Al Khayyat Investments (AKI), a prominent multi-sector Emirati family business group, has announced a $100 million investment to launch VetHealth, a new veterinary business aimed at delivering world-class animal health solutions across the Middle East.

Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, VetHealth will support both the animal production sector and the rapidly expanding pet sector. The launch comes at a time when the veterinary healthcare market in the Middle East and Africa is projected to reach $6.91 billion by 2033, driven by rising demand for improved livestock productivity and growing pet ownership rates.

The investment reflects AKI’s view that animal health is a key pillar of regional food security, strengthening public health systems, and supporting sustainable economic development. Through VetHealth, the company also aims to support national development initiatives, including the UAE Food Security Strategy 2051.

Once launched, VetHealth will operate across five main sectors: veterinary pharmaceuticals, biological products, biosecurity, nutrition, and diagnostics. It will collaborate with leading companies to accelerate its regional expansion and long-term growth.

Building on AKI’s six-decade legacy in healthcare, VetHealth is positioned as an integrated platform combining global expertise with specialized solutions for the animal health sector in the region.

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VetHealth is prepared to serve a wide range of clients, including livestock farms and feed factories, veterinary clinics and pharmacies, and government entities involved in animal care and biosecurity for food-producing animals. By leveraging AKI’s healthcare innovation expertise and its extensive regional distribution network, the investment strengthens the group’s position as a key player in the regional animal health sector.

Commenting on the initiative, Zaid Saad Al-Khayyat, Managing Director of Al Khayyat Investments, said: “Animal health is a strategic factor supporting food security, public health, and long-term economic resilience. Through this investment, we are building a regional platform that connects governments, producers, veterinarians, and global partners with reliable and globally standardized solutions. This project reflects a long-term commitment to enhancing the systems that protect animals, humans, and communities throughout the region.”

Malik Hassan, General Manager of AKI Environmental - VetHealth, added: “At Al Khayyat Investments, we are committed to investing in sectors that create real and sustainable value for society. VetHealth embodies our belief in responsible and compassionate care. We are committed to supporting specialists, institutions, and various actors in the sector, contributing to enhancing animal health and ensuring the sustainability of food production in the region.”

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