ARDECO is one of the UAE's foremost diversified business enterprises with operations spanning a broad range of industries. Established in 1980, ARDECO initially concentrated on the oil and gas and the power and water sectors. Subsequently, it diversified into a variety of other fields including petrochemicals, real estate, contracting, manufacturing and services.

Over the years, and under the leadership of its Chairman, Mr. Yousef M AlNowais, ARDECO has consistently experience notable growth in its operations through active representation and joint venture tie-ups with foreign companies, internal growth, establishment of independent operations and acquisition of other UAE business.

Through emphasizing quality in its operations and a policy of "Partners for Success" with its principals and other business partners, ARDECO has positioned itself prominently in every field in which it has chosen to operate.

The company operates under three divisions promoting its business and that of its principals: OIL, GAS & PETROCHEMICALS BUSINESS UNIT / POWER & WATER BUSINESS UNIT/ ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING BUSINESS UNIT / REAL ESTATE BUSINESS UNIT / MANUFACTURING AND SERVICES. ARDECO has solid financial credentials with annual turnover for itself and its rep companies exceeding US$2b in the UAE.