Al Ain Farms Group Launches as UAE’s National Food Champion, Strengthening Local Production and Regional Reach

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – May 20, 2025: In a landmark moment for the UAE’s food production and industrial sectors, Al Ain Farms Group (AAFG) was officially launched at the “Make it in the Emirates” Forum 2025. The announcement brings together five of the country’s most iconic dairy and poultry brands - Al Ain Farms, Marmum Dairy, Al Ajban Chicken, Al Jazira Poultry Farm’s Golden Eggs, and Saha Arabian Farms - under a single, united banner. Backed by Ghitha Holding, a publicly listed conglomerate spanning agriculture, food production and distribution sectors, and Yas Holding, a renowned Abu Dhabi-based, multi-industry investment company, AAFG brings decades of operational strength to serve as a national platform focused on protein and beverages, with the scale and vision to serve broader regional needs.

This historic consolidation is a significant milestone in a journey that began in 1981, when the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan established the farm with 200 cows - bringing, for first time in the nation’s history, access to fresh milk for its people. What started as a single dedicated entity serving the nation has evolved into a unified group of trusted UAE brands, expanding to meet growing regional demand for high-quality protein and beverages. Today, that commitment to self-reliance has transformed into a national pillar of food sovereignty - one that is rooted in legacy, driven by purpose, and built for global impact.

Low Ping, Group CEO of Yas Holding stated that "At Yas Holding we are proud to support the formation of Al Ain Farms Group, building on our deep-rooted commitment to advancing the UAE’s food production sector. This strategic move reflects our ongoing mission to empower key industries that deliver impactful solutions for the people of the UAE. We are confident that Al Ain Farms Group will lead the way in transforming the future of food, not just in the country but across the region."

Through the union, AAFG aims to boost local production capabilities and strengthen a self-sustaining food ecosystem. The Group has outlined a five-year roadmap focused on scaling operations, driving product innovation, and expanding its contributions to national food security. AAFG currently holds a significant share of the UAE dairy and poultry market – and is focused on growing its presence across both categories.

This scale is matched by impact. AAFG is investing in cutting-edge product development — from sugar free products and excellence in camel milk development to next-generation alternative proteins. But beyond innovation, the Group is reinforcing its leadership in sustainable food production, including recyclable packaging, water recycling and fully integrated local supply chains that reduce import dependency and strengthen regional food resilience.

With clear expansion ambitions across the region and beyond, AAFG represents the emergence of a proudly Made in the UAE platform — one that goes beyond inherited infrastructure to build something the nation can truly be proud of. In the face of challenging desert conditions, AAFG reflects the UAE’s relentless drive for excellence, delivering food systems that meet global standards and advance the country’s reputation as a leader in food innovation.