Ajyal Holding · Abu Dhabi

Built over generations.
Building for generations.

An Abu Dhabi investment holding group building businesses, investing in opportunities and forming strategic partnerships across the UAE and beyond.

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About Ajyal

Our story began alongside the development of Abu Dhabi itself.

A legacy of enterprise.
A platform for what comes next.

Ajyal Holding is an Abu Dhabi-based investment holding group with roots extending back more than five decades. Over successive generations, Ajyal has established and developed businesses, entered new sectors and built relationships with local and international partners.

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How We Build Value

One group. Three ways of creating opportunity.

01

Build & Operate

We own and develop operating businesses with established capabilities, market positions and long-term growth potential.

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02

Invest

We invest in businesses and platforms where Ajyal can contribute more than capital — bringing regional knowledge, relationships and a long-term perspective.

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03

Partner

We work with international organisations to develop opportunities, establish capabilities and build sustainable market presence in the UAE and wider region.

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Ajyal Portfolio

Businesses built to endure.

Established operating businesses across building materials, construction, sports, real estate and technology.

Strategic Investments

Investing in what comes next.

Ajyal takes strategic positions in businesses and investment platforms where international capability and regional knowledge can combine to create long-term value.

Real Estate Advisory & Project Delivery

Sterling Ark Ventures Holding

A strategic investment and alliance with Sterling Ark Holdings, bringing together complementary regional capabilities to support growth across real estate advisory, project delivery and the built environment.

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Advanced Manufacturing

Enata Advanced Manufacturing

A strategic investment with Enata Group supporting the development of a new advanced manufacturing platform in Abu Dhabi, spanning marine, composites, precision manufacturing, aerospace and other high-value industrial capabilities.

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Artificial Intelligence

YASI One

An investment in YASI One, an AI platform rooted in Abu Dhabi combining source-backed research, document and data analysis, knowledge management, collaborative workspaces and multilingual assistance, including native Arabic.

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Global Partnerships

Global capability.
Local perspective.

Ajyal partners with established international organisations to identify opportunities, establish capabilities and build long-term market presence in the UAE and wider region.

Our Heritage · Abu Dhabi

Five decades.
One continuing story.

From the establishment of Sanitary Materials Company in 1974 to a diverse portfolio of businesses, investments and partnerships, Ajyal’s story continues with Abu Dhabi and a view to the next generation.

1974

The foundation

Sanitary Materials Company is established during Abu Dhabi’s early urban development, forming part of the operating roots of Ajyal’s heritage.

Over time

A broader portfolio

The portfolio expands across building materials, construction and infrastructure, sports, real estate and technology.

Today

An investment platform

Operating businesses are complemented by investments in advanced manufacturing and AI, joint ventures and strategic partnerships.

Looking ahead

The next generation

Ajyal continues to develop lasting businesses, strengthen capabilities and build value for the next generation.

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Ajyal Holding

What we build today becomes the foundation for the next generation.

Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates

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