What Al Mana Holding does

Al Mana Holding (also operating as Al Mana Group or M.H. Al Mana Group) is a privately held Qatari conglomerate founded in 1952 by Mohamed Hamad Al Mana and headquartered in Doha, Qatar. The company operates more than 17 wholly owned subsidiaries across nine divisions: contracting (United Construction Establishment, KHM Trading), real estate (Al Mana Capital Real Estate, BetterHomes, RE/MAX franchises, and petrol station operations), food and beverage (franchises for Wendy's, Subway, Cinnabon, Caribou Coffee, Mooyah, and Al Abdallah), industrial manufacturing (National Industrial Gas Plants for industrial/medical/specialty gases, Khalid and Hamad Ready Mix Concrete with three batching plants and a 50-vehicle fleet, Al Mana Metal Industries, Star Line Block Factory, Al Mana Precision Industries for fire-rated doors, Al Khor Factory, Oryx Fire extinguishers, and IGTC Chemical Division), engineering (Advance Engineering / AEMC for electromechanical contracting), farming and agriculture (Mazzraty — poultry, dairy, juices, vegetables, honey, nuts, dates across seven factories), training and security (Qatar Modern Driving School, Al Hamad Security Services, International Security Systems), and wellness (UFC GYM Qatar joint venture).

The group serves a mix of government, enterprise, and consumer end markets. Government of Qatar is a named anchor customer for construction projects (schools, health centers, infrastructure), and oil-and-gas companies in Qatar are served via the industrial-gas and IGTC supply chains. Consumer revenue flows through franchise restaurants, real estate brokerage, Mazzraty retail food products, and UFC GYM subscriptions. Distribution is multi-channel: direct enterprise sales for large construction and industrial contracts, franchise-operated retail for F&B and real estate, wholesale for industrial gases and chemicals, and a network of strategically located petrol stations across Qatar that function as service hubs.

Revenue mechanics combine transaction fees (real estate brokerage, franchise F&B sales), hardware sales (industrial gases, concrete, metal panels, doors, fire equipment), professional services (contracting, security, driving instruction, electromechanical maintenance), and subscription recurring revenue (UFC GYM). The company reports thousands of employees (501–1,000+ stated) and identifies itself as a prominent Qatar conglomerate since 1960. Recent strategic moves include a 2021 distribution partnership with Dahua Technology, a 2024 UFC GYM joint venture, and a proposed 2026 $15.6 million biodiesel plant in Egypt — the first major industrial project disclosed outside Qatar.

Name

Al Mana Holding

Legal name

Al Mana Holding

Website

https://almanaholding.com.qa

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Al Mana Holding is a privately held Qatari conglomerate founded in 1952 that operates contracting, real estate, F&B franchises, industrial manufacturing, engineering, agriculture, security, and wellness businesses across Qatar and select regional markets, serving government, enterprise, and consumer customers through 17+ subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Doha

HQ country

Qatar

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contracting Services: Construction project management with focus on quality, safety, and timely delivery
2. Real Estate Operations: Property development, brokerage through RE/MAX and BetterHomes franchises, and petrol station operations
3. Food & Beverage: International restaurant franchises including Wendy's, Subway, Cinnabon, Caribou Coffee, Mooyah, Al Abdallah
4. Industrial Manufacturing: Gas production, concrete, metal industries, precision industries, block manufacturing
5. Trading: Chemical trading, water treatment solutions, fire and security products
6. Training & Security Services: Driving school, security services, CCTV and access control systems
7. Farming & Agriculture: Fresh poultry, dairy, juices through Mazzraty brand with integrated production
8. Fitness & Wellness: UFC GYM Qatar joint venture offering MMA-inspired fitness training

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Al Mana Holding is a Qatar-based diversified conglomerate that operates and invests across construction contracting, real estate development and brokerage, food and beverage franchises, industrial manufacturing (industrial gases, concrete, metal products, fire-rated doors, fire extinguishers), trading, farming and agriculture, security services and wellness/fitness. The group manages wholly-owned subsidiaries alongside franchise brands (Wendy's, Subway, Cinnabon, Caribou Coffee, Mooyah, RE/MAX, BetterHomes, UFC GYM) to deliver integrated services and products to government, enterprise and consumer markets in Qatar.

Product overview

Al Mana Holding is a Qatar-based diversified conglomerate operating since 1960 with multiple independent divisions. The company's product portfolio spans Real Estate (Al Mana Capital Real Estate, BetterHomes, RE/MAX franchise, petrol stations), Food & Beverage (Subway, Wendy's, Cinnabon, Caribou, Mooyah, Al Abdallah franchises), Contracting & Construction (Khalid and Hamad Ready Mix, United Construction Establishment, KHM Trading), Industries (National Industrial Gas Plants, Star Line Block Factory, Al Mana Precision Industries, Al Khor Factory, IGTC divisions), Engineering (AEMC), Farming & Agriculture (Mazzraty), Wellness (UFC GYM Qatar joint venture), and Training & Technology (Qatar Modern Driving School, Al Hamad Security Services, International Security Systems). The conglomerate offers both owned operations and franchise/franchise partnerships across these sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BetterHomes: Real estate brokerage and property management services
• Mazzraty
• National Industrial Gas Plants (NIGP)
• IGTC Chemical Division
• Oryx Fire
• QSGL

Products and services

• Al Mana Capital Real Estate Real estate development company specializing in high-rise residential projects, villa complexes, commercial buildings and shopping centers across Qatar.
• BetterHomes Qatar Property brokerage and management services offering residential and commercial sales, leasing, property management and short-term rentals across Qatar.
• Khalid and Hamad Ready Mix Concrete Leading manufacturer of ready-mix concrete with three fully automated batching plants and a fleet of 50 vehicles serving construction projects in Qatar.
• United Construction Establishment Grade-A general contractor offering turnkey project management, design, engineering, procurement and construction services for government, industrial and commercial projects in Qatar.
• KHM Trading and Contracting Company Construction company specializing in luxurious residential and commercial premises with over 60 completed projects.
• Al Mana Metal Industries Manufacturer of insulated panels, corrugated sheets for roofing and siding, and other steel construction products.
• National Industrial Gas Plants (NIGP) Leading industrial, medical and high-purity gases manufacturing company producing oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen and specialty gas mixtures, with cryogenic liquid production capabilities.
• Star Line Block Factory Manufacturer of precast concrete products including paving stones, kerb stones, masonry blocks and structural solutions.
• Al Mana Precision Industries Manufacturer specializing in fire-rated and non-fire-rated doors, windows, cabinets and fire-rated hardware with fire ratings up to 180 minutes, IFC and Qatar Civil Defense certified.
• Al Khor Factory Timber products manufacturer producing fire-rated doors, woodwork, kitchen cabinets and custom furniture with IFC and Qatar Civil Defense certifications.
• IGTC Chemical Division Water treatment solutions provider offering industrial process water treatment, desalination by reverse osmosis, sewage treatment and chemical products.
• IGTC - Chubb Safes Fire, safety and security solutions provider offering products for fire protection, safety, vehicle security and physical security.
• Oryx Fire Fire extinguisher manufacturing division producing powder, foam and carbon dioxide extinguishers certified to BS EN3 and ISO standards.
• Mazzraty Qatar-based farm producing 100% natural poultry, dairy, juices, vegetables, honey, nuts and dates through seven factories with an integrated production cycle from farming to packaging.
• Wendy's Qatar Franchise Fast-food restaurant chain specializing in fresh, never frozen beef burgers and chicken products, operated as a franchise in Qatar.
• Subway Qatar Franchise Fast-food sandwich chain offering made-to-order submarine sandwiches with customizable ingredients, operated as a franchise in Qatar.
• Cinnabon Qatar Franchise Bakery chain specializing in cinnamon rolls and other bakery-inspired products, operated as a franchise in Qatar.
• Caribou Coffee Qatar Franchise Coffee house chain offering 100% Arabica coffee products, baked goods, sandwiches and specialty beverages, operated as a franchise in Qatar.
• Mooyah Qatar Franchise Fast-food hamburger chain offering 100% pure beef burgers with fresh baked buns, operated as a franchise in Qatar.
• Al Abdallah Restaurants Lebanese charcoal-grilled chicken restaurant chain known for its signature sauce and grilled chicken dishes, operated as part of Al Mana Holding's F&B division.
• UFC GYM Qatar Mixed martial arts-inspired fitness center offering group classes, personal training and youth programs in partnership with UFC.
• Qatar Modern Driving School Driving school offering professional driving instruction certified by Qatar Ministry of Interior Traffic Department.
• Al Hamad Security Services Security services provider offering guards, CCTV monitoring, fire alarm systems, event security and VIP protection throughout Qatar.
• International Security Systems Technical and engineering company specializing in CCTV systems, access control, video intercom, vehicle screening, traffic management and parking solutions with MOI-SSD approval.
• Advance Engineering (AEMC) Electromechanical contracting and maintenance company providing electrical and mechanical engineering services for buildings, certified to ISO 14001, 9001 and 18001 standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• Leading provider of industrial gases in Qatar with ISO certifications
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Dahua TechnologycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 September 2021Distribution agreement between Almana Group and Dahua Technology for supply of security solutions including surveillance cameras, accessories, and smart technical solutions. Dahua ranks second globally in security solutions. Almana Group provides products and technical support in Qatar.
• UFCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture between UFC and Al Mana Holding to operate UFC GYM Qatar offering unique MMA-inspired fitness experience designed to push limits of physical performance.
• RE/MAXcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRE/MAX franchise operation in Qatar, the world's largest real estate brokerage network with presence in over 90 countries, 6,300 offices and 90,000 sales agents.
• BetterHomescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBetterHomes franchise in Qatar - largest property realtor and respected property brand in Middle East, established in 1986 with offices internationally including two boutique offices in Doha.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Al Faisal Holding: Qatari diversified family-owned holding company with operations in real estate, contracting, trading, services, and industrial activities. Directly comparable for being a Qatar-rooted diversified conglomerate with similar sector mix.
• Mannai Corporation: Qatar-based diversified conglomerate operating across trading, IT, consumer goods, services, and industrial sectors. Closest comparable: same geography, similar family-controlled holding-company model spanning unrelated industries, and comparable headcount scale.

Regional players

• Landmark Group: UAE-based retail and hospitality conglomerate operating multiple owned and franchise brands across MENA and India. Comparable for franchise-and-retail diversification, although more retail-pure than Al Mana's industrial-construction mix.
• Orascom Construction: Egypt-based international contractor with significant Qatar and MENA infrastructure exposure. Comparable for construction and contracting services to government and industrial clients in the same geographies.
• Azadea Group: Lebanon-headquartered multi-brand retailer operating franchise fashion and F&B concepts across MENA. Comparable for the multi-franchise operating model in the region, though with a more retail-focused portfolio.
• Qatar National Cement Company: Qatar-listed cement and building-materials producer. Comparable as a domestic Qatar industrial building-materials peer to Al Mana's ready-mix concrete and block divisions.

Broad incumbents

• Emaar Properties: UAE-based, publicly listed real-estate developer with extensive GCC and international property portfolio. Comparable for the large-scale regional real estate development and brokerage activities that overlap with Al Mana Capital Real Estate, BetterHomes, and RE/MAX.
• Abdul Latif Jameel: Saudi Arabia-based diversified family-owned conglomerate spanning automotive, real estate, energy, financial services, and consumer products. Comparable as a GCC diversified family conglomerate with mixed industrial and consumer verticals.
• Alghanim Industries: Kuwait-based diversified family conglomerate with operations in automotive, manufacturing, retail, and services across MENA. Comparable as a long-established GCC diversified industrial-and-consumer holding company.
• Alshaya Group: Kuwait-based multinational retail conglomerate operating franchise brands (Starbucks, H&M, Mothercare, etc.) across MENA. Comparable for the multi-brand franchise model and regional consumer-retail footprint, though larger and more retail-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Almanaholding
• Facebookfacebook.com/Almanaholdingqatar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/almanaholding
• Instagraminstagram.com/almanaholding

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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