The Ghassan Aboud Group (GAG) is a multinational conglomerate that has over 20 years of experience in a variety of significant economic sectors, including trade, distribution, media, retail, catering, logistics, pastoral, and hotels. Along with its headquarters in the United Arab Emirates, GAG also maintains offices in Australia, Belgium, Jordan, and Turkey to support its business.

The Ghassan Aboud Group places people at the forefront of its vision of “being at the forefront of excellence” by ensuring that its exclusive portfolio operates in a corporately responsible and conscious manner, based on the belief that productivity, innovation, and transformation necessitate community engagement.

Gaelan Medical, GAG’s healthcare and beauty distribution company, was founded in the United Arab Emirates and is dedicated to offering the best solutions to healthcare professionals in the GCC region so they can better serve their local populations.

Gaelan Medical has a skilled management team that can handle a range of healthcare needs, such as those involving drugs, equipment, medical supplies, and cosmetics. Because of its flexibility and strong financial resources, the company is the preferred partner and one-stop shop in the area.

The brain behind this successful venture is Muhammed Ghassan Aboud, a 57-year old Dubai based Syrian entrepreneur, philanthropist and the founder of the Ghassan Aboud Group.

Who is Muhammed Ghassan Aboud?

1. Muhammed Ghassan Aboud was born on August 4, 1967 in the city of Idlib in northern Syria
2. He completed his graduation degree in Literature with a Major in Journalism from Damascus University, Syria
3. After completing his degree, he moved to the United Arab Emirates in 1992 where he first worked in the public relations field
4. Soon after, he left the job and entered into the family business. He founded the Ghassan Aboud Group in 1994
5. From 1995 to 2000, Aboud first commenced business as a small trader in new automobiles and spare parts
6. Later in 2001, he developed the business into a diversified conglomerate engaged in several economic sectors like Hospitality, Real Estate, Retail (Supermarkets), FMCG, Healthcare, Logistics, Catering, Pastoral and Digital Platforms
7. In 2016, he established a specialized investment entity, GA Group Australia, for the acquisition and development of hospitality assets
8. Ghassan Aboud was named in the list of top 50 Most Influential Expats in the UAE by Forbes Middle East in 2018
9. In 2019, he purchased the Byron Resort from Gerry Harvey for approximately $42 million