In a bid to strengthen its international presence, Pakistani food conglomerate National Foods Limited (NFL) has expanded its footprint in the United Arab Emirates through the establishment of a new corporate entity.
According to a material information disclosure filed with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, the company announced that its wholly-owned Dubai subsidiary, National Foods FZCO, has established a downstream subsidiary named National Foods Gulf (FZE) in Sharjah, UAE.
Key Highlights of the Announcement
- New Entity: National Foods Gulf (FZE)
- Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- Parent Structure: Formed under Dubai-based National Foods FZCO (a wholly owned subsidiary of National Foods Limited)
- Regulatory Compliance: Disclosure submitted pursuant to Section 96 of the Securities Act, 2015, and Clause 5.6.1(a) of PSX Regulations
- Official Signatory: Fazal ur Rehman Hajano, Company Secretary
Strategic Context
The creation of the Sharjah-based entity forms part of National Foods’ broader corporate strategy to scale its international operations and solidify its supply chain and distribution capabilities within the GCC region.
The official disclosure notification has been formally communicated to the Pakistan Stock Exchange and copied to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP).
