March 1978
The group began its activities with the opening of a hardware store located on Avenue 13 in Djibouti, marking the beginning of Mr. AL Gamil's involvement in commerce in Djibouti and the birth of the Al Gamil empire began at this time.
Founded on July 16, 1983 by Mr. Gamil Abdoulkarim Ali, the Al Gamil Group has become one of the largest trade and construction groups in the Republic of Djibouti. Having started his business in the field of housing carpentry, Mr. Ali has gradually expanded his business to various fields. The main motivation was to satisfy consumers by importing high-quality products and offering exceptional services, which led to the creation of several successful businesses.
The Al Gamil Group, founded on July 16, 1983, by Gamil Abdoulkarim Ali, has established itself as one of the largest trading and construction conglomerates in the Republic of Djibouti. Starting as a modest carpentry business, the group has experienced remarkable expansion, gradually diversifying its activities into numerous sectors. Its growth, based on a constant commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, culminated in the opening of the largest hypermarket in Djibouti and Africa in 2017. Today, the Al Gamil Group operates in a multitude of sectors, including retail with its hypermarkets and supermarkets, restaurants, real estate, construction, furniture, automotive, stone crushing, agriculture, logistics, and wholesale. Thanks to its wide range of activities and its logistics network including numerous warehouses and a large fleet of vehicles, the Al Gamil Group plays a major role in the Djiboutian economy, perfectly illustrating the success of a local company that has become a leading economic player.
The group began its activities with the opening of a hardware store located on Avenue 13 in Djibouti, marking the beginning of Mr. AL Gamil's involvement in commerce in Djibouti and the birth of the Al Gamil empire began at this time.
Al Gamil Group is officially founded. The group focuses on trade and construction, and begins to gradually expand into various sectors.
A supermarket has opened in the southern industrial zone of Djibouti, equipped with a 15,000 square meter warehouse, strengthening the group's presence in the food distribution sector.
Mr. Gamil Abdoulkarim Ali, CEO of the Al-Gamil Group, was prematurely elevated to the rank of Commander of the National Order on June 27, with the honor of the Prime Minister of Djibouti.
Nougaprix is a hypermarket located in central Djibouti, owned by the Al Gamil group. It opened on September 8, 2001, and covers an area of 4,950 square meters. This establishment is centrally located, at the intersection of the market and the French Institute, in the Cité Einguella.
The Al Gamil Group continues its expansion, this time in Ethiopia. A new store has opened for the sale of tires and vehicles, specifically targeting the Ethiopian market.
A supermarket has opened in the southern industrial zone of Djibouti, equipped with a 15,000 square meter warehouse, strengthening the group's presence in the food distribution sector.
The group opens the largest hypermarket in Djibouti and one of the largest in Africa, located in the southern industrial zone, symbolizing the peak of its expansion.
Al Neima Immobilière, part of the Al Gamil Group, is a Djibouti-based company specializing in construction and real estate. It was founded in 2010 and is recognized for its expertise in the construction and sale of properties.
Ship Chandler Al Gamil is a company located in Djibouti, part of the Al Gamil Group. It specializes in providing services and products for ships. The company is located in the South Industrial Zone of Gabode, Djibouti.