Bin Yousef Group
Doha holding company founded in 1978 and owned by its chairman Akbar Al Baker; runs fashion retail, cargo, real estate and other businesses and invests via Bin Yousef Investments.
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Family & background
- HEADQUARTERS
- Doha, Qatar
- FOUNDED
- 1978
Investment approach
- GEOGRAPHY
- QatarGlobal
- ROUTES
- Companies (own capital)
- STRATEGIES
- Direct investmentsPublic equitiesReal estate
Overview
Bin Yousef started with a single retail store in Doha in 1978 and describes itself as a holding company with about 20 businesses, including fashion retail, cargo and logistics, real estate, facilities management, consulting and food service, plus several joint ventures. Its owner and group chairman is Akbar Al Baker. Its investment arm, Bin Yousef Investments, looks for opportunities across asset classes, including new businesses, listed equities, local and international property and art.
Investment thesis
Bin Yousef Investments looks for business opportunities in line with Qatar National Vision 2030, aiming to fill gaps in the market and partner with businesses; it is not limited to a specific commodity or market.
Holdings & investments (9)
- Bin Yousef CargoMobility & Logistics
- Bin Yousef FashionConsumer & E-commerce
- Bin Yousef Real EstateReal Estate & PropTech
- Matana FMSReal Estate & PropTech
- Alford HughesReal Estate & PropTech
- Tabi Boba GroupFood & Agriculture
- Bin Yousef Luxury CargoMobility & Logistics
- Airborne Charter ServicesMobility & Logistics
- Curia Business Group
People
Frequently asked questions
Bin Yousef Group is a family holding based in Doha, Qatar, founded in 1978.
Bin Yousef Group invests its own capital into companies. Its stated asset mix includes direct investments, public equities and real estate.
Bin Yousef Group invests in Consumer & E-commerce, Mobility & Logistics, Real Estate & PropTech and Food & Agriculture.
Key people at Bin Yousef Group include Akbar Al Baker (Chairman and owner), Mohammed Akbar Al Baker (Managing Director), Hussain Akbar Al Baker (Managing Director) and David Ford (Group Chief Executive Officer).
Bin Yousef Group's holdings and investments include Bin Yousef Cargo, Bin Yousef Fashion, Bin Yousef Real Estate, Matana FMS, Alford Hughes, Tabi Boba Group, Bin Yousef Luxury Cargo and Airborne Charter Services, among others.