About A&D Gulf — Authorised A&D Japan Distributor, Dubai
For over four decades, A&D Gulf FZE has been the authorised A&D Japan distributor for the MENA region and Southeast Asia — delivering precision laboratory balances, moisture analysers, and inspection systems exclusively from Japan's leading measurement manufacturer.
Certifications & Standards
- Founded
- 1986, Dubai, UAE — roots beside the Deira Gold Souk
- Chairman & CEO
- Mohammad Ibrahim
- Legal name
- AND GULF FZE (trading as A&D Gulf)
- Status
- Authorised A&D Weighing distributor — Middle East & Southeast Asia
- Products
- 52+ instruments across 4 categories
- Credentials
- A&D-certified UAE agent (sales, service & repairs); internationally traceable calibration
- Coverage
- UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Pakistan
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower businesses across the MENA and Southeast Asian markets by providing undisputed measurement accuracy and long-term operational reliability. We are committed to upholding the legendary standards of A&D Japan, ensuring that every industry—from local artisanal jewelers to massive industrial manufacturers—has access to the precise tools, technical expertise, and local support required to achieve flawless quality control and regulatory compliance.
Our Philosophy
Mizan — ميزان — Balance
Our corporate philosophy is Mizan — the Arabic word for balance, and for the scale itself. It expresses what we do in one word: the balance between simplifying processes and discovering precision. It is the standard we hold every quotation, delivery, calibration, and service visit to.
A Word from Our Chairman
"As the UAE accelerates toward the milestones of We the UAE 2031 and the UAE Centennial 2071, the drive to build a forward-looking, diversified economy requires world-class infrastructure. At the foundation of that infrastructure is unwavering precision. For 40 years, A&D Gulf has contributed to the prosperity of our region by equipping key industries with the technologies necessary to scale and innovate — and we remain committed to serving as a trusted, resilient partner in your long-term operational success."
Mohammad Ibrahim
Chairman & CEO — leading the family business that has served the Gulf's weighing trade since 1986
Our Story — and the Paper Behind It
1986 — Deira, Dubai
The business begins beside the Dubai Gold Souk, where our sister showroom Abdul Rahim Abdul Karim still trades today — supplying precision balances to the gold trade and building the product knowledge that defines us.
Jebel Ali Free Zone
A&D Gulf FZE becomes the group's trade hub — JAFZA warehouse, in-house calibration laboratory, and export desk serving the UAE, the wider GCC, and Pakistan. We maintain up to three years of ready stock for core models, so supply-chain disruption elsewhere doesn't become your downtime.
December 2021 — Certified in Writing
A&D Company, Limited (Tokyo) formally certifies A&D Gulf FZE as its authorised agent in the UAE for its weighing range — sales, after-sales service, and repairs — with factory access to service knowledge and spare-parts data, and names our Deira showroom as the official A&D showroom (Certificate of Representation, ref. YF20211214).
Today
Two generations of one family serve laboratories, factories, jewellers, and government buyers across the region — from micro-analytical balances to X-ray inspection lines — with genuine A&D supply, traceable calibration, and factory-backed service under one roof.
The Group
A&D Company, Limited
Principal — Tokyo, Japan
The manufacturer. Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-Ku, Tokyo — precision measurement since 1977.
A&D Gulf FZE
Trade hub — JAFZA, Dubai
Warehouse, calibration lab, sales & export. Near Gate 4, Jebel Ali Free Zone. Tel +971 4 881 9900.
Abdul Rahim Abdul Karim LLC
Official showroom — Deira, Dubai
Behind the Old Gold Souk, next to City Gold Hotel. Walk in and try the balances. Tel +971 4 226 5461.
Abdul Rahim Abdul Karim
Karachi, Pakistan
Bliss Shopping Centre, Saddar, Karachi — serving Pakistan with the same A&D range.
Our Core Values
Four Decades of Trusted Expertise
Since the 1980s, we have built a legacy of deep product knowledge and market stability, making us a deeply rooted, reliable partner for regional enterprises.
Versatile Industrial Impact
We adapt to the unique parameters of diverse industries. Whether safeguarding high-value assets in the gold and perfume sectors or ensuring rugged compliance in oil, gas, and food manufacturing, we understand the specific demands of your field.
Localized Dedicated Support
Exceptional instruments deserve exceptional care. We combine global manufacturing standards with responsive, localized technical service to ensure zero downtime for our clients.