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<\/p>\nIn a defining moment for the UAE\u2019s food production and industrial landscape, Al Ain Farms Group (AAFG) was officially launched at the \u201cMake it in the Emirates\u201d Forum 2025. This strategic announcement unites five of the nation\u2019s most trusted and iconic brands \u2014 Al Ain Farms, Marmum Dairy, Al Ajban Chicken, Golden Eggs by Al Jazira Poultry Farm, and Saha Arabian Farms \u2014 under one cohesive national banner. Backed by Ghitha Holding, a publicly listed leader in agriculture, food production, and distribution, alongside Yas Holding, a prominent Abu Dhabi-based multi-sector investment group, AAFG consolidates decades of expertise. The group is positioned as a powerful national platform for protein and beverages, with the scale, capability, and vision to address both domestic demand and broader regional opportunities.<\/p>\n
This historic consolidation is a significant milestone in a journey that began in 1981, when the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan established the farm with 200 cows \u2013 bringing, for first time in the nation\u2019s history, access to fresh milk for its people. What started as a single dedicated entity serving the nation has evolved into a unified group of trusted UAE brands, expanding to meet growing regional demand for high-quality protein and beverages. Today, that commitment to self-reliance has transformed into a national pillar of food sovereignty\u2014one that is rooted in legacy, driven by purpose, and built for global impact.<\/p>\n
HE Tareq Abdulraheem Al Hosani, Chairman of AAFG, said the launch of AAFG marks an important step in the UAE\u2019s long-term food strategy, as outlined by the nation\u2019s Food Security Strategy 2051 and National Strategy for Industry and Advanced Technology, to become a regional hub for operational excellence and innovation.<\/p>\n
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\u201cAl Ain Farms Group reflects the UAE\u2019s ambition to lead the region in quality, sustainability, and innovation deeply rooted in our national identity. What began with the humanitarian vision of the UAE\u2019s founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed, to nourish communities in the UAE has grown into a national mission of excellence on par with global standards of quality, shaping food \u2014 advancing food security, contributing to our industrial strength, and the food systems of tomorrow for all generations to come,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
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Issa Najeeb Khoory, Deputy CEO of Ghitha Holding and Board Member of AAFG, said that the new group will propel the UAE\u2019s food production capabilities into a bold, new future. \u201cGhitha\u2019s investment in Al Ain Farms Group is a vote of confidence in the UAE\u2019s food resilience. We believe in building integrated, future-ready platforms that deliver long-term value to the nation \u2014 and AAFG, as a newly consolidated entity, stands at the forefront of that strategy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Low Ping, Group CEO of Yas Holding stated that “At Yas Holding, we are proud to support the formation of Al Ain Farms Group, building on our deep-rooted commitment to advancing the UAE\u2019s food production sector. This strategic move reflects our ongoing mission to empower key industries that deliver impactful solutions for the people of the UAE. 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.”<\/p>\n
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\u201cThis is more than growth \u2014 it\u2019s transformation. We\u2019re 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,\u201d said Hassan Safi, Group CEO of AAFG.
\n\u201cThe consolidation brings the best of each brand under one unified umbrella \u2014 delivering the highest quality, efficiency, and standards to better serve our customers and lead the market.\u201d<\/p>\n
He continued: \u201cOur priority is to deliver wholesome, high-quality, accessible nutrition to every home in the UAE \u2014 and extend that impact through collaborations with leading partners in integrated production, advanced R&D, and automation. We\u2019re not just responding to demand \u2014 we\u2019re setting a new standard for capability, care, and resilience in the region\u2019s food sector.\u201d<\/p>\n
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 \u2013 and is focused on growing its presence across both categories.<\/p>\n
This scale is matched by impact. AAFG is investing in cutting-edge product development \u2014 from sugar free products and excellence in camel milk development to next-generation alternative proteins. But beyond innovation, the Group is reinforcing its leadership in sustainable food production, including recyclable packaging, water recycling and fully integrated local supply chains that reduce import dependency and strengthen regional food resilience.<\/p>\n
With clear expansion ambitions across the region and beyond, AAFG represents the emergence of a proudly Made in the UAE platform \u2014 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\u2019s relentless drive for excellence, delivering food systems that meet global standards and advance the country\u2019s reputation as a leader in food innovation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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