THE MIDDLE EAST’S
15. Alghanim Industries
Executive Chairman: Kutayba Alghanim
Established: 1932
Country: Kuwait
Founded by Yusuf Alghanim, Alghanim Industries employs more than 15,000 people across 30 businesses operating in 40 countries throughout the Middle East, North Africa, Türkiye, and emerging Asia. The group partners with global brands including American Express, British Airways, Cadillac, Breville, Huawei, Nokia, Sony, and Cisco, alongside multiple automotive brands. In December 2025, Alghanim Industries launched Barq, an ultra-fast EV charging operator in Kuwait. In March 2026, the group launched SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet services in Kuwait through its technology venture, Sama X.