Alzayani Investments
Alzayani Investments () is a Bahraini family-owned holding company headquartered in Manama, Bahrain. The company operates across multiple sectors including industrial manufacturing, automotive distribution, real estate, food and beverage, and venture capital.
Founded in 1977, Alzayani Investments manages more than 30 brands through its subsidiaries and joint ventures and employs over 1,000 people across its operations in Bahrain and internationally. In 2024, the company was ranked 82nd in the Forbes Middle East list of the Top 100 Arab Family Businesses.
History
Alzayani Investments was established in 1977 as a family-owned investment and business group in Bahrain. Over the years, the company expanded its operations across several sectors including manufacturing, automotive distribution, property development, and food services.
The group initially focused on industrial manufacturing and trading, before expanding into automotive distribution and real estate development. In later years, the company diversified further into food and beverage franchises and venture capital investments, supporting startups and emerging technologies.
Real Estate
The group also invests in property development and real estate management.
- Zayani Properties – Develops and manages residential and commercial real estate projects in Bahrain.
Food and Beverage
Alzayani Investments operates several international food and beverage brands through franchise agreements.
- Zayani Foods – Operates food and beverage brands including Costa Coffee, Pickl, and Al Rifai in Bahrain.
Venture Capital
The group also invests in startups and emerging businesses through its venture capital arm.
- Zayani Venture Capital – Focuses on investments in technology startups and innovative business ventures.