Our Milestones
These milestones are a reflection of the strategic diversification of the business portfolio over the years, guided by the prudent leadership of our Founder, Easa Saleh Al Gurg. They are also marked by many shared ‘firsts’ between the company and the UAE.
OUR SUCCESS
THROUGH THE DECADES
Since 1960
Our Founder establishes the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group (ESAG)
1962
ESAG signs contract as exclusive distributor for Grundig Electronics
1964
ESAG ventures into the tobacco business with British American Tobacco (BAT)
1965
ESAG signs agreement with Unilever
1970s
Decade of opportunities
1971
Our Founder, Easa Saleh Al Gurg is appointed as Executive Director of the Trucial States Development Board
1973
Scientechnic installs the first major traffic light in Dubai at the clock tower roundabout in Deira
1975
ESAG sets up Al Gurg Fosroc, a leading manufacturer of construction chemicals
1978
Scientechnic signs exclusive agreement with Siemens AG
1980s
A new chapter begins
1984
ESAG signs agreement with Siemens for electrical products
1988
Set up of Al Gurg Paints
1989
Raja Al Gurg joins ESAG as Managing Director
1990s
Recognition and growth
1995
Set up of ESAG Real Estate division
1997
ESAG Founder honoured with the Order of Zayed ll, by Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the first President of the United Arab Emirates and Father of the nation
2000s
Women empowerment to the fore
2001
Maryam Al Gurg and Muna Al Gurg join ESAG
2009
ESAG Founder awarded Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO) by late Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. He was also awarded CBE (Commander in the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in 1990)
2010s
Moving ahead with vigour
2012
Abdulla Al Gurg, who was appointed Group General Manager in 2009, was a torch bearer at the London Olympics held in 2012
2013
Dr Raja Al Gurg appointed Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Al Jalila Foundation, focusing on medical research and education
2020s
Our horizon continues to expand
2021
Easa Al Gurg appointed Group CEO
2022
Dr Raja Al Gurg, Chairperson and Managing Director, featured in the Forbes list of ‘The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women’
2023
Set up of Al Gurg Distribution
Set up of Al Gurg Joinery
