Al Murad Group

What Al Murad Group does

Al Murad Group is a privately held, family-owned UAE conglomerate founded in 1973 by Mr. Abdulla Mohammed Al Murad and headquartered in Ajman. The group operates seven distinct business verticals spanning media, retail, real estate, entertainment, security/imaging distribution, contracting, and trading. Core operating subsidiaries include Ajman TV (a UAE terrestrial and Nilesat broadcaster since 1996), Channel4 Radio Network (four FM stations in English, Arabic, Hindi, and Malayalam reaching a combined 4M+ listeners since 1997), Ajman Independent Studios (a 215,000 M2 production facility equipped with Sony HD cameras, Grass Valley HD motion mixers, and Final Cut Pro, having produced over 20,000 hours of content since 1976), Emirates Photo Marketing (the authorized Kodak distributor for the Gulf and Middle East since 1982), Sara Contracting & Interior Design (since 2009), Al Murad Real Estate (since 2014), Al Murad Mall (since March 2020), and Sprinkles family entertainment center (since 2023).

The group's revenue model is a mix of advertising and sponsorships across its broadcast assets, retail and entertainment transaction fees through the Mall and Sprinkles, real estate development sales, hardware and solution sales through EPM's security/imaging distribution, and professional services fees from Sara Contracting. Its go-to-market combines B2C reach via owned broadcast and physical venues with B2B/enterprise sales to UAE government bodies and corporate clients primarily through Emirates Photo Marketing. Cross-vertical integration allows the group to leverage its media platforms to drive traffic to the Mall and Sprinkles, while EPM supplies security and imaging infrastructure (ID card printing, access control, CCTV, digital asset management) to government and enterprise accounts across the Gulf and Middle East.

The company is led by founder and Chairman Abdulla Mohammed Al Murad with no disclosed external institutional investors, private equity backers, or public shareholders; the group is entirely family-owned and self-funded. The 501-1,000 employee organization operates exclusively from Ajman and the UAE market, with broadcast reach extending into the wider Middle East via Nilesat and Kodak distribution rights covering the Gulf region.

Name

Al Murad Group

Legal name

Al Murad Group

Website

https://almuradgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Al Murad Group is a privately held, family-owned UAE conglomerate headquartered in Ajman, operating seven verticals including Ajman TV, four Channel4 radio stations, Ajman Independent Studios, Kodak-distributor Emirates Photo Marketing, Sara Contracting, Al Murad Real Estate, Al Murad Mall, and Sprinkles entertainment center, serving UAE consumers, government bodies, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Al Ajman

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Media Broadcasting: Revenue from television channel (Ajman TV) and four radio stations (Channel4 104.8 FM, Al Rabia 107.8 FM, Radio4 89.1 FM, Gold 101.3 FM) through advertising and sponsorships
2. Retail Mall Operations: Al Murad Mall generates revenue from retail tenants, entertainment spaces, and dining establishments. Operating since March 2020 in Ajman's Al Nuaimiyah 3 area with 330+ car parking capacity
3. Real Estate Development: Al Murad Real Estate develops residential and commercial properties across Ajman, offering state-of-the-art complexes with various amenities
4. Photo/Imaging Distribution: Emirates Photo Marketing distributes Kodak products and security/imaging solutions (ID card printing, access control, CCTV surveillance, key management, digital asset management, radiography systems, therapy lasers, LED imagers) to government bodies and corporate clients
5. Family Entertainment: Sprinkles Play family entertainment center spanning 16,000 sq. ft. at Al Murad Mall offers trampoline park, arcade, VR gaming, and soft-play attractions
6. Contracting and Interior Design: Sara Contracting provides interior design and contracting services to various organizations in the region

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Al Murad Group operates a diversified portfolio of seven business verticals through eight wholly-owned subsidiaries, including television broadcasting (Ajman TV), commercial radio (Channel4 Radio Network with four FM stations), TV production facilities (Ajman Independent Studios), distribution of Kodak security and imaging solutions (Emirates Photo Marketing), interior design and contracting (Sara Contracting), real estate development (Al Murad Real Estate), retail (Al Murad Mall), and family entertainment (Sprinkles). The group serves UAE consumers through media, retail, leisure, and residential property, and serves government bodies and corporate clients through security, imaging, and contracting services.

Product overview

Al Murad Group is a diversified conglomerate operating 7 verticals across media, entertainment, real estate, and retail sectors. The portfolio includes: Ajman Independent Studios (TV production facility with HD technology), Ajman TV (television channel), Channel4 Radio Network (4 FM radio stations), Emirates Photo Marketing (security/imaging solutions, Kodak distributor), Sara Contracting & Interior Design, Al Murad Real Estate, Al Murad Mall, and Sprinkles (family entertainment center). The group, founded by Mr. Abdulla Mohammed Al Murad in 1973 and headquartered in Ajman, UAE, provides integrated media production capabilities and diversified commercial services across the UAE region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ajman TV: Television broadcasting channel serving UAE with cultural and family-oriented programs
• Channel4 Radio Network
• Emirates Photo Marketing (EPM)
• Sara Contracting & Interior Design
• Al Murad Real Estate
• Al Murad Mall
• Sprinkles

Products and services

• Ajman TV Television broadcasting channel established in February 1996, inaugurated by Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, offering cultural and family-oriented programs in Arabic and English to UAE and Middle East audiences.
• Channel4 Radio Network First commercial radio network in the UAE operating four FM stations - Channel4 104.8 FM (English popular music), Al Rabia 107.8 FM (Arabic), Radio4 89.1 FM (Hindi/Bollywood), and Gold 101.3 FM (Malayalam) - reaching a combined audience of 4 million+ listeners across the UAE via FM, online, and mobile apps.
• Ajman Independent Studios State-of-the-art TV production facility spanning 215,000 square meters with 8,000 square meters of building area, equipped with Sony HD cameras, Grass Valley HD motion mixer, and Final Cut Pro editing systems, featuring two studios, carpentry workshop, makeup rooms, and VIP guest rooms. Has produced over 20,000 hours of television programs in Arabic and English since 1976.
• Emirates Photo Marketing (EPM) Leading distributor of security and imaging solutions with over 30 years of experience and the authorized Kodak distributor for the Gulf and Middle East market. Products include ID card printing systems, access control and time attendance, CCTV surveillance, key management systems, digital asset management, radiography systems, therapy lasers, and LED imagers for government bodies and corporate clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4 million+ combined radio audience reach across four stations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KodakcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmirates Photo Marketing (EPM) is the authorized distributor of Kodak brand products in the Gulf and Middle East market. EPM distributes Kodak products across photographic, health imaging, industrial imaging, business imaging, and professional imaging categories. EPM operates the first photo finishing lab in the region and serves as the dedicated torch bearer of the Kodak brand.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• MBC Group: Largest private broadcast group in the Middle East, operating pan-Arab TV and radio networks including Shahid streaming. Sets the competitive benchmark for advertising rates and audience reach that Al Murad's Channel4 and Ajman TV compete against.
• Dubai Media Incorporated: Operates Dubai TV and other broadcast assets, comparable to Ajman TV in serving the UAE market. Established emirate-level broadcaster with similar government-tied positioning and Arabic-language programming.
• Abu Dhabi Media Company: Major UAE media conglomerate operating multiple TV channels, radio stations, and digital platforms. A larger, diversified incumbent in the same broadcast media category that competes for advertising share and audience attention.
• Majid Al Futtaim: UAE conglomerate operating malls (Mall of the Emirates, City Centre), hotels, and entertainment assets. Directly comparable to Al Murad Mall and Sprinkles in retail real estate and family entertainment operations.
• EMAAR Properties: UAE real estate developer and mall operator (Dubai Mall, etc.). Comparable to Al Murad Real Estate and Al Murad Mall in developing and operating retail and residential properties, though at vastly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Sharjah Media Group (Sharjah Broadcasting Authority): Emirate-level broadcaster operating TV and radio in the UAE, directly comparable to Al Murad's Ajman TV and Channel4 Radio Network in serving regional audiences with Arabic and multilingual content. State-backed peer in an adjacent emirate.
• Arabian Radio Network (ARN): UAE-based commercial radio operator running multiple FM stations across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Most direct competitor to Channel4 Radio Network in the UAE commercial radio advertising market.

Regional players

• DAMAC Properties: UAE-based real estate developer with residential and commercial projects. Comparable to Al Murad Real Estate in the UAE property development space, though primarily Dubai-focused.

Others

• Kodak Alaris: Brand owner whose products Emirates Photo Marketing distributes across the Gulf and Middle East. Principal supplier relationship that defines EPM's distribution rights and product portfolio.
• TRA (Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority): UAE regulator overseeing radio spectrum and broadcast licensing. Indirect peer in the sense that Channel4 Radio Network's FM frequencies and Ajman TV's broadcast rights operate under TRA licensing frameworks.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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