) First bonded and re-export zone in Saudi Arabia, operating 350,000 square meter facility adjacent to King Abdulaziz Seaport. Serves as a hub for Saudi Arabian imports and re-exports to neighboring Gulf and Middle Eastern countries, featuring automotive yard, container yard, reefer yard, cold stores, open sheds, closed warehouses, custom clearance, and inspection facilities.
• Albawardi Investments Investment management subsidiary overseeing private equity, public equity, fixed income, liquidity management, and structured products. Manages over 60 private equity investments and maintains venture capital alliances across international and local markets.
• Albawardi Real Estate Real estate development company with landbank encompassing tens of millions of square meters. Develops raw land into commercial, residential, and industrial spaces, and manages apartment buildings and warehouse spaces across Saudi Arabia.
• Masader Alenshaeya Joint venture between AlBawardi Group and AlMuhaidib Group developing communities integrating schooling and housing solutions. Flagship project Ronda residence in Khobar offers over 240 units in a secure gated community with proximity to British International School Al Khobar (BISAK).
• Wetan Real-Estate Development Collaborative venture between AlBawardi Group and Kayan Real Estate Development Company dedicated to elevating luxury living with innovative design and sustainable practices in Khobar city. First project 'Arch' introduces modern residential units with cutting-edge designs and energy-efficient, eco-friendly construction.
• First Coffee Company Coffee brewing company specializing in green bean trading, roasting, and brewing with production capacity of 10,000 tons per annum for coffee and over 1.3 million liters per annum for liquid beverages. Introduced smart kegs for automated cold brew replenishment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bena Steel Industries processes approximately 300,000 metric tons of ferrous and non-ferrous steel products annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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API docs

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Makita Gulf FZEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 17 February 2026Albawardi Tools & Hardware (BTH) and Makita Gulf FZE formalized a Strategic Partnership Agreement for the distribution of Makita professional power tools in Saudi Arabia, with BTH serving as Authorized Distributor. The partnership renews a relationship spanning more than four decades under a more strategic and structured framework. BTH leverages its nationwide distribution network, retail footprint, and after-sales infrastructure to support Makita's professional product range across the Kingdom.
• Guidant MeasurementmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2025Alderley Saudi Arabia (a subsidiary of Gasven Holding, founded by Albawardi Group) announced a strategic joint venture with Guidant Measurement (a global leader in flow measurement and terminal automation, building on the Smith Meter brand legacy). The collaboration expands access to advanced metering solutions, aftermarket services, and customer support across Saudi Arabia.
• Riyadh AircoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Riyadh Air signed a five-year strategic agreement with SATS Saudi Arabia (in which Albawardi Group holds 49% via Avilog) for end-to-end cargo handling at King Khalid International Airport (RUH), King Fahd International Airport (DMM), and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED). The partnership aims to transform Riyadh into a world-class cargo hub and supports Vision 2030's goal to process 4.5 million tons of air cargo annually.
• Kayan Saudi (Kayan Real Estate Development Company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Albawardi Group partnered with Kayan Saudi to launch Wetan Real Estate Development, a joint venture dedicated to luxury living combining innovative design with sustainable practices. The first project 'Arch' introduces modern residential units with cutting-edge designs and energy-efficient, eco-friendly construction. The partnership aims to elevate Saudi Arabia's real estate sector with developments reflecting global standards while honoring local values.
• Khalifa Al Mulhem Holding and Al Khereiji Group (BMK Consortium)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 December 2024The BMK Consortium (comprising Albawardi Group, Khalifa Al Mulhem Holding, and Al Khereiji Holding) acquired a 100% stake in Alderley Saudi Arabia. The acquisition supports Vision 2030 by strengthening Saudi Arabia's energy ecosystem and emphasizing localization and innovation. Alderley Saudi Arabia's participation in IKTVA underscores its role in developing local capabilities and national supply chains.
• SATS Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024Avilog, a joint venture between Albawardi Group (ABG) and Al Muhaidib Group (AMG), acquired a 49% stake in SATS Saudi Arabia (SATS SA) following receipt of all regulatory approvals. The partnership drives expansion of SATS SA's infrastructure, including a new cargo facility in Jeddah with 300,000 tons annual capacity (Q1 2027), and broadens multi-modal logistics across the Kingdom. ABG contributes bonded zones, marine services, and warehousing; AMG provides nationwide distribution. GACA President and Ministry of Investment representatives witnessed the signing.
• British International School Al Khobar (BISAK)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 October 2024Almasader Alenshaeya (a joint venture between Albawardi Group and Al Muhaidib Group) extended its lease agreement with BISAK from 20 to 30 years, demonstrating commitment to building long-term impactful partnerships. Almasader's communities seamlessly integrate schooling and housing solutions, with proximity to BISAK enhancing the appeal of its Ronda residence.
• National Housing Company (NHC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2024Albawardi Group, represented by Albawardi Building Materials Company and Albawardi Tools and Hardware Company, signed an MOU with NHC (Saudi National Housing Company) as platinum sponsor of the National Housing Real Estate Supply Chain Forum. The MOU covers partnership in steel industries and building materials supply chain, supporting NHC's delivery of 300,000+ housing units across 9 suburbs and 6 residential communities in alignment with Vision 2030's 70% homeownership target.
• First Coffee Company (internal venture)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Albawardi Group established the First Coffee Company specializing in green bean trading, roasting, and brewing with 10,000 tons per annum capacity and 1.3+ million liters per annum for liquid beverages. The company introduced smart kegs with fully automated cold brew replenishment systems and aims to become a leading coffee brewing company in Saudi Arabia.
• King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Albawardi Knowledge Development Initiative served as production partner for Tanween 2022 (Ithra's premier creativity conference design challenge), collaborating with Bena Steel Industries and The University of Hong Kong on the 'Building Simplexity' pavilion challenge. In 2024, ABG continued the partnership for the 'City Breathe' pavilion challenge addressing urban air quality through repurposing industrial waste.
• Gasven Holding Company (Co-founded by Albawardi Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGasven Holding Company was founded by Albawardi Group, Khalifa Al Mulhim Group, and Al Khereiji Group, collaborating with leading businesses across energy, engineering, and carbon-capture sectors. Alderley Saudi Arabia is a subsidiary of Gasven Holding, providing metering, control, and energy solutions in Saudi Arabia.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Al Muhaidib Group: Saudi Arabian diversified conglomerate and Albawardi's JV partner in Avilog (49% SATS SA stake) and Masader Alenshaeya. Operates across food, construction, real estate, and industrial sectors with comparable scale and family-owned governance structure.
• Olayan Financing Company: One of Saudi Arabia's largest privately-held conglomerates with diversified operations in trading, distribution, manufacturing, real estate, and investments. Highly comparable multi-sector holding company model with similar Vision 2030 alignment.
• Kingdom Holding Company: Saudi publicly-listed investment holding company with diversified portfolio across hospitality, real estate, media, healthcare, and industrial sectors. Comparable as a multi-sector Saudi holding vehicle with strategic global investments.
• Nesma Holding: Saudi Arabian diversified conglomerate operating in construction, real estate, industrial services, and trading. Comparable to Albawardi in construction materials supply, real estate development, and Saudi industrial sector focus.
• Saudi Binladin Group: Major Saudi construction and real estate conglomerate with operations across building materials, steel, and contracting. Comparable to Albawardi's construction materials distribution and real estate development activities.

Regional players

• Dar Al Arkan Real Estate: Saudi publicly-listed real estate developer focused on residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. Comparable as a Saudi real estate developer benefiting from NHC and Vision 2030 housing demand, though Albawardi is private and diversified.
• Bahri (Saudi Arabia's national shipping carrier): Saudi Arabia's national logistics and shipping company operating in cargo, chemicals, and dry bulk. Comparable to Albawardi's logistics and bonded zone businesses (EGBZ, SDRS) serving Saudi Arabia's import/export hub ambitions.
• Aldrees Petroleum and Transport Services: Saudi fuel distribution and logistics company operating bulk stations, transport, and convenience retail. Comparable to Albawardi's wholesale distribution and logistics infrastructure plays within the Saudi market.

Broad incumbents

• SABIC (Saudi Basic Industries Corporation): Saudi petrochemicals giant and one of Albawardi's Bena Steel Industries' approval partners. Overlapping as a major Saudi industrial conglomerate, though SABIC is much larger, publicly listed, and chemicals-focused rather than diversified services.

Others

• ACWA Power: Saudi energy and water solutions developer and operator. Thematically comparable as a Saudi industrial conglomerate serving Vision 2030 infrastructure, though focused specifically on power generation and water desalination rather than diversified trading.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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