Alkalive

What Alkalive does

Alkalive is a Qatar-based premium bottled water producer founded in 2017 as the first alkaline water manufacturer in the country, operating under 100% Qatari investment. The company produces alkaline still water (pH 8-8.5, TDS 100-120) in sizes from 200mL to 1500mL, alongside sparkling water (SparkAlive), glass-packaged premium lines, black water (AlkaBlack, SparkaBlack) enriched with fulvic acid and 70+ trace minerals, and Luban Water infused with Royal Hojari frankincense from Oman. Production is conducted at the Lusail Water Factory in Doha's Small & Medium Industries Area using Italian Della Toffola water treatment equipment for proprietary mineral balancing and consistent quality.

The company operates a multi-channel go-to-market strategy spanning direct-to-consumer e-commerce and telephone hotline ordering with home delivery, retail partnerships with all five major Qatar chains (Carrefour, Lulu, Monoprix, Almeera, Spar), and B2B relationships across corporate (QNB, QIB, Qatar Airways, Ooredoo), government (Qatar Olympic Committee, Qatar Football Association, Qatar Stars League, multiple ministries), and hospitality (Movenpick, Wyndham, Barwa, Diplomatic Club) sectors. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; sales follow a unit-pricing, pay-as-you-go model. Revenue is generated almost entirely from bottled water hardware sales.

Strategic positioning emphasizes sports and event sponsorships (QSL, Qatar Cup 2024, three consecutive years with FIDE World Chess Championships) as a brand-building lever, alongside sustainability innovation exemplified by Qatar's first tethered cap bottle (2025). The company maintains ISO 9001, ISO 27001, HACCP, and Qatar Quality Standard certifications and is led by General Manager Osama Maryam, with a management team covering sales, finance, production, procurement, and QHSE functions across an estimated 51-100 employees.

Name

Alkalive

Legal name

Alkalive

Website

https://alkalive.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Alkalive is Qatar's first alkaline bottled water producer (founded 2017), manufacturing premium still, sparkling, black, and frankincense-infused water at the Lusail Water Factory using Italian Della Toffola technology for individual consumers, corporations, government entities, and hospitality across Qatar.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bottled Water

NAICS

Bottled Water Manufacturing (312112), Soft Drink and Ice Manufacturing (31211), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters (2086)

akta.pro primary industry

Alkaline/Ionized Bottled Water Production (AFAFACAG)

Keywords

• Bottled alkaline water
• Premium hydration products
• Functional bottled water
• Mineral enriched water
• Sparkling water beverages

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bottled Alkaline Water Sales: Alkalive generates revenue primarily from selling bottled alkaline water products in various sizes (200mL, 250mL, 330mL, 500mL, 750mL, 1500mL) through retail, wholesale, and direct-to-consumer channels. The company produces multiple product variants including still water, sparkling water, flavored sparkling water, black water, luban water, and glass-packaged products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Alkalive produces premium bottled alkaline drinking water in multiple variants including still, sparkling, flavored, black (AlkaBlack/SparkaBlack), and frankincense-infused (Luban) waters. Products are packaged in plastic bottles (200mL to 1500mL) and glass bottles, manufactured at the Lusail Water Factory in Doha using Italian Della Toffola water treatment technology with proprietary mineral balancing (pH 8-8.5, TDS 100-120).

Product overview

Alkalive is Qatar's first producer of premium alkaline drinking water, founded in 2017. The product portfolio centers on alkaline water with various packaging options (plastic bottles ranging from 200mL to 1500mL, glass bottles, and specialized variants). The portfolio includes core Alkalive alkaline water and SparkAlive sparkling water, premium glass-line products, specialty variants (AlkaBlack and SparkaBlack black water with fulvic acid and trace minerals, Luban Water with frankincense), and child-focused products (Baby Water and Play & Go). The company utilizes 100% Qatari investments and Italian technology for production, with Lusail Water Factory as the manufacturing facility. Alkalive positions itself as an innovator in health-focused hydration with a strong focus on sustainability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SparkAlive: Sparkling alkaline water product line
• AlkaBlack
• SparkaBlack
• Luban Water
• Luban Sparkling Water

Products and services

• Alkalive Alkaline Water Premium alkaline drinking water produced in Qatar, available in multiple sizes (200mL, 250mL, 330mL, 500mL, 1500mL). Features pH 8-8.5, TDS 100-120, and mineral enrichment including calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium.
• SparkAlive Sparkling Water Sparkling alkaline water offering effervescent refreshment with the same mineral benefits (pH 8-8.5) as regular Alkalive water.
• Alkalive Glass Line Premium alkaline water packaged in glass bottles, the first Qatari alkaline water in glass packaging. Includes Alkalive Glass (still), SparkAlive Glass (sparkling), and Flavored Sparkling Glass (fruit-flavored sparkling) in three sizes (250mL, 330mL, 750mL).
• AlkaBlack and SparkaBlack (Black Water) First black water products in Qatar. AlkaBlack is premium still black water and SparkaBlack is sparkling black water, both enriched with fulvic acid, over 70 trace minerals, 22 polyphenol flavonoids, 14 organic acids, 13 amino acids, and 18 antioxidants for detox and wellness benefits.
• Luban Water and Luban Sparkling Water Premium water infused with Royal Hojari Luban (frankincense) from Oman, enriched with Boswellic Acid for anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, promoting skin regeneration and tissue repair. Available as Luban Water (still) and Luban Sparkling Water (carbonated).
• Alkalive Baby Water and Play & Go Children-focused alkaline water product line including Alkalive Baby Water (330mL) for school backpacks and Alkalive Play & Go (250mL) in pink and blue variants with playful labels and easy-open caps, designed for daily hydration at school and play.
• Alkalive Sports Bottle (750mL) 750mL sports water bottle with leak-proof, easy-open cap designed for active lifestyles, workouts, outdoor adventures, and everyday use.

Quantifiable outcome

• pH level of 8-8.5 (vs normal drinking water) that inactivates pepsin in stomach, providing relief from acidic reflux symptoms
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships Qatar 2025flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Alkalive serves as Official Water Partner for the FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Chess Championships Qatar 2025 for the third consecutive year. The prestigious championship brings together elite chess players from around the globe, positioning Qatar as a leading destination for major international sporting events.
• Carnegie Mellon University QatarminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 January 2024Experiential learning partnership where Alkalive hosted students from Carnegie Mellon Qatar at their facility, providing insights into real-world operations including inventory management, operational strategy, and quality standards.
• Qatar Cup 2024coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Official sponsor selected by Qatar Stars League from the inception of the Qatar Cup 2024 event, providing health-enhancing hydration solutions and supporting the championship.
• Qatar Stars League (QSL)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 July 2022Multi-year sponsorship partnership where Alkalive serves as official water partner for Qatar Stars League tournaments. The partnership was renewed for three seasons in July 2022 and has continued through 2025, supporting sports and promoting healthy lifestyle through football.
• Della ToffolacoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2022Global leader in water treatment equipment design and construction. Della Toffola supplied nine containers of water treatment equipment for Alkalive's new production line factory, providing technology for the entire water production solution.
• Lulu HypermarketcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor retail partner for distribution of Alkalive products across Lulu Hypermarket locations in Qatar.
• Carrefour MallcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail distribution partner for Alkalive products at Carrefour Mall locations in Qatar.
• Monoprix MallcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail distribution partner for Alkalive products at Monoprix Mall locations in Qatar.
• Almeera StoreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail distribution partner for Alkalive products in Qatar.
• Spar MallminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRetail distribution partner for Alkalive products in Qatar.
• Qatar AirwayscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHospitality partner providing Alkalive water for in-flight services on Qatar Airways flights.
• Qatar Olympic CommitteecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partnership with Qatar Olympic Committee supporting Olympic sports and athletic excellence in Qatar.
• Qatar Football AssociationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership supporting football sports in Qatar through hydration sponsorship.
• QNB (Qatar National Bank)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate partner receiving Alkalive water products for banking sector use.
• QIB (Qatar Islamic Bank)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorporate partner receiving Alkalive water products for banking sector use.
• Hoop4Hope 2.0 (Doha Youth Network & Fame Sports Academy)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharity event sponsorship where Alkalive Water was a sponsor of the 3x3 basketball charity event bringing together Doha youth to raise donations for Sudan humanitarian cause.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Mai Dubai: Premium bottled water brand based in Dubai (UAE) distributed across the GCC, including Qatar. Comparable as a regionally produced premium bottled water competing for the same Gulf retail and hospitality customers.
• Al Ain Water: Leading UAE bottled water brand (Agthia Group) distributed across the GCC. Comparable as a regionally produced, broadly distributed bottled water competing in Qatari retail and foodservice channels.
• Masafi: UAE-based bottled water and beverage producer with long-standing Gulf-wide distribution including Qatar. Comparable as a regional premium water brand competing in the same supermarket and hospitality channels.

Direct peers

• Voss: Premium bottled water sold in glass and plastic, marketed on minimalist design and purity. Closely comparable to Alkalive's premium pricing, glass-bottle line and lifestyle/culinary channel focus.
• Perrier: Iconic sparkling mineral water brand owned by Nestle Waters, widely distributed in hospitality and retail. Comparable to Alkalive's SparkAlive sparkling portfolio and its presence in hotels, restaurants and airlines.
• Fiji Water: Premium imported still water marketed on source/origin and mineral profile. Comparable to Alkalive's premium still-water positioning and direct presence in upscale hospitality and retail.
• Evian: Premium still bottled water brand owned by Danone, positioned on mineral composition and provenance. Directly comparable to Alkalive's premium alkaline still-water positioning and presence in hospitality and airline channels.
• S.Pellegrino: Premium sparkling mineral water owned by Nestle Waters, sold in glass and served in hospitality. Directly comparable to Alkalive's SparkAlive and glass-line sparkling products and its hotel/restaurant distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Dasani: Global bottled water brand owned by The Coca-Cola Company, distributed in retail and foodservice. Comparable as a mass-market incumbent competing for the same shelf and outlet placements in Qatar.
• Aquafina: Global purified bottled water brand owned by PepsiCo, widely distributed in retail and foodservice worldwide. Comparable as a mass-market incumbent sitting on the same Qatari retail shelves and competing on price-convenience rather than premium positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/alkalive_qa
• Facebookfacebook.com/alkaliveqa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alkalive-qatar
• Instagraminstagram.com/alkaliveqa

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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