SME Focus
SMEs in the
building supplies sector
One of the central tenets of Vision 2030 is the
development of the burgeoning private sector. In an
economy so dominated by the public sector, as Abu
Dhabi, it seems that businesses in general fall into
two categories – massive industrial concerns, or very
small micro-businesses. This is a concern for the
Government and something which they are seeking
to address. Initiatives such as the Khalifa Fund
are aimed directly at addressing this problem by
supporting the entrepreneurial spirit of the Emirate
and encouraging the continual development of the
private sector.
The Khalifa Fund however, supports only UAE
nationals in their endeavours to carve a niche for
themselves in the business environment of Abu
Dhabi. In a place in which 89% of the workforce is
foreign, there consequently remains a gap between
large and small.
The large Indian diaspora in the GCC is an engine
of dynamism and growth and there are a great
many companies which have attained success with
Indian managers at the helm, both part-owning and
managing the enterprises.
In our focus on SMEs, CEO Financial has identified
high potential start-ups that are in a position to
capitalise on Abu Dhabi’s economic expansion.
Saiyed Ali Trading is one such company. Founded in
2007 by S.M. Ali Abdullah, a former schoolteacher
from India, the company is located in the industrial
area of Mussafah, on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi City.
Specialising in water pumps for large developments,
the company has carved a niche for itself in the market.
Saiyed Ali Trading
Some of Abu Dhabi’s most reputable companies
are among the clients of this SME, which has also
contributed its products to projects such as Hydra
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