Businesses For Sale in the Middle East

This is a unique opportunity to acquire a pioneering and highly profitable health and beauty company. The business is a fully remote, asset-light enterprise specializing in the research, development, and supply of innovative natural active ingredients, alongside end-to-end contract manufacturing for private label skincare and nutritional supplements. With a proven track record of high margins and a scalable model, the company has established a strong global footprint across Europe, Southeast Asia, and China.

Products & Services

The company’s core strength lies in its dual-revenue stream model:

1. Proprietary Active Ingredients: The company is a science-led developer of patented, clinically backed natural actives. Its flagship products include unique, patent-pending powders derived from bioactive ingredients, which are sold globally to other brands.
2. Contract Manufacturing: It offers a comprehensive “farm-to-formula” service for third-party brands, providing bespoke formulation, regulatory support, manufacturing, and packaging for a wide range of skincare, bath and body, and nutraceutical products. This service caters to both mass-market and premium segments.

Operations

The business operates a lean, fully remote model with minimal overhead. It leverages a network of trusted contract manufacturers, suppliers, and logistics partners, eliminating the need for physical premises or significant capital expenditure. This structure ensures operational efficiency, flexibility, and robust profitability. The skilled, remote team of five full-time members manages R&D, business development, and administration, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations.

Key Investment Highlights

• Exceptional Profitability: High-margin business driven by unique, proprietary products and a low-overhead, remote operational model.
• Proven & Scalable: The asset-light, contract-based model allows for rapid and capital-efficient scaling in response to market demand.
• Strong Intellectual Property: The sale includes valuable, patent-pending formulations and trademarks for unique active ingredients, providing a significant competitive moat.
• Established Global Presence: Well-developed distribution network with over 20 partners worldwide, serving a diverse international client base.
• Expert Management Team: A seasoned leadership team with deep industry expertise in microbiology, economics, business development, and R&D will facilitate a smooth transition.

An exclusive opportunity to acquire two well-established, sister luxury limousine service companies in Dubai. Operating under a unified management structure, the entities represent a turnkey investment in one of the world’s most dynamic luxury transportation markets.

Key Investment Highlights:

• Proven Market Leadership & Reputation: Both companies are fully licensed by the RTA and boast an excellent reputation built over years of consistent, high-quality service. They are trusted providers for a prestigious clientele, including multinational corporations, leading hotels, embassies, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Significant Barrier to Entry Overcome: The current regulatory environment presents major challenges for new entrants, including restrictions on new company registrations and driver visas. This acquisition delivers an active fleet of luxury vehicles, all registered RTA permits, and experienced drivers with valid visas, bypassing these critical hurdles entirely.
• Diversified & Recurring Revenue Streams: The businesses benefit from a healthy mix of income sources, including long-term corporate contracts, partnerships with major international ride-hailing apps (e.g., Uber, Careem), lucrative VIP/event services, and high-frequency airport transfers. This ensures stable, recurring revenue and mitigates market risk.
• Advanced Proprietary Technology Platform: A key competitive advantage is the fully integrated, in-house booking system. This includes client and supplier portals, dedicated driver and guest mobile applications, and a web booking platform, ensuring operational efficiency, scalability, and reduced reliance on third-party systems.
• Substantial Growth Potential: With operational capacity currently estimated at 50%, there is immediate scope to scale revenue without significant additional capital expenditure. Clear expansion pathways exist within the UAE and into adjacent GCC markets, leveraging the established brand and operational infrastructure.
• Strong Leadership & Governance: Founded and managed by highly reputable Emirati entrepreneurs with deep roots in the business and legal community, the companies have a long-standing membership in a prestigious government SME foundation, underscoring their credibility and compliance.

Together, these fully operational, compliant companies with an immediate income-generating capability are perfectly positioned to dominate the premium segment.

Reason For Sale:

The current ownership is pursuing a strategic realignment of its diversified portfolio, creating an ideal window for a new investor to acquire a market-ready, profitable, and scalable business.

This established Egyptian company specializes in the production, packaging, and export of refined salt and sodium chloride derivatives. With modern facilities, advanced equipment, and international certifications, the business has rapidly scaled operations and positioned itself as a competitive exporter to Europe, Africa, and beyond.

The company has achieved strong year-over-year growth since the launch of exports in 2023, supported by a diversified product line, high-capacity infrastructure, and strategic geographic access to major seaports.

Key Investment Highlights

• Modern Facilities: 6,500 sqm factory site (40% utilized), equipped with advanced washing, crystallization, filtration, refinement, and packaging lines. Current production capacity is 12 tons/hour, with significant unused potential.
• International Certifications: ISO 9001, ISO 22000, White List (EU export), and “Proudly Made in Egypt,” enabling access to stringent global markets.
• Strong Growth Trajectory: 96% sales growth in 2024 vs. 2023, and 120% growth in Q1 2025 vs. Q1 2024. Forecasted revenues to exceed $5 million by 2029.
• Export-Focused Model: Sales to international markets drive foreign currency revenues, reducing local currency risk and capturing global demand.
• Attractive Margins: EBITDA margin reached 51% in 2024, with further improvements projected as consumer-packaged exports expand.
• Scalable Platform: Built to serve B2B, B2C, and government contracts, with diversification into food, feed, industrial, and water treatment markets.

Operations & Infrastructure

• Factory: 2,000 sqm built-up area including administrative facilities, laboratories, and storage.
• Equipment: High-capacity salt washing, drying, grinding, sieving, and packaging lines; 150-ton weighbridge; extensive silos and tanks.
• Workforce: 6 technical specialists and 44 operators/workers with proven operational expertise.
• Supply Chain: Raw material sourced from North Sinai salt pans and Siwa salt lakes, with purity >99%.
• Logistics: Located with excellent road access and proximity to major ports, including Suez, Alexandria, and Port Said.

Products & Services

• Refined table salt (iodized and non-iodized)
• Salt for food industries and flavor enhancement
• Salt for animal feed additives
• Industrial salts (chemical applications)
• Dishwasher salt
• Tablet salt and block salt for water treatment
• Specialty pharmaceutical and medical salts

This opportunity offers a scalable, export-ready salt manufacturing platform with modern infrastructure, global certifications, and strong growth potential—ideally positioned for expansion and long-term profitability.

With over a decade of experience, this company is a leading provider of comprehensive construction and contracting solutions. Its expertise spans Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP), fit-outs, civil works, and landscaping and it is committed to delivering exceptional service, consistently exceeding client expectations through a focus on quality, safety, and innovation.

Key Strengths:

• Proven Track Record: Extensive portfolio includes successful projects across diverse sectors, including government, hospitality, entertainment, healthcare, commercial, and residential.
• Financial Stability: Strong banking relationships and consistent profitability ensure the resources to undertake complex projects.
• Certified Excellence: Adhere to rigorous international standards (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015) to guarantee quality, safety, and environmental responsibility.
• Technical Proficiency: The team meticulously evaluates project requirements to deliver accurate, competitive proposals that meet both client needs and business objectives.

Comprehensive Services:

The company offers a full spectrum of services through its specialized departments:

• Core Construction: Electrical, Mechanical, Construction, Interior & Fit-Out
• Technology Integration: Networking, Home Automation & Smart Services, IT
• Specialized Expertise: Technical Services, Design, Landscape/Hardscape, Facilities Operations & Maintenance, Solar Energy, Wood
• Support Functions: Procurement, Sales, Administration, Finance & Accounting

Leadership:

The CEO and MD provide strategic direction, overseeing all operations and ensuring alignment with the company’s commitment to excellence.

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Global cybersecurity firm offering integrated IT security protection services internationally. Established in 2017, the company has offices in Saudi Arabia (main location), UAE, and Egypt. It serves as a trusted technical arm for security vendors and consulting companies, reselling security technology products, offering security consulting, and managing Security Operation Centers (SOC) primarily in the Middle East.

The company achieved $12M in revenue in 2023 (70% from recurring yearly contracts), a 9.1% increase from the previous year, with $5.7M EBITDA. It has an open pipeline of $30M (112 contracts), positioning it for continued growth.

Key Investment Highlights:

• Strategic Vendor Relationships: Strong partnerships with top security providers.
• Comprehensive Service Offerings: Adaptable services that meet evolving market demands.
• Strong Client Retention: High rates of client retention contribute to recurring revenue.
• Advantageous Tax Strategy: Net Operating Profit After Tax (NOPAT) of $7M by utilizing the Middle Eastern branches for strategic tax planning.

Services and Clients:

• Security Technology: Delivering cutting-edge software solutions that bolster organizational security infrastructures, addressing diverse cybersecurity challenges.
• Security Consulting: Providing tailored expert guidance on risk management, regulatory compliance, and security enhancement, customized to each client’s specific requirements.
• Security Operations Center (SOC): Offering 24/7 managed security services, including threat monitoring, detection, and response, to fortify clients’ security postures.

Project revenue accounts for 60-70% of the company’s total revenue, with the remaining 30-40% coming from managed services and other long-term contracts.

Business Model:

• Vendor-Driven Lead Generation: The company secures leads through referrals from security vendors, and acts as their technical arm. This approach enables the company to develop deep expertise in the supported products and provide high-quality technical services.
• Exclusive Strategic Alliance: The company has cultivated strong relationships with major consulting firms such as PwC and Accenture, who subcontract work to the firm due to its unique qualifications, including fluency in Arabic—a critical competitive edge in the Middle Eastern market.

Competitive Landscape: The company’s vendor-centric approach represents a unique competitive positioning in the cybersecurity market. Its success hinges on nurturing strong vendor relationships, developing deep product expertise, and effectively communicating its value proposition to clients. The company offers specialized skills and knowledge around specific vendor products and acts as an implementation and support arm.

Team: The company is led by an experienced senior management and technical team, with more than 50 full-time employees, most of them located in cost-effective locations across the Middle East.

Transition Support: The sellers and management team are highly motivated to remain post-acquisition to ensure a smooth transition. They are willing to continue working with the business for a few years and are open to rolling equity, aiming to help elevate the company to the next level.

Market Opportunity:

According to a 2023 Gartner report, the global cybersecurity market is projected to reach $215B in 2024, a 14% year-over-year increase. The addressable market in the Middle East alone is estimated at $8.6B, driven by escalating cyber threats, regulatory compliance demands, digital transformation initiatives, and AI adoption.

Growth and Expansion:

The company plans to maintain its competitive edge by investing in R&D and offering innovative security solutions, focusing on:

• Sales Expansion: Growing the client base and expanding projects with existing clients.
• Market Penetration: Entering new markets within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Africa.
• Product Development: Investing in intellectual property, including patents and SaaS offerings.
• Capacity Growth: Expanding back-office capacity and adding units in India and Eastern Europe.
• New Initiatives: Establishing a Security Optimization Center in Saudi Arabia, OT Security and OT SOC, Governance Risk & Compliance Tool Development, Security Automation, and increasing spending on marketing and events.

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