The Abdulla B. Al-Khalifa Est. was formed in 1975. The name was changed to ABDULLA B. AL-KHALIFA & SONS COMPANY in 1981. The company has progressively expanded over the years to include various divisions which for trading purposes come under the "UMBRELLA" of The AK Group which is owned entirely by Mr. Abdulla B. Al-Khalifa. 

These divisions are composed of the following :

• AK TECHNICAL SERVICES - Concrete repair and cathodic protection
• AK REFRACTORY SERVICES - Refractory installation and repair
• AK INDUSTRIAL SCAFFOLDING SERVICES
• AK FIREPROOFING SERVICES
• AK MANPOWER SUPPLY
• AK & PARTNERS STEEL FABRICATION DIVISION