The late Easa Saleh Al Gurg established ESAG in 1960. Today, it is a regional partner to over 370 international brands, including Osram, Dunlop, SieMatic, Delta, and 3M. Its large-scale projects include Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera, Dubai Metro, the Expo2020 district, and Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Since its founding, the group has invested in over 30 companies across the U.A.E., Saudi Arabia, and Oman. In 2023, ESAG, which employs 3,000 people, expanded into varied verticals, including logistics, distribution, and marketing communications, through the setup of independent companies or divisions that handle these portfolios.