Heritage & Milestones
The history of Al-Bazaz Group is marked by strategic progression, not acceleration. Each phase reflects a deliberate response to regional opportunity, institutional readiness, and market timing. What began as a cross-border trading business evolved into a diversified industrial and investment institution through long-term planning, structured expansion, and responsible leadership.
Heritage & Milestones
1972
Commercial Origins & Global Trade
Establishment of UR International for Industrial & Trading Co. Ltd., the Group’s first commercial entity focused on global trade in consumables and commodities.1
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1986
Commercial Origins & Global Trade
Formal incorporation of Al-Bazaz Group in Iraq, transitioning from commercial operations to structured enterprise with early focus on real estate and trade.1993
Commercial Origins & Global Trade
Expansion into the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; Amman designated as Group headquarters, aligning with regional stability and long-term industrial vision.3
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2003
Commercial Origins & Global Trade
Launch of Al-Arabia Company for Beverage Manufacturing & Industrial Consulting, marking entry into industrial production and sectoral consulting.2017
Commercial Origins & Global Trade
Establishment of Al-Amasi Factory in Turkey, entering premium tobacco manufacturing and extending production into international consumer sectors.5
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2017–Present