AKI was founded in 1982 and operates in the GCC, Egypt, Jordan, and Iraq, covering pharmaceutical, medical and laboratory equipment, retail, food and non-food consumer goods, fitness, automotive, environmental services, and contracting. 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.