Overview of Activities
Abu-Ghazaleh Abco Group is a diversified business conglomerate with a broad range of investments across various sectors. The group operates through a network of fully and partially owned companies, as well as through sponsorships in accordance with UAE Companies Law. These entities are organized into distinct Business Areas, each specializing in specific industries and services. The composition of these Business Areas is continuously assessed to ensure alignment with emerging opportunities and business needs.
The group’s operations are spread across the Middle East, North Africa, and East Africa, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions and services across various markets.
Business Areas
Oil and Gas and Utilities
The Oil and Gas and Utilities sector is the oldest and most established business area within Abu-Ghazaleh Abco Group, encompassing a range of activities from product trading to complex shutdown services. The group provides essential services to both onshore and offshore Oil & Gas operations, including valve maintenance, whipstock services, drilling services, and the processing of drilling mud. Additionally, the group offers Shutdown Services, overseeing the complete overhaul of industrial plants during short shutdown periods.
Key projects in this area include:
- ADCO: Cathodic protection of well casings across hundreds of Oil & Gas wells in Abu Dhabi.
- GASCO: Shutdown services for Trains 2 and 3 at Ruwais.
- ADCO: Treatment of oil-based cuttings (ongoing since 2007).
Clients in this sector include ADNOC Group companies, Dubai-based operators, and international Oil & Gas operators, as well as large utilities in the power and water sectors.
Marine Services
This business area focuses on providing services to offshore facilities and entities. The group operates a fleet of highly specialized vessels offering a range of marine services, including offshore construction, marine transportation, and pipeline and cable laying.
The group serves offshore Oil & Gas operators and EPC contractors, executing complex marine projects such as:
- Occidental Petroleum: Subsea pipeline construction.
- DNO: Pipe laying and support services with the hire of the Regina-250 Derrick Lay Barge.
Business Services and IT
This area includes a diverse set of activities ranging from internet services, hosting, and telecommunications to professional services like marketing, advertising, staffing, and facility management. The group also provides large-scale catering services.
Additionally, Abu-Ghazaleh Abco Group has local sponsorships with leading global IT players, expanding its footprint in the information technology sector.
Contracting and Consulting
The Contracting and Consulting business area includes Abu-Ghazaleh General Contracting, a fully owned subsidiary, along with several international sponsorships with top global companies. These companies are recognized leaders in their respective fields and contribute to a wide range of contracting and consulting services.
Healthcare
A new and emerging sector within Abu-Ghazaleh Abco Group, the Healthcare business area is under development with a particular focus on the UAE and Abu Dhabi. The group is exploring organic growth and new ventures in the healthcare industry, leveraging its existing strengths to expand into this vital sector.
This structure reflects the group’s ongoing commitment to growth, innovation, and delivering value across multiple industries, with each Business Area contributing to Abu-Ghazaleh Abco Group‘s diverse portfolio.