About Group Companies
Mohamed Hareb Al Otaiba is a multidiversified conglomerate, with a glorious legacy of almost 75 years and a rich portfolio of companies ranging in industries like Transportation, Retail, Technology, F & B/FMCG, Fabrication and Services. Also, we have world class renowned brands as our trading partners including BOSCH, BEKO, XEROX, RICOH and AVIS.
TRANSPORTATION
The transportation division of MHAO was launched in 1975, when Mr. Hareb Mohammed Al Otaiba franchised Avis, one of the best-known transport and car rental companies in the United States. Besides AVIS, MHAO also have Bus Rental service for Staff Transportation and Limousine Service under the brand Al Muttahida.
AVIS Rent a Car and its subsidiaries operate one of the world’s best-known car rental brands with approximately 5,500 locations in more than 165 countries. AVIS ‘core business is car rental – including daily, weekly and monthly rentals, as well as short-and long-term leasing. Launched in 1946, the company was the first to rent cars from airport locations.
AVIS grew rapidly during the 1950s through franchised and corporateowned expansion within the United States and beyond. In 1975, Mr. Hareb Mohammed Al Otaiba successfully secured the AVIS franchise in the UAE, opening the company’s first office in Abu Dhabi.
AL MUTTAHIDA BUSES RENTAL
At Al Muttahida Buses Rental, we offer bus transportation in Dubai and the rest of the UAE. We have a fleet of new, luxurious, clean and comfortable minibuses available for the transport of your staff. We always make sure to have a wide range of buses available for your requirements.
AL MUTTAHIDA LIMOUSINE
At Al Muttahida Limousine, we provide luxury chauffeur drive services with a top-of-the-line fleet ranging from luxury to ultra-luxury vehicles.
TECHNOLOGY
MHAO's Technology division is working with some of the biggest names, both in the Middle East and globally, to deliver high-end technology supplies, equipment, and services to a broad range of customers. MHAO has partnered with companies such as Xerox and Ricoh for cutting edge document solution. MHAO also partnered with one of its kind, Technology and Truck Logistic Company Unanu which will revolutionize the logistics decision.
Powered by massive data and Innovation, Unanu is well poised to bring in Disruptive Technology in Logistics through Market place and end to end logistics platform.
Corporate Connection is a leading provider of document solutions in UAE, with 45 years of industry experience.
The company provides cutting-edge IT hardware and software solutions and services to help customers throughout the UAE manage their document environment and increase efficiency.
Along with state-of-the-art products and services, Corporate Connection also offers world-class customer support and consultancy.
Xerox Emirates, a joint venture between Xerox Corporation and MHAO Group offers the full range of Xerox products and services, including work place assistants, workflow solutions and managed print services in the UAE.
RETAIL
MHAO Retail journey started with the launch of HOMEWIDE, which offers top of the line domestic appliances through a network of showrooms, key retailers, hypermarkets and souk dealers across the UAE. HOMEWIDE is the official distributor of brands BOSCH and BEKO in UAE and offers a wide range of built-in and free-standing refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers, cookers and ovens, as well as an extensive range of small appliances.
F&B/FMCG
Arabian Horeca was established by Mr. Mohamed Hareb Al Otaiba, Chairman of MHAO Group in 2018. It all started with the vision to cover the market gaps for Horeca as well as B&I.Arabian Horeca started with the management of several F&B premium brands within UAE and GCC.
FABRICATION
MHAO’s Fabrication division was started some 45 years ago with Al Otaiba Ferretti and later on added Al Otaiba Kitchens. Headquartered in Dubai, the company has grown into one of UAE’s premier turnkey solutions provider for kitchen supplies and equipment. There was a new addition in MHAO’s Fabrication arm in 2019 with Al Otaiba Steel Fabrication (AOSF).Al Otaiba Steel Fabrication deliver solutions meeting the most demanding requirements for bespoke designs of stainless steel equipment for hotels, restaurants, bakeries, healthcare, supermarket and residential use.
Al Otaiba Steel Fabrication (AOSF) was founded in 2019 with the vision of providing the hospitality, food service and residential sector unparalleled quality in bespoke steel fabrication. In all our works we provide a unique blend
of traditional craftsmanship, premium materials and modern technology. This way we are able to deliver solutions meeting the most demanding requirements for bespoke designs of stainless steel equipment for hotels, restaurants, bakeries, healthcare, supermarket and residential use.
Al Otaiba Ferretti is proud to serve its UAE clients for over 45 years. We design, build and install custom made kitchen and cabinetry, including wardrobe and vanities. The company was formed through a partnership with Mr. Hareb Mohammed Al Otaiba and the Ferretti family of Capannoli Pisa, Italy. Renowned not only for its designs but for their quality production of furniture and kitchens.
For almost 40 years, AL Otaiba Kitchens has played an integral role in enhancing the kitchen experience in the hospitality and construction industry by providing a unique blend of products and services for commercial and residential clientele. Headquartered in Dubai, the company has grown into one of UAE’s premier turnkey solutions provider for kitchen supplies and equipment.
SERVICES
The Service division of MHAO has two main entities Bright Spark Auto Repairing and MAFS Facilities Services. Bright Spark Auto Repairing has been meeting the automotive service needs since 1993, with a vision to be the biggest multi-brand automotive service provider in the UAE. Mohamed Al Otaiba Facilities Management Services LLC, a MHAO Group Company, is distinctive among its peers and brings together the tailored facility management services that fit your specific working environment and corporate culture.
Bright Spark Auto Repairing has been meeting the automotive service needs since 1993, with a vision to be the biggest multi-brand automotive service provider in the UAE. Bright Spark strives to be a world-class center of excellence in vehicle maintenance services, utilizing the latest technologies and applying proven methods through a highly-skilled workforce.
Mohamed Al Otaiba Facilities Management Services LLC, a subsidiary of Mohamed Hareb Al Otaiba Group, is distinctive among its peers and brings together the tailored facility management services that fits your specific working environment and corporate culture. Our facility management services are focused on enhancing your corporate workspace with an innovative approach.