Our History
From Taiz to the World
What began in 1938 as a single retail shop in Aden has grown, over more than eight decades, into a diversified group spanning food, manufacturing, trading, and services across more than a dozen countries. This is the journey, year by year.
Aden, Yemen
Hayel Saeed Anam & Brothers
The story began with the family's first retail shop in Aden — the modest trading venture from which the entire Group would grow.
Aden, Yemen
Wholesale & General Agencies
The business grew into wholesale, import and export, and general agency representation, broadening its trade well beyond the original shop.
Mocha, Yemen
Expansion into Northern Yemen
The family extended its trade into the north of the country, opening branches in Hodeidah and Mocha and then in Taiz.
Aden, Yemen
Hayel Saeed Anam & Co.
The enterprise was formally recognised as a business partnership, giving the growing family business its lasting name and structure.
Hodeidah, Yemen
Mideast Shipping
Mideast became the first shipping company in northern Yemen, opening sea routes that connected the young family business to wider regional markets.
Taiz, Yemen
Group Headquarters
The Group established its headquarters in Taiz, anchoring the family enterprise in its highland home and laying foundations for decades of growth.
Taiz, Yemen
Yemen Company for Industry and Commerce
Yemen Company for Industry and Commerce launched as the first industrial venture for both the Group and the country's private sector, pioneering local manufacturing.
Taiz, Yemen
Hayel Saeed Anam Charity Foundation
The Hayel Saeed Anam Charity Foundation was established to give back to communities through education, health, and relief work across Yemen.
Dubai, UAE
Frimex Investment Company
Frimex Investment Company marked the Group's first regional expansion, growing the trading business beyond Yemen and into the wider Gulf.
London, UK
Longulf
Longulf marked the Group's first international expansion — its first trade and industrial business — extending the commercial network from London into Europe and signalling global ambitions to come.
Wadi Surdud, Yemen
Yemen Company for Agriculture & Livestock Development
The Group moved into farming with a new agricultural and livestock company in Wadi Surdud, investing in Yemen's own food supply.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Pacific Inter-Link
Pacific Inter-Link established the Group's presence in the Far East from Kuala Lumpur, building a trading gateway into fast-growing Asian markets.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Biscuits & Confectionery
The Group's first industrial venture with Saudi partners began in Jeddah, bringing its biscuit and confectionery expertise to the Kingdom's growing market.
Cairo, Egypt
Arma
Arma became the Group's first industrial venture in northeast Africa, producing edible oils and ghee for households across Egypt and the region.
Taiz, Yemen
Alsaeed Commodity Trading
Alsaeed Commodity Trading expanded the Group's commodity business from Taiz, broadening its portfolio and strengthening the supply networks behind its growing food businesses.
Taiz, Yemen
Al-Saeed Foundation for Science & Culture
The Al-Saeed Foundation for Science and Culture was established to enhance the Group's social responsibility, investing in education, research, and cultural life.
Taiz, Yemen
Tadhamon Bank
Tadhamon Bank opened in Taiz, taking the Group into banking and giving Yemen's businesses and families a home-grown financial partner.
London, UK
Cepac
Cepac began carton production to serve the Group's growing operations, securing reliable packaging for its expanding range of manufactured food products.
Sumatra, Indonesia
PT Pacific Palmindo Industry
PT Pacific Palmindo Industry opened in North Sumatra as one of the region's largest palm-oil refining plants, anchoring the Group in Indonesia.
Dubai, UAE
Midstar
Midstar was established in Dubai for the general trading of agro commodities, connecting global suppliers and markets to feed the Group's expanding manufacturing operations.
Aden, Yemen
National Cement Company
National Cement Company opened in Aden as one of the biggest plants in cement manufacturing, extending the Group beyond food into heavy industry.
Hodeidah, Yemen
Yemen Company for Sugar Refining
The first sugar refinery in Yemen began operations in Hodeidah, adding a new staple to the Group's food manufacturing.
Nairobi, Kenya
Golden Africa
Golden Africa opened an oil and ghee plant in Nairobi, extending the Group into East Africa and serving fast-growing consumer markets there.
Dubai, UAE
Headquarters Move to Dubai
The Group transferred its headquarters to Dubai, creating a central hub to coordinate operations spanning Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
Dubai, UAE
NuStar Global
NuStar Global was set up in Dubai to take the Group's consumer products to international markets, building an export business for FMCG brands from the UAE.
Doraleh, Djibouti
Golden Africa Djibouti
An edible-oil manufacturing and packing facility opened near Doraleh port, serving the Horn of Africa and export markets beyond.
Dubai, UAE
Innovative Efficient Solutions
Innovative Efficient Solutions launched from Dubai to invest in renewable energy, reflecting the Group's commitment to sustainability and a lower-carbon future.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Technoval
Technoval was established in Jeddah to deliver IT solutions and systems integration, modernising the Group's technology and supporting its digital transformation.
Ghana, Angola & Senegal, West Africa
First Plants in West Africa
Between 2019 and 2020 the Group opened its first industrial plants in Ghana, Angola and Senegal, bringing Golden Africa's oils, soaps and household brands to West Africa.
Dubai, UAE
NuStar UAE Distribution
NuStar extended from exports into local distribution, bringing the Group's FMCG brands to shops across all seven Emirates.
Dubai, UAE
United Paper Industries Company
UPIC brought paper pulp manufacturing and waste-paper recycling into the Group in Dubai, supporting sustainable packaging and the circular economy in the UAE.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Frimex
Frimex deepened the Group's presence through strategic investments from Riyadh, strengthening its position across Saudi Arabia's fast-evolving trading and investment landscape.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Advanced International Trading Company
AITC was founded in Riyadh as the sales and distribution arm for the Group's imported brands in Saudi Arabia, bringing international products to the Kingdom's consumers.
Cairo, Egypt
BiscoMisr
BiscoMisr brought biscuit and confectionery manufacturing into the Group in Cairo, reinforcing its leadership in Egypt's food sector and the wider region.
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Al Barakah Takaful Insurance
Al Barakah Takaful Insurance was established in Dar es Salaam, bringing Sharia-compliant insurance to Tanzania and extending the Group's financial services into East Africa.
Dubai, UAE
GFC General Trading
GFC General Trading joined the Group in Dubai, adding one of the UAE's largest FMCG distributors with fresh, chilled, frozen, and ambient supply to more than 600 outlets a day.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Gulf NeoCare
Gulf NeoCare brought pharmaceuticals and medical devices into the Group from Riyadh, opening a healthcare chapter built on the same standards of quality.
Aden, Yemen
Hayel Saeed Anam & Brothers
The story began with the family's first retail shop in Aden — the modest trading venture from which the entire Group would grow.
Aden, Yemen
Wholesale & General Agencies
The business grew into wholesale, import and export, and general agency representation, broadening its trade well beyond the original shop.
Mocha, Yemen
Expansion into Northern Yemen
The family extended its trade into the north of the country, opening branches in Hodeidah and Mocha and then in Taiz.
Aden, Yemen
Hayel Saeed Anam & Co.
The enterprise was formally recognised as a business partnership, giving the growing family business its lasting name and structure.
Hodeidah, Yemen
Mideast Shipping
Mideast became the first shipping company in northern Yemen, opening sea routes that connected the young family business to wider regional markets.
Taiz, Yemen
Group Headquarters
The Group established its headquarters in Taiz, anchoring the family enterprise in its highland home and laying foundations for decades of growth.
Taiz, Yemen
Yemen Company for Industry and Commerce
Yemen Company for Industry and Commerce launched as the first industrial venture for both the Group and the country's private sector, pioneering local manufacturing.
Taiz, Yemen
Hayel Saeed Anam Charity Foundation
The Hayel Saeed Anam Charity Foundation was established to give back to communities through education, health, and relief work across Yemen.
Dubai, UAE
Frimex Investment Company
Frimex Investment Company marked the Group's first regional expansion, growing the trading business beyond Yemen and into the wider Gulf.
London, UK
Longulf
Longulf marked the Group's first international expansion — its first trade and industrial business — extending the commercial network from London into Europe and signalling global ambitions to come.
Wadi Surdud, Yemen
Yemen Company for Agriculture & Livestock Development
The Group moved into farming with a new agricultural and livestock company in Wadi Surdud, investing in Yemen's own food supply.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Pacific Inter-Link
Pacific Inter-Link established the Group's presence in the Far East from Kuala Lumpur, building a trading gateway into fast-growing Asian markets.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Biscuits & Confectionery
The Group's first industrial venture with Saudi partners began in Jeddah, bringing its biscuit and confectionery expertise to the Kingdom's growing market.
Cairo, Egypt
Arma
Arma became the Group's first industrial venture in northeast Africa, producing edible oils and ghee for households across Egypt and the region.
Taiz, Yemen
Alsaeed Commodity Trading
Alsaeed Commodity Trading expanded the Group's commodity business from Taiz, broadening its portfolio and strengthening the supply networks behind its growing food businesses.
Taiz, Yemen
Al-Saeed Foundation for Science & Culture
The Al-Saeed Foundation for Science and Culture was established to enhance the Group's social responsibility, investing in education, research, and cultural life.
Taiz, Yemen
Tadhamon Bank
Tadhamon Bank opened in Taiz, taking the Group into banking and giving Yemen's businesses and families a home-grown financial partner.
London, UK
Cepac
Cepac began carton production to serve the Group's growing operations, securing reliable packaging for its expanding range of manufactured food products.
Sumatra, Indonesia
PT Pacific Palmindo Industry
PT Pacific Palmindo Industry opened in North Sumatra as one of the region's largest palm-oil refining plants, anchoring the Group in Indonesia.
Dubai, UAE
Midstar
Midstar was established in Dubai for the general trading of agro commodities, connecting global suppliers and markets to feed the Group's expanding manufacturing operations.
Aden, Yemen
National Cement Company
National Cement Company opened in Aden as one of the biggest plants in cement manufacturing, extending the Group beyond food into heavy industry.
Hodeidah, Yemen
Yemen Company for Sugar Refining
The first sugar refinery in Yemen began operations in Hodeidah, adding a new staple to the Group's food manufacturing.
Nairobi, Kenya
Golden Africa
Golden Africa opened an oil and ghee plant in Nairobi, extending the Group into East Africa and serving fast-growing consumer markets there.
Dubai, UAE
Headquarters Move to Dubai
The Group transferred its headquarters to Dubai, creating a central hub to coordinate operations spanning Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
Dubai, UAE
NuStar Global
NuStar Global was set up in Dubai to take the Group's consumer products to international markets, building an export business for FMCG brands from the UAE.
Doraleh, Djibouti
Golden Africa Djibouti
An edible-oil manufacturing and packing facility opened near Doraleh port, serving the Horn of Africa and export markets beyond.
Dubai, UAE
Innovative Efficient Solutions
Innovative Efficient Solutions launched from Dubai to invest in renewable energy, reflecting the Group's commitment to sustainability and a lower-carbon future.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Technoval
Technoval was established in Jeddah to deliver IT solutions and systems integration, modernising the Group's technology and supporting its digital transformation.
Ghana, Angola & Senegal, West Africa
First Plants in West Africa
Between 2019 and 2020 the Group opened its first industrial plants in Ghana, Angola and Senegal, bringing Golden Africa's oils, soaps and household brands to West Africa.
Dubai, UAE
NuStar UAE Distribution
NuStar extended from exports into local distribution, bringing the Group's FMCG brands to shops across all seven Emirates.
Dubai, UAE
United Paper Industries Company
UPIC brought paper pulp manufacturing and waste-paper recycling into the Group in Dubai, supporting sustainable packaging and the circular economy in the UAE.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Frimex
Frimex deepened the Group's presence through strategic investments from Riyadh, strengthening its position across Saudi Arabia's fast-evolving trading and investment landscape.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Advanced International Trading Company
AITC was founded in Riyadh as the sales and distribution arm for the Group's imported brands in Saudi Arabia, bringing international products to the Kingdom's consumers.
Cairo, Egypt
BiscoMisr
BiscoMisr brought biscuit and confectionery manufacturing into the Group in Cairo, reinforcing its leadership in Egypt's food sector and the wider region.
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Al Barakah Takaful Insurance
Al Barakah Takaful Insurance was established in Dar es Salaam, bringing Sharia-compliant insurance to Tanzania and extending the Group's financial services into East Africa.
Dubai, UAE
GFC General Trading
GFC General Trading joined the Group in Dubai, adding one of the UAE's largest FMCG distributors with fresh, chilled, frozen, and ambient supply to more than 600 outlets a day.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Gulf NeoCare
Gulf NeoCare brought pharmaceuticals and medical devices into the Group from Riyadh, opening a healthcare chapter built on the same standards of quality.
Our Reach
From Taiz to the World
More than eight decades on, the Group's people, plants, and partnerships span West Africa to Southeast Asia.
- United Kingdom
- Senegal
- Ghana
- Nigeria
- Angola
- Algeria
- Egypt
- Saudi Arabia
- Yemen
- UAE
- Kenya
- Indonesia
- Malaysia