Al Khayyat’s father founded AKI in the U.A.E. in 1982. Today, it has diversified interests, including pharmaceuticals, medical and laboratory equipment, retail, consumer goods, fitness, and automotive, among others. Al Khayyat assumed his current role in January 2016 and has overseen the company's expansion in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq, Oman, and Jordan. The company is currently making the final touches to its fulfillment center in the U.A.E., which will triple AKI’s fulfillment capacity and support the company’s next phase of expansion in the U.A.E. and the wider region.