At work for a future that thrives
We are AWR Group — a diverse family of purpose-driven businesses committed to enriching lives for generations to come.
What began as a small bookshop in Dubai in 1954 has grown into one of the Middle East’s most respected privately owned business groups — spanning Mobility, Logistics, Properties, Lifestyle, Lighting Solutions, Travel, Agritech, and Packaging.
From our earliest days, our ambition has been simple yet enduring: to make a meaningful, lasting impact — in business, in our communities, and in the world at large. That’s why we measure our success not in quarters, but in generations.
"Nothing is impossible
with inspired leadership."
With a visionary outlook from the very beginning, our founder Abdul Wahid Al Rostamani laid the foundations for what is now AWR Group. Guided by integrity, innovation, and an unwavering belief in possibility, he built a business that adds real value to the nation, customers, and stakeholders alike.
His legacy continues to inspire how we think, lead, and grow — a legacy of entrepreneurship with purpose.
Our founding values
continue to guide us
Our success is rooted in the values that defined our beginning — family, fairness, and respect.
They inform every decision we make and every relationship we build. Whether in strategy, culture, or community, these values drive our promise to enrich lives with purpose and care.
It’s this same promise that has helped AWR Group become one of the largest privately owned family enterprises in the Middle East — and one of its most forward-looking...
Khalid Al Rostamani
Chairman, Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO)
AW Rostamani Group
Dr Amina Al Rostamani
Executive Board Member, Director, Chief Operating Officer (COO)
AW Rostamani Group
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
AWR Properties
Huda Al Rostamani
Executive Board Member, Director
AW Rostamani Group
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
AWR Logistics, AWR Lifestyle, Frater Lighting
Beliefs that drive us
Innovation is not a department.
Creative thinking is innate to each and every one of us. Our willingness to think outside the box is the key to our success.
Learn before the leap.
Every decision has impact, no matter how small. We gather as much information as we can and take context and perspective into account to make better, more informed choices.
In good business, the feeling is mutual.
Business done fairly is business done well. We strive for win–win outcomes for all stakeholders.
Our history
Since our founding in 1954, AWR Group has grown from a modest bookstore into a multi-sector enterprise that continues to shape industries and communities across the region.
Explore our journey — from our beginnings on Dubai Creek to our latest ventures in advanced mobility, sustainable packaging, and future-focused real estate...