Embrace generation next

At AWR Group, we’re at work for a planet that prospers. With a 75-year legacy, we build purposeful businesses that enrich life for every generation — guided by integrity, enterprise, and a shared sense of progress.

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Building a sustainable future together

Our comprehensive ESG framework shapes how we grow — with innovation, impact, inclusion, and integration at its core. Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the UAE’s Net Zero vision, it’s our blueprint for a more responsible tomorrow.

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Powering up with solar

In partnership with SirajPower, we've launched solar energy initiatives across our showrooms and service centres in Dubai - generating an estimated 2.83 gigawatt-hours of clean energy every year and reducing our carbon footprint with every charge.

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Nurturing bright minds

From our beginnings as Dubai’s first bookshop, learning has always been part of our DNA. Since 2017, our teams have completed 35,000 training hours across 222 courses and 17 business school certifications — investing in growth that lasts generations.

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Designed for connection, creativity, and wellbeing

We’ve reimagined our headquarters as a living expression of our culture — a workspace built for collaboration, innovation, and community. With light-filled spaces, natural textures, and olive-tree piazzas, it’s where ideas — and people — thrive.

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From one venture to a multi-sector, multi-market footprint

What began in 1954 as Dubai’s first bookshop, founded by Abdul Wahid Al Rostamani, has grown into a group spanning multiple sectors and markets.



From automotive and logistics to real estate and beyond, our businesses are united by one belief: that business can be a force for good — enriching the lives of generations, today and tomorrow.


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August 10, 2026
By Mahesh Rohra, Chief Strategy & Business Development Officer
June 29, 2026
AW Rostamani Group (AWR Group), one of the UAE’s leading multi-sector family businesses, formalised a strategic social impact partnership with the Dubai Community Contributions Establishment (JOOD). JOOD is the official community contributions platform in Dubai, established to enable and organise community giving in a structured, transparent, and well-governed framework. It supports the Dubai Social Agenda 33 and contributes to strengthening the ecosystem of social impact by connecting contributions to impactful initiatives across the emirate. The strategic partnership brings together JOOD’s mandate to enable and organise community contributions with AWR Group’s private-sector resources, expertise, and community engagement capabilities. Together, both organisations aim to support a more structured, collaborative, and outcome-driven model for social impact, aligned with national and local development priorities. Through the agreement, AWR Group and JOOD will develop and support initiatives that develop and support initiatives that create lasting positive outcomes for communities across Dubai. Under the agreement, the partnership will explore innovative approaches and pilot models for community contribution and social impact delivery across five key areas: youth development and employment, women’s economic participation, community wellbeing, sustainability and environmental responsibility, and social infrastructure support. These areas also support shared priorities reflected in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with particular relevance to quality education, reduced inequalities, responsible consumption and production, and partnerships for the goals. H.E Marwan Rashed BinHashim, CEO of JOOD added: “At JOOD, we believe that lasting social impact is created when government entities, the private sector, and the wider community come together around a shared purpose. Our partnership with AWR Group reflects this belief and represents a significant step towards building a more connected and collaborative ecosystem for community contribution in the UAE. Through this partnership, we aim to unlock new opportunities for individuals and organisations to contribute to expanding participation in giving, mobilise resources more effectively, and supporting initiatives that deliver measurable impact and tangible outcomes across Dubai. Together, we are not only supporting communities today, but also helping shape a future of a sustainable giving ecosystem where contribution becomes a shared responsibility and a catalyst for positive change.” To ensure the success of these programmes, JOOD will provide strategic guidance on priority community needs, facilitate engagement with key stakeholders, and support impact measurement and reporting. In turn, AWR Group will dedicate corporate resources and expertise, and encourage employee volunteer participation to maximise the social outcomes of each initiative. Ms. Huda Al Rostamani, Board Member and Executive Director, AWR Group, commented: “At AWR Group, we have always believed in creating impact beyond business and in using our capabilities to contribute positively to the communities we serve. Our partnership with JOOD reinforces our commitment to supporting the continued development of the UAE and advancing meaningful social progress. By bringing together our resources and shared ambition, we aim to co-create sustainable, innovative solutions that deliver meaningful and measurable outcomes, aligned with the aspirations of We the UAE 2031 and the Dubai Social Agenda 33.” The partnership forms part of AWR Group's broader commitment to responsible growth and to creating positive social and environmental impact through meaningful collaboration with government, community, and private-sector partners.
May 20, 2026
By Hazem Moussa, CEO, Sineo Packaging
May 7, 2026
AWR Trading, part of AW Rostamani Group (AWR Group), has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Blaupunkt, the German provider of AC and DC electric vehicle charging solutions, to support the expansion of EV charging infrastructure across the UAE. The initiative aligns with the UAE’s broader vision to accelerate sustainable transport adoption, reduce transport-related emissions, and develop future-ready infrastructure that supports the country’s Net Zero 2050 strategic ambitions. The partnership reinforces AWR Group’s wider commitment to advancing the UAE’s sustainable mobility ecosystem while meeting rising demand for EV infrastructure solutions. AWR Trading will work with Blaupunkt to develop a nationwide charging network, with an ambition to deploy between 500 and 1,000 chargers by 2030. Tom Fux, Chief Executive Officer, AWR Automotive, said: “This partnership is another step in strengthening AWR Group’s broader mobility ecosystem. As the automotive landscape evolves, access to reliable charging infrastructure is essential to enabling EV adoption at scale. We are pleased to see AWR Trading contributing to the UAE’s transition to cleaner, smarter mobility.” Tommy Rasmussen, COO, Blaupunkt EV Systems, said : “We are pleased to partner with AWR Trading to support the continued development of EV charging infrastructure in the UAE. Blaupunkt has a well-established presence in the UAE market, and we are confident that we have found the right partner in AWR Trading to continue building on that success. Together, we look forward to supporting the growing adoption of electric mobility across the region.” Rajagopal Ramaswamy, Director, AWR Trading, said: “This exclusive agreement with Blaupunkt marks an important step for AWR Trading as we expand into the EV charging sector. As the UAE continues its transition towards electric mobility, the availability of reliable charging infrastructure will be critical. “Together with Blaupunkt, we aim to help build a dependable charging network that supports the growing adoption of electric mobility across the UAE.” Blaupunkt’s charging portfolio spans AC and DC applications, supporting use cases from home and workplace charging through to higher-capacity infrastructure requirements. Combined with Blaupunkt’s local presence in the UAE, including dedicated technical personnel, and experience from supplying more than 50,000 EV chargers across Europe and the Middle East, the partnership brings together proven technical expertise with AWR Trading’s local market knowledge and operational strength, enabling the deployment of reliable and connected charging solutions at scale across the UAE. The rollout will be phased, with AWR Trading and Blaupunkt identifying strategic locations and deployment opportunities across the UAE over time. The collaboration reflects AWR Group’s broader commitment to sustainable growth, innovation, and practical partnerships that support the UAE’s mobility transition. As EV adoption continues to accelerate, dependable charging infrastructure remains a key enabler of wider market adoption. Through this partnership, AWR Trading and Blaupunkt aim to contribute to a more connected, convenient and future-ready charging network for drivers and businesses across the country.  This further reinforces AWR Group’s earlier collaboration with UAEV, supporting both the infrastructure and accessibility needed to accelerate EV adoption nationwide and make EV ownership more accessible through expanded charging infrastructure.

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