Strengthens local production and regional reach
Al Ain Farms Group (AAFG) was officially launched at the recent ‘Make it in the Emirates’ Forum 2025.
The announcement brings together five of the country’s most iconic dairy, poultry, juice and egg brands — Al Ain Farms, Marmum Dairy, Al Ajban Chicken, Al Jazira Poultry Farm’s Golden Eggs, and Saha Arabian Farms — under a single, united banner.
Backed by Ghitha Holding, a publicly listed conglomerate spanning agriculture, food production and distribution sectors, and Yas Holding, a renowned Abu Dhabi-based, multi-industry investment company, AAFG brings decades of operational strength to serve as a national platform focused on protein and beverages, with the scale and vision to serve broader regional needs.
Important step
Tareq Abdulraheem Al Hosani, Chairman of AAFG, said the launch of AAFG marks an important step in the UAE’s long-term food strategy, as outlined by the nation’s Food Security Strategy 2051 and National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology, to become a regional hub for operational excellence and innovation.
“Al Ain Farms Group reflects the UAE’s ambition to lead the region in quality, sustainability, and innovation deeply rooted in our national identity. Ghitha’s investment in Al Ain Farms Group is a vote of confidence in the UAE’s food resilience,” he asserted.
We believe in building integrated, future-ready platforms that deliver long-term value to the nation and AAFG, as a newly consolidated entity, stands at the forefront of that strategy,” commented Issa Najeeb Khoory, Deputy CEO, Ghitha Holding and Board Member, AAFG.
“We are confident that Al Ain Farms Group will lead the way in transforming the future of food, not just in the country but across the region,” noted Low Ping, Group CEO, Yas Holding.
“This is more than growth — it is transformation. We are combining the scale of our operations, the trust of our brands, and decades of expertise to create a stronger, more agile food group across the UAE and beyond,” said Hassan Safi, Group CEO, AAFG.
Local production
Through the union, AAFG aims to boost local production capabilities and strengthen a self-sustaining food ecosystem. The Group has outlined a five-year roadmap focused on scaling operations, driving product innovation, and expanding its contributions to national food security.
AAFG currently holds a significant share of the UAE dairy and poultry market – and is focused on growing its presence across both categories.
With clear expansion ambitions across the region and beyond, AAFG represents the emergence of a proudly Made in the UAE platform, one that goes beyond inherited infrastructure to build something the nation can truly be proud of.
In the face of challenging desert conditions, AAFG reflects the UAE’s relentless drive for excellence, delivering food systems that meet global standards and advance the country’s reputation as a leader in food innovation, a press statement concluded.
