Al-Bahar
Machinery ManufacturingAsh Shāriqah, United Arab Emirates1001-5000 Employees
Al-Bahar is a regional machinery-focused group based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, consisting of two divisions: the Machinery Group and the General Trading Group. The Machinery Group, founded in 1959, represents Caterpillar in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, and Oman through an associate and operates from its Sharjah head office with a Gulf-wide branch network. It provides Caterpillar machinery and power systems for applications ranging from earthmoving and construction to mining, road work, demolition, waste handling, and electric power generation, complemented by Caterpillar and KoneCrane lift trucks for materials handling. The General Trading Group, headquartered in Kuwait, oversees a diversified portfolio that includes travel services, shipping, office equipment, building products, electrical appliances, consumer goods, and food and beverage. The group serves customers across the Arabian Gulf through an extensive regional footprint and a sizeable workforce. In December 2024, Al-Bahar announced the launch of the SEM 665F Wheel Loader, signaling ongoing expansion of its machinery lineup.