In 1954, Mr. Saif Obaid Al Hathboor ventured into the exclusive Textile business, exploring new avenues and tapping vista of opportunities which resulted in the Group's enormous success. Progressing in tandem with the nation, Al Hathboor’s first business expansion was in the arena of Air conditioning and Refrigeration industry. The onset of ‘70s witnessed the addition of different Trading Division followed swiftly by the launch of one of the First Supermarkets in the UAE. Through the years, our Founder, Mr. Saif Obaid Al Hathboor’s fervent business acumen complemented by his skillful selection of products has proved vital in rapid expansion of the company. As the Group expanded its scope, its intensity for meeting the industrial and commercial requirements in the UAE and Gulf contributed significantly to the Group's increased momentum. Subsequently, a swift-expanding business called for a streamlined approach to the activities of various divisions to function within the Group which culminated in the formation of “Al Hathboor Group” in 1982. Moreover, under the leadership of our current Chairman, Mr. Abdulla Saif Obaid Al Hathboor, the group has grown from strength to strength becoming one of the recognized business houses in the Gulf region today.