Dr. Ziad Tareq Al-Ani

Chairman @ Ayn Alfahad

About

As Chairman of Ayn Al Fahad Group, I lead a bold enterprise that is reshaping the retail and distribution landscape across Iraq and the greater MENA region. What began as a dominant force in Iraq’s consumer electronics market has rapidly evolved into a diversified group spanning FMCG, F&B, franchising, and regional brand expansion. From securing top global brands to launching a new wave of retail formats, we’re on a mission to make Ayn Al Fahad the most trusted gateway for brands entering the Middle East, and the most agile platform for scaling them across borders. Our journey so far: Built Iraq’s strongest electronics distribution network Introduced global F&B concepts to the Iraqi consumer Expanded operations into the UAE and GCC, with a growing footprint across MENA I believe in: Disrupting the ordinary Building ecosystems, not just businesses Leading with trust, tenacity, and tomorrow in mind If you're a brand looking to grow in Iraq or MENA, we are the partner you’ve been searching for. If you're a leader seeking clarity in chaos, I welcome dialogue.

Country

United Arab Emirates

City

Dubai

Industry

Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing

Skill

Leadership, Sales Management, Strategic Planning

Experience

Chairman

Ayn Alfahad

2003-2 - Present · 23 yrs 8 mos

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Iraq - Led the transformation of Ayn Al Fahad into one of Iraq’s leading multi-sector groups across Electronics and Distribution. - Secured and scaled exclusive strategic partnerships with global brands including Samsung, ANKER, JBL, Black & Decker, Philips, Yolé, Lumiers and others. - Spearheaded the launch of a flagship, state-of-the-art consumer electronics megastore in Baghdad, setting new retail benchmarks in the Iraqi market. - Built high-level strategic relationships with government entities, international partners, and regional trade leaders. - Currently leading the group’s next growth phase: digital retail transformation and nationwide expansion across Iraq. Global Franchising (F&B) - Drove successful market entry and rapid expansion of international franchise (F&B) brands across Iraq and the GCC, strengthening the group’s diversified investment portfolio. United Arab Emirates (Dubai) - Established Ayn Al Fahad’s regional presence in the UAE, positioning the group as an exclusive distributor for Infinix mobile phones and accessories, Philips Audio products, and Mcdodo accessories. - Currently in the final stages of signing the exclusive distribution agreement for HAVIT accessories in the UAE market.