Founded in 1953, when Sheikh Ali A. Al Tamimi decided to start his journey as an entrepreneur by establishing a company that specialized in building pipeline construction and general contracting. The company grew later to become a leader in different business sectors, such as building and contracting, trading, manufacturing, catering, operations and maintenance, and retail. Recently, the group went through a massive restructuring plan, which has resulted in higher productivity and work efficiency. The group also succeeded in establishing a few more sectors in marine services, industrial services and power.