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Family HoldingPuts its own capital into companiesLAST VERIFIED Oct 2026 · 4 SOURCES

Alhandal International Group

Diversified private holding company headquartered in Dubai, founded in Baghdad in the 1940s, with subsidiaries in real estate, hospitality, fitness, travel, media and culture.

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Family & background

HEADQUARTERS
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
FOUNDED
1943

Investment approach

GEOGRAPHY
IraqTürkiye
ROUTES
Companies (own capital)

Overview

Al Handal International Group (HIG) describes itself as a diversified private holding company that evolved from a family enterprise founded in Baghdad in the 1940s. It is headquartered in Dubai, with offices in Baghdad and Istanbul and operations across Iraq and Turkey. Through subsidiaries it is active in real estate development (Modon), construction and design (Diamond Loft), hospitality, fitness, travel (Abr Al Masafat, an Emirates GSA in Iraq), agriculture, media and culture.

Holdings & investments (11)

  • Modon
  • Abr Al Masafat
  • Diamond Loft
  • Kaizen Hospitality
  • 650 Cafe
  • Wolf Gym
  • Luna Gym
  • The Gallery
  • Hadia Farm
  • % Arabica
  • Clix

People

  • Wadeea Al Handal
    Chairman · source

Frequently asked questions

Alhandal International Group is a family holding based in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, founded in 1943.

Alhandal International Group invests its own capital into companies.

Alhandal International Group invests in Real Estate & PropTech, Consumer & E-commerce, Media & Entertainment and Food & Agriculture.

Key people at Alhandal International Group include Wadeea Al Handal (Chairman).

Alhandal International Group's holdings and investments include Modon, Abr Al Masafat, Diamond Loft, Kaizen Hospitality, 650 Cafe, Wolf Gym, Luna Gym and The Gallery, among others.