Draft:GMG

GMG is a global well-being company headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, operating in over 12 countries across the Middle East, North Africa, and Southeast Asia. Founded in 1977 by Abdul Aziz Baker, GMG began as a single butcher shop, but over the years has become a diversified conglomerate with businesses spanning retail, distribution, manufacturing, food, logistics, and properties.

Core Businesses

 * Retail: GMG operates a diverse portfolio of retail brands, including homegrown concepts like Farm Fresh (fresh food), Sun & Sand Sports (sportswear), Dropkick (sneakers), and Supercare Pharmacy, partnered international brands like Nike, Converse, Vans, and Timberland, and operates community malls like aswaaq and Jumeirah Center.


 * Distribution: GMG is the official distributor of Nike in the GCC region and holds distribution rights for other international brands like Columbia, Timberland and New Era.


 * Manufacturing: GMG owns six state-of-the-art food manufacturing facilities, producing food brands like Chef's Choice, Klassic, and Sapora.


 * Logistics: GMG's Trilogi division provides land, sea, and air freight solutions and was awarded the FMCG Logistics Provider of the Year Award in 2023.

History and Expansion

 * 1977: Founded as a butcher shop in Dubai.


 * 1978: Enters the pharmaceutical sector with Al Khayam Pharmacy (later rebranded Supercare).


 * 1979: Opens first Sun & Sand Sports store.


 * 1982: Becomes official Nike distributor in the GCC.


 * 2003: Opens first Sun Coast store (outdoor furniture).


 * 2012: Establishes Trilogi, GMG’s logistics arm.


 * 2016: Introduces e-commerce platform and opens first Nike Jordan store in the Middle East.


 * 2017: Opens Nu Athlete (multi-sports brand) and Pedaliere (bicycles).


 * 2018: Launches new Trilogi mega distribution center and opens Nike's largest store in the MENA region.


 * 2019: Opens Dropkick's first store.


 * 2022: Enters exclusive partnership with New Era across MENA. Ventures into food retail with Géant acquisition and opens world's second-largest Himalayan salt manufacturing facility.


 * 2023: Acquires aswaaq.


 * 2023: Enters agreement with SUTL for Nike stores in Singapore and Malaysia. Acquires aswaaq and brings JD Sports to the Middle East. Opens corporate offices in Singapore and expands Sun & Sand Sports to Singapore & Malaysia.

Leadership and Recognition
GMG is led by Chairman and Managing Director Mohammad A. Baker, recognized as one of the most powerful business leaders in the region. The company has received numerous awards, including being featured in Arabian Business' "50 Most Admired Companies" and Forbes' "Top 100 Arab Family Businesses."