Al Khayyat assumed his role in 2017. AKI was founded in 1982 by his father, Saad F. Al Khayyat, the company’s chairman. Today, AKI Healthcare operates across pharmaceuticals, medical technologies and diagnostics, retail pharmacy, and logistics. In June 2026, the company launched VetHealth, a new veterinary business vertical aiming to bring world-class animal health solutions to organizations and government entities across the region. In 2026, it signed a three-year agreement with NMC Healthcare to manage its pharmaceutical products and a broad range of medical consumables across 86 locations nationwide.