Company’s AED 9.3bn asset portfolio aligns with National Food Security Strategy 2051
Ghitha Holding, a subsidiary of International Holding Company (IHC), and the UAE’s diversified conglomerate spanning across agriculture, food production and distribution, will participate in the upcoming ‘Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) 2025 Forum’ (19 to 22 May) this year, showcasing its pivotal role in advancing food security and driving industrial growth.
As a vertically integrated powerhouse, Ghitha delivers a seamless supply chain from farm to table, ensuring reliable access to high quality food products for households, hospitality, and retail sectors.
This integrated model helped Ghitha execute a stellar financial performance in 2024, posting nearly AED 5bn in revenue–a robust 9% year-on-year hike. Gross profits soared by 26%, while managed assets surged to AED 9.3bn, spotlighting the company’s rapid expansion and operational fortitude.
Catalyst
“Joining MIITE reinforces our role as a catalyst in building the future of manufacturing – fully aligned with the UAE’s vision for a resilient, diversified, and globally competitive economy,” emphasized Issa Najeeb Khoory, Deputy CEO, Ghitha Holding.
Ghitha’s core mandate is to strengthen the UAE’s food supply chain – directly aligning with the National Food Security Strategy 2051. Subsidiaries such as NRTC, with a legacy of over 50 years, contribute to the local supply of fresh fruits and vegetables. Mirak, a pioneer in sustainable farming, supplies tones of premium produce through an integrated value chain.
Through its extensive network of subsidiaries, Ghitha holds a leading position across the dairy, poultry, and beverage markets in the UAE. Through its subsidiary, Al Ain Farms Group, that unites five renowned UAE companies under one umbrella (Al Ain Farms, Marmum Dairy, Ajban Chicken, Al Jazira Poultry Farm’s Golden Eggs, and Saha Arabian Farms), Group supplies more than one-third of the nation’s total consumption in these categories, underscoring its critical role in the country’s food supply chain.
Leveraging technologies
With its portfolio of seafood produced in Asmak state-of-the-art facility, leveraging advanced processing technologies and stringent quality standards, the company ensures the delivery of high-quality seafood to both local and regional markets.
Abu Dhabi Vegetable Oil Company (ADVOC) is the only edible oil refinery in Abu Dhabi, while International Food Industries (IFI) in Fujairah specializes in high quality convenience foods such as corn, beans and chickpeas.
