Arabian Farms, a poultry and egg producer in the region, has been acquired by Al Ain Farms Group (AAFG), a UAE-based entity consolidating five local protein producers.
The transaction marks the exit of Saudi investors SEDCO Holding and Bugshan Investment, who co-founded Arabian Farms in 1978. Over the decades, the company became a key player in food production in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, known for innovations like pasteurized eggs and nutrition-enriched table eggs.
With this acquisition, Arabian Farms joins Al Ain Farms, Marmum Dairy, Al Ajban Chicken, and Al Jazira Poultry Farm under the AAFG umbrella. The group was officially launched at the 2025 Make it in the Emirates Forum and aims to grow its presence in the UAE’s dairy and poultry sectors.
“This transaction is a natural evolution for a business we have nurtured for decades,” said Ossama Banaja, Chief Domestic Investments Officer at SEDCO Holding. “Arabian Farms is now positioned to scale its impact and innovation under AAFG’s industrial platform.”
Bugshan Investment’s CFO, Awaiz Patni, added, “Arabian Farms has been an integral part of our long-term strategy to invest in vital sectors supporting regional resilience. We are proud of its legacy.”
The sale reflects a broader shift by SEDCO and Bugshan toward rebalancing their portfolios, focusing on sectors aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. For Al Ain Farms Group, the acquisition is part of a broader strategy to support the UAE’s National Food Security Strategy 2051.
Ernst & Young Corporate Finance advised on the transaction, with legal support from EY Law LLP.