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Summary
[edit]Kafou Group (Arabic: مجموعة كفو) is a privately held Saudi Arabian conglomerate headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.[1]. Founded in 1983 by AlAshgar Family, the company has grown to serve multiple industries including power generation, water treatment, petrochemicals, healthcare, and financial services. Originally established to meet the increasing demand for power infrastructure in both governmental and private sectors, the group has since expanded into a broad portfolio of technical and industrial operations.
History and Development
[edit]Kafou Group was established in 1983 in Riyadh amid a nationwide push to expand electrical infrastructure. In its early years, the company’s focus was on electromechanical projects – designing, installing, operating, and maintaining power generation and electrical systems for both government and private sector clients. To bolster its capabilities, Kafou formed strategic partnerships in the 1980s with several international firms. These included leading companies from Germany, Italy, South Korea, and Japan in fields like power generation equipment, water desalination technology, and petrochemical engineering. The alliances gave Kafou access to advanced technologies and expertise, enabling it to participate in larger and more complex projects across Saudi Arabia.
Kafou Group evolved into a group structure by establishing specialized subsidiaries. A significant milestone came in 1999, when Kafou Technical Services Co. Ltd. (KTS) was launched in Al-Khobar to provide dedicated electromechanical maintenance services for power plants and water facilities[2]. KTS allowed the group to handle turbine overhauls, generator repairs, and industrial services in-house; over the years it has serviced equipment from major manufacturers such as Fiat Avio (Italy), Westinghouse (USA), General Electric, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. In 2013, the group established Kafou Development Co. (KDC) as a new subsidiary tasked with business development and forging international partnerships.
Kafou Group created Kafou Energy Co. (Mid-2010s) to specialize in energy management, efficiency consulting, and solar power projects. This subsidiary was part of Kafou’s strategy to align with global trends and Saudi Vision 2030 objectives by promoting energy conservation and clean energy solutions. By the late 2010s and into the 2020s, Kafou Group had grown into a multi-faceted conglomerate with a portfolio of companies in industries ranging from power engineering to consumer goods. Today, Kafou Group remains an influential mid-sized Saudi company with over four decades of operational history, known for its role in infrastructure projects and its broad investment activities.[3]
Business Operations
[edit]Energy and Engineering
[edit]The foundation of Kafou Group is its engineering and contracting business. Kafou Corporation Co., the original flagship company, specializes in the establishment, operation, and maintenance of large electromagnetically projects – chiefly power plants, electrical networks, and industrial utilities. Kafou Corporation has completed numerous power generation and water treatment projects in Saudi Arabia for government agencies and private industry. Supporting this, Kafou Technical Services Co. (est. 1999) provides technical field services for power and water installations[4]. KTS handles tasks such as turbine overhauls, generator repairs, compressor maintenance, and supply of spare parts for major power stations.
It has partnerships or service agreements with international OEMs, enabling it to work on equipment from companies like GE, MHI, and others. Through these two entities, Kafou Group plays an active role in Saudi Arabia’s power sector – from building new electrical infrastructure to keeping existing plants running reliably. In addition, Kafou Energy Co. focuses on renewable energy and efficiency projects. This subsidiary designs and implements solar photovoltaic systems, conducts energy audits, and offers consulting on energy-saving measures for buildings and facilities. Kafou Energy’s services reflect the Kingdom’s growing emphasis on sustainability; for example, it works on improving energy efficiency for clients in line with government initiatives.
Healthcare and Medical Supplies
[edit]Kafou Group has a dedicated healthcare division to serve hospitals and clinics. Kafou Medical Co. is a leading supplier of medical consumables and equipment in Saudi Arabia. The company specializes in products for anesthesia, surgery, and respiratory care, IVF among other areas. A sister company, Kafou Dent Co., concentrates on the dental sector[5]. Headquartered in Riyadh, Kafou Dent is the exclusive Saudi agent for several overseas dental manufacturers, providing a full range of dental materials, instruments, and equipment – from diagnostic and preventive tools to orthodontic and surgical supplies. This makes Kafou a great player in supporting Saudi dental clinics and universities with imported dental technologies[6]
Complementing the sales side, Kafou Group also set up Diwan Al Rawnaq Co. (DRC), which offers regulatory and compliance services. DRC acts as an authorized representative for foreign medical and cosmetic product manufacturers in Saudi Arabia. In accordance with Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) regulations, overseas companies must appoint a local representative – DRC fulfills this role by handling product registrations, approvals, and liaising between the manufacturers and the SFDA. This service helps streamline the introduction of new medical devices and cosmetics into the Saudi market, and it complements Kafou Medical’s operations by ensuring regulatory compliance for the products it distributes.
Investments and Other Ventures
[edit]Beyond its engineering and healthcare arms, Kafou Group engages in a range of investment and commercial activities. Kafou Commercial Investment Co. oversees the group’s investment portfolio and financial ventures. This subsidiary is involved in corporate acquisitions and shareholdings, and it participates in trading on financial markets both locally and internationally. Kafou Commercial Investment deals in real estate investments, private equity, hedge funds, commodities, and currency markets, reflecting a broad strategy to diversify the group’s assets. In summary, Kafou Group operations are structured around its seven-plus main subsidiaries, each focusing on a specific sector: energy/power engineering (Kafou Corporation, KTS, Kafou Energy), healthcare (Kafou Medical, Kafou Dent, DRC), and investments/business development (Kafou Commercial Investment, KDC).
Subsidiaries and Specializations
[edit]- Kafou Corporation Co. – Established in 1983, Kafou Corporation is the original core company of the group, specializing in the setup, operation, and maintenance of large electromagnetically projects. It has executed numerous power and infrastructure projects for both government and private sector clients in Saudi Arabia.
- Kafou Technical Services Co. Ltd. (KTS) – Founded in 1999 and based in Al-Khobar, KTS provides specialized electromechanical field services, particularly for power generation and industrial plants. The company offers maintenance and technical support for heavy equipment like gas turbines, steam turbines, compressors, and generators, and has serviced machinery from global manufacturers including FiatAvio, Westinghouse, General Electric (GE), and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
- Kafou Energy Co. – Kafou Energy is the group’s subsidiary dedicated to renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions. Established as part of Kafou’s expansion into sustainability consulting, it specializes in a wide range of energy management services, including the design and implementation of energy-efficient systems and photovoltaic solar projects. Kafou Energy has undertaken notable projects such as conducting power quality studies for the Riyadh Metro transit system, providing advanced energy solutions to support one of the world’s largest urban transportation projects.
- Kafou Medical Co. – Founded in 2013, Kafou Medical is a leading supplier of medical equipment and consumables, with specializations in anesthesia, surgical, IVF and respiratory care products. Kafou Medical’s offerings range from anesthesia machines and surgical instruments to ICU and respiratory therapy supplies. Kafou Medical serves a broad client base of government and private healthcare providers, and emphasizes after-sales service and medical IT support in its projects.
- Kafou Dent Co. – Established in 2020, Kafou Dent specializes in dental materials and equipment, acting as a comprehensive supplier for dental clinics and hospitals. Headquartered in Riyadh, it is the Kingdom’s exclusive agent for multiple global dental manufacturers, covering almost all major dental product lines.[7] Kafou Dent’s product range spans diagnostic and preventive care, restorative and endodontic supplies, orthodontic appliances, periodontal and implantology materials, as well as maxillofacial surgery.
- Diwan Al Rawnaq Co. (DRC) – Diwan Al Rawnaq is a subsidiary focused on regulatory consulting and representation, particularly in dealings with the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA). The company serves as an authorized local representative for overseas manufacturers of medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, helping them navigate SFDA regulations. In line with SFDA requirements that foreign manufacturers appoint a local agent, DRC acts as the communication channel between international manufacturers and the SFDA authorities.
- Kafou Development Co. (KDC) – Founded in 2013, Kafou Development functions as the business development and international partnerships arm of the groupkafoudent.com. It provides consultancy and strategic planning services to both Kafou’s internal divisions and external clients looking to establish a presence in Saudi Arabia or the Gulf region. KDC facilitates foreign trade agency representation and joint ventures by partnering with overseas companies seeking local market access.
- Kafou Commercial Investment Co. – Kafou Commercial Investment oversees the group’s investments and corporate expansion initiatives. It specializes in acquisitions and establishing new enterprises, as well as managing Kafou’s shareholdings in various ventures. Through this arm, Kafou Group has pursued diversified growth strategies such as partial and full acquisitions of businesses and participation in capital markets.
Corporate Values and Governance
[edit]Kafou Group operates with a focus on technical competence, compliance with industry standards, and responsiveness to client needs. The company emphasizes adherence to professional practices, regional regulatory frameworks, and continuous improvement across its subsidiaries. Its governance approach reflects a combination of centralized oversight by the owning family and operational independence granted to specialized business units. Through this structure, Kafou Group has maintained a consistent role in infrastructure and energy-related projects in Saudi Arabia.
Achievements
[edit]Kafou Group has been involved in various infrastructure and energy projects across Saudi Arabia, including work in power generation, water treatment, and industrial maintenance. Its subsidiaries have delivered services to major national entities such as Saudi Electricity Company, and Aramco. These projects reflect the group's sustained presence in the Kingdom's utility and industrial sectors.
See also
[edit]- Saudi Vision 2030
- Economy of Saudi Arabia
- Renewable energy in Saudi Arabia
- Water supply and sanitation in Saudi Arabia
- Electromechanical engineering
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