Al‑Futtaim Group, founded in the 1930s, is a diversified Emirati conglomerate headquartered in Dubai with businesses spanning automotive, retail, real estate, financial services, and healthcare. The group holds franchise rights for brands like IKEA and Ace Hardware, operates Al‑Futtaim Motors, Orient Insurance, and Toys “R” Us in the region, and employs over 33,000 people across more than 20 countries.