About
ARK Group
We build businesses with a global perspective.
ARK Group brings together companies, people and opportunities across technology, trade and emerging sectors.
01 — Who We Are
The ARK Story
The ARK story.
ARK Group is a diversified holding company created to build, operate and grow specialised businesses.
Rather than operating every service under one company, ARK develops focused companies with dedicated expertise, leadership and markets while providing them with a shared strategic foundation.
Today, the group operates across technology and international trade through ARK Digital and ARK Trade, with a long-term ambition to expand into new industries and markets.
02 — What We Do
The Group's Role
What ARK does for every business it owns.
- 01Step
Identify
Find promising markets, ideas and business opportunities.
- 02Step
Build
Create specialised businesses capable of serving those markets.
- 03Step
Enable
Provide technology, strategy, partnerships and shared infrastructure.
- 04Step
Scale
Expand businesses into new products, customers and markets.
03 — Direction
Vision · Mission · Purpose
To create a globally connected group of businesses that moves ideas, products and opportunities across borders.
To build and grow specialised companies through technology, strong partnerships, disciplined execution and global market access.
To turn opportunities into businesses that create lasting value.
04 — Our Values
Six Principles
What holds the group together.
- 01Value
Ambition
We think beyond today's opportunities.
- 02Value
Integrity
We build trust through transparency and responsibility.
- 03Value
Execution
Ideas matter, but results matter more.
- 04Value
Innovation
We continuously explore better ways to build and operate.
- 05Value
Partnership
We grow through strong relationships and shared success.
- 06Value
Global Perspective
We build without limiting ourselves to one market.
05 — Our Approach
The Holding Model
Specialised companies. Shared capabilities.
Each ARK company operates within its own market while benefiting from the group’s broader resources, relationships, technology and strategic direction.
At company level
Focus.
At group level
Strength.
06 — Leadership
The People
The people behind the group.
- AB
Abdullah
Chief Executive Officer
Sets the group's direction and decides which businesses ARK builds next.
- ZU
Zuhaib
Chief Technology Officer
Owns the technology the group runs on and the products ARK Digital ships.
- AR
Abdul Rahman
Chief Financial Officer
Holds the capital discipline behind every company the group builds.
- UB
Ubadah
Creative Director
Leads video, design and brand across the group and the companies it owns.
- RA
Rayid
Director of Trade
Runs sourcing, distribution and supplier relationships across ARK Trade.
- AL
Ali
Head of Commerce
Builds Duscent's retail operation and the group's route to its customers.
07 — FAQs
Questions, Answered
Questions, answered.
Still need something? Reach the group directly through our contact page.
ARK Group is a holding company that builds, operates and develops businesses across multiple industries.
ARK Group currently operates ARK Digital, ARK Trade and Duscent, with plans to expand its portfolio over time.
ARK Digital provides technology and digital services including software development, web and mobile applications, AI, e-commerce and content creation.
ARK Trade focuses on international commerce including import, export, sourcing and distribution.
Duscent is an online fragrance house selling designer, Arabian and niche perfume, oud and bakhoor, with delivery across the UAE.
ARK Group is based in the UAE while working with businesses, suppliers and partners across international markets.
Yes. ARK Group works with businesses, entrepreneurs, manufacturers, suppliers, investors and strategic partners where there is mutual value.
Visit our Careers page to view current opportunities or submit your profile for future roles.
You can contact the relevant company directly through its website or contact ARK Group through our Contact page.
Partner With ARK
Open Invitation
Have an opportunity worth building?
We’re open to conversations with founders, businesses, suppliers and strategic partners exploring opportunities across our industries.
Suppliers and distribution. Joint ventures and technology partnerships. Investment, acquisitions, new markets, or a business ARK could help develop. If it fits the group, we want to hear it.