Founded in 1890 as a single‑person trading operation, YBA Kanoo now spans Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E., Oman, and Qatar, with joint ventures across Africa, Europe, and Asia. Its seven units include Kanoo Global Investments, Ventures, Travel, Real Estate, and Shipping. In September 2024, Kanoo Ventures partnered with Singapore’s Whampoa Group on Digital Singapore Gulf Bank; while in November 2024, Kanoo Real Estate teamed with Rafal on a $133.3 million Riyadh residential project.