AKI was founded in 1982 and operates in the GCC, Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq, covering pharmaceuticals, medical & laboratory equipment, and retail. In 2024, it commenced operations at a 48,000 square-meter fulfillment center in Dubai Industrial City—quadrupling its capacity—and expanded into Saudi Arabia through AKI Retail, Consumer, and Fitness. In Oman, it introduced Healthcare (Medlab), Pharma, and BinSina Pharmacy. In March 2025, it renewed a 15‑year partnership with Holland & Barrett.