Building the Future
while Preserving the Past
Who We Are?
Sustaining commitment and trust across generations
Since 1912
Based in the UAE – and with a legacy of over 100 years – Hassani Group has managed to grow from a small family-owned business into one of the most prestigious companies in the region. Operating in more than 70 countries across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific, with over 40 subsidiaries in our repertoire, partnering with international brands, our purpose is to provide high-quality products and services to our customers and partners with an emphasis on environmental sustainability across different sectors including: Food Manufacturing, Industrial Manufacturing, Trading & Distribution, Retail & Services, and Real Estate & Contracting.
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History & Milestones
Hassani Group traces back its history to 1912 when Baba Hassani founded a small convenience store supplying basic amenities to scarcely populated Dubai. Embracing our entrepreneurial spirit, we laid the foundation for our company and established ourselves as a leading regional organization as we expanded our global reach and diversified our portfolio over the years.

Baba Hassani founded a small convenience store supplying basic amenities to sparsely populated Dubai.

His Highness Late Shiekh Rashid Al Maktoum inaugurated the first Hassani Supermarket which became the first chain of supermarkets in UAE.

Mr. Mohammed Hassani established Hassani Trading Company (HTC), which laid the foundation for what is known today as HASSANI GROUP OF COMPANIES.

Hassani group became the agent of Kellogg's breakfast cereals and cereal bars.

Hassani Food Industries was the first manufacturing unit established by Hassani Group of Companies in UAE. The factory initially started to process nuts then introduced products such as Semolina, Oats, Instant Juice, Jelly, Cream Caramel, Cake mixes and desserts to its production lines.

Hassani Tea & Herbs Factory was established in 1988. It produces leading brands of Tea and Herbal drinks in powder form, in a wide variety of flavours and packaging.

Hassani Baby Food and Milk Powder Factory was the first milk powder packing factory in UAE and is currently one of the largest in the region. The factory uses the most advanced and hygienic technology available in the industry and packs products in various sizes and packaging.

Hassani Real Estate was established to manage the properties owned by the group, and accumulated a sizable portfolio of various buildings, villas, shops and warehouses of different sizes, locations and budgets within the UAE and abroad.

Crown Food Industry was established and started production of Tomato based products, such as Tomato Paste, Ketchup, Hot Sauce, Chillie Sauce and later added Mayonnaise, Salad Dressings and Honey production lines. Today Crown Food Industry is the largest Tomato Paste factory in GCC.

Crown Can Industry was the first can-manufacturing facility for processed food in UAE, with the capacity to produce more than 1 million cans per day in assorted sizes. The factory has complete in-house design, printing, coil cutting and can components.
To take advantage of the construction boom in the region, Hassani Group established Ugarit International to produce Doors, Kitchen cabinets, Vanities and Wardrobes using highly sophisticated technology. Ugarit has successfully supplied products to many major real estate development projects in UAE, also exporting products to many countries around the world.

Hassani Group of Companies launched Lamia Garments, a leading embroidery and textile factory that produces a large selection of fashionable Nightgowns and Lingerie, successfully exporting it to the Middle East and countries such as France, Japan and Canada.

Crown Dairy Industry was established to enter an important segment of the dairy market for products such as Evaporated Milk, Sterilised Cream, Sweetened and Condensed milk. Within a short period of time, the factory successfully managed to capture large market shares from long existing brand leaders and has also launched equally successful products such as Yoghurt drinks, Flavored milk, set yoghurt and many more.
Technoman Contracting and Al Abraaj Al Wataniah general contracting companies were established to operate in three sectors: Mechanical Engineering, Civil Works and Steel Structure. The purpose was to align all existing maintenance groups and teams under one management and offer its service as profit center for the group and other third parties.

Hassani Group of Companies fully established its pasta factory which produces the second leading brand of Pasta in UAE. Pasatalini Food Processing factory has state-of-the-art production lines producing Pasta in various shapes, types and packaging, along with well established market shares both in UAE, Middle East and Africa.
Transistor set up a land transport company with its own fleet of cars and trucks to boost the group's logistical efficiency and provide third party services. Transistor is equipped with hazardous and non-hazardous solid and liquid waste collecting trucks and also offers heavy duty equipment to contracting companies as rentals.

Technoman Engineering was established to provide full mechanical and technical support and maintenance to factories it operates in UAE and abroad. It has successfully managed to build essential machinery, replacement parts and even improve the functions of several existing machines and adapt them to the local climates and different uses. Technoman Engineering also overlooks the commissioning of all the new machines and plants.
Hassani Group of Companies was proud to announce its corporate revamp which includes the complete reconstruction of its corporate identity to complete its marketing strategy.

Hassani Group of Companies completed its transfer from Al Quoz industrial area to its new facility in Dubai Investment Park 1.

Hassani earned ‘Distributor of the year Award’ and obtained approval from the Ministry of Health to offer Kellogg’s products in schools.

Acquisition of Greens Brand & manufacturing site of Kerry Foods UK

Global Launch of Kellogg’s Muesli and Cadbury Cakes from UK

Acquisition of Dhofar Seafood in Oman.

Establishment of Prime Fisheries, the largest fishing facility in Socotra, Yemen.

Establishment of Element 26 Engineering DWC-LLC which manufactures equipment and machine parts for aviation, oil & gas and defense industries.

Establishment Socotra Trip, a tourism agency in Socotra