About Al Mulla Group
Al Mulla Group is a leading diversified privately held business group based in the State of Kuwait. It employs over 15,000 people from over 35 nationalities, has affiliations with over 40 companies and subsidiaries, and represents over 200 internationally renowned brands.
It runs a diverse portfolio of business operations in numerous domains, including:
- Automotive distribution and servicing
- Engineering
- Rental & Leasing of Vehicles and Heavy Equipment
- Insurance
- Manufacturing
- Consumer & Corporate Financing
- Investments
- Security Services
- Money Exchange
- Office Automation
- Engineering Products Distribution
- Healthcare
- Real Estate
- Education
- Travel
- Cargo Services
Started as a small shop for electrical appliances in Kuwait City back in 1938, the Group today has operations in Kuwait, Iraq, Oman, Bahrain, the UAE, Qatar, India and Egypt, with further plans underway for expansion in other areas in the Middle East and beyond.
The Group’s consistent commitment to top-quality products and services, and its adherence to international standards of governance have won it lasting partnerships with over 120 international companies from more than 25 countries. Consequently, the Group has built strong relationships with other businesses, governments, and NGOs across the Middle East over the last 80 years.
Al Mulla Group’s primary goal is to create effective and far-reaching solutions that address a wide range of needs in several business sectors, including automotive, financing solutions, engineering, manufacturing, and trading, while at the same time identifying opportunities that would provide new avenues for business growth and better services and products to customers and communities.
Our History
The Beginnings
In 1938, Abdullah Saleh Al Mulla, then the Secretary of the State of Kuwait, opened a store for electrical appliances downtown Kuwait City. As a visionary and outgoing entrepreneur, he looked for opportunities to expand the business and establish a company with strong partnerships with international brands. Soon he acquired the distribution rights for General Electric in Kuwait.
From the very beginning, his focus was on quality products and services. He believed that success emanates from enduring partnerships that are built on trust and respect, and that excellence and professionalism in carrying out the operations and dealings of the business are the foundation for its growth. His beliefs still exist as the staunch tenets at the core of everything Al Mulla Group does.
Pioneering Automotive Industry
Ten years later, the company sealed a deal to be the exclusive distribution rights for Chrysler, Dodge, and Plymouth automobiles in Kuwait. That was back in 1948 – before the Middle East oil boom – when Kuwait was a very small market, but Mr. Al Mulla saw an opportunity and he seized it. This partnership has grown stronger with the years, embodying our founder’s belief in building enduring partnerships.
Diversifying the Business
As the company achieved substantial success in the automotive sector, it was time to expand into other lines of business. Al Mulla Group, as a family business, was not after immediate profits; it was intent on being sustainable and agile to cope with changing market conditions. Therefore, it started operating in new domains such as engineering, financing, marine equipment, foodstuff, insurance, and travel.
Tying up with Mitsubishi
In 1972, the Group arrived at yet another milestone in its successful journey: it became the exclusive distributor of Mitsubishi Motors in Kuwait. This partnership proved to be extremely successful, and it is flourishing until now. We even expanded the Mitsubishi presence into Iraq and Egypt, both through joint ventures with other partners.
Different Names, One Brand
The company expanded exponentially over the years, changed it shape and structure, started building subsidiaries and other arms for the business to serve the growing needs of its customers. It established new business lines and created new paths for growth: started a company for office automation systems, a new manufacturing division, a financial services company, a special unit for security services, and a money exchange company – all of which are leading business in their sectors in Kuwait.
The Group has more than 40 companies and subsidiaries under its umbrella, but they all adhere to Al Mulla’s core essence.
Today, the third generation of Al Mulla family is running the business. It has kept its unwavering commitment to the original beliefs of its founder. The core values of excellence, professionalism, and innovation continue to be the cornerstone of Al Mulla Group and an intrinsic part of its brand that it has maintained over more than 80 years.
Our Founder
Abdallah Saleh Al Mulla
Abdallah Saleh Al Mulla, MBE, was the secretary of Kuwait for over two decades, managing foreign relations between Kuwait and other nations. He was also an entrepreneur with a vision of introducing the best products and services to Kuwait. He set out his journey to realize his ambitions with a small store for electrical appliances, started importing products from the UK, and – with devotion and diligence – he managed to introduce many firsts to the Kuwaiti economy, such as the first to introduce HVAC, the first marine products company, the first travel bureau, and many others.
His vision was to create a pioneering business group synonymous with quality products and services through affiliations with only the best international brands and partners – affiliations that are built upon common values of trust, respect, and commitment to excellence.
His legacy continues to be at the heart of everything we do at Al Mulla Group up to this day.
Executive Team