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Al Khayyat Investments (AKI) is a privately held Emirati holding company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Founded in 1982 by Dr. Saad F. Al Khayyat, AKI has evolved from a single pharmaceutical company into a diversified conglomerate operating across multiple sectors, including healthcare, consumer goods, retail, fitness & lifestyle, contracting, and automotive. The company is organized into several business lines: AKI Retail, AKI Healthcare, AKI Consumer Goods, AKI Fitness & Lifestyle, AKI Contracting, and AKI Automotive. AKI employs approximately 7,000 individuals across nine countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The company's growth is driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation, and a people-first approach, reflecting the founding entrepreneurial vision and family values instilled by Dr. Saad F. Al Khayyat.