What Alhani Construction & Trading Co. does

ALHANI Construction & Trading Co. is a Kuwaiti family-owned general contractor founded in 1963 by Abdelmohsen Al-Qattan and Hajj Khaled Yussef Al-Mutawaa, headquartered in Kuwait City with a regional office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The firm delivers turnkey construction across civil engineering, electromechanical (MEP) - executed through wholly-owned ALHANI for electrical works (CTC Grade 2) and sister company ALHANI MORYAK for mechanical works - interior finishes and fitouts, landscaping, infrastructure works (CTC Grade 2), real estate development investment, and product trading licensed by the Ministry of Trade. Technology is anchored on BIM 500 Building Information Modeling for project coordination (notably on the NBK Multistorey Car Park) and an ISO 9001:2008-certified integrated management system.

The business operates an enterprise field-sales GTM: bidding via Kuwait's Central Tendering Committee under the highest Grade 1 civil classification, and pursuing private clients through direct relationships. Revenue is generated one-time per project through competitive tenders, design-build contracts (e.g., JACC at KWD 240m, Shaheed Park Phase 3 at KWD 85m), and joint ventures (e.g., Sinohydro on Kuwait University, Van Oord on marine works). The firm has delivered 500+ projects totaling USD 3B+ across Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Jordan, and UAE over 62+ years, with landmark references including Kuwait International Airport, Central Bank of Kuwait, Palace of Justice, Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre (JACC), Kuwait University Colleges of Life Sciences and Business (LEED Silver), Kuwait National Library, and the ARAMCO World Cup Stadium in Dammam (targeting LEED Gold for Asia Cup 2027).

Customer segments split between Government and Public Sector (Amiri Diwan, Kuwait University, Ministry of Public Works) and Private Sector and Financial Institutions (National Bank of Kuwait, Mabanee, Aayan Real Estate, ARAMCO, Lucid/PIF). The customer base is highly concentrated among a small set of sovereign and quasi-sovereign anchors, with project values ranging from USD 11m (Lucid MEP) to USD 770m (JACC). Leadership transitioned to second-generation Chairman Omar Abdelmohsen Al-Qattan in 2017, with Khaled Hallak appointed CEO - Kuwait in May 2025 to professionalize operations ahead of the Saudi expansion.

Name

Alhani Construction & Trading Co.

Legal name

ALHANI Construction & Trading Co.

Website

https://alhani.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

ALHANI Construction & Trading Co. is a Kuwaiti family-owned turnkey general contractor (founded 1963) delivering civil, MEP, fitout, landscaping, and infrastructure works for government, financial, real estate, and industrial clients across Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Jordan, and the UAE, holding CTC Grade 1 civil classification.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Services

NAICS

Industrial Building Construction (23621), Utility System Construction (2371), Specialty Trade Contractors (238)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction Management & General Contracting (EPCM, Scheduling, QA/QC, HSE) (EUAMAFAJ), Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations) (EUAEADAA)

Keywords

• Turnkey construction services
• Civil engineering contracting
• Electromechanical MEP services
• Construction infrastructure works
• Design build construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuwait

HQ country

Kuwait

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Contract Revenue: ALHANI generates revenue primarily through construction contracts as main contractor for large-scale projects, including design-build arrangements. Revenue is project-based and varies by contract value, with major projects ranging from USD 11 million to USD 770 million.
2. Joint Venture Construction Revenue: Revenue generated through joint venture arrangements with partners like Sinohydro for large infrastructure projects. ALHANI executes civil and electrical works while JV partners handle other components.
3. Real Estate Investment: ALHANI participates as investors with equity ownership in real estate developments, in addition to traditional contracting roles.
4. Product Trading: Licensed by the Ministry of Trade for product trading, representing international manufacturers for construction materials and products in the Kuwait market.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

ALHANI provides turnkey design-and-build construction services covering civil engineering, electromechanical (MEP), interior finishes and fitouts, and landscaping under a single integrated delivery model. The company serves as a main contractor for large-scale government, institutional, commercial, and infrastructure projects across the GCC. It complements construction with licensed product trading and equity participation in real estate developments.

Product overview

Alhani Construction & Trading Co. is a full-service construction firm operating since 1963, offering a single unified portfolio of integrated construction services. The core offering is Turnkey Construction, encompassing civil engineering, electromechanical (MEP) services delivered through ALHANI for electrical works and sister company ALHANI MORYAK for mechanical works, complemented by finishes and fitouts, landscaping, infrastructure works, real estate development investment, and product trading. The company positions itself as a tier-1 contractor in the GCC construction sector with ISO 9001:2008 certified integrated management systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Turnkey Construction Full-service engineering and construction from conceptual design to completion and handover, covering civil works, MEP, interior finishes, fitouts, and landscaping. Serves residential, commercial, hotels, hospitals, educational institutions, airports, roads, and factories.
• Civil Engineering Comprehensive civil construction works including structural engineering, foundations, and infrastructure projects. ALHANI holds the highest Grade 1 civil classification from Kuwait's Central Tendering Committee.
• Electromechanical (MEP) Services Full-range electromechanical (MEP) services delivered through ALHANI for electrical works (Grade 2 CTC classification) and sister company ALHANI MORYAK for mechanical works. Covers electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, and building management systems.
• Finishes, Furniture and Fitouts Interior finishing services with procurement practices and relationships with global manufacturers for budget and timeline flexibility on commercial, hospitality, and institutional projects.
• Landscaping Planting and maintenance of green spaces with smart irrigation and water management systems designed for harsh environments; delivered as part of integrated project scope including Shaheed Park Phase 3.
• Infrastructure Works Infrastructural works including roads, major urban sewage lines, pumping stations, and utility systems. ALHANI holds a Grade 2 Infrastructure license from Kuwait's Central Agency for Public Tenders (CAPT).
• Real Estate Development Investment Investment and equity participation in real estate developments, enabled by ALHANI's strong financial position; the company participates as both contractor and equity investor on select developments.
• Product Trading Trading of construction products licensed by Kuwait's Ministry of Trade, with ALHANI representing international manufacturers of construction materials and products in the Kuwait market.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ completed projects delivered across 62+ years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Aayan Real EstatecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2026ALHANI partnered with Aayan Real Estate, Touristic Enterprises Company, and Al-Shaheen Consultants (ASCO) for the Egaila Beach Development project. ALHANI has begun construction with first concrete pour, building a vibrant public space.
• Mabanee Company (K.P.S.C)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2026ALHANI is partnered with Mabanee Company for specialized renovation packages for the iconic Hilton Plage 13 Resort south of Kuwait City, a project in collaboration with Touristic Enterprises Company, with landscape and planning design by Proem Architects.
• TAEP (Design Consultants)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerALHANI works in partnership with TAEP design consultants for Shaheed Park Phase 3 (KWD 85m, 203,000 sqm) and has previously collaborated on Kuwait National Library. TAEP is the design consultant for multiple landmark projects.
• SinohydrocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership with Sinohydro for Kuwait University projects including Colleges of Life Sciences and Business (KWD 136m) and Infrastructure Works at Shadadiya Campus (KWD 19m). ALHANI executes civil and electrical works within the JV.
• AAP (Design Consultants)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerALHANI partnered with AAP design consultants alongside TAEP for Shaheed Park Phase 3 project, navigating unique challenges including work during COVID-19 pandemic.
• Van OordminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture with Van Oord for marine works at Amiri Diwan, Crown Prince, Prime Minister's, and Council of Ministers' offices in the 1990s following the Gulf War.
• Ghafari AssociatesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesign consultant for Lucid Electric Car Manufacturing Facility in Jeddah, a fast-track 9-month MEP project valued at KWD 3.34m (USD 11m).
• SSH (Design Consultants)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesign consultant SSH for Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre (JACC), the iconic 22-month design and build project valued at KWD 240m (USD 770m) with first titanium cladding in Kuwait.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Al Habtoor Group (Habtoor Leighton Group): UAE-based diversified conglomerate with a large construction division executing mega-projects across the GCC. Competes on larger Vision 2030-aligned tenders and brings broader capital and international partner access.
• AECOM Middle East: Global EPC and program management firm active across GCC megaprojects. Competes for design-build and program management mandates on the same landmark public-sector projects ALHANI targets.
• Saudi Binladin Group: Largest Saudi construction conglomerate with mega-project execution across civil, MEP, and infrastructure. Sets the competitive ceiling on KSA giga-project tenders that ALHANI is now pursuing.

Regional players

• Nesma & Partners Contracting: Major Saudi Arabian EPC and building contractor with comparable turnkey capabilities. Comparable on GCC mega-project execution and competes with ALHANI for Saudi Arabia's giga-project pipeline.
• Arabian Construction Co. UAE/Lebanon-headquartered general contractor with landmark-project expertise across the GCC. Comparable to ALHANI on complex, design-build cultural and commercial projects in the region.
• Al-Bawani Construction: Saudi Arabian general contractor with strong turnkey and MEP capabilities targeting government and mega-projects. Increasingly relevant peer as ALHANI pushes into Saudi Vision 2030 work.

Direct peers

• Kharafi National: One of Kuwait's largest general contractors with civil, MEP, and infrastructure capabilities. Competes with ALHANI on Kuwait public tenders and shares similar landmark-project positioning in the GCC.
• Mushrif Trading & Contracting: Major Kuwait-headquartered general contractor with similar turnkey capabilities across civil, MEP, and infrastructure. Operates in the same Kuwait public-sector tender market and competes head-to-head on government project bids.
• Combined Group Contracting: Kuwaiti construction company with comparable Grade 1 / Grade 2 classifications and similar turnkey execution on government buildings, infrastructure, and industrial projects.
• Kuwait Arab Builders (KAB): Kuwaiti general contractor active in turnkey building construction and civil engineering. Competes for the same government and private-sector contracts in Kuwait with similar mid-to-large project focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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