Strategic investment to support manufacturing expansion, international growth and sustainable packaging initiatives

Dubai – May 19, 2026: Hotpack Global Holding Ltd, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has announced the completion of a minority equity investment by GII (Gulf Islamic Investments), a leading global Shari’ah-compliant alternative investment company.

The investment marks an important milestone in Hotpack’s growth journey and is expected to support the company’s continued expansion, including the scaling up of recently commissioned manufacturing capacity and the acceleration of its international growth strategy.

Founded in Dubai in 1995, Hotpack has grown into a global packaging solutions provider serving customers across more than 100 countries. The company currently operates across 13 countries and has a diversified portfolio spanning plastics, paper, aluminium, and sustainable packaging alternatives.

Mr. Abdul Jebbar PB, Founder & Managing Director of Hotpack Global, said, “This partnership marks an important milestone in Hotpack’s journey. Over the past three decades, we have built a business that is deeply rooted in this region but increasingly global in its reach. GII’s investment gives us the momentum to accelerate our next phase of growth — expanding manufacturing capacity, entering new markets, and continuing our shift towards sustainable packaging. We are proud to have a partner who shares our long-term vision.”

A key focus for Hotpack’s next phase of growth is expanding its regional manufacturing footprint, including commissioning its new facility in Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia. The project is among the Kingdom’s largest specialised food packaging facilities and is expected to significantly strengthen Hotpack’s production capabilities in Saudi Arabia through long-term supply agreements with leading customers.

The expansion aligns closely with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 priorities, particularly around advanced local manufacturing, supply chain resilience and industrial employment generation.

Hotpack’s continued growth also reinforces the UAE’s industrial ambitions under the “Operation 300bn” strategy, supporting the development of local manufacturing capabilities, export growth and regional supply chain strength.

Commenting on the partnership, GII’s co-Founders and co-CEOs, Mohammed Alhassan and Pankaj Gupta, said, “The completion of GII’s investment in Hotpack marks its latest deal, as our group of companies marks its twelfth anniversary of successful Shari’ah-compliant investment operations across the GCC and beyond. We look forward to working closely with Hotpack’s other board members to drive its continued expansion and business success.”

The transaction further expands GII’s private equity portfolio and marks a strategic entry into the manufacturing sector, complementing its investments across healthcare, education and logistics.