2018 AFGHAN COMPANY PROFILES SEPTEMBER 12-15

MUMBAI, INDIA
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 AFGHAN
COMPANY
PROFILES
STRENGTHENING AFGHANISTAN
THROUGH TRADE, INVESTMENT
AND PARTNERSHIPS.
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CARPETS

02
TEXTILES, LEATHER
& APPAREL

03
GEMS & JEWELRY

04
FRESH FRUITS

05
DRIED FRUITS & NUTS

06
SAFFRON & SPICES

07
JUICES
 SECTORS
08
MINING

09
CONSTRUCTION &
INFRASTRUCTURE

10
ENERGY

11
FINANCE

12
SERVICES

13
HEALTH &
PHARMACEUTICALS

14
EDUCATION
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Afghan Bazaar
09
10
Shagirf Gems and Jewelry, Ltd.
Tanveer Jewelry
28
29
Turkmen Handicrafts 29
Afghanistan Rugs and Carpet Center 10 Zamarud Afghan Asia, Ltd. 29
Afghani Rug 10
Ali Zabi Sedaqat, Ltd.
Farzam Carpet Company
10
11
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Afghanistan National Horticulture Development
31
32
Ghadir Zada Carpet Production 11
Organization
Hamayoon Bashir Co, Ltd. 11
Akorkhail, Ltd. 32
Istalif Karimzada 11
Amin Firoz, Ltd. 32
Jamshedzada Carpets Company 11
Amini Sadri, Ltd. 32
Kanishka Osmani Co, Ltd. 12
Ariana Etimad 32
Khal Mohammad Carpets Co. 12
Ghani Fresh Fruit 32
Khawaja Mohammad Amin Co, Ltd. 12
Habib Amin Ekhlas, Ltd. 33
Nomad Weaving, Ltd. 12
Kanda Fruit 33
Qasimy Brothers Carpet Company (QBCC) 12
Samsoor Ban 33
Rasuli Carpets 13
Tak Dana Dry and Fresh Fruit Process Co. 33
Sahib Zaman Carpet Manufacturer 13
World Food 33
Shah Qadam Rug Production Co. 13

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Ababil Naseri Trading 36
35
APPAREL Abdul Ali Sadiq, Ltd. 36
Afghanistan Handicraft Promotion Center, JSC 16
Abdullah Zemari Balkhi, Ltd. 36
Ariana Balkh Company 16
Afghan Fruits, Ltd. 36
Azmoon Silk Handicraft Production Company 16
Afghan Made Manufacturing and Export, Ltd. 36
Boumi 16
Al Mansoor Zam Zam, Ltd. 36
Cashmere Fibres Afghan, Ltd. 17
Amin Farshid, Ltd. 36
Donya-E-Abrishum and Tamasoki 17
Anzur Afghan Trade Company 37
Habib Omid Co, Ltd. 17
Benazir Yakta Trading Company 37
Hareer Afghan Western Clothing Company 17
Boustan-e-Sabz Afghanistan, Ltd. 37
Hasina Design Company 18
Faiz Gulab, Ltd. 37
Herati Cashmere and Skin Processing 18
Fardin Firdaws Ghafoory, Ltd. 37
Kandahar Treasure 18
Fazal Rahman Nazar Yar, Ltd. 37
Laman 18
Ghulami Brothers Company 38
Loora Tailoring Business 19
Haider Rafat, Ltd. 38
Noor Agro Group 19
Hashim Hussain Zada, Ltd. 38
Rehabilitation Association and Agriculture 19
Hasti Trading Company 38
Development for Afghanistan (RAADA)
Heaven Foods, Ltd. 38
Sabah Khisrawi Company 19
High Confidence General Trading, Ltd. 38
Traitex Industry 20
Insaf Fahim, Ltd. 38
Zaan Designs 20
Kamran Shafi, Ltd. 39
Zardozi 20
Kantiva Trading and Logistic Company 39

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Abu Ali Sina Balkhi Institute 24
Afghan Fashion Gems & Jewelry 24
Aman Gold and Jewelry 24
Aria Gem, Inc. 24
California West Coast 24
Hikmat Jewelry 25
Iqbal Sapand Gemstones and Semi-Precious 25
Gemstones Company Shamima Asekzai Company 40
Kakhe Zar Kashaan, Ltd. 25
Lajaward Jewelry 26
Lapis Gems and Jewellery 26
Mirzaka Gems & Jewellery 26
Ruby Gems and Jewelry 27
Sadat Bano Trading Company 27
Sang Laal Gem and Jewelry Company 27
Sapphire Gems and Jewelry, Ltd. 28
King Khan 39
Milad Jehoon, Ltd. 39
Milky Way 39
Nejat Trading Ltd. 39
Rumi Trading, LLC 39
Sama Azizi Trading Co., Ltd. 39
Sayed Brothers, Ltd. 39
Setara Dry Fruits & Nuts Processing 39
Shabana Trading Company 40
TAK Dried Fruit Company 40
Tamadon Agriculture Seeds and 40
Services Company
Toba Basit, Ltd. 40
Zemaray Rasoly, Ltd. 40
Ziba Foods, LLC 40
Ziyaratjah Company 40
Zwaak Trading Company 41
06 SAFFRON & SPICES Bayat Energy 64
43
Afghanistan Red Gold Saffron 44
Akbar Ibrahim Zada Company 44
Arya Saffron Company 44
Faizi, Ltd. 44
Ghoryan Saffron Company 44
Gowhar Nab Saffron Company 44
Kaihan Saffron
Khorshid Saffron Company
44
45
King Saffron, Ltd. 45
Life Star Company 45
Mahtab Saffron Process and Production Ltd. 45
Mustafa Sultanzada Company 45
Nawras Saffron 45
New Landstar Worldwide, Ltd. 45
Roshan Saffron Co.
Sharif Attai Zada Company
Walid Rashid, Ltd.
46
46
46
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49
Afghanistan Red Pomegranate 50
Habib Gulzar International, LLC 50
Omaid Bahar Fruit Processing, Ltd. 50
08 MINING 53
Afghan Morvarid Stone Mining Company
(AMSMC)
54
Amania Mining Company 54
Bakhtar Afghan Marble 54
Core Drillers, Inc. 54
Ezatullah Sahil Marble Production Company 55
Ghawsi Brothers Marble Company 55
Karimzai Group 55
Khadamat Mine Extraction Group 55
Khoushak Brothers Co., Ltd. 56
MMR Mining/ARB 56
Mohebi Building Material Production Company 56
Nabi Afghan Mineral Extraction & 56
Processing Company
Natural Stone Company 56
Nice Helmand Mining Group 57
SAFI Construction & Mines, Ltd. 57
Standard Talc Extraction & Processing Company 57
Yaser Malistan Stone Processing 57
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INFRASTRUCTURE
Berang Motorcycle Manufacture and 60
Assembling Company
Kam Air 60
Maruf Sharif Construction Company (MACEC) 60
Maisam Steel Mill (MSM) 60
Mohib Holdings 61
Zarang Trade Company (Automobile) 61
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Bakhtar Bastan Solar Wind Company 64
Barg Engineering Co. 64
LISTING
Dynamic Vision (DV) 64
Ghazanfar Group, LLC 65
Harirod Group of Companies 65
Panel Tech 66
RGM International Group 66
White City Consultancy 66
11 FINANCE
Afghanistan International Bank (AIB)
69
70
Bank-E-Millie Afghan 70
FINCA Afghanistan 70
The First MicroFinance Bank 71
Ghazanfar Bank 71
Insurance Corporation of Afghanistan 72
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Afghanite Company
75
76
Afghan Wireless Communications Company (AWCC) 76
Moby Media
Netlinks
76
76
Pearl Horizon Consulting 77
ROMA Consulting 77
Roshan 77
TechNation 78
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HEALTH & 81
PHARMACEUTICALS
Abu Ali Sina Balkhi Institute of Health Sciences 82
Afghan Pharma 82
Afghan Surgical Corporation Company (ASCC) 82
Amiri Medical Complex 82
Arash Medical Laboratory 83
Ariana Medical Complex (AMC) 83
Asia Pharma, Ltd. 83
Blossom Hospital 84
Globus Health, Ltd. 84
Khairkhwa Medical Complex (KMC) 84
Khairkhwa Medical Equipment 85
Importation Company
Khalid Toryalai, Ltd. 85
Mawlana Jalaluddin Balkhi Institute of Health 85
Sciences (MJBIHS)
Mohsin Massoud Private, Ltd. 86
Moraa Educational Complex (MEC) / 86
Afghan Hospital
Rahim Khair Mohammad Zada Medicine 86
Production and Processing Company
Rahmat Hospital 87
Sama Hospital 87
Sehat Hospital 87
Sultanat Medical Laboratory (SML) 87
Swiz Pharma, Ltd. 88
Ziauddin Sharif Corporation, Ltd. 88
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Kardan University
91
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CARPETS

Afghanistan is recognized worldwide for its handmade carpets with

superior quality, color, and patterns. The weavers in Afghanistan, men
and women, have an entrenched love and appreciation for the product.
Afghanistan’s carpets reflect the country’s rich art, culture, and history
through their exquisite handwoven designs. Afghanistan produces
several types of handmade carpets, including felted wool carpets
(nomads); flat, non-pile fabric woven carpets (kilims); and pile and
knotted carpets made from wool, silk, and cotton.

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AFGHAN BAZAAR
ABDULLAH RAHMAN QUL
+93 785175532
abdullahqul@gmail.com
Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan
Hamburg, Germany
With over 50 years of experience in the carpet
industry, Afghan Bazaar is a pioneer and among
the leading carpet manufacturers in Afghanistan.
They produce customized, hand-knitted carpets
and kilims from the highest quality wool in a
variety of sizes and designs. Their carpets reflect
innovative Kazakh design. They are headquartered
in Mazar-i-Sharif and own a warehouse in
Hamburg, Germany. A highly skilled staff operates
their modern carpet cutting, washing, and finishing
system. Afghan Bazaar can produce roughly
25,000 square meters of carpets per year through
its network of 6,000 weavers throughout the
country. They currently sell mostly to Germany
and recently started selling in India. The company
is ISO certified. They are looking for more trading
relationships as well as a longer-term partnership
to provide investment to expand their production as
well as working capital to meet demand.
AFGHANISTAN RUGS AND
CARPET CENTER
SAYED ABBAS SADAT
+93 786651515
afghanistanrcc@gmail.com
Kabul and Jalalabad, Afghanistan
Afghanistan Rugs and Carpet Center (ARCC) is
the largest carpet manufacturer in Afghanistan.
They use the philosophy of ‘sheep-to-shop’ by
working at every stage of the value chain in carpet
production. The company works with herders
throughout the country to help them produce
the highest quality wool, builds the capacity of
spinners, and trains weavers based on the best
methods. Wool finishing, cutting, and washing
as well as carpet finishing are done at their large
modern facilities in Kabul and Jalalabad. As part
of their ‘sheep-to-shop’ mentality, they operate
a training institute for the entire carpet-making
supply chain. In addition, ARCC maintains retail
shops in Australia, the United Kingdom, and
Belgium, and has a buyer in the United States to
sell and market their products. The Kabul-based
operations directly employ approximately 200
employees, and the company has relationships
with over 15,000 weavers all over the country, 70
percent of whom are women. They produce carpets
based on traditional styles from all parts of the
country as well as modern and custom designs.
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ARCC has the capacity to produce roughly 50,000
square meters of carpet annually and is eager to
expand their presence in the United States, Europe,
and India. ARCC is GoodWeave and ISO certified.
AFGHANI RUG
HAJI NAEEM
+93 704751534
afghanirug@hotmail.com
For over 30 years, Afghani Rug has been one
of the leading companies in Afghanistan for
carpet weaving and manufacturing, specializing
in modern design. They have robust exporting
relationships with buyers in the United States,
Germany, and India. With over 2,500 weavers in
northern Afghanistan, they are able to produce
roughly 20,000 square meters of carpet per year,
which they send abroad to be cut and washed.
Afghani Rug is a trendsetter for innovative and
creative design, and received a design award at
the DOMOTEX exhibition in 2002. They also
make pillows and upholstery for furniture. With
an extensive network of suppliers, a very high
potential capacity for weaving, and an export
network, Afghani Rugs is seeking investment to
finance increased production and expansion to
new markets, such as India. The company is ISO
certified.
ALI ZABI SEDAQAT, LTD.
MOHAMMAD REZA ATTAIE
+93 783529800
jawadataee2000@gmail.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
One of the best silk carpet producers in
Afghanistan, Ali Zabi Seqadat operates a highly
specialized smaller manufacturing facility to
fulfill orders from buyers in China, Iran, and the
United Arab Emirates. For the past 20 years, the
company has built a network of registered weavers
throughout Afghanistan, most of which are female.
Annual production is at least 20,000 square
meters. They are also one of the leading retailers
serving the local Afghan market from their shops
in Kabul. The company wants to expand to new
markets. They are looking for trading relationships
and formal partnerships with Indian companies
that export or sell in the local Indian market and
other international markets. They currently have
a good capital stock they can use to invest in the
expansion of capacity. They are ISO certified.
FARZAM CARPET COMPANY
MOHAMMAD HADI
+93 799395636
farzamcarpets@yahoo.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
This Kabul-based carpet manufacturer and exporter
has been in business for 20 years. In addition
to weaving, they own and operate a cutting and
washing facility. With a network of at least 2,000
highly skilled weavers in Kabul, they produce
Afghan style and bespoke cotton, wool, and silk
carpets. Farzam Carpet seeks to expand into
international markets through Indian buyers as well
as access investment capital for modern finishing
techniques, working capital, and to help them reach
more international markets. Farzam Carpet exports
to Germany. They are looking for Indian contacts
for trading partnerships, to export from India, and to
sell to the Indian market.
GHADIR ZADA CARPET PRODUCTION
MOHAMMAD HUSSAIN GHADIRZADA
+93 777021765
haki765.ghadirzada@gmail.com
Ghadir Zada is acclaimed for its skills in the
weaving and custom design of silk carpets and
Gabbehs. They are a well-established carpet
manufacturer and producer with over 20 years of
experience in the Afghan market. Ghadir Zada’s
production includes all types of carpets. They
produce roughly 15,000 square meters of carpets
annually. As their business grows, they are looking
to connect with companies in India for carpet sales
and exports to India and through Indian sellers to
the rest of the world. They are open to a variety of
partnerships and investment opportunities.
HAMAYOON BASHIR CO, LTD.
MOHAMMAD HOMAYOON NOOR
+93 799312461
hamayoon.afghcarpets@yahoo.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Hamayoon Bashir is famous throughout
Afghanistan for its Bashiri carpet design, which
they were the first to produce and for which they
continue to be the lead weavers. The company is
Kabul-based and works with 2,000 weavers for its
production. They are also ISO certified. Hamayoon
is looking for an Indian or international partner to
help work with them on carpet weaving as well
as assist with some investment in increasing
production from the current annual amount of
15,000 square meters per year. In addition, they
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seek to expand to more markets by forming more
trading relationships. They currently export to
Germany and Pakistan and run shops in Iran. They
hope to expand their presence in Europe, and add
buyers in India and the United States.
ISTALIF KARIMZADA
HAJI FARID KARIMZADA
+93 777164816
Established in 1960 under the leadership of
Abdul Ahmad Karimzada, the company exported
70 percent of all Afghan carpets due to their
contemporary and artful designs. Their handmade
rugs and kilims are high quality and durable.
The company works with more than 4,000
weavers, and produces 40,000 square meters
of carpet annually. They continue to be a leading
business in the export of carpets, and have trading
relationships with firms in the United States,
Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East. They
also work with leading carpet design professionals
from around the world. They are interested in
forming trade relationships to export their carpets
to India and other parts of the world. In addition,
they are open to partnerships for joint carpet
manufacturing.
JAMSHEDZADA CARPETS COMPANY
QURBAN ALI JAMSHEDZADA
+93 799351394
jamshedzada@gmail.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Established in 1999 in Kabul, Jamshedzada
Carpets’ business model is centered on new and
modern as well as custom carpet designs. They
have a network of approximately 3,000 weavers
throughout Afghanistan, and currently export
to Europe, the United States, and some South
Asian regional countries. The company is looking
for trading partners in India and longer-term
partnerships for weaving and new carpet design.
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KANISHKA OSMANI CO, LTD.
QALEEN KANISHKA
+93 789257571
qaleen_kanishka@hotmail.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Kanishka Osmani is a Kabul based carpet and
flooring maker, including wall-to-wall carpeting.
They work with more than 2,000 local weavers
who are part of their network, and produce
roughly 20,000 square meters of carpet per year.
The company is particularly well known for its
innovative new designs, ability to anticipate trends
in the market, and patterns that they use to meet
those market demands. They are also known for
inventive uses of color in their carpet designs and
production. To add to their current exports to China,
Pakistan, and Germany, the company is looking to
develop new partnerships and trading relationships
for further exports and weaving contracts in the
Indian market.
KHAL MOHAMMAD CARPETS CO.
ASAD
+93 788335000
asadkhal@gmail.com
This multi-generational family-owned carpet
making business is well-known for creating
the famous Khal Mohammadi design, a design
sought by consumers throughout the region as
well as Europe. While they have a long history and
established business, Khal Mohammad Carpets is
constantly innovating with new colors and designs
in their signature pattern and others. The company
supplies customers in the United Kingdom, Europe,
United States, Iran, Pakistan, and broader Middle
East. They are looking for trading partnerships
with Indian and international companies as well
as to partner with Indian companies on expanding
weaving production.
KHAWAJA MOHAMMAD AMIN CO, LTD.
MOHAMMAD JAN AMINZAI
+93 772010680
asadozai03@gmail.com
Khawaja Mohammad Amin Co. is a medium-
sized manufacturer and exporter of hand-woven
Afghan carpets, which has over 20 years of
industry experience. They produce different types
of carpets, including Kazakh and Gabbeh, through
their network of more than 3,000 carpet weavers
throughout Afghanistan. With this network, they
produce more than 20,000 square meters per
year. While they currently export to India, Europe,
and Pakistan, they are constantly looking for
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new opportunities to export and for new markets
to serve. They are keen to partner with Indian
companies to export from India as well as sell to
the Indian market. They have sufficient capital to
rapidly increase production, and want to employ
this to facilitate their goals of continuing to reach
new markets.
NOMAD WEAVING, LTD.
MOHAMMAD MUJEEB SEDIQ
+93 799328632
mujeeb_sediq@hotmail.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Since 1995, Nomad Weaving has been producing
different kinds of handmade Afghan rugs tailored
for export to the American and European markets.
They maintain a network of more than 4,000
weavers throughout the country, giving them the
capacity to produce more than 50,000 square
meters of carpet per year. They are based in Kabul
and manufacture in northern Afghanistan. The
company seeks to partner with Indian firms for
trading relationships to export from India as well as
sell to the Indian market.
QASIMY BROTHERS CARPET COMPANY
IBRAHIM QASIMI
+93 780846060
Founded in 1995, Qasimy Brothers plays a leading
role in the manufacturing and export of Afghan
handmade carpets. The company has several years
of experience selling in the Afghan and Pakistani
markets. Working with more than 4,000 weavers,
they make numerous types of handmade carpets,
rugs, kilims, and handspun woolen yarn for carpet
making. They produce more than 20,000 square
meters of carpet per year, and export to Europe
and the United States. In the near term, they plan
to grow their capacity and export. They are looking
for partnerships and joint ventures with Indian
carpet companies for sales and access to markets
around the world as well as to enhance their
production facility.
RASULI CARPETS
LAL MOHAMMAD
+93 706100700
With a network of more than 3,000 weavers,
Rasuli Carpets has established itself as a prime
manufacturer in northern Afghanistan. The owner,
Mr. Lal Mohammad, is famous for his unique
designs and use of natural dyes and colors to
produce new patterns. The company has capacity
to produce 20,000 square meters of carpet per
year. They are looking to sell their unique carpets
in the Indian market and to partner with Indian
companies for joint weaving operations and export
market access. They currently export to Europe
and Pakistan.
SHAH QADAM RUG PRODUCTION CO.
JUMA KHAN BARATI
+93 782485724
jumakhankhorrammi@gmail.com
Established in 1998, Shah Qadam Company
produces carpets and a variety of kilims, such as
Jubrang, Kazak, Khan Mohammadi, and Marrinos,
in different sizes and shapes. With more than 800
direct and indirect employees and 250 machines,
Shah Qadam Company produces 400-500 square
meters of carpet per month. The company has
participated in multiple international exhibitions,
including in Germany, United Arab Emirates,
Russia, and China. Shah Qadam Company has
many potential domestic and international
customers.

SAHIB ZAMAN CARPET MANUFACTURER

GHULAM ABBAS HAIDARY
+93 799382840
abbashaidary@hotmail.com
Kabul, Afghanistan

The only makers of machine spun wool yarn for

the carpet sector, Shaib Zaman Carpet (SZC) is
a medium-sized carpet manufacturing business
based in Kabul. Their capacity to spin their own
yarn in Afghanistan gives them a competitive edge
in their production of high-quality carpets. For
the past two years, SZC has been developing and
implementing plans to revive cotton carpet weaving
and production in the country. For this, they use
locally sourced cotton and work with cotton farmers
throughout the country to help them improve
quality with modern growing and harvesting
methods. In carpet production, they work with more
than 3,000 weavers throughout the country to
produce more than 15,000 square meters of carpet
per year. As the company continues its growth,
they are interested in connecting with international
companies to develop trading relationships for their
carpets as well as Indian carpet makers to buy their
wool yarn.

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Afghanistan is home to a small but fast growing and innovative group
of fashion designers that are blending the past with the present. The
country’s clothing and accessories reflect its rich history and culture,
and have established their place and provenance at international
fashion shows.

Afghanistan’s colorful tunics, regal kaftans, silk scarves, beaded

purses, and detailed embroidery mesmerize with their elegance, color,
and intricacy. The clothing and accessories also provide livelihoods
for Afghan women, allowing them to earn money and support their
families while working from home.

Afghanistan is home to seven million goats, and is the world’s third

biggest producer of cashmere, behind China and Mongolia. Cashmere
is the soft, warm undercoat of hair grown to protect Central Asian
goats from cold winters. The cashmere industry provides thousands
of jobs for Afghan women who wash and spin the cashmere and then
weave and knit it into high-quality clothing.

Thousands of women and their families also rely on silk production

and weaving to earn their livelihoods. Families nurture silkworms, and
painstakingly collect and process silk threads. Skilled craftspeople
weave the silk on handlooms, and the delicate finished product is
incorporated into luxurious carpets and fashion accessories, such as
shimmering scarves.

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AFGHANISTAN HANDICRAFT
PROMOTION CENTER, JSC
+93 202201329
+93 744440013
info@hpc.gov.af
www.hpc.gov.af
Since 1992 the Afghanistan Handicraft Promotion
Center has supported Afghanistan’s handmade
goods industry to improve product quality
and promote them to regional, national and
international markets. They are the exclusive
exporter for a group of companies producing
handicrafts from Afghanistan, including their own.
They produce a variety of handicrafts, including
lapis lazuli products, leather, wood products, gems
and jewelry, and apparel. The Center supports
the female producers who produce handicrafts
in their homes through activities and projects
to support their craft. Mr. M. Mohammad Shafiq
Sekandari is the chairman of the Center which
employs approximately 15 staff, and 800 producer-
suppliers, many of whom are women. In the past,
the Afghanistan Handicraft Promotion Center had
an agency in Moscow which the Center is working
to re-open.
ARIANA BALKH COMPANY
TARIQ SAKHI
+93 788820300
aryana.balkh@gmail.com
Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan
Established in 2015, Ariana Balkh Company
was the first private yarn and textile company
established in the northern Afghan city of Mazar-
i-Sharif. In a short time, the company has grown to
employ 120 people (half of which are women) to
produce pure cotton yarn and a variety of cotton
fabrics. Extending back into the supply chain,
they have distributed modified cotton seeds,
fertilizer, and medicines to 50 farmers in the region.
Currently, the group produces 3,000 kilograms
of pure cotton yarn and 15,000 square meters of
100% cotton fabric per day. The company seeks
investment to help it increase capacity for sourcing
as well as processing cotton and cotton products
in a region that is ideally suited to the cultivation of
cotton. The investment would be used to upgrade
machinery, for working capital, and to co-invest
with Ariana in local cotton cultivation. They are also
interested in working with international companies
that may be able to provide training for cotton
spinning and weaving.
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AZMOON SILK HANDICRAFT
PRODUCTION COMPANY
AISULTAN
+93 70028018
Aisultan.azmoon@gmail.com
The Azmoon Silk Handicraft Production Company
was founded in 2017 by Ms. Aisultan and Mr.
Rahmatullah Azmoon. Ms. Aisultan is an educated
businesswoman and president of the company.
The company produces accessories, including
handbags and wallets. They also produce Afghan
clothing catering to the tourist market. They
source raw materials from local markets, and
produce traditional Afghan designed clothes and
leather bags for women that they sell to local
and international buyers. The Syed Group of
Companies employs four full-time and four part-
time employees in their business. The Azmoon
Silk Handicraft Production Company is interested
in participating in trade fairs to find new buyers
for their products as well as find a partner that can
guide the company in its marketing efforts and
support the company. In addition, the company
seeks to learn about new production technologies,
gain access to international markets, and produce
new handicraft designs for the international market.
BOUMI
HASSINA SHERJAN
+93 704700938
hsherjan@gmail.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Boumi as a business is a “social entrepreneurship,”
an entrepreneurial approach to a social problem.
It combines the passion of a social mission with
business innovation and determination to bring
about societal changes. Boumi’s philosophy is to
bring changes to society through empowering the
impoverished. Boumi is a women-led movement
to bring peace and economic stability through
self-reliance and family employment through
which women become strong and visible, and their
tremendous economic and social contributions
become recognized and respected. Families will
feel secure by having their own business. Boumi
produces fine home essentials and other products
combining traditional, modernity, and art in its
aesthetic pieces. Boumi is distinguished from other
products in the region by its wholly unique blend
of traditional Afghan indigenous (Boumi) designs
with contemporary trends. Using raw materials
from Afghanistan, Boumi incorporates aspects
of Afghan culture and history into many of its
products, thereby giving a distinctive flavor to that
which is Boumi.
CASHMERE FIBRES AFGHAN, LTD.
DAVID LEE
+44 7801077700
cashfibres@aol.com
Through their relationships with herders in the
Herat province, Cashmere Fibres Afghan (CFA)
purchases raw cashmere wool for sorting, scouring,
and dehairing, and supplies this processed
cashmere to fine woolen spinners throughout the
world, including to buyers in India. The company
produces up to 1,500 kilograms of wool per week
and approximately 70,000 kilograms annually. All
of this can be exported to international markets
without tariffs due to the exemption for Afghan
exports. CFA has perfected an ongoing testing
method for quality control. They impact roughly
20,000 people employed in cashmere harvesting
and 100 people in sorting in addition to their 24
direct employees. With a high capacity to source
supply, CFA is interested in increasing production.
To do this, they are looking for a partner that
could help them secure working capital to expand
operations to three shifts per day, six days per
week.
DONYA-E-ABRISHUM AND TAMASOKI
SEDIQA TAMASOKI
+93 799242456
silk.taasoki@gmail.com
In more than 35 years of operations, Donya-e-
Abrishum and Tamasoki (DAT) has produced high-
quality, traditional clothing from Afghan cashmere,
silk, and cotton in addition to leather shoes and
bags. DAT seeks to bring its unique designs and
products to global consumers who want quality
and authentic Afghan made and designed clothing.
DAT is looking for new trading partners to bring
its unique clothing to global markets as well as a
partner to co-invest in increased production of its
distinctive offerings.
HABIB OMID CO, LTD.
ABDUL QADER ABIBZADAH
ABDUL RAHIM ABIBZADAH
+93 40225567
+93 799883006
+93 789673362
qader.habibzadah@yahoo.com
Cashmere wool, one of Afghanistan’s best known
luxury products, is the focus of Habib Omid Co, Ltd.
The company has strong relationships with herders
in the rural parts of Herat, Farah, Goor, Helmand,
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and Kandahar provinces, and through these
relationships is able to source superior cashmere
for their clients in India and China. Each year, Habib
Omid produces roughly 150 tons of cashmere wool
and 100 tons of wool yarn for handmade carpets as
well as has some of the best cleaning and washing
capabilities. The company is also active in the
provision of dried fruits.
In its 15 years of operation, the company has grown
to directly employ 22 people and indirectly support
more than 2,000 wool yarn spinners and countless
herders. Due to the large percentage of female wool
spinners, the company has made a great impact
on female labor force participation. In its next
growth phase, Habib Omid is looking for a capital
investment for working capital as well as to acquire
new machinery that will increase overall capacity
and efficiency. In addition, they are hoping to have
a more robust and long-term partnership with
international purchasers of cashmere wool. The
company is particularly keen to form a partnership
with an Indian buyer due to the proximity of the
market, new airfreight linkages, and the high
demand in India.
HAREER AFGHAN WESTERN
CLOTHING COMPANY
HOMA USMANI
+93 79932500117
homausmany@gmail.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Hareer is an upscale clothing manufacturer and
retailer based in Kabul where it directly employs
10 people, among them four tailors, one cutter, and
two embroiderers. In its two and a half years in
business, Hareer has received significant acclaim
for providing a fresh take on traditional Afghan
clothing and its exclusive upmarket brand. While
most customers are Afghan, the company also sells
its unique designs to a retailer in India. To continue
recent growth, they are interested in forming new
trading relationships with retailers in international
markets. Hareer would also like to find a partner in
the fashion design industry to share ideas for new
designs and facilitate an exchange to further train
their staff. In addition, they seek a partner to invest
in the business so they can bring in the latest
clothing manufacturing machinery.
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HASINA DESIGN COMPANY
HASINA AIMAQ
+93 796561434
hasina.aimaq@gmail.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
For the past 9 years, Hasina Design Company
has been a key player in the emerging Afghan
fashion industry with a variety of clothing, scarves,
and home accessories products. They employ
eight people at their workshop and retail outlet in
Kabul, and indirectly employ a further 80 home
producers for fine embroidery. The company
purchases most fabrics, such as fine Afghan silk,
from domestic producers and designs for a high-
end, local clientele. Hasina Design currently sells
some of their clothing to a buyer in New York,
and are looking to continue expansion into global
markets. For this, they are looking to connect with
new trading partners around the world. Additionally,
they are interested in meeting with Indian and
other international designers to exchange ideas
and experience, network, and seek out technical
experts for training more designers and tailors.
HERATI CASHMERE AND
SKIN PROCESSING
ABDUL BASIR HOTAK
+93 700438223
heraticashmere@outlook.com
Herat, Afghanistan
In 2007, Herati Cashmere and Skin Processing
(HCS) established its first processing facilities.
The company supplies dehaired cashmere to the
European market, handspun cashmere yarn to the
United States and United Kingdom, and animal
skins to Italy. Current annual capacity is 80 tons
of cashmere wool. HCS produces 3,000 pieces of
goat and sheep wet blue leather products. They
also make goat and sheep crust for shoe lining,
cow wet blue and crust, and finished cow leather
for shoe production. As their growth continues,
HCS is interested in working with an international
partner to help them move vertically up the supply
chain to the production of mechanical spinning and
knitting of finished cashmere products. HCS also
plans to move into the production of leather shoes
for the Afghan domestic market and possible
export. There is more than sufficient leather
available. The company would like to connect with
an Indian supplier of (shoe) soles as well as high-
quality adhesive, which can be used in their shoe
production.
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KANDAHAR TREASURE
+93 700303819
o_rangina@yahoo.com
Kandahar, Afghanistan
Kandahar Treasure is a women-owned and
operated social enterprise in Kandahar,
Afghanistan benefiting a network of over 300
women artisans in Kandahar Province. The
enterprise aims to revive and maintain the integrity
of traditional women’s art (khamak embroidery)
while empowering women in the process.
Kandahar Treasure provides an infrastructure
that offers income opportunities to over 300
women artisans and their 2,000 family members.
The high-quality, finely-embellished products
that Kandahar Treasure offers is a valuable
alternative to the cheap, machine-made, low
quality imported products commonly found in
Afghanistan’s markets. Through these market-
based opportunities, Kandahar Treasure is able
to create jobs for vulnerable women in Kandahar,
enabling them to pay associated school costs for
their children to go to local schools rather than
to training camps across borders. Since 2008,
Kandahar Treasure has employed more than 1,000
women. More than 33% of the women working with
Kandahar Treasure are widows. Women employed
by Kandahar Treasure are financially supporting
their families for the first time. 90% of the women
spend their earned income on their families.
LAMAN
RAHIBA RAHIMI
+93 770619941
rahiba.rahimi@laman.af
Founded in 2015, Laman is a leading Afghan
fashion design label offering a unique blend of
western designs with traditional Afghan elements
and handicrafts. In their promotion of local arts,
they are focused on reviving the cultural heritage
of Afghanistan. Laman envisions reinvigorating the
almost forgotten traditional ethnic handicrafts of
the country, including fine embroidery techniques
passed down by women through the generations.
These styles and materials vary from region to
region and family to family, forming a rich heritage
from which to draw. Combining this heritage with
new patterns and materials, Laman is opening an
avenue for Afghan fashion into the modern world.
The company brings this cultural heritage and
intricate design elements to modern clothing for
both men and women.
LOORA TAILORING BUSINESS
+93 700163510
marzia.hafizi@gmail.com
The Loora Tailoring Company was founded by
Ms. Marzia in 2018. It is a start-up company that
produces traditional Afghan designed clothes for
women that they sell to local customers as well
as modern clothes per customer demands. The
company purchases its raw materials from local
markets. They also provide tailoring services to
meet their customers’ demands. The company
has eight skilled employees that provide quality
services to their customers. The company is
interested in participating in trade shows to
find new buyers for their products, accessing
international markets, and producing new
handicraft designs for the international market.
NOOR AGRO GROUP
MOSTAFA NOOR
+93 799364354
mostafanoor2013@gmail.com
Herat, Afghanistan
Based in Herat, Noor Agro Group has worked in all
areas of the cashmere value chain for more than
20 years. Starting with working with herders to
improve cultivation of exceptional cashmere wool,
they then process these fibers into yarn and then
the yarn into cashmere textiles. They serve mostly
fashion brand clients. Currently the company sells
to buyers in the United Arab Emirates and Turkey
through their offices in Dubai and Istanbul. They
are interested in connecting with more international
clients, notably in Europe and India. The company
is looking for a joint venture partner to augment
its strong network of herders and valuable local
connections with a partner who is producing high
quality goods for international markets. In addition,
the proposed joint venture could involve Noor’s
providing equity to an investor in their operations.
The amount will be invested in state-of-the-art
machinery for textile production as well as training
for employees and working capital. This type of
venture could also involve a cross-border supply
chain where they export the wool for spinning and
dyeing and then bring back it to Afghanistan for the
production of finished garments for export.
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REHABILITATION ASSOCIATION AND
AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT FOR
AFGHANISTAN (RAADA)
DR. NAZIR AHMAD GHAFOORI
+93 700402940
raada-gh@yahoo.com
Herat, Afghanistan
Established in 2002, the Rehabilitation Association
and Agriculture Development for Afghanistan
(RAADA) is focused on the development of
the silk value chain (including silk cultivation,
processing, and weaving), a centuries-old specialty
craft of the Zindajan district of Herat province in
western Afghanistan. Herat has a rich tradition in
silk production and weaving, and RAADA works
to revive and continue this tradition. Since it is
a mostly female-driven craft, their efforts have
increased female employment and economic
independence across the province. The company,
led by Dr. Nazir Ahmad Ghafoori, directly employs
15 people and impacts a supply chain of more
than 750 people. RAADA produces 40 tons of silk
cocoons, 500-1,000 silk shawls, 500-1,000 silk
handkerchiefs, 100-200 square meters of silk cloth,
and 50 silk carpets annually. These products are
all natural with no chemical inputs. The company
plans to continue to improve processing efficiency
at each step of the value chain and is eager to
acquire state-of-the-art machinery, an investment
of approximately $50,000, and employee training.
Specifically, they aim to produce high-quality silk
thread to meet the demands of the international
market. In addition to its current trading links with
Italy and India, RAADA seeks new partners for its
high-quality raw silk and silk products. Beyond
trading partners, the company would be interested
in forming a more long-term partnership or joint
venture with a company with international market
expertise and connections as well as to help with
the financing of its process upgrading.
SABAH KHISRAWI COMPANY
HAFIZULLAH NAZIRY
+93 799300561
hafizullahnaziry@yahoo.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
The company was founded in 1949, and produces
many types of traditional Afghan handicrafts.
Based in the Shar-e-now neighborhood of Kabul,
the group specializes in fine men and women’s
bags, belts, wallets, and other products from high
quality Afghan leather. Managed by Mr. Hafizullah
Naziry, the company has an annual turnover of
$3 million, and produces roughly 1,000 leather
good products per year. They are hoping for
an investment partner so that they can expand
production facilities to increase their overall output
to 7,000-10,000 pieces annually.
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TRAITEX INDUSTRY
MR. ERIC
+93 799028328
s.ahmadjami@traitex.eu
Herat, Afghanistan
Traitex Industry specializes in scouring and
disinfecting cashmere, yak, and other wool fibers
for a primarily Afghan customer base. These
businesses are looking to wash and pre-process
the raw wool materials inside Afghanistan,
keeping more of the value chain within the country
and close to the source of raw materials. They
employ 10 people in Herat and currently have the
equipment capacity to provide washing and pre-
processing for the entire cashmere production of
Afghanistan. For this, however, they would need to
hire an additional 30 employees. To continue its
growth, Traitex plans to invest in more machinery to
increase capacity so that it can serve raw cashmere
and wool producers from surrounding countries.
They are looking for a partner to help them with
investment in new machinery and personnel.
ZAAN DESIGNS
BEATRIZ BELFRAGE
+93 70798000088
beatriz@zaandesigns.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
ZARDOZI
HASINA AIMAQ MOHSEN
FARHANA KHALIL
+93 796561434
h-aimaq@zardozi.org
f-khalil@zardozi.org
Kabul, Afghanistan
Zardozi is a local non‐governmental and non-profit
organization aiming to provide economic and
social services to Afghan women in four provinces,
including Herat, Mazar-i-Sharif, Jalalabad, and
Kapisa, with its main office in Kabul, Afghanistan.
Zardozi, under some of the most challenging
circumstances for women in the world, has
developed innovative ways to enable extremely
poor women to become entrepreneurs. Zardozi’s
hard learned lessons in developing solutions for
poor Afghan women includes not only capacity
building but also practical, on-going business
support provided through grassroots, community-
based business centers. Zardozi already works
with over 6,000 poor women, and aims to reach
a higher target in the next few years. Zardozi
has received donor funding from the Canadian
Government through Global Affairs Canada since
March 2017. This funding is scheduled to continue
through March 2021, and substantially contributes
to the costs of Zardozi’s programs to achieve its
goals and objectives.

ZAAN Designs is a Kabul-based business

specializing in contemporary men’s and women’s
apparel and textile-based homeware products.
Established in 2018, the office, warehouse,
and workshop are based in Kabul’s traditional
tailor’s district, Qal-e Fatullah. ZAAN collections
are collaborated on by well-established and
international designers rich in industry experience
from London and Los Angeles as well as up-
and-coming young Afghan talent in Kabul.
ZAAN clothing and homeware stands out for its
quality and craftsmanship as well as its graceful
occupation of the middle ground between
innovative, fresh, and contemporary designs and
the rich traditions of Afghanistan from where
ZAAN designers gather their inspiration. ZAAN has
a training and jobs creation program, employing
14 people, the majority of which are women, in
a sustainable capacity. They offer a number of
beneficial perks to its staff, including 12 month
contracts, higher starting salaries (relative to
other entry level positions), transport to and from
home, official registration of bank accounts in all
employees’ own names in order to ensure they
are in control of their earnings, and an integrated
literacy program.

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GEMS & JEWELRY

Rich veins of precious and semi-precious stones run deep beneath

the ground in Afghanistan.

Among the most unique stones is lapis lazuli, a deep blue stone used
for jewelry and other decorative items. In ancient Persia, lapis lazuli
was a symbol of the starry night and a favorite stone for protection
from the evil eye.

Precious emeralds run through the Panjshir Valley and the mountains
of the Hindu Kush - stones of a quality to rival the best from Colombia
and Zambia from where most of the world’s supply emanates.

Afghan miners also remove thousands of carats of red rubies, pink

and violet kunzite, and tourmaline that come in a rainbow of colors.

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ABU ALI SINA BALKHI INSTITUTE
ARAB SHAHI
+93 793404030
abu.ali-sina1386@yahoo.com
AFGHAN FASHION GEMS AND JEWELRY
MURSAL AHMDZAI
+93 779861553
morsal.ahmadzai455@gmail.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Established in 2000, Afghan Fashion Gems and
Jewelry designs traditional, contemporary, and
fusion handmade jewelry for men and women
incorporating precious gems and stones - typically
emeralds, lapis lazuli, and aquamarine. The
company sells their products in Afghanistan to
international clients and retail outlets, and has
exported their jewelry to India and the United
Kingdom. Afghan Fashion Gems and Jewelry
seeks to expand their network of wholesalers and
retailers of precious and semi-precious gemstones
and jewelry in India.
AMAN GOLD AND JEWELRY
HOSHMAND AMAN
+93 777290508
Aman Gold and Jewelry has three companies in
Afghanistan. Aman Jewelry previously worked in
Pakistan for 20 years and they currently have over
30 employees.
ARIA GEM, INC.
KHALID MANSOOR
+93 776581804
+1 202 213 7975
khalid@ariagems.com
Aria Gems is the world’s leading source of legally
exported, natural, Panjshir emeralds. Aria Gems
is a vertically integrated company, which owns
and controls the entire process, including mining,
security, shipping, cutting, polishing, marketing,
and sales. They bring the best in emeralds directly
to the customer. Aria Gems, though, is more than a
mining company. They are pioneers and innovators.
Operating at the crossroads of technology, mining,
and marketing, they are changing the gems mining
industry. Through their technological innovation,
they are able to monitor the value chain which, in
turn, allows them to provide a full chain of custody
and traceable origin of their customer’s emerald.
As a vertically integrated company, their gems pass
through only one pair of hands – their hands. In the
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traditional model, a gem changes hands at least 10
to 15 times from mineral dealers to gem agents to
cutters and polishers before finally making its way
to the customer. At Aria Gems, the entire process
is managed in-house including cutting, polishing,
and sales. The Aria Gems’ cutting facility in Fargo,
North Dakota, provides customised cuts for gems.
They offer over 30 patent-pending gem cuts that
honor and reflect their heritage. Aria Gems primarily
sells through their trusted partner channels and is
seeking new channels.
CALIFORNIA WEST COAST
HAMID TOKHI
cwccl.co@gmail.com
California West Coast (CWCCL), established in
2004, specializes in manufacturing hand-crafted
jewelry inspired by traditional Afghan designs
as well as modern styles. All tasks related to
production are usually performed by CWCCL
to include the setting, cutting and polishing of
gemstones. In some cases, Indians are contracted
to assist with the setting of stones. Mr. Hamidullah
Tookhi is self-taught and has learned the business
over the course of 14 years by operating in the
marketplace.
CWCCL uses only Afghan-origin precious and
semi-precious stones in its jewelry production and
seeks to satisfy the robust Indian and worldwide
demand for Afghan Lapis Lazuli as well as other
high quality Afghan stones. 70% of CWCCL’s
products are sold to members of the international
community in Kabul and CWCCL seeks to develop
long-term relationships with Indian buyers and
to learn from Indian designers and craftsmen,
particularly in the disciplines of gemstone cutting
and gem fixing (especially for small stones), gold
plating, stone setting, and polishing.
CWCCL seeks to upgrade their machinery,
especially that which is involved in the cutting
and fixing of small stones, to enable production
of higher quality finished gemstones, and to learn
more about heat treatment techniques. CWCCL
also seeks to gain a better understanding of
international market demands and trends as well
as how to better satisfy them.
HIKMAT JEWELRY deliver training in gemstone cutting, heating, and
HIKMATULLAH NAJM coloring. Additionally, Iqbal Sapand is working with
+93 787066200 other prominent Afghans in the sector to establish
+93 791212122 a domestic gemstone testing and certification body
Hikmat_najm@yahoo.com and seeks help to do this in the form of knowledge
Kabul, Afghanistan transfer, machinery and attendant technical
assistance, and invested capital. To rapidly expand
Hikmat Jewelry, a Kabul-based jewelry brand, was the business, Iqbal Sapand is also interested in
established in 2002. The company prides itself identifying a potential investor to support product
on the intricate quality of their pieces, with stones development, increase quality, and support the
extracted from some of the country’s premier export growth of their business lines. The company
mines, all crafted by hand. As well as selling is looking for investment of up to $500,000 to
through their retail outlets, they also sell wholesale develop lapis lazuli ornaments and train women in
domestically and directly to international embassy gemstone cutting and jewelry design. The company
personnel. The company employs 10 people, and also seeks an American partner to further develop
outsources production to 25 craftsmen involved the United States market.
in gem cutting and jewelry design. The company
has recently exported jewelry to China, Turkey, and
Germany valued at approximately $75,000, and KAKHE ZAR KASHAAN, LTD.
has previously exported to the United States and MUJEEB RAHMAN ZARKASHAAN
France. Hikmat Jewelry seeks Indian wholesalers MUHIB RAHMAN GHOUSI
and retailers for their products. +93 782214010
mghousi@yahoo.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
IQBAL SAPAND GEMSTONES AND
SEMI-PRECIOUS GEMSTONES COMPANY Kakhe Zar Kashaan, Ltd., established in 2012,
IQBAL AHMAD SAPAND specializes in manufacturing and trading hand-
+93 799144015 crafted uniquely designed Afghan style jewelry
sapand.gemstones@yahoo.com as well as refinishing older pieces using Afghan-
iqbalsapand10@yahoo.com origin gemstones. The company primarily sells in
www.facebook.com/sapandgemstones Kabul to international buyers as well as to the local
Kabul, Afghanistan population. They plan to attend more international
gem and jewelry trade shows to expand their
Established in 2014, Iqbal Sapand Gemstones and knowledge and market reach.
Semi-Precious Gemstones Company specializes
in trading raw, cut, and polished gemstones and
semi-precious gemstones. They also produce
hand-made and machine-made silver, gold, and
platinum jewelry and decorative ornaments made
from semi-precious gemstones for the international
market. The company is active internationally,
and sells 80% of its products in India, United Arab
Emirates, China, the United States, and Thailand.
They have an office in California and routinely
attend various international trade shows. Iqbal
Sapand received training in Jaipur in gemstone
cutting and polishing as well as jewelry design.
The company primarily deals with Afghan origin
lapis lazuli, emeralds, rubies, kunzite, tourmaline,
jade, sapphire, nephrite, onyx, and talc. Iqbal
Sapand seeks wholesale and retail buyers and
distributors for their cut and polished gemstones
and semi-precious gemstones as well as suppliers
of gemstone cutting and testing equipment. They
are also interested in identifying individuals,
companies, or organizations with the capacity to

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LAJAWARD JEWELRY
MASOODA KOHESTANI
+93 789540419
Info.lajaward.jewelry@gmail.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Established in 2015, Lajaward Jewelry designs and
manufactures high quality handmade jewelry for
women with precious stones - primarily lapis lazuli
and turquoise but also emeralds, aquamarine,
and other Afghan-origin gemstones as per
order. Lajaward’s founder and owner, Masouda
Kohistani, graduated from the technical jewelry
making institute of Turquoise Mountain where she
studied jewelry making for three years. Lajaward’s
jewelry designs are traditional Afghan, modern,
or a fusion of both. Many of the designs are
ordered as designed by or inspired by international
jewelry companies. Lajaward also produces
their own contemporary and traditional Afghan
designs. 60% of Lajaward’s jewelry sales are done
in the international market, primarily in North
America and Europe through Turquoise Mountain
channels as well as at international exhibitions.
The remaining 40% of sales take place in Kabul.
Lajaward is interested in expanding business by
identifying additional international wholesale and
retail buyers for their products. Lajaward is also
interested in buying machinery (advanced gem
fixing, polishing, and gold plating machinery), which
will enable them to produce a more refined product
in order to gain broader appeal and reach more
customers.
LAPIS GEMS AND JEWELLERY
AHMAD SHAH RAHMANI
info@lapisgemsandjewellery.com
+97 1508194950
Kabul, Afghanistan
Lapis Gems and Jewellery was established in 1975
in Kabul and has opened offices in the United
States (2014) and United Arab Emirates (2016). The
company operates its business by sourcing many
of their gemstones from mines they jointly own,
which they then process. They then design and
produce hand-made Afghan and Middle Eastern
style jewelry. The company primarily uses Afghan-
origin emeralds as well as rubies, lapis lazuli and
tourmaline in its jewelry. 90% of Lapis Gems and
Jewelry’s products are sold internationally to
customers in the United Arab Emirates, United
States, India, Germany, and other European Union
countries. Mr. Ahmad Shah Rahmani’s long-term
experience in the business and reputation are his
greatest assets, allowing him to jointly own mining
leases in Afghanistan. He plans to improve his
mining operation by raising funds to invest in more
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modern and effective mining machinery as well as
improving his surveying techniques. He also wishes
to purchase cutting and polishing machinery
and to support the establishment of a gemstone
certification laboratory in Kabul.
MIRZAKA GEMS & JEWELLERY
FAZAL DURRANI
doranyfazel@yahoo.com
khan_etebari@hotmail.com
+93 785949508
+1 757 977 9384
Mirzaka Gems and Jewelry (MG&J), founded in
2014, designs and manufactures high-quality and
exquisite jewelry using most of Afghanistan’s
precious and semi-precious stones. They primarily
use Lapis Lazuli as well as kunzite, tourmaline,
aquamarine, and emeralds in their jewelry. Mr.
Fazal Rahman Durrani graduated from Turquoise
Mountain where he received specialized training in
gems and jewelry. He also attended an advanced
jewelry designing course in Jaipur, India.
MG&J design their own jewelry and prefer to focus
on producing handmade products in small batches.
MG&J use a diamond-cut gem cutting machine to
cut, shape, facet, and polish gemstones by hand
to produce jewelry with either raw or polished/
faceted gemstones. Rather than mass-producing
a product/design MG&J produce fewer unique
designs per the specific order of customers.
The company focuses on designing and serving
their own niche market. As such, a loyal market
for their jewelry has developed based on the
company’s ability to maintain quality and develop
unique customized designs. MG&J produces
according to the locally popular traditional Kabuli,
Turkmen, Herati and Koochi traditions as well as
its own unique artistic designs. The majority of the
pieces are designed by the owner and Chief Jewelry
Designer, Mr. Fazal Durrani – inspired by his
training at Turquoise Mountain, the contemporary
arts scene, as well as by the rich artisanal history of
Central Asia.
Mizaka sells 60% of their products domestically
and approximately 40% of their products are sold
internationally to Germany, United States, United
Kingdom, China and India.
The company plans to establish an office in the
United States as well as create an online presence,
develop exposure through prominent international
media outlets, upgrade their production machinery
(chain making machine), and improve the skills of
their craftsmen and women. To these ends, Mirzaka
seeks reliable Indian partners who appreciate MG&J
designs to access and develop the India market.
RUBY GEMS AND JEWELRY
AIEN KHAN MIAKHIL
+93 786992299
ruby.gems99@gmail.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Ruby Gems and Jewelry, founded in 2010, designs
and manufactures high-quality and exquisite gold
and silver jewelry using most of Afghanistan’s
precious and semi-precious stones. Ruby Gems
and Jewelry design their own jewelry and follow
international designs as per order. A loyal market
for their jewelry has developed based on the
company’s ability to maintain quality and develop
unique customized designs. Focused on domestic
sales to the international community living in
Kabul, the company distributes their products to
wholesalers, retailers, and directly to consumers.
The company also has a successful business
selling in India and to Dubai through a distributor.
Ruby Gems and Jewelry seeks Indian wholesalers
and retail buyers for their jewelry products.
Additionally, Mr. Aeen Khan Miakhil is working with
other prominent Afghans in the sector to establish
a domestic gemstone testing and certification
body, and seeks help to do this in the form of
knowledge transfer, machinery and attendant
technical assistance, and invested capital.
SADAT BANO TRADING COMPANY
SHAHLA SAADAT
+93 787281060
Sadatbano.afg@gmail.com
sh.saadat2017@gmail.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Ms. Shahla Saadat started her business in 2017
after attending stone cutting and polishing
training courses. The company is registered with
the Ministry of Commerce and Industries. For
the past year, this Kabul-based company has
been manufacturing fine jewelry, including rings,
earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. The company
has gradually improved their production and
quality, which has enabled them to satisfy their
current customers and obtain new ones. The
company has five employees. The company is
looking to expand its exports, and seeks a person
that can help improve the product design as well as
modernize equipment and tools. Ms. Saadat wants
the jewelry to be consistently produced according
to demand, fashion, and international norms and
standards for export.
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SANG LAAL GEM AND
JEWELRY COMPANY
MOHAMMAD JAVAD REZABAKHSH
MR. ALI HAKIMI
+93 764023562
+93 785800345
mohammadjavadrezabakhsh@gmail.com
hakimiali50@gmail.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Sang Laal, established in 2017, is a team of
highly qualified and credentialed gemstone
professionals in various aspects of gemology. In
its jewelry, Sang Laal primarily uses emeralds,
rubies, tourmaline, and lapis lazuli. They also
trade a small number of raw gemstones. Their
management brings decades of experience in
both the gemological laboratory and gem lapidary
(cutting, polishing, and engraving), which is
considered new to Afghanistan. Sang Laal most
often creates traditional Afghan style jewelry,
however, also creates their own designs and is
able to emulate international designers such as
Tiffany and Piaget by using modern international
machinery (Facet Diagram and V5 Ultra-tech) for
cutting and polishing gemstones. The company
has international standard laboratory machinery
to grade and verify the quality of the gemstones,
which are commonly certified by Gubelin, GIA, and
IGL abroad. Sang Laal is able to meet American
standards in terms of cutting both precious and
semi-precious gemstones. They are also adept at
achieving a better ruby and sapphire clarity through
heat treatment and lead glass and, if required, can
use the oiling method for emeralds. The company
has stable suppliers of gemstones and metals,
and is able to meet demand for its products
comfortably. 90% of Sang Laal’s products are
sold internationally, primarily in the United States,
Sweden, Germany, Pakistan, China, and India. They
have created international sales channels through
marketing on social media and are working to
expand their market through participation in
international exhibitions. Establishing an overseas
office or distribution center is Sang Laal’s top
priority and main goal in the near future as it seeks
to establish itself as an internationally recognizable
Afghan brand. The company is looking for
international partners and investors to assist in the
expansion of their commercial reach as well as help
them better understand the international market
demands. Sang Laal seeks a $1 million investment
to be used for research and development,
marketing, and purchasing rough gemstones for
lapidary and jewelry making processes. They would
also like to use a portion of the funds to expand
their current training program in order to help build
the capacity of local gem cutters and designers.
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SAPPHIRE GEMS AND JEWELRY, LTD.
AHMAD FAWAD FURMOOL
SAYED AYOB SADAT
+93 777325698
+93 786750666
Info.sapphirejewelry@gmail.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Sapphire Gems and Jewelry, Ltd. was established
in 2008. They employ 12 people (in addition to
28 craftsmen as required) at their workshop
in Kabul where they engage in the cutting and
polishing of gemstones as well as handmade
jewelry production. Mr. Ahmad Fawad Furmool
received three years of jewelry training at Turquoise
Mountain. The company is closely associated with
Turquoise Mountain. The jewelry is designed by
Maryam Omer who specializes in the production
of handmade lapis lazuli jewelry, 75% of which is
sold in Germany, the United Kingdom (through
a distributor), and the United States. $40,000 of
jewelry was recently sold to North America through
Turquoise Mountain channels. Sapphire Gems
and Jewelry, Ltd. also sells jewelry in Kabul to
foreign clients working for embassies and foreign
organizations. The company is economically
successful and has a 25% profit margin and no
debt. Management is optimistic and sees much
growth potential in North America. Sapphire Gems
and Jewelry, Ltd. seeks Indian wholesalers and
retailers interested in selling their unique designs
in the Indian market. They are also interested in
developing relationships with companies and
organizations that provide training in gemstone
cutting and heat treatment using modern
technology as well as instruction in how to improve
quality control, gold plating issues, and handmade
jewelry production skills in addition to knowledge
transfer concerning the setting of small gems in
jewelry production. Additionally, the company is
interested in purchasing modern machinery and
improving their branding and marketing effort.
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SHAGIRF GEMS AND JEWELRY, LTD.
NAHID HAMIDI
+93 780333358
+93 788177326
nahid.hamedi10@gmail.com
nahid@sgj.af
www.shagirfgems.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Established in 2014, Shagirf is involved in trading
rough and processed precious gemstones,
gem cutting and polishing, and design and
manufacturing of hand-made jewelry. The company
primarily deals in emeralds in addition to sapphires,
rubies, and lapis lazuli. Shagirf is Afghanistan’s first
gem-cutting and polishing center with a state-of-
the-art manufacturing facility. Each of its skilled
craftsmen and women has more than 12 years
of experience in cutting and faceting precious
stones. The company cuts gemstones according to
specific client requirements and assures them of
the gem quality by providing legal documentation
guaranteeing authenticity and quality. Shagirf
maintains competitive prices for their products.
The company also provides gemstone cutting
and polishing services to local gem traders, and
trains those who are interested free of charge to
enable them to be able to process gemstones
themselves. Shagrif sells internationally with 75% of
emerald exports to India and neighboring countries,
including Iran, Tajikistan, and Kazakhstan as
well as to Kuwait, the United States, and Canada.
Shagirf has one branch in Kuwait and one in Jaipur,
India, which primarily deals in emeralds. Shagirf
seeks additional buyers and distributors for their
processed gemstones and jewelry products. The
company is also interested in procuring equipment
to expand their jewelry production operation,
open a new office, and further train and develop
staff capacity. Shagirf is also seeking an investor
to cooperate in establishing a reputable gems
testing and certification laboratory to support
Afghanistan’s gems industry.
TANVEER JEWELRY
AYESHA AZIZ
+93 786643044
Tanveerjewelry.ag@gmail.com
Ayeshaaziz386@gmail.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Tanveer Jewelry is a relatively new firm in
Afghanistan’s jewelry sector, having established
their business in 2015. The company has grown
quickly and currently employs 50 staff at their
office and workshop in Kabul. The company
specializes in creating a range of jewelry and lapis
lazuli products for individual clients, retail outlets,
and representatives of international organizations
based in Kabul. Tanveer prides itself on the
high quality of its products based on the careful
processing techniques employed. The company
regularly attends trade fairs and exhibitions, and,
as a result, has developed export relationships
with clients in India, Europe, and Asia. Tanveer
Jewelry seeks to expand their network of retailers
and wholesalers in India to sell their jewelry and
ornamental products. They are also interested in
identifying suppliers of modern gemstone cutting
and polishing equipment that can provide training
in cutting and polishing techniques. With business
expansion in mind, Tanveer seeks investment
in excess of $50,000 to support equipment
expenses, product development, and marketing.
The company currently has two shareholders, who
together have invested $50,000 in the business.
Net profits have steadily risen over time.
TURKMEN HANDICRAFTS
+93 766222616
+93 78723330
Turkmenhandicraft54@gmail.com
Turkmen Handicrafts is a gemstone production
business that is licensed by Balkh Municipality.
This business produces different types of jewelry,
including bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and rings.
The business purchases their raw materials from
different provinces in Afghanistan, including Kabul,
Mazar-i-Sharif, and sometimes Badakhshan.
They source their packaging materials, such as
jewelry boxes, from Pakistan. Most sales occur in
Afghanistan, however, the company sometimes
exports to Pakistan too. Turkmen Handicrafts
has attended several trade fairs in Afghanistan,
including the first women power expo 2018 in
Kabul where, due to their good quality and fair
pricing, they had good sales. Their mission is
to cut, polish, and design Afghanistan’s most
quality gemstones, and supply their clients with
competitive reasonably priced fashion jewelry both
inside and outside of Afghanistan. They want to
expand their market share outside of Afghanistan
with high quality and innovative jewelry designs
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using a female workforce. They are interested in
identifying a partner outside of Afghanistan in a
location such as India, Pakistan, Turkey, Tajikistan,
or Uzbekistan. They want to produce new jewelry
designs using gold with gemstones. In addition,
they want to attend trade fairs in Afghanistan and
internationally.
ZAMARUD AFGHAN ASIA, LTD.
MOHAMMED GUL RASHID
+93 787130130
+93 700219936
Afghanemerald@gmail.com
Rashid_bazarak@yahoo.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Established in 2005, Zamarud Afghan Asia, Ltd.,
led by Mr. Mohammed Gul Rashid, specializes
in trading raw, cut, and polished gemstones and
semi-precious gemstones in the international
marketplace. Mr. Mohammed Gul Rashid has
distinguished himself as one of the premier
suppliers of Afghanistan-origin gemstones,
primarily emeralds, on the worldwide market. He
has established a cooperative relationship with
a Swiss company to produce contemporary style
jewelry and a relationship with Ethical-stones, a
partner NGO that insures the stones are mined
ethically, so that there is traceability and workers’
rights are protected. Zamarud Afghan Asia, Ltd.
is the first company in Afghanistan to acquire a
mining license, which insures a stable supply of
gemstones and the ability to control quality and
guarantee the source, an important capability
considering the country in which the stones are
sourced. Zamarud Afghan Asia, Ltd. seeks to
improve mining technology to introduce more
pneumatic drills instead of explosives so as not
to damage the gemstones. They seek funding to
support improvements in the mining method and
to train Afghans in cutting and polishing. Given
his well established and long-term reputation
in addition to his domestic and international
relationships, Mr. Mohammed Gul Rashid and
Zamarud Afghan Asia, Ltd. are well positioned to
be at the forefront in developing the potential of the
Afghan gems and jewelry sector at all phases of the
cycle from mining to jewelry production.
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FRESH FRUITS

With its ideal climatic and geographical conditions, Afghanistan grows

a wide variety of fresh fruit. Recent estimates suggest that the country
produces up to 1.5 million tons each year, of which up to a third is exported.
Primary fresh fruit export products include grapes, apples, pomegranates,
apricots, and melons. Based on data collected by the Afghanistan Chamber
of Commerce and Industries, in 2017 these products together represented
almost $125 million in export earnings, which are increasing by up to 40%
annually. Additionally, with support from USAID and other donors, other fresh
fruits, such as plums, peaches, and cherries, are seeing noticeable growth in
production and export. India is the second most important market for Afghan
fresh fruit exports, with official trade data ($3.5 million) likely underestimating
the true value of grape, apple, pomegranate, apricot, and melon imports into
India last year.

With the launch of the air corridor program between Afghanistan and
India last year, many of the traditional bottlenecks in exporting perishable
goods are beginning to be mitigated, and Afghan fresh fruits are finding
their way onto the shelves of major Indian supermarket chains. The air
corridor together with a growth in horticultural output, the preferential trade
agreement with India, and observed interest in Afghan products among
Indian importers and supermarket chains means that export growth will
undoubtedly continue.

Many Afghan agribusinesses have invested in modern storage, processing,

and packaging technologies in recent years with the support of USAID.
However, export growth is still hindered by the lack of cold chain
infrastructure. Few agribusinesses practice pre-cooling, and only few have
access to controlled atmosphere or standard cold storage facilities. For
investors familiar with cold chain technologies, considerable opportunity
exists to catalyze further export growth within the sector.

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AFGHANISTAN NATIONAL
HORTICULTURE DEVELOPMENT
ORGANIZATION
NAJIBULLAH ENAYAT
+93 729804101
najib_enayat@anhdo.org.af
ANHDO is a Non-Governmental Organization
supporting the perennial horticulture industry
in Afghanistan by providing technical services,
upgrading capacities, and promoting private-
public coordination. They are supporting more
than 55 farmers, agribusinesses, and farmer
associations to:
• Improve sorting, processing, packaging,
and storing systems;
• Ensure product quality meets international
standards;
• Build capacity of horticultural stakeholders
to promote good practices and standards;
• Increase producer income through new
and advanced technology;
• Coordinate private and public stakeholders
to develop the horticulture industry;
• Build business linkages between
producers, potential investors, and buyers;
• Support regulatory framework for the
horticulture industry.
AKORKHAIL, LTD.
MALIKJAN AHMADZAI
+93 787598988
immalikjan@yahoo.com
Established in 2017, Akorkhail, Ltd. is
headquartered in Kabul with a trade office in Delhi.
The company exported 20 tons of fresh fruit to
India in the past year, and plans to increase its
exports substantially. The company sources from
a well-established network of Afghan farmers, and
will continue to work with them on value addition of
fresh fruit products.
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AMIN FIROZ, LTD.
SHUKRULLAH FIROZ
+93 799428814
Aminfroz12@gmail.com
Amin Firoz, Ltd. was established in 2017 as an
as an exporter of dried fruits medical plants to
Afghanistan’s neighboring countries. The company
is registered with the Balkh Chamber of Commerce
and Industries (BCCI) and the Directorate of
Industry and Commerce. They were established
with a primary capital investment of 3,000,000
Afghani. The owner and founder of the company
maintains strong linkage with farmers and dried
fruit producers all over the country, with a focus on
dry fruits from the northern region of Afghanistan.
The company is committed to exporting high
quality product; and creating a brand for Afghan dry
fruit worldwide
AMINI SADRI, LTD.
AHMAD AMINI
+93 777000999
aminico.co@gmail.com
Amini Sadri, Ltd. is a fresh fruit exporting company
with experience exporting apricots and grapes
to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain
and India. The company has experience supplying
major supermarkets in UAE and Bahrain such as
Carrefour and Anham hypermarkets. Amini Sadri,
Ltd. also manufactures packaging materials.
ARIANA ETIMAD
AHMADULLAH
+93 700901912
etemad.af@gmail.com
Kandahar, Afghanistan
Ariana Etimad, based in Kandahar, exports Afghan
fresh fruit products to India and plans to move up
the value chain. The company has plans to brand
its products specifically for the Indian market.
GHANI FRESH FRUIT
MAHIUDDIN JABARKHAIL
+93 778101011
mahuideenjabarkhel@gmail.com
Since their establishment in 2016, Ghani Fresh Fruit
has exported 150 tons of fresh fruit and 20 tons
of dried fruit to India. Fresh fruit products include
grapes, apples, apricots, and cherries. Ghani Fresh
Fruit is interested in supplying grapes under the
Trial Shipment Program to the Indian market.
HABIB AMIN EKHLAS, LTD.
JALANI AHMADI
+93 789000045
balouchnation@gmail.com
Amin Habib LTD, AHL was established to export
organic fresh and dry fruits and is seeking partners
overseas for business opportunities. AHL can
export large volumes of Afghan products. AHL is
an importer of cooking oil, confectionery products,
matches, and flour and is seeking suppliers of
those products to establish partnerships.
KANDA FRUIT
JALALUDDIN SAEED
+93 700308452
export@kandafruit.af
Founded in 2000, Kanda Fruit has been involved
in growing and nurturing Afghan fruit for four
generations. The company recently partnered with
Freshacres Agri India Pvt, Ltd., an Indian-Dutch
joint venture to promote sustainable agricultural
development in Afghanistan. Kanda exports to
Europe, India, and Kazakhstan and seeks partners
in India to introduce Afghan fresh fruit to its
product line.
SAMSOOR BAN
HEDAYATULLAH
+93 787712171
hedayat7in3@gmail.com
Samsor Ban exports products sourced from
Afghan farmers. They provide extensive technical
assistance to ensure their supply of high-quality
products and promote value addition. The company
now plans to begin exports to Indian and Middle
East markets.
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TAK DANA DRY AND FRESH FRUIT
PROCESS CO.
ZABIULLAH MOHAMMAD EHSAN
+93 787151416
zabiullah_ehsan1@hotmail.com
Takdana supplies dried and fresh fruit and
vegetables to national and international markets,
providing the highest possible standards in
Afghanistan. The company employs a team of 50
professionals engaged in sorting, grading, packing,
marketing, and exporting and has trade offices in
India and Dubai. Takdana has well-established
linkages with some of the most prestigious
organizations in Afghanistan, including a monthly
order of 100 tons of packed products to NATO in
Afghanistan. The company has supply contracts
with Supreme, Sally Port, Genesis, ANHAM, and
B&S Kopcke Global. They currently export to the
United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, India, and
Pakistan.
WORLD FOOD
SAIFULLAH SADAT
+93 777110777
w.fruit777@gmail.com
World Food exports fresh fruit to the United Arab
Emirates and India. The company works directly
with farmers to support value addition of their
products. By participating in this trade event, World
Food hopes to expand sales to the Mumbai market.
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DRIED FRUITS & NUTS

Recent archaeobotanical research by the Max Planck Institute for the

Science of Human History highlights that many of the dried fruits and
nuts used in kitchens around the world today started on the ancient
Silk Road between Europe and Asia.

It is, therefore, perhaps not surprising that as recently as the 1980s,

Afghanistan produced up to 60% of the world’s dried fruit and nut
supply. As a result, countries that historically imported dried fruits and
nuts from Afghanistan, including India, continue to show a preference
for Afghan products.

Last year, Afghanistan exported $273 million of dried fruit and nuts,
including figs, raisins, pistachios, almonds, apricots, prunes, walnuts,
mulberries, and pine nuts - much of which ended up in India.

In fact, more than 50% of India’s walnut and dried apricot imports
and more than 90% of India’s fig and raisin imports originated in
Afghanistan. Furthermore, Afghanistan remains in the world’s Top 10
list of exporters for dried figs, raisins, dried apricots, and almonds.

Without the constraints relating to perishability, Afghanistan has an

abundance of agribusinesses that process and export dried fruits
and nuts. However, not complacent in relying on historical trade links,
many of these companies are investing in modern processing and
packaging technologies to maintain their strong market position and
competitiveness in the global market.

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ABABIL NASERI TRADING
RUSTAM KHAN NASERI
+93 780626630
ababil.naseri@gmail.com
Ababil Naseri is a well-known exporter of dried
fruits, which sources its product from all regions of
Afghanistan. Ababil currently exports to Asian and
European markets, and can supply any quantity
and grading. Ababil is known for its professional
relationships with clients.
ABDUL ALI SADIQ, LTD.
ABDUL WALI
+93 700767172
walidryfruit786@gmail.com
Abdul Ali Sadiq, Ltd. was established in 2008
under the brand name of Wali Dry Fruits. They
specialize in exporting large quantities of dried
figs, dried apricots, and green, black, and golden
raisins. They provide high quality products to
customers abroad.
ABDULLAH ZEMARI BALKHI, LTD.
NAZAR MOHAMMAD ZAMARAI
+93 700510209
Abdullah.z.balkhi@gmail.com
Abdullah Zemari Balkhi, Ltd. was established
in 2013 for primary processing and exporting
of dried fruits to neighboring countries, and
expanding to Turkish and Indian markets with
USAID assistance. With an initial investment of
$100,000, the company maintains strong linkages
with farmers and dried fruit producers all over the
country, primarily from the northern provinces of
Afghanistan. The company is committed to on-
time delivery, fair prices, and maintaining long-term
relationship with international partners.
AFGHAN FRUITS, LTD.
MOHAMMAD RAFI FARHAD SIKANDARY
+93 781202599
sikandary@afghanfruits.af
Afghan Fruits, Ltd. was established in 2018 and
specializes in exporting dried fruits and nuts
including pine nuts in shell and kernel, pistachios,
walnuts, almonds, dried figs, and apricots in a
variety of grades and qualities. The company also
exports high quality saffron. Their competitive
advantage lies in their attention to picking the best
fresh, organic fruit directly from the farm, without
sourcing from intermediaries. They currently export
to China, Pakistan, India, Saudi Arabia, Qatar,
Kuwait, and Kazakhstan.
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AFGHAN MADE MANUFACTURING AND
EXPORT, LTD.
SAYED NOMAN SADAT
+93 782110110
sayednoman@hotmail.com
Afghan Made Manufacturing & Export, Ltd.
processes, packages, and markets dried fruit
products under the brand “Afghan Made”. Afghan
Made is led by a strong, innovative management
team with business experience in Afghanistan and
abroad. Afghan Made exports locally produced
dried fruits to overseas markets and brings a
culture of transparency and high standards to
ensure buyer and consumer confidence product
quality and price. Afghan Made has a sales office in
India.
AL MANSOOR ZAM ZAM, LTD.
AHMAD SHAH ALOKOZAI
+93 700000788
elyaslemarltd@gmail.com
Al Mansoor Zam Zam was established in 2016
and is engaged in the processing and packaging
of a wide range of dried fruit and nuts. The
company prides itself on the quality of its products
and modern packaging, which have enabled
them to export more than 1,500 tons since their
establishment. They currently export to Central
Asia, India, and Pakistan.
AMIN FARSHID, LTD.
HJI HABIBULLAH NAWROZI
+93 777888888
Amin.farshid1000@gmail.com
Amin Farshid, Ltd. is a reputable firm with 22 years
of experience in trading dried fruit and nuts. The
company exports to India, China, Pakistan, Iran,
Turkey, Europe, United States, South Africa, the
United Arab Emirates, and other Gulf countries.
ANZUR AFGHAN TRADE COMPANY
MOHAMMAD GHULAM MULAKHEL
+93 788302380
SHAFIQULLAH IMRAN
+93 793506719
Anzur.afghan@gmail.com
Since 2017, Anzur trades in fresh and dried apricots,
plums, apples, grapes, figs, raisins, pistachios and
almonds. In the last year they have exported more
than 50 tons of grapes, 10 tons of apricots, 40 tons
of apples, and 20 tons of almonds. Anzur has the
capacity to export 90 tons of almonds each season
and package them in half, one, and two kilogram
bags. The company has a sister company in Almaty
and exports to Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan,
and Pakistan. They maintain excellent relationships
with their suppliers.
BENAZIR YAKTA TRADING COMPANY
BENAZIR YAKTA
+93 784879432
benaziryakta@gmail.com
Benazir Yakta Trading Company is a female-
operated business which sources dried fruit
and nuts from northern and central Afghanistan
for export to India, United Arab Emirates, and
Kazakhstan. Products include almonds, raisins,
pine nuts, figs, walnuts, and pistachios.
BOUSTAN-E-SABZ AFGHANISTAN, LTD.
LEMAR QURAISHI
+93 729880001
Export@boustan.af
Boustan-e-Sabz exports high value agricultural
products to demanding international markets. With
the adoption of International Codex standards, the
company will export fresh and dried fruits, such as
grapes, apples, apricots, pomegranates, cherries,
plums, and melons, as well as nuts to regional
markets. Their newly established India branch will
enable regular delivery of these high quality Afghan
products to the Indian market.
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FAIZ GULAB, LTD.
FAIZULLAH KHAN
+93 707040160
faizgulab@hotmail.com
Faiz Gulab, Ltd. was established in 2008 and
exports various grades of dried apricots, raisins,
almonds, dried figs, and black cumin under the
ANAS and GF trademarks. The company also
exports fresh fruit. Their competitive advantage
lies in their attention to picking the best fresh
and organic fruit directly from the farms with
no middlemen involved. They have experience
exporting to India, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia.
FARDIN FIRDAWS GHAFOORY, LTD.
MOHAMMAD ARIF GHAFOORY
+93 780402077
Arif_ghafoory@hotmail.com
Established in 2014, Fardin Ferdows Ghafoory
strives to export international quality products
worldwide. The company’s particular strength lies
in its ability to source products directly from the
farmer and then process and pack their products
themselves, giving them complete control of the
value chain.
FAZAL RAHMAN NAZAR YAR, LTD.
SHAMS ULRAHMAN AUOBI
+93 766802702
shams@silkways.com
Fazal Rahman Nazar Yar, Ltd. is a dried and fresh
fruit supplier currently exporting to India. The
company was established by an Afghan owner of
the India-based company ‘Silkways’ which mainly
markets Afghan products in India. Fazal Rahman
and Silkways are collectively working on exports to
the Indian market. Fazal Rahman deals in a variety
of dried and fresh fruit. They can source any kind of
dried and fresh fruit available in Afghanistan from
different regions throughout the country. They have
good coverage in India.
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GHULAMI BROTHERS COMPANY
MOHSEN GHOLAMI
+93 790961111
info@gholami-group.af
Ghulami Brothers Company was founded in 2004
and is primarily engaged in raisin trading, but also
imports and exports other agricultural products.
Through its operations, the company has made
a substantial contribution to the growth and
quality of crops in the country and in the enabling
environment for exports, especially in the raisin
sector. Ghulami Brothers is committed to improving
agricultural production, increasing exports, and
providing employment opportunities for both men
and women in Afghanistan, especially in Herat.
HAIDER RAFAT, LTD.
AHMAD SHEKEB REFAT
+93 777211006
shekib.refatt@gmail.com
Haider Rafat, Ltd. is an ISO 22000 certified
company with 20 years of experience in
processing, packing, and exporting fruit and
medicinal plants to India, the United Arab Emirates,
Canada, Australia, United States, and others. Haider
Rafat sources from across Afghanistan through a
vast network of agents and contracted farmers. The
company can provide any quality and quantity of
dried fruit available in Afghanistan. Haider Rafat is
registered with the Food and Drug Administration
and has offices in India and Kazakhstan.
HASHIM HUSSAIN ZADA, LTD.
AHMAD JAWID HAQJO
+93 700508600
Mb.dryfruits@gmail.com
Established in 1992, Mohammad Hashim Hussain
Zada, Ltd. is one of the leading herb, spice, and
dried fruit processing suppliers in Afghanistan.
They offer ready-to-consume fruit and all-natural
dried fruits and vegetables rich in color, taste, and
nutrition. Their products have no sulfites, trans fats,
artificial colors, or preservatives. They deliver high
quality herbs, spices, and dried fruit to a variety
of national and international clients sourced from
the best raw materials directly from 1,300 growers
loose in bulk, rather than packed in bags. The
company works with the MZR-Balkh Dry Fruits
Processors & Social Association to ensure the
quality and safety of their products. The company
focuses on quality products at every point in the
value chain from harvest to end user through
their quality control procedures. Their extensive
experience in herbs, spices, and dried fruit, use
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of a market information system, and efficient
production systems allow them to provide the most
competitive prices to their clients around the world.
HASTI TRADING COMPANY
FOUZIA HARIRI
+93 796345132
fouzia2005@gmail.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Hasti Trading Company is a female-operated,
Kabul-based company that exports high-quality
dried fruit and nuts to India and the United
Arab Emirates. The company has participated
in a number of international exhibitions such as
Gulfood and IITF.
HEAVEN FOODS, LTD.
BILAL
+93 707301557
heavenfoodsltd@hotmail.com
Heaven Foods, Ltd. was established in 2014 and
specializes in exporting dried fruits including
apricots, almonds, raisins, and figs. They source
directly from farms, without middlemen.
HIGH CONFIDENCE GENERAL
TRADING, LTD.
SIDIQULLAH POPALZAI
+93 777141317
siddiqullah.popalzai@gmail.com
High Confidence General Trading, Ltd. exports fresh
and dried fruits to India, the United Arab Emirates,
and Pakistan. The brand is known in the Indian
markets for their high quality dried fruits.
INSAF FAHIM, LTD.
MOHAMMAD WAZIR RAZI KABULI
+93 700281475
wazir.razi@yahoo.com
Insaf Fahim, Ltd. was established in 2003 and
processes and exports dried fruit and licorice. Major
export destinations include Turkey, India, Saudi
Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and China. The
company has participated in several exhibitions in
India and is attending this event to expand their
exports to India.
KAMRAN SHAFI, LTD. NEJAT TRADING, LTD.
AMANULLAH KAMRAN KHADIJA NEJAT
+93 785451416 +91 9582061572
amanullahkamran2000@gmail.com Kabul, Afghanistan and Delhi, India

Kamran Shafi, Ltd. started their dried fruit business
in 2003. The company trades in mulberries,
walnuts, almonds, pistachios, raisins, and figs.
With an eye on quality, the company provides
its customers with products of consistently
high standards to meet international market
requirements.
KANTIVA TRADING AND LOGISTICS, LTD.
FAIZURAHMAN SAHIBZADA
+93 729114848
m.abasin@gmail.com
Kantiva Trading and Logistics, Ltd. provides
100% organic dried fruit to India, the United Arab
Emirates, and Kazakhstan. The company has trade
offices in India and Turkey. They source dried fruit
and nuts from all over Afghanistan and have a well-
established supply chain for raw materials. Kantiva
also exports fresh fruits and sells to high-end retail
markets within Afghanistan.
KING KHAN
BILAL AHMAD
+93 707675658
kingkhanltd@hotmail.com
King Khan, Ltd. was established in 2011 and
specializes in exporting dried fruits. Their niche
products include the high quality figs, apricots,
almonds, and raisins.
MILAD JEHOON, LTD.
KHAAISTA KHAN JAWAD
+93 794777916
miladjehoonsadat@hotmail.com
Milad Jehoon, Ltd. has been exporting dried fruit
and nuts for the past three years. The company has
exported more than 2,000 metric tons of dried fruit
to Australia, the United States, the Netherlands, the
United Kingdom, Ukraine, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Saudi
Arabia, India, Iraq, Iran, and Pakistan.
MILKY WAY
ABDULLAH SAWIZ
+93 775577957
sawiz1@gmail.com
Milky Way was established in 2009 to trade and
export dried fruit, including almonds, pistachios,
walnuts, and raisins to international markets.
This female-owned business has locations in
both Kabul and Delhi for trade in dried fruit. Nejat
Trading has participated in several trade shows and
wishes to expand its export activities in India.
RUMI TRADING, LLC
NISAR AHMAD
+93 784516129
info@rumillc.com
Rumi Trading LLC is a newly established company
that exports Afghan fresh and dried fruits and
saffron to the Middle East and South Asia.
SAMA AZIZI TRADING CO., LTD.
MOHAMMAD JAN AZIZI
+93 782832492
sama.azizi.trading@gmail.com
Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan
Sama Azizi Trading Company was recently
established in Mazar-i-Sharif. Based on extensive
market research, the company aims to export its
high-quality and well-sorted Afghan licorice roots
and dried fruit, including raisins and figs. The
company exports 26 tons of licorice roots to India
each month and seeks international partnerships
as they expand.
SAYED BROTHERS, LTD.
FAZAL AHMAD
+93 703737389
sayedbrothers1988@gmail.com
Sayed Brothers, Ltd. was established 2006 to
export dried fruits from throughout Afghanistan
to India. They export high-quality apricots, raisins,
and figs. They source directly from farmers without
middlemen.
SETARA DRY FRUITS & NUTS
PROCESSING
ZARIN SARWARY
+93 700073042
zarin.sarway@setara.af
This female-owned business works directly with
Afghan farmers, collecting almonds and dried fruits
for export. They have a packing house in Kabul and
are in the process of obtaining ISO certification to
begin exporting to the European Union.

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SHABANA TRADING COMPANY TOBA BASIT, LTD.
SHABANA AZIMI MOHAMMAD FARHAD IBRAHIMZADA
+93 786868651 +93 788963537
shabana.trading@gmail.com toba.baset@gmail.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Shabana Trading was established in 2017 and will
begin exporting to Tajikistan and India this year. Toba Basit, Ltd. is based in Kabul and has a trade
office in Delhi, India. The company has been
trading in the dried fruit sector for many years
SHAMIMA ASEKZAI COMPANY and anticipates exporting greater volumes of high
SHAMIMA ASEKZAI quality products to the Indian market. The company
+93 783604538 has knowledge of Indian consumer preferences
Shamima.asekzai@gmail.com through its current operations in India.

Shamima Asekzai was established in 2017 and

trades a wide range of dried fruits and nuts. The ZEMARAY RASOLY, LTD.
company is interested in exporting their products JAWID RASULY
to India. +93 777755555
rasoly786@gmail.com

TAK DRIED FRUIT COMPANY Zemaray Rasoly, Ltd. brings 35 years of experience
MOHAMMAD SHAFIQ PAYAM in dried fruits, nuts, and medicinal plants. They
+93 797100100 export to India, China, Pakistan, Iran, Turkey,
info@tak.af Europe, the United States, South Africa, the United
Arab Emirates and other Gulf countries.
TAK Dried Fruit Company (TAK) was established in
2013 to process and export dried fruits and nuts to
international standards. The company invested in ZIBA FOODS, LLC
cutting-edge equipment from Turkey and set up a AHMAD QAIS JAWEED
modern 12,000m2 factory in Mazar-i-Sharif. TAK is +93 778831243
in the process of obtaining ISO 22000 certification. jaweed@zibafoods.com
www.zibafoods.com

TAMADON AGRICULTURE SEEDS AND
SERVICES COMPANY
MOHAMMAD SHAFIQ SIKANDARY
+93 729006669
Tamadon.assc@gmail.com
Tamadon Agriculture Seeds and Services Company
(TASSC) was established in 2012 and has exported
a total of 21 tons of fresh and dried fruit, including
apricots, raisins, and figs. The company has
the capacity to export 31 tons of dried apricots,
almonds, and walnuts each season in half and
one kg bags. They export to India, Pakistan, and
Kazakhstan.
Since 2016, Ziba Foods, LLC has exported 120
tons of dried fruit and nuts. The company has the
capacity to export 500 tons of dried fruit in-season.
Ziba’s uses packaging designed in the United
States, and filling, nitrogen flushing, and sealing
is undertaken in Afghanistan. Products include
almonds, dried apricots, pistachios, apricot kernels,
raisins, figs, and mulberries.
ZIYARATJAH COMPANY
HAJI ABDUL WAHID
+93 798132132
Zeyaratjah@gmail.com

Zeyaratjah, Ltd. was established in 1987 in Herat,

Afghanistan. The company has been engaged in
the trade of various dried fruit and nuts (including
raisins, mulberries, figs, apricots, almonds, pistachio
and walnuts) for more than 30 years, and has
exported more than 2,000 tons in the past three
years alone.

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ZWAAK TRADING COMPANY
ABDIUL HALEEM BARAKZAI
+93 795995777
A.halim@zwaaktc.com

Zwaak Trading Company was established in 2017

to trade dried fruits. The company aims to expand
its dried fruit exports to international markets and
plans to export a minimum of 40 tons of dried fruit
every three months.

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SAFFRON & SPICES

At the heart of the Silk Road for hundreds of years, Afghanistan

is renowned for its use of a variety of herbs and spices. Cumin,
licorice, cardamom, caraway, turmeric, and coriander are all cultivated
organically, creating the unique flavors and aromas of the country’s
cuisine.

Afghanistan’s most prominent spice is undoubtedly saffron, the

world’s most expensive and delicate spice. In 2017, Afghanistan
exported almost $22 million worth of saffron, of which 72% went to
India. Afghanistan’s exports only represent approximately 8% of total
world saffron exports. However, the Indian market certainly prefers
saffron from Afghanistan; more than 90% of India’s saffron imports
originate in Afghanistan compared to just 4% from Iran, despite Iran
being the largest saffron exporter.

In December 2012, Afghan saffron was awarded first place for quality
among 16 countries at the International Saffron Exhibition held in
France. The saffron produced in Afghanistan, according to the officials,
was the best, surpassing the others with its perfume, color, and taste.

Another important commodity, but not strictly a spice, is asafoetida

(or hing), which is Afghanistan’s number one export item. In 2017,
Afghanistan exported $102 million worth of asafetida, of which the
vast majority went to India. Unit values for this unique product have
almost tripled in the last 10 years.

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AFGHANISTAN RED GOLD SAFFRON
QUDRATULLAH RAHMATI
+93 799666650
qrahmati@saffron.af
Herat, Afghanistan
Afghanistan Red Gold Saffron was founded in
2006 and exports three tons of saffron annually.
Between 2012 and 2016, the company was
acknowledged by the Afghanistan Chamber of
Commerce and Industries as the country’s leading
saffron exporter. The company verifies the quality
of its saffron both at its own Herat laboratory and
at laboratories in Germany and Spain to comply
with European standards. The company’s large
purchasing capacity enables it to deliver quality
saffron at competitive prices. They are currently
exporting to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab
Emirates, Bahrain, the United States, Australia,
and India.
AKBAR IBRAHIM ZADA COMPANY
AHMAD ZUBAIR ARGHANDIWAL
+93 799301511
akbaribrahimzadaltd@gmail.com
The company was established in 2009 as an
exporter of asafoetida (hing) to India. The
company has over 50 Indian customers and
100 Afghan Employees.
ARYA SAFFRON COMPANY
ARASH BEHRAD
+93 799604530
a.behrad@aryasaffron.com
Herat, Afghanistan
Arya Saffron is based in Herat and currently
exports saffron to various countries, including
the European Union. The company, which works
closely with saffron growers, seeks to increase
its exports to India.
FAIZI, LTD.
+93 798994516
Info@faizi-group.com
Herat, Afghanistan
Founded in 2008 in Herat, Faizi processes,
packages, and exports saffron to neighboring
countries, including India, as well as Europe
and the United Arab Emirates. Their export
strategy to access international markets includes
standardizing their packaging and labeling for
export markets; opening distribution channels by
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opening new agencies in the United Arab Emirates,
India, and Europe; and obtaining investment to
expand their cultivation area and improve the
quality of their saffron production.
GHORYAN SAFFRON COMPANY
JAMSHID BIK
+93 790101016
ghoryansaffron@gmail.com
Established in 2012, Ghoryan Saffron Company
has 10 permanent staff and employs approximately
4,500 Afghan men and women seasonally on
their own 30 jerib saffron farm. Since its founding,
the company has gained extensive experience
in saffron cultivation and processing as well as
international and domestic sales and import/
export.
GOWHAR NAB SAFFRON COMPANY
MOHAMMAD NADER MALIKI
+93 797376770
maliki_2008@gmail.com
Established in 2014, Gowhar Nab processes and
sells saffron stigma and corm to domestic and
international markets, including the United States,
Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, Germany, and
Canada. The company has branches in Herat,
Kabul, Paktia, and Badghis provinces.
KAIHAN SAFFRON
MAHPARI FARIWAR
+93 791720720
Info.Kaihansaffron@gmail.com
kaihnsaffron@yahoo.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Kaihan Saffron Company was established in 2012
for production, processing, and export of saffron.
With its own farms, Kaihan Saffron Company
produces more than 20 kilograms of saffron each
year from its own farms. The company employs
three full-time employees and more than 50 people
seasonally. The company is looking to establish
links in international markets to be able to expand
its exports of quality, processed saffron to India and
other countries. In addition, the company seeks
to identify and understand international market
demand for saffron. They seek new technologies
from the international market and assistance in
bringing the technology to Afghanistan. They also
seek to understand packaging and branding needs
of the Indian market and how the company can
market more effectively in India.
KHORSHID SAFFRON COMPANY
ABDUL RAZAQ MOHAMMADI
+93 799164129
khorsheed_saffron@yahoo.com
Khorshid Saffron was established in 2008 and is
one of Afghanistan’s leading saffron exporters.
The company focuses on continued self-
improvement through capacity building, acquiring
new technology, and earning quality certifications.
This year, the company plans to expand its export
crops to include dried fruits. Khorshid Saffron has
experience in domestic and international markets,
and has exported more than 200 kilograms of
saffron to Australia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, the
Netherlands, and India.
KING SAFFRON, LTD.
NAWID MOHSINI
+93 786616402
King.saffron@yahoo.com
King Saffron, established in 2015, is an experienced
trader in saffron, exporting more than 500
kilograms in 2017. They have exported to the
United States, Europe, China, India, and Pakistan.
The company has the capacity to export 600
kilograms per year. The company has strong ties
with major European distributors and seeks a
market for its product in India.
LIFE STAR COMPANY
MOHAMMAD YOUSUF MOMAND
+79 9870429
livestar_ltd@hotmail.com
Life Star Company is an exporter and transporter
of hing to India.
MAHTAB SAFFRON PROCESS AND
PRODUCTION, LTD.
SAID KHOSROW TAJDAR
+93 796979899
mahtab.saffron@gmail.com
Kabul and Herat, Afghanistan and Germany
Mahtab Saffron Process and Production, Ltd. was
established in 2008. Based in Herat, the company
also has offices in Kabul and Germany. Mahtab
Saffron takes a special interest in promoting female
farmers and employs more than 180 women on
their saffron farms. The company obtains all of its
saffron from Afghan farms, which consist of more
than 120 jerib of land (240,000 m2). Since 2008,
Mahtab Saffron has gained extensive experience
in saffron cultivation, processing, and exporting to
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international markets. The company is committed
to continuing to improve the quality of Afghanistan
saffron and introducing it to international markets.
MUSTAFA SULTANZADA COMPANY
SAYED SOHAIL, MUSTAFA SULTANZADA
+79 363 0000
sohail.samim@gmail.com
Mustafa Sultanzada Company, established in
2006, exports asafoetida (Hing) internationally and
is one the biggest Hing exporters in Afghanistan.
The company received the “Best Medical Plant
Exporter” award from the Afghanistan Chamber of
Commerce and Industries.
NAWRAS SAFFRON
+93 78647115
nawrassaffron@gmail.com
Established in 2014, Nawras Saffron produces
top quality saffron for domestic and international
markets. The company cultivates saffron on 76,000
square meters of land in Faryab, Saripul, Balkh,
and Samangan provinces, which, after processing,
the company sells through retail and in bulk.
Customers of the company are Afghan and foreign
traders, walk-in customers, and supermarkets.
Nawras Saffron provides 100% pure saffron in
modern packaging in a variety of sizes with delivery
services at reasonable prices.
NEW LANDSTAR WORLDWIDE, LTD.
OMID RASTIN
+93 700294119
+93 786262702
info.landstar3@gmail.com
This trade and agribusiness was founded in 2017 to
export saffron and honey to international markets.
They currently have 11 employees. Its sister
company, founded by Ms. Nilofar Qaderi to provide
logistics services to national and international
organizations. The company is registered with
the the Afghanistan Investment Support Agency
(AISA), Ministry of Commerce and Industry of
the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, and works
with various donor organizations supplying food,
machinery, and clothing. The company is looking
to expand its exports of processed saffron and
honey and seeks to identify foreign markets for
their products. In addition, the company wants to
understand the international market demands of
saffron and honey and what technology can be
used to access international markets for honey
and saffron.
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SAID AHMAD NASIR SADAT ZAID RASULY
+93 781184534 +93 700265555
info@roshansaffron.com zaid_rasuly@yahoo.com

Roshan Saffron was established in 2011 and has Established in 2012, Walid Rashid exports licorice
significant experience in growing and trading primarily to the Indian market. The company
Afghan-sourced saffron. Roshan Saffron’s expert- exports one container of licorice every month and
led team finds the best solutions for production, has repeat orders from Indian buyers. The company
processing, and trading of Afghan saffron in aims to increase its exports to India substantially.
national and international markets. Roshan
Saffron complies with international standards and
is certified to export the highest quality saffron
from Afghanistan. In addition, Roshan Saffron is
equipped with a laboratory to test saffron quality
and moisture. The company maintains an ISO
3632-1:2011 certificate and is active in European and
US markets.

SHARIF ATTAI ZADA COMPANY

NADER SHARIF
+76 696 6666
attai.sharif@gmail.com

Sharif Attai Zada company, established in 2015, is

a manufacturer and exporter of multiple types of
raw asafoetida (hing). They are responsible for 50
percent of all asafoetida exports from Afghanistan
to international markets.

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JUICES

To counteract some of the challenges associated with exporting

perishable fresh fruit, a number of entrepreneurial Afghan
businesses have started producing fruit juices, concentrates,
and nectars using the abundant fresh fruit available within the
country - in particular pomegranates, grapes, apples, peaches,
mulberries, melons, and cherries.

From Pakistan to the United Kingdom, consumers are beginning

to enjoy the quality and taste of organically grown fruit, processed
and packaged in state-of-the-art ISO and HACCP-certified facilities.
A recent innovation is the production of 100% pure fruit juices,
not made from concentrate and with no added sugar, water,
preservatives, or coloring. The products provide all the benefits of
freshly-squeezed juice with nothing added or taken away.

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AFGHANISTAN RED POMEGRANATE
MAHMOUD POPAL
+93 706705830
+93 794277355
Afghanredpomegranate@gmail.com
Afghan Red Pomegranate is a worldwide distributor
of all types of not-from-concentrate (NFC) fruit
juices, concentrates, and fresh fruit to the food
and beverage processing industry. A Pure juice
company, they specialize in processing the finest
fruit in the region, such as Kandhari pomegranates,
grapes, and apples, to produce premium quality
NFC juices. The company philosophy is to combine
high quality product offerings with excellent
customer service, tailored to each of their unique
customers. They are committed to delivering
premium quality service and products to customers.
They export their products to the United Kingdom,
United States, and Middle East.
OMAID BAHAR FRUIT PROCESSING, LTD.
FARIDULLAH MUSTAFA
+93 786002007
mustafa@omaidbahar.com
Omaid Bahar Fruit Processing Facility is a
state-of-the-art facility that manufactures juice,
concentrate, and milk using technology imported
from Italy and Sweden. Employing top international
standards for hygiene and safety, Omaid Bahar
exports concentrate of pomegranate, apricot, musk
melon, and other products to the United Kingdom,
Kazakhstan, Pakistan, and other countries.

HABIB GULZAR INTERNATIONAL, LLC

BARYALAI SALEH
+93 788700063
baryalai.saleh@habibgulzar.com

Founded in Afghanistan in 1940, Habib Gulzar

International, LLC is an international trading
company that built, owns, and operates
Afghanistan’s only Coca-Cola bottling plant as
well as processes other non-alcoholic beverages
including juices, milk, and dairy products. Habib
Gulzar is in the process of building a milk and
dairy industry value chain that aims to serve a
$100 million market that is currently imported.
Much of the facility is operational and the present
desire is to substitute locally processed milk for
imported milk. Habib Gulzar also operates a chain
of Toyota service and sales shops, and is the
exclusive distributor for Philip Morris International,
Kraft Foods International, and Johnson & Johnson
products in Afghanistan.

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MINING

Afghanistan’s formidable mountains and gently rolling hills hide

one of the country’s most lucrative treasures – marble. Afghanistan
is home to 35 varieties of marble with 40 different colors. The
country’s marble – in particular, its Chesht and Khogiani marble –
have been compared to Carrara marble, the Italian marble that is
regarded as one of the highest quality marbles in the world. While
Afghanistan’s marble ranks high in quality, the vast majority of its
reserves are untouched, and the industry is still small with huge
potential for growth.

Afghanistan also has vast deposits of copper, iron, high-grade

chrome ore, uranium, beryl, barite, lead, zinc, fluorspar, bauxite, talc,
cobalt, lithium, gold, and silver. According to some estimates, these
reserves are so large and include so many minerals essential to
modern industry that Afghanistan has the potential to become one
of the most important mining centers in the world.

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AFGHAN MORVARID STONE MINING
COMPANY (AMSMC)
BASHIR AHMAD ASEM RAHIMI
+93 40330192
+93 728000030
enquiry@afghanmorvarid.com
Increased global demand for quality marble
led to the founding of Afghan Morvarid Stone
Mining Company (AMSMC), a product of Afghan
vision, in 2006. As the largest marble producer
in Afghanistan, AMSMC has pioneered the way
for a dynamic Afghan mining industry. With over
$40 million invested in creating a state-of-the-
art marble company in Herat and their monthly
extraction increasing to 15,000 tons, AMSMC
is more capable than ever to compete globally
in high-quality marble markets. Comparable to
the famous Carrera marble of Italy, the desire
for Afghan marble is evident in the customer
base. AMSMC has exported its products to Italy,
India, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, China, Turkmenistan,
Indonesia, the United Arab Emirates, and Russia.
AMSMC welcomes new growth opportunities
through international partnership ventures and
advisement projects.
AMANIA MINING COMPANY
QASWAR WAKILI POPALZAI
+93 791311311
q.wakili@gmail.com
www.amania-mining.com
Kandahar, Afghanistan
Amania Mining Company has been awarded a
10-year Fluorite mine project located in the Nish
District of Kandahar Province by the Afghanistan
Ministry of Mines & Petroleum (MoMP). Amania is
seeking partnerships with technical experts and
interested buyers.
BAKHTAR AFGHAN MARBLE
RAHMATULLAH RAHMAT
+93 78692300
+93 777333689
eng_rahmat@hotmail.co.uk
Jalalabad and Kabul, Afghanistan
Bakhtar Afghan Marble was established in 2006
and works both in the extraction and processing
of marble and granite. The company employs 45
personnel at their extraction site in Jalalabad and
branch office in Kabul. They also have a quarry in
Wardak province. The company extracts 500-1,000
tons and processes 2,000-3,000 m2 of marble
monthly. Most of the company’s products are sold
domestically, although they occasionally export
to Kuwait and other countries. They use modern
processing equipment to deliver high-quality
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products for on-time delivery. The company director
worked for more than 20 years as the director of a
construction company in Kuwait, frequently using
marble in construction projects. Bakhtar Afghan
Marble has a loyal client base, and seeks new
wholesale buyers and construction firms for their
marble products as well as suppliers of vertical
saws and polishing machines. Bakhtar Afghan
Marble is also interested in identifying investors to
expand the business. The company currently has
three investors, a turnover of $250,000, a gross
profit margin of 15%, and a net profit margin of 9%.
CORE DRILLERS, INC.
ABIDULLAH ARABZAI
+93 786454047
ho@coredrillers.net
Nangahar, Afghanistan
Core Drillers, Inc. is the leading legal and
professional manufacturer and supplier of high
quality Shawkanai (talc) from Khogyani, Sherzad,
and Achin, Afghanistan. By having a professional
team, adopting modern state-of-the-art optical
sorting technology, and having access to one of
the world’s largest high-quality talc resources
in the country, they ensure a sustainable supply
of uniform quality Shawkanai, in both color
and chemical composition, that fully satisfies
the industry requirements of their clients. Core
Drillers, Inc is an ISO TC 82 certified mining
and exploration company registered with the
Afghanistan Investment Support Agency (AISA),
Ministry of Commerce and Industry of the
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Core Drillers is
a subsidiary of Investone Corps, Inc., which is a
group of 15 diverse companies with large portfolios
engaged in mining, agro-products, microfinance,
transportation, printing, construction, multimedia,
and pharmaceutical. Core Drillers has brought
brand new crushing and grinding machinery with
a state-of-the-art optical color sorter from reputed
brands. The machinery is constructed and installed
in an approximately 12,000 square meter area at
the Sheikh Mesri Industrial Park in the Nangarhar
province. The annually designed production
capacity of the plant is 100,000 metric tons of
segregated crushed talc sized from 1cm to 5cm and
30,000 metric tons of powdered talc in sizes 1200,
1800, and 2500 mesh.
EZATULLAH SAHIL MARBLE
PRODUCTION COMPANY
HAJI RUHULLAH ABID
+93 700600095
sahilmarble1@gmail.com
Nangarhar, Afghanistan
Ezatullah Sahil Marble Production Company has
been extracting and processing marble from their
base in Nangarhar province for more than 10
years. With a production of more than 1,800 tons
per year, the company has successfully served
domestic consumer, retail, and wholesale demand,
as well as exported their blocks, slabs, and tiles to
Pakistan, Italy, Poland, and China. With a current
capacity to process up to 3,000 tons per year using
modern gang saws, vertical saws, and wire cutters,
the company seeks a $300,000 investment to
increase production, improve the quality of its
products, and expand exports. The two company
investors have invested $700,000 in the business
to date, have tripled their turnover in the past five
years to reach the current $300,000, and have a
gross profit margin of 20% and net profit margin
of 10%. Sales are forecasted to reach $400,000 in
2017 and $450,000 in 2018. The company seeks
an active partner with experience in the marble and
stone sector who can provide technical guidance
and training to their 40 staff as well as market
knowledge to start exports to India.
GHAWSI BROTHERS MARBLE COMPANY
HAJI TOURYALAI
+93 799011836
Ghowsi.t@gmail.com
Tamim.ranjbar l@gmail.com
Herat, Afghanistan
Ghawsi Brothers Marble Company is one of
Herat’s largest and most prominent companies.
Established in 2002, the company processes
quality white marble from Chest Sharif. They
sell domestically through their offices in Kabul,
Balkh, Herat, and Kandahar provinces and export
to Central Asia. The company seeks Indian
wholesalers, construction firms, and retailers for
their marble products as well as and suppliers of
marble processing equipment.
KARIMZAI GROUP
MOHAMMAD RAHIM KARIMZAI
+93780001617
aminmineral@gmail.com
Incorporated in 2004, Karimzai Group extracts
talc and marble, which are exported mostly in
un-processed and raw forms to international
markets. They have the capacity to extract 80,000-
150,000 tons using modern techniques and
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machinery. The Group’s sister business, Amin
Karimzai Talc & Marble, supports the processing
of talc and marble. Karimzai Talc mines, in the
Sherzad district of Nangarhar, employs a team of
200 engineers, project managers, mining experts
and extraction laborers. Amin Karimzai, Ltd. uses
advanced machinery both at their factory in Sheikh
Misri industrial park and in the field to operate
effectively. Amin Karimzai uses international
export standards for extraction and processing of
Talc and Marble and has a processing capacity of
300,000-400,000 tons per annum. The company
is equipped with modern equipment including
Ultra-Fine Mill that has the capacity of production
up to 3,000 mesh for the paint industry, which
requires the finest processed talc to produce fine
powder and super fine powder. It is applicable to
non-flammable and non-explosive materials with
hardness less than 6, such as talc.
KHADAMAT MINE EXTRACTION GROUP
ABDUL WALI SHARAFZAI
+93 786892007
khadmatmine@gmail.com
sana_stone@yahoo.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Established in 2006, Khadamat Mine Extraction
Group extracts and processes marble and onyx,
and produces finished decorative items for use
in the construction sector. The company employs
30 workers at their main office in Kabul and sales
offices in Parwan and Helmand provinces. They
export their products to Italy, France, India, and
Pakistan. Khadamat has the capacity to extract
50 tons of stone and process 200m2 of tiles and
slabs daily. The company’s strengths lie in the
quality of the marble they extract and process, the
quality of their finished goods, the professionalism
of their staff, and the central locations of their sales
offices. Khadamat has participated in numerous
international fairs and exhibitions, however
does not currently export their products to India.
Khadamat Mine Extraction Group seeks wholesale
buyers and distributors for their marble and onyx
blocks, tiles, and decorative pieces in addition
to suppliers of extraction and stone processing
equipment. They are also interested in attracting
investment in their extraction and processing
activities, bringing modern technology to their
operation to further improve the skills of their
workforce and increase sales. The company has
assets valued at $500,000, an annual turnover
of $350,000, and a net profit of 18-20%. With
investment, forecasted turnover for 2018 would
increase to $500,000.
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KHOUSHAK BROTHERS CO., LTD.
ENG. BASHIR AHMAD ANDISHA
+93 700284538
khoushak.company@gmail.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Khoushak Brothers Co., Ltd. was established in
1986 in Kabul. Since 2005, Khoushak Brothers has
been exploring, drilling, mapping and extracting
the Sabzak Coal Mine contract in Herat Province
through a contract with the Afghanistan Ministry
of Mines & Petroleum (MoMP). The company
employs expert staff in mining, geology, extraction,
marking, drilling, and other essential mining fields.
In addition, Khoushak Brothers operates using
mining equipment and machinery it owns, including
wagon rails, loaders, excavators, bulldozers,
tankers, 50 KW power generators, and an American
drill for deep drillings. Their equipment is valued
at $3.7 million. Khoushak Brothers has invested
more than $7 million in Sabzak Mine, and has been
recognized by MoMP for its excellence in safety,
environmental compliance, and its technical and
professional standards. Since it began exploration,
extraction, and reserve re-evaluation activities
at the Sabzak Coal Mine, Khoushak Brothers
has drilled 13 exploration wells, at a depth of 1,114
meters. As a result, it has estimated coal reserves
of more than 11.3 million tons. Khoushak Brothers
seeks partners for four primary projects: (1) to
develop and build a clean coal production factory;
(2) to introduce modern extractive machinery into
Afghanistan; (3) to construct a coal-fired power
plant; and (4) to export coal mined in Afghanistan
to international markets.
MMR MINING / ARB
FAIZ MOHAMMAD KHAIRI
+93 775636667
engfaizkhiri@gmail.com
MMR is registered with the Afghanistan
government and has around 50 employees.
The company has a 10-year chromite mining
exploration and exploitation contract with MoMP,
of which four years have already passed. The
contracted chromite mine is located in Kabul
province, which has an estimated 36 million tons
of chromite in reserves (equivalent to $9 billion in
financial worth). Under the current contract, MMR
has completed the initial feasibility and other
assessments as part of the mineral exploration
component of the contract. MMR is currently
looking for partner companies that can help with
exploitation phase of the contract.
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MOHEBI BUILDING MATERIAL
PRODUCTION COMPANY
ABDUL QADIR MOHEBI
+93 0700219514
mohebi.qadir@gmail.com
Mohebi Building Material Production Company
(MBMPC) is a well-established, family-run marble
and travertine processing company. Returning
to Afghanistan after a 10-year hiatus overseas,
the owners rebuilt the company with $1 million
investment. Supported by a staff of 24, MBMPC
currently processes 90rn2 of marble daily. MBMPC
supplies marble to government contractors,
non-governmental organizations, construction
companies, hotels, and wholesale markets within
Afghanistan. MBMPC seeks wholesale buyers for
their highest quality marble and travertine products.
They also seek a $130,000 investment to procure
a marble polishing machine, enabling them to
improve upon the quality of their finished goods.
NABI AFGHAN MINERAL EXTRACTION &
PROCESSING COMPANY
NABI RAHMAN
+93 785272408
namepc6@gmail.com
Nabi Afghan was established in 2013 and is a
member of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
of Afghanistan and the Afghanistan Investment
Support Agency. Nabi Afghan has 12.000 square
meters land in Sheikh Misree Industrial Park
Nangarhar for talc processing. The company
extracts talc from the mines of Nangarhar province
and is processing in Nabi Afghan factory. Nabi
Afghan’s plant includes machinery, vehicles, and
equipment used in talc extraction from mines and
is looking to expand their business.
NATURAL STONE COMPANY
ABDUL LATIF STANEKAZI
+93 766477434
info@naturalstone.af
latif@macegroup.com
Natural Stone Processing Company was
established in 2014 and plans to be one of
Afghanistan’s leading stone processing
companies. They specialize in the processing
of marble, granite, travertine, and onyx, meeting
international standards. The company is in the
process of establishing ISO-accredited slab and
tile factories, both equipped with advanced Italian
machinery with a combined anticipated annual
production capacity of 1,000,000 m2. Natural
Stone Processing Company provides unmatched
quality to its customers while maintaining high
standards in production as well as customer
service. With its already well-established sister
company that has been in operation since 2004,
Maruf Sharif Construction Company (MACEC)’s,
primary markets are anticipated to be Afghanistan
and the Middle East. MACEC is an engineering firm
providing turnkey solutions, including engineering
design and construction, project management
consultancy, maintenance and manufacturing with
annual turnover of more than $4 million, a staff
of 3,000 with clients such as the United Nations
and United States Department of Defense. Natural
Stone Processing Company seeks wholesale
and retail buyers and construction firms in India
for sales of marble, granite, travertine and onyx
slabs and tiles, as well as suppliers of advanced
processing technologies for planned processing
expansion. The company is interested in receiving
training and systems for their marketing and
operations departments.
NICE HELMAND MINING GROUP
ASMATULLAH ABDULLAH
+93 0700900512
asmat.rehmat@yahoo.com
yaqub.asmat@yahoo.com
Nice Helmand Mining Group was established in
2005 and is involved in marble and onyx extraction
at their facility in Helmand Province. The company
has offices in Kabul, Helmand, and the United
Arab Emirates. Current output is 20-30 tons per
day, although capacity is significantly higher. In
addition to selling their products domestically, Nice
Helmand is also Afghanistan’s largest exporter
of stone to China, India, Pakistan, Europe, United
Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia. Their
onyx is of particularly high quality and in high
demand by overseas buyers. The company has
seen an increase in demand for their products,
resulting in increased extraction, processing and
exports in recent years. Nice Helmand Group
seeks additional wholesale buyers of their
products in India, particularly for onyx. Based on
their significant export market share and export
growth; the company is also interested in forming
a joint venture to further expand onyx production,
processing, and sales. The company has assets of
approximately $5 million.
SAFI CONSTRUCTION & MINES, LTD.
ABDUL BARI WARDAK
+93 775458555
+93 744644522
E-mail: safigraan@gmail.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
SAFI Construction & Mines, Ltd. was established
in early 2007 and is registered with AISA
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(Afghanistan Investment Support Agency),
Government of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.
Theri management team brings national and
international experience supplemented by
highly qualified national and international staff.
SGCCM LTD. offers a complete range of general
construction and mine exploration services for
public and private sector projects. Based in Kabul,
SGCCM can provide construction/mine exploration
services in all provinces of Afghanistan. SGCCM,
Ltd.’s business practices complement the current
and future needs of our clients by maintaining
close regular contacts with its clients. This practice
has contributed to their successes as consulting
engineers and ensures that the most suitable
technology for the physical, social, economic, and
climatic environment in which they operate. This
ensures cost effectiveness, quality, and timely
completion of their programs.
STANDARD TALC EXTRACTION &
PROCESSING COMPANY
MIA GUL
+93 786208575
Standardtalc@gmail.com
Established in 2009, Standard Talc Extraction &
Processing Company his a member of the Ministry
of Commerce and Industry of Afghanistan. The
company has 10,000 sqm land in Sheikh Misree
Industrial Park Nangarhar and has constructed a
factory for processing. They produce the brands
Finntalc, Plustalc, Microtalc, and MONDANA. These
four product lines comprise highly specialized,
valuable grades for paper, paints and coatings,
plastics, cordierite ceramics, consumables,
personal care and pharmaceutical products. They
bring comprehensive technical know-how, and
customers can count on their expertise in all areas
of mining, purification, processing, logistics, and
application.
YASER MALISTAN STONE PROCESSING
GHULAM ALI YASER
+93 787102036
yaser.malistan 178@gmail.com
Yaser Malistan Construction and Decorative Marble
and Teravartan Stone Company was established
2014 and has a production capacity of 40 tons
of stone per day. They are registered with the
investment support office and can produce high
quality stones very quickly. With an owner who has
over 10 years of experience in the stone industry,
the company is one of the leading stone producers
in Afghanistan. They deliver high quality products
to their customers by monitoring all stages of
production.
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CONSTRUCTION &
INFRASTRUCTURE
In the past decade, Afghanistan has experienced unprecedented growth in
its construction, transportation, and aviation sectors. The construction sector
holds the highest amount of private sector investment as compared to other
sectors. With the United States and NATO’s decision to maintain troop levels
in Afghanistan beyond 2017, the construction sector will experience further
growth. Other than government expenditure on developmental projects, the
large demand is for houses in the capital and the provinces.

The Afghanistan Civil Aviation sector is thriving. Accounting for more than
half of Afghanistan’s exports by value, Hamid Karzai International Airport
lies at the center of the Afghan economy. It serves as a fulcrum and vital
facilitator of economic development and job creation. The Afghan Civil
Aviation Authority is exploring ways to increase its revenue which would
allow it to increase its investments in infrastructure. Its current revenue
strength stands at more than $80 million with $60 million of that number
attributed to overflight fees, some 90,000 flights per year. The sector
is opening new concessions at the major airports in the new passenger
terminal, cargo terminal, and other facilities.

It is anticipated that for at least the next 30-50 years, there will be a need
for large infrastructure projects aimed at giving Afghanistan the sort of
infrastructural framework enjoyed by its neighbors at a similar level of
development. These projects will demand an array of construction inputs,
building materials, heavy equipment, and vehicles.

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BERANG MOTORCYCLE MANUFACTURE
AND ASSEMBLING COMPANY
FARHAT SALAM
+93 798989814
+93 711989814
Farhadsalam69@gmail.com
Berangltd@gmail.com
Berang Motorcycle Manufacture and Assembling
Company’s approach to public relations is to
create, modify, enhance, and protect the business
environment of company clients through creating
informed opinions in key audiences based on
the creative presentation of truthful information.
This company was established in 2010, and is
a proud member the Ministry of Industry and
Commerce. Berang Motorcycle is one of the most
active companies in the field of manufacturing,
assembling, montaging, and packing motorcycles
in Afghanistan. When an international company
evaluated and audited their activities and products,
they said that the Berang Motorcycle has the
highest quality in Afghanistan. They import all
permitted goods in accordance with the laws of
Afghanistan. Due to their high-quality management
and finance infrastructure, Berang Motorcycle
Manufacture and Assembling Company has solid
relationships with international companies. They
always deliver the products on time to their buyers,
which resulted in The Afghanistan Chamber of
Commerce and Industries’ certifying that Berang
Motorcycle Manufacture and Assembling is one of
the best in Herat Industrial Park.
KAM AIR
RAMIN YOURESH
+93 793800002
r.youresh@kamgroup.org
Kabul, Afghanistan
Kam Air is Afghanistan’s most reliable and
growing airline founded in 2003. Their main hub
is located in Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International
Airport (HKIA). Kam Air’s main line of business is
the carriage of passengers on regularly scheduled
flights throughout Afghanistan and internationally
to Dubai, New Delhi, Istanbul, Ankara, Jeddah,
Almaty, Tashkent, Dushanbe, Mashad, and
Teheran. Kam Air operates a fleet of modern and
reliable aircrafts, including McDonnell-Douglas
MD83 and MD87, Boeing B767-200, Airbus 340,
B737-300, B737-500, and SAAB 340B aircrafts.
Kam Air additionally provides reliable airplane
and helicopter services for charter needs to the
Afghan and international private and public sectors
requiring ad-hoc or long-term air services from
HKIA.
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MARUF SHARIF CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY (MACEC)
ASIF STANEKZAI
+93 788103857
asif@macecgroup.com
Maruf Sharif Construction Company, operating
as MACEC, was established in 2004 to address
the growing construction and engineering needs
throughout Afghanistan. Started as an engineering
firm, MACEC quickly expanded its services to
provide turn-key solutions for its customers.
Today, MACEC provides full design-build
services for vertical and horizontal construction
projects ranging in value from $1 million to over
$50 million. MACEC’s turn-key services include
Design and Engineering, Master Planning, Survey
and Mapping, Architectural Engineering, Civil
Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical-
Electrical-Plumbing (MEP), Value Engineering,
Construction Management, Construction Services,
Design and Build, Engineering Consultancy, and
Manufacturing. MACEC would like to develop an
advanced and competitive construction business
to be a leader in the industry and be capable of
handling multimillion-dollar projects with complex
natures. MACEC invites international construction
companies for partnership as joint venture or to
open branches in Afghanistan in partnership with
MACEC.
MAISAM STEEL MILL (MSM)
SHAFIQ AHMAD KHWAJA
+93 799659450
s.ahmadkhwaja@gmail.com
www.maisamsteel.com
Established in 2009, Maisam Steel Mill (MSM)
is the first steel manufacturing company in
Afghanistan. They started production in 2010 as
the pioneer in steel manufacturing in Afghanistan.
MSM’s current production capacity 336 metric
tons per day (24-hours) of steel Rebar, T-bar,
Angles, and U-bar. In the near future, MSM plans
to introduce I beam to the market. There are many
unexploited mines in Afghanistan, so MSM is
strategically placed to exploit and manufacture
iron from scraps and from mineral deposits.
The company’s mission is to build long-term
relationships with their customers and clients, and
provide excellent customer service by incorporating
innovation and advanced technologies into their
business practices. They aim not only to be the
leader in the steel market in Afghanistan, but also
internationally, especially to neighboring countries.
They aim to provide high quality products and
services for their customers. They are seeking to
expand their operations through investment in
the company to create more jobs, and support
economic development in Afghanistan.
MOHIB HOLDINGS ZARANG TRADE COMPANY
MOHIBULLAH MUSAZAI (AUTOMOBILE)
+93 781220220 JAWAD TAWAKOLI
+93 778220220 +93 799299997
musazai.mohibullah@gmail.com jawad.tawakoli1993@gmail.com
Kabul, Afghanistan www.zaranggroup.com

Mohib Holdings is responsible for the largest
construction project in Afghanistan’s history.
This mixed-use building that will incorporate both
residential and commercial facilities is being built
to world-class standards and is located on Airport
Road in Kabul. It involves an initial investment of
approximately $150 million.
The Zarang Trade Company was established
in 1992. To better represent the growth in
motorcycle manufacturing and assembly as well as
construction material manufacturing, they renamed
their company the Zarang Trading and Industrial
Group. They are a proud member of Afghanistan
Investment Support Agency. The company’s
greatest strength is the quality of their products.
The Zarang Motorcycle Company has offices in
China, United Arab Emirates, and Iran. Zarang is
also certified to sell manufactured goods through
China’s Ministry of Commerce.

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ENERGY

Approximately 30% of the Afghan population has access to electricity,

and this is mostly limited to urban areas. The Afghan government
has set a target to provide access to electricity to all households by
2032. In 2011, Afghanistan imported 2,250 gigawatts (GW), amounting
to 73% of its overall electrical energy demand, from Iran, Tajikistan,
Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. In Afghanistan, over 5,000 renewable
energy projects have been completed since 2002, with a total capacity
of close to 50 megawatts (MW).

Afghanistan offers many potential investment opportunities in the

renewable energy sector. According to a recent survey conducted by
the Ministry of Energy and Water, Afghanistan has the potential to
produce 222,000 MW from solar energy due to an average of 300
days of sunlight per year, 23,000 MW in hydropower (large and micro),
68,000 MW in wind power, 4,000 MW from biomass (agriculture and
animal waste), and 4,100 MW from geothermal sources.

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BAKHTAR BASTAN SOLAR WIND
COMPANY
KABUL KHAN TADBIR
+93 766477434
ceo@bakhtarsolar.com.af
The Bakhtar Bastan Solar Wind Company was
established in 2007, and is one of the leading
solar service providers in Afghanistan. Bakhtar
Solar started providing renewable energy services
to central and rural areas, including solar home
lighting systems, solar water pumps for irrigation
and clean water, solar refrigerators, solar water
heaters, solar street lights, charge controllers,
battery backup systems, and inverters. Additional
expertise includes solar feasibility studies,
commissioning, design, and installation of small
home systems to power plants.
BARG ENGINEERING CO.
SAYED NAJIB ANWARI
+93 747501010
barg.af@gmail.com
Barg Engineering Company, established in 2005,
specializes in the design, supply, installation,
testing, inspection, maintenance, and repair of
electrical and mechanical systems for businesses,
government agencies, and NGOs throughout
Afghanistan. A board of four professional engineers
manages Barg Engineering with more than 20
years’ experience. The company has assets valued
at $700,000, an annual turnover of $700,000 that
has grown by 40 percent during the past four years,
a gross profit margin of 25 percent and net profit
margin of 15 percent. With investment, turnover is
forecast to grow to at least $2 million in 2018. As
well as solar power and hydro turbine systems,
Barg Engineering is also experienced in security,
refrigeration, heating, ventilation, lighting, and fire
prevention systems. The company is headquartered
in Kabul, but also has a regional office in Balkh
province, and employs a team of 35 well-educated
and experienced engineers. The company is
renowned for the quality of the branded equipment
it supplies, its installation and post sales services,
and extended warranties available on their
products, all backed up by their ISO 9001:2008
Quality Management Systems certification. Barg
Engineering Company seeks suppliers of small and
medium scale modern solar and biogas systems
and technologies, enabling the company to provide
increasing efficiencies and lower costs to their
clients in Afghanistan. The company also seeks
investment of between $50,000 and $1 million to
expand their renewable energy services, particularly
the provision of solar power cold and temperature-
controlled storage solutions, and manufacturing/
assembly of solar cells to support an already large
$100 million and growing market.
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BAYAT ENERGY
MONTGOMERY SIMUS
+93 705131383
m.simus@tsiglobe.com
Bayat Energy is a newly established oil and gas
exploration, development, and production company
focused on investing primarily in frontier markets
with large exploration upside that have historically
been under explored. Building on their excellent
capital base, high-caliber management team, and
innovative international partnerships, their initial
focus is the exploration and production of the large
undiscovered oil and gas reserves in the northern
region of Afghanistan. Bayat Energy is also working
actively with leading international strategic partners
to bring the latest oilfield services technology,
integrated project management, and information
solutions to the burgeoning Afghan hydrocarbons
sector and is planning to invest in new midstream
and downstream technology and infrastructure
that will quickly connect Afghanistan’s northern
gas fields with regional pipelines to develop
downstream gas-to-power generation capabilities
for Afghanistan.
DYNAMIC VISION (DV)
ABDUL EHSAN MOHMAND
+93 799737301
emohmand@dynamicvision-af.com
DV offers a wide array of Afghan-led technical
expertise with a far-reaching geographic presence
in nearly all of Afghanistan’s provinces – which
includes established offices in Kabul and 12
provinces. DV has a strong track record for
delivering complex, logistically challenging
engineering, infrastructure, construction, power
utility projects, including more than 20 projects
with the Power Utility Company of Afghanistan,
Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS). With
120 permanent staff and over 1,000 project-based
staff, in addition to significant qualifications in
providing engineering, procurement, construction,
and maintenance services in Afghanistan,
Specifically, DV will draw on its technical expertise
implementing similar utility work with DABS, MEW,
and MUDH. Key to DV’s utility work has been
its ability to proactively coordinate its technical
assistance and foster strong relationships with
relevant government and nongovernment partners
for unified action from initial assessment through
design, implementation and oversight. Relevant
to this proposal, DV is the only known Afghan
company to hold three ISO certifications which
uniquely help establish DV’s ability to provide
technically reliable services under project:
ISO 50001:2011 Energy Management System;
OHSAS 18001:2007 Occupational Health &
Safety Management System; ISO 14001:2004
Environmental Management System, corporate
member of the IEEE, ASTM, and BSI.
GHAZANFAR GROUP, LLC
MOHAMMAD ISMAIL GHAZANFAR
+97 144469799
+93 799700200
ceo@ghazanfargroup.com
The Ghazanfar Group entered the Oil & Gas
industry in 1996 by importing diesel and petrol into
Afghanistan from neighboring countries. Today
their Oil & Gas division has evolved into upstream,
midstream, and downstream operations that
include crude oil refining, fuels processing and
blending, fuel and LPG supply and distribution,
fuel and LPG handling, testing and laboratory
services, exploration and production. Our
petroleum storage facilities are of international
standard with a total storage capacity of over
115,000 m3. The oil and gas sector in Afghanistan
is rapidly changing. With the Amu Darya Basin
in production, Afghanistan is an oil-producing
nation again. Ghazanfar Investment, Dragon
Oil Afghanistan Limited, and Turkish Petroleum
Afghanistan Limited form the consortium that
holds Afghanistan’s first commercial Exploration
and Production Sharing Contract in the Afghan-
Tajik Basin. They are committed to supporting the
development of Afghanistan’s energy sector. Over
the next several years, Ghazanfar Group aims to
increase their investments in the oil and gas and
power industries. Within the oil and gas sector, their
operating companies include Ghazanfar Neft Gas,
Ghazanfar Oil Refinery, Ghazanfar Investment, and
Ghazanfar Petroleum.
HARIROD GROUP OF COMPANIES
MOHAMMAD RAFI AMIRY
+93 797797009
kabul-9@harirod.af
Kabul, Afghanistan
The Harirod Group of Companies, established in
1993 and with offices in Afghanistan, the United
Arab Emirates, Germany, and China, is engaged
in providing a range of construction, trade, and
transportation services. Harirod Construction
Company, an ISO 9001:2015 certified organization,
headquartered in Kabul, is a full-service design
and construction firm with in-house capabilities
to perform a wide range of projects, including
road, railway, building, and airport construction.
Harirod is also engaged in the production of
construction materials, such as ready-mix
concrete and concrete. The company has built a
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solid reputation of excellence, quality, stability,
and leadership in the marketplace. The Group
employs approximately 250 full-time employees
consisting of highly trained and skilled professional
engineers, designers, foreman, project managers,
field engineers, safety personnel, estimators, cost
control engineers, and accounting personnel.
To date, Harirod has successfully completed
more than 100 diversified construction projects
throughout Afghanistan (the largest being $24
million), has always been committed to total
client satisfaction, and is proud of the long-lasting
relationships built with their customers. They have
built a reputation of exceeding client expectations
regarding quality, budget, and schedule, and
their proven QA/QC program ensures that their
projects are constructed per plans, specifications,
and applicable codes while at the same time
facilitating a high level of craftsmanship. Harirod
Group takes great pride in their ability to fast-
track projects with extremely aggressive timelines
based on pre-planning efforts and execution of
unique pre-construction procedures. Harirod
Construction Company seeks Indian suppliers
of mega-project construction equipment and
technologies, including management, human
resources, project design, electrical and mechanical
systems, and software. They also seek individuals
and organizations with skills in managing large-
scale projects and who can provide training for their
staff. The company also seeks investors for several
proposed mega projects, including a cement
factory, dam construction, and railway construction.
2016 company turnover was more than $10 million,
with a net profit margin of more than 8%. Turnover
for 2018 is forecast to increase.
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MOHAMMAD AMIRY
+93 799304878
mamiri@paneltechafg.com
Panel Tech, established in 2004, is an Afghan
leader in the design and manufacturing of MV and
LV switchgear. The company is also engaged in
the manufacturing of cable tray and accessories,
galvanized steel polygonal and tubular poles,
and compact unit sub-stations in addition to
their installation, testing, and commissioning.
The company is ISO 9001:2008 certified with
CE Marking and UL type test certificates for its
products. Prominent clients have included the
US Army Corps of Engineers, Air Force Center for
Engineering and the Environment, and UNOPS as
well as a wide range of Afghanistan government
agencies and private businesses. Panel Tech
Company seeks investment for the establishment
of a production line for high voltage lattice towers
for upcoming energy projects. Such investment will
enable the company to provide a greater range of
products and services to its expanding client base.
The company has an annual turnover of about $3-5
million, with a gross profit margin of 25% and a net
profit margin of 12%.
RGM INTERNATIONAL GROUP
HAIDAR G. BARAK
+93 702825955
h.g.barak@rgmig.com
The RGM International Group provides engineering,
procurement, and construction (EPC) services
including design, engineering, supply of power
plants, transmission lines, substations, civil
and electro-mechanical works throughout the
Middle East and North Africa. The ISO-certified
company has international offices in the United
States, United Arab Emirates, India, Pakistan, and
Turkey. RGM is a leader in power technologies in
Afghanistan, employing more than 300 personnel
and implementing a significant number of power
projects within the country. RGM Group was
responsible for the installation of the Salam
Hydro Dam (including turbine and electrical
system), the supply and installation of a 500
kVA transmission line between Kabul and Balkh,
and the installation of 220 kVA substations in
Baghlan and Parwan provinces. Clients have
included the Asian Development Bank, World Bank,
and USAID. RGM is capable of handling mega
projects. They use quality products and excellent
workmanship in a cost-efficient manner and on
schedule, providing for timely implementation
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and on budget. The RGM group is implementing
projects in partnership with Indian companies, and
is procuring electrical equipment, power cables,
transformers, distribution panels, electricity metes,
and other similar equipment from Indian suppliers.
The company is interested in identifying additional
suppliers of similar equipment as well as suppliers
of hydropower equipment.
WHITE CITY CONSULTANCY
SAYED MUSTAFA ZEWARY
+93 774320111
zewary7@yahoo.com
White City Consultancy Company, established in
2018, is engaged in business, trade, professional,
and technical consultancy services. The company
specifically supports their clients in business
and investment planning, business proposal
development, the preparation of financial
and administrative documentation, capacity
development training, and certification and
export/import expansion. Current consulting
activities focus on the establishment of a $30
million slaughterhouse and meat processing
facility, management of ground handling and
maintenance services for the sole ground handling
agent at Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport, and
management of a $10 million accommodation/
restaurant/recreation facility in northern
Afghanistan. Clients include Turkish Airlines, the
Afghanistan Civil Aviation Authority, Mazar-i-Sharif
Municipality, Balkh University, National Air Cargo,
Fly Dubai, and Doğuş Makina. White City is already
working with Indian aviation companies to train
and develop the capacity of ground handling and
export personnel. They have a sound network of
Indian investors through the Consulate General
of India in Balkh province. White City Consultancy
Company seeks the following: livestock and
agricultural certification and accreditation
companies in the areas of food safety, organic,
quality, and value chain certification; aviation
training and degree certification organizations, an
aviation curriculum development specialist, cargo
plane partners, leasing firms, and investors; and
mineral and gemstone extraction and processing
investors.
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FINANCE

The banking sector in Afghanistan has grown considerably. There are 15

active commercial banks which conduct standard banking operations.
However, there is huge potential for investment in international banks
conducting financial transactions and providing access to finance.

Private commercial banks operate with their general banking functions,

however, there is a lack of specialized banks, such as investment and
agricultural banks. Existing commercial banks in Afghanistan also provide
Islamic banking services to their customers, such as Murabiha, Musharika,
and Mudariba.

The existing banking sector includes nine private banks, three state-
owned banks, and branches of three foreign banks. In all there are 409
bank branches with 138 government branches and 271 belonging to private
banks. In 2016, there were 3,591,580 depositors and 59,378 borrowers.
There were $3.76 billion of deposits and $742 million of loans that were
provided in the same year, and the loans to deposit ratio was at 20%. The
total assets of the existing banking sector are $4.42 billion and net foreign
assets are $8.3 billion.

The potential for expansion in the banking sector is high. However,

the majority of rural and provincial businesses lack awareness about
how to access banks, and they are accustomed to using traditional
money exchanging dealers (Saraf). The use of the “Saraf System” has
decreased over the past decade as many new commercial banks started
operations in the country. Commercial banks can benefit from investing
in Afghanistan by making their banking systems as simple as the Saraf
system, which provides loans based on fewer conditions, guaranties, and
deposit history of the customer.

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AFGHANISTAN INTERNATIONAL
BANK (AIB)
ZULFIQAR ALI KHAN
+93 786433544
+93 202550170
zulfiqarali.khan@aib.af
www.aib.af
Kabul, Afghanistan
Afghanistan International Bank was founded in
2004 at the instigation of three prominent Afghan
business groups and the Asian Development
Bank. Now, more than a decade later, AIB is
firmly established as Afghanistan’s most trusted
financial institution and is acknowledged as a
pioneering leader in the country’s banking sector.
AIB’s mission is to foster economic development
in Afghanistan, to be a catalyst for growth, and to
contribute to the prosperity of the country and its
people. The bank strives to adhere to international
best practices in corporate governance, financial
and risk management (including anti-money
laundering and ‘knowing your customer’), customer
service, operations, information technology, and
internal controls. A major factor in their success
is dedication to staff development and training,
within a culture of integrity and professionalism.
AIB has built an institution combining international
expertise with local knowledge, giving a deep-
rooted understanding of customer needs based
on international standards and best practices. AIB
also offers services in Trade Finance Facilities;
Post Import Finance (PIF), Pre-Export Finance
(PEF), Contract Financing, Invoice Discounting,
Bill Collection, Letters of Credit (LC), Usance LCs,
Sight LCs, and Stand-By LCs. AIB is looking to build
relationships with Indian banks to help both Indian
and Afghan traders in all guarantees (LCs).
BANK-E-MILLIE AFGHAN
FIDA MOHAMMAD
AHMAD JAVED
+93 775725146
+93 777190180
Javed.wafa@bma.com.af
Fida_mohammad@bma.com.af
Fida.fin.it@gmail.com www.bma.com.af
www.facebook.com/bma.com.af
Kabul, Afghanistan
Founded in 1933, Bank-e-Millie Afghan (BMA)
was the first financial institution to be established
in Afghanistan, spearheading the introduction
of formal banking services to the government
and people of Afghanistan. BMA adheres
to international best practices in corporate
governance, financial and risk management
(including anti-money laundering measures
and ‘know your customer’), customer service,
operations, information technology, and internal
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controls. Such measures have resulted in BMA
being the most trusted and reliable state-owned
bank among a diverse range of public and
private sector clients. BMA and its staff of over
650 personnel are dedicated to Afghanistan’s
transformation and the development of the
agriculture, industrial, and commercial sectors.
As a banking pioneer, BMA has maintained
correspondence and banking relationships with
international banks (e.g. Commerzbank, Citibank)
for decades. It has 15 city branches in Kabul, 22
provincial branches and equity investments in
India, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Bank-e-Millie Afghan seeks to strengthen its
commercial relationships with, and investment
in, Indian banks. BMA wishes to expand
correspondent bank relationships, develop services
for remittance payments, and offer Letters of Credit
for importers and exporters.
FINCA AFGHANISTAN
SAYED MOHAMMAD ALI RAWNAQ
+93 791154045
+93 799129999
ali.rawnaq@fincaaf.org
www.finca.af
Kabul, Afghanistan
FINCA is one of the world’s oldest and most
prestigious microfinance organizations with
presence in 23 countries across Africa, Eurasia,
Latin America, and the Middle East/South Asia
region. FINCA Afghanistan is a microfinance
institution, registered as a joint stock company,
with assets of $18.3 million serving 25,000
borrowers. Headquartered in Kabul, FINCA
operates out of 18 branches and four market offices
established in rural and urban areas of the country
(primarily in the north, west and central regions).
The company has 359 employees with 178 credit
officers and maintains an average outstanding loan
size of $644. FINCA’s overall mission is to alleviate
poverty through lasting solutions that help their
clients build assets, create jobs, and raise their
standard of living. FINCA also works specifically
with women, ethnic minorities, and returning
refugees to provide group and individual loans and
was the first microfinance program in the country
to offer Shariah-compliant financial services.
FINCA’s six loan products are offered primarily for
financing working capital and short-term assets.
The company has achieved a positive net operating
margin on a monthly basis since January 2015.
Over the next four years, FINCA plans not only
to strengthen their existing products across the
country but also to introduce rural SME lending and
leasing.
Recognizing India as a source of technology
innovation, FINCA Afghanistan seeks to partner
with institutions and individuals that have
already adopted technological innovations
around providing financial services to customers,
particularly with financial institutions and service
providers. FINCA Afghanistan has adopted a
long-term strategy in Afghanistan to diversify
its products and services in an efficient and
cost-effective manner to reduce costs for both
customers and the organization. In order to achieve
these strategic goals, FINCA Afghanistan seeks
potential lenders/investors to partner in their
strategy. With a large and mature financial market,
FINCA Afghanistan also seeks representatives of
Indian MFIs/FIs with diversified products/services
to discuss the financial packages they are offering.
THE FIRST MICROFINANCE BANK
SUGRA AMIRI
ZIAUDDIN HAIDARY
+93 799579567
+93 799401548
sughra.amiry@fmfb.com.af
commercial.bankingops@fmfb.com.af
www.fmfb.com.af
Kabul, Afghanistan
Established in 2003, First MicroFinance Bank
is Afghanistan’s largest lending institution.
They offer a range of corporate and individual
banking services through their 39 branches, but
specialize in offering micro and SME loans, payroll
processing, foreign exchange, and check collection
services. The bank has disbursed more than
$800 million in loans to almost 480,000 Afghan
clients in 14 provinces since their inception. The
First MicroFinance Bank has received an award
for transparency from the Consultative Group to
Assist the Poor (CGAP). In 2013, First MicroFinance
introduced the concept of cashless branches to
disburse loans and receive repayments using
M-Pesa.
The First MicroFinance Bank seeks to learn about
new banking technologies to adopt in order to
continually improve their services. They are also
interested in developing partnerships with Indian
banks, particularly in forming correspondence
relationships and introducing remittance services
and letters of credit. The First MicroFinance Bank is
amenable to investing in Indian banks.
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GHAZANFAR BANK
JAYANTA RAY (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER)
+93 791810165
Islamicinvestment-manager@ghazanfarbank.com
NAWID SABOORI
+93 797860011
dy-cco@ghazanfarbank.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Ghazanfar Bank, a fully-fledged licensed
commercial bank, started operations in March
2009. The bank’s shareholders belong to one of
Afghanistan’s leading business groups engaged
in various key business and industrial sectors,
including the import and distribution of petroleum/
gas. Ghazanfar Bank started its operations in Kabul,
offering credit and investment services under
conventional and Islamic banking, but has since
expanded to 11 branches across seven provinces.
The bank was the first financial institution to offer
Islamic banking nationwide. The bank prides
itself on its competitive interest rates, charge and
commissions, and timeliness of service provision.
Ghazanfar’s management team is comprised of
highly experienced and qualified bankers, financial
experts, accountants, and risk managers with
considerable expertise in all aspects of banking.
Ghazanfar Bank seeks to provide their range of
financial services to Indian companies looking to
do business or invest in Afghanistan. They are also
interested in strengthening banking relationships
with Indian financial institutions, in order to be able
to provide their clients with services such as letters
of credit and remittance support.
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AFGHANISTAN
GULSHAN REZAYE
+93 798359079
gulshan.rezaye@icaaf.com
https://www.icaaf.com/

Established in 2007, the Insurance Corporation of

Afghanistan (ICA) was the first private commercial
insurance company to be licensed by the Ministry
of Finance in Afghanistan.

ICA operates from its headquarters in Kabul and

has a highly qualified staff of international and
Afghan professionals, representing the leading
industry professionals in the country.

To date, ICA has arranged insurance coverage in

excess of $35 billion on behalf of clients operating
in all sectors of the economy and has paid claims
of nearly $8.5 million.

ICA’s shareholders are committed to the mission of

maintaining ICA’s position as the premier provider
of a full range of commercial insurance products
and solutions for companies and organizations
operating in Afghanistan.

ICA’s business policy is to reinsure all policy

risks through “A-rated”, globally recognized
reinsurers, including Lloyd’s of London and leading
international company markets.

Our clients include government entities, mining

operations, telecommunications companies,
national airlines, major banks, fuel distributors,
logistics and trucking entities, construction
companies, retailers, NGOs, embassies, retailers,
telecoms companies, and international trading
groups.

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SERVICES

The contribution of the services sector of Afghanistan to the GDP is

estimated at around 40%, with these revenues originating from the
transport, retail, and telecommunications sectors (mobile network
operators, internet service providers, and fiber optic companies).

The global economy and the world are now interconnected at a

rate never before seen in human history. Those countries that do
not actively promote internet connectivity will fall further behind
economically and grow increasingly isolated from the international
community. Telecommunications is now experiencing an important
renaissance that will continue to fuel the economy and innovation.
Bolstered by Afghanistan’s 2017 Open Access Policy, operators,
service providers, and fiber optic companies are working with Afghan
authorities to leverage broad-reaching opportunities.

Other world-class service practices operating in Afghanistan include

legal firms, technical consulting outfits, and other information
technology providers.

With nearly universal coverage, the services industry has connected

millions of Afghans, driven inclusive and strong private sector growth,
and promoted broad-based employment.

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AFGHANITE COMPANY
IBRAHIM JAFARI
+93 784421299
jafari@afghanite.net
Afghanite Company is a leading company in
providing engineering services and consulting
support to infrastructure and extractives projects.
Infrastructure projects include dams, tunnels,
pipelines, roads, transmission lines, and power
plants. Extractives projects include exploration,
feasibility studies, and operations consulting.
Afghanite is equipped to perform topographical
survey (terrestrial/aerial), geological studies and
mapping, geotechnical investigations, hydrology
and hydrogeology studies, surficial or deep soil and
rock sampling (up to 1000m deep), ESIA, natural
hazards (e.g. fault investigations, PSHA, flood,
landslide), geophysical surveys (e.g. magnetic,
electric, etc.), construction materials testing,
petrography and geochemistry lab testing, resource
modeling and estimation, and rock mechanics
and excavation stability analyses. Afghanite is
ISO (9001, 14001, 17025, 18001) and USACE/
ABA certified. Afghanite has the highest drilling
capacity, state-of-the-art technologies such as
LIDAR, a highly educated and experienced team,
and fully equipped laboratories. It has the largest
geotechnical investigation and topographical
survey projects of Afghanistan in its portfolio.
Afghanite has a wide range of partnerships –
including with SRK, ALS, WAPCOS – for providing
the most credible services and bankable feasibility
studies. Afghanite is seeking partnerships with
foreign companies with know-how and modern
technologies.
AFGHAN WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
COMPANY (AWCC)
JIM BROWN
+93 702801819
+1 919 721 2555
james.brown@afghan-wireless.com
Afghan Wireless Communication Company
(AWCC) is the first and most technologically
advanced telecommunication services provider
in Afghanistan. It was the first wireless
communications company to operate in
Afghanistan in 2002, offering cell phone service
to Afghan consumers and businesses. For over
a decade, AWCC has driven the rapid growth of
Afghanistan’s communications market through its
innovative development and deployment of global-
class High-Definition (HD) Voice Communications,
Internet, Data, and Mobile Payments Services.
More than 6,000 people work for AWCC, and the
company is directly responsible for the creation
of 100,000 jobs throughout Afghanistan. Today,
AWCC delivers rapid, reliable and robust HD Voice,
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2G, High-Speed 3G and 4G/LTE Data, Internet
and My Money™ Mobile Payment Services to 5
million business and consumer clients. AWCC is
the only wireless company that provides service
to every province in Afghanistan and has invested
over $400 million to develop Afghanistan’s most
resilient and fail-safe wireless communications
network. Its system of 1,027 base stations and
additional transmission capacity ensures that
AWCC’s network is always available—even in the
most remote areas of Afghanistan.
MOBY MEDIA
AHMAD MUSLIM KHURAM
+93 798589868
Muslim.Khuram@mobygroup.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Moby Group is the largest media company in
Afghanistan. Moby Group is privately owned, with
headquarters in Kabul and 15 bureaus throughout
Afghanistan. The company also has an office in
Dubai, where regional business is conducted.
NETLINKS
AHMAD FARSHID GHAYSI
+93 799222419
+93 799300040
farshid@netlinks.af
ayan@netlinks.af
www.netlinks.af
www.facebook.com/netlinks.af
Kabul, Afghanistan
Established in 2004, Netlinks has grown from
being a sole-proprietorship into a team of more
than 350 highly qualified staff with multiple global
offices, including India. With a vision to help the
public and private sectors improve functionality
through technology, Netlinks is now Afghanistan’s
fastest growing IT company, offering a wide range
of cost-effective, scalable, and reliable solutions.
They have a rich portfolio of more than 2,800
clients, including international organizations,
government ministries, and reputable private
companies. Netlinks is a pioneer of web
development in Afghanistan and has expanded
their range of services to include OpenERP/Odoo,
software development, graphic design, and ICT
consulting. Netlinks CEO, Farshi Ghyasi, has a
bachelor’s degree in management information
systems from Malaysia, a master’s degree in
E-Business Management from Japan, and is the
co-founder of Mobile Government Consortium
International, a UK-based research organization on
mobility and governments, and a founding member
of the National ICT Alliance of Afghanistan
(NICTAA).
Netlinks is interested in further expanding their
services in India, Afghanistan and other countries,
particularly in software development, and seeks
investment partners, technology providers, and
firms looking to outsource.
PEARL HORIZON CONSULTING
MURTAZA EDRIES
+93 780942554
+93 202214141
m.edries@phc.af
murtaza.edries@gmail.com
www.phc.af
afghanistanbusinesssummit.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Pearl Horizon Consulting’s expertise lies in
enterprise development, economic growth,
workforce development, financial market
development, and business environment
reform. They support the work of their partner
organizations through: professional training,
business consulting, research and development,
and project management. In the area of business
consulting, Pearl Horizon Consulting offers market
and industry research, business and financial
planning, business development and marketing,
business incubation and acceleration, marketing
strategy development and implementation,
start-up and interim venture management, SME
development and entrepreneurship, process
outsourcing, and event management.
ROSHAN
SHAKIB NOORI
+93 799999065
shakib.noori@roshan.af
Roshan, also known as the Telecom Development
Company Afghanistan Corp, is Afghanistan’s
leading total communications provider with over
6.5 million active subscribers and a network that
covers over 287 districts and cities in all 34 of
the country’s provinces. As a result, over 71% of
Afghanistan’s population can access Roshan’s
GSM voice and data services. Its 3G network is
available in all major cities in the country.
Since its inception in 2003, Roshan has invested
approximately $700 million in Afghanistan and is
the country’s single largest private investor and
taxpayer, contributing approximately five percent
of the Afghan government’s overall domestic
revenue. Roshan directly employs over 900 people,
20% of whom are women, and provides indirect
employment to more than 35,000 people. Over
the past decade, Roshan has played a catalytic role
in the establishment of the telecommunications
industry in Afghanistan. The company’s success in
the market has incentivized new entrants thereby
driving down prices and making mobile telephony
affordable for all.

Pearl Horizon Consulting’s customers are primarily

SMEs and businesses operating in Afghanistan.
They also work with international organizations, the
government, and non-profit organizations and have
direct ties and export lines with India.

ROMA CONSULTING
NAJIBULLAH SHIRZAD
+93 786631635
obaid_wardak@yahoo.com

At ROMA we have team of experts to provide

tailored solutions to ensure food safety compliance,
minimize risk, achieve third party certification,
and improve efficiency at every stage of the value
chain from primary production, transportation
and logistics, processing and supply to retail
and hospitality. We partner with government and
international development donor agencies to
independently implement food safety, nutrition, and
hygiene and sanitation projects across Afghanistan
to reduce risk, streamline processes, and operate
more sustainably.

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TECHNATION
OMAR MANSOOR ANSARI
+93 789380092
+93 783514210
+93 783514212
oansari@technation.af
omar.m.ansari@gmail.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
TechNation is a Kabul-based technology,
management, and consulting company leveraging
technology for business, education, and society.
Incorporated in 2010, TechNation creates
technologies for web, mobile, and desktop;
enhances the employability of young people
through the provision of training and education;
creates employment and wealth by supporting
startups in various sectors; empowers citizens by
providing technology and knowledge resources;
promotes a culture of innovation through launching
technology innovation programs; and helps create
an enabling environment for business and social
development through policy research and analysis.
TechNation envisions transforming Afghanistan
into a technology-first nation. The company has
successfully launched several initiatives that
coaches professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders
in becoming change makers that enhance their
livelihoods and transform their communities.
TechNation has served over 29 clients in seven
countries, including government agencies,
education institutions, international donors
and contractors, service providers, tourism, and
wholesale and retail providers.
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Acknowledging India as an innovation hub,
TechNation seeks buyers, partners, and
collaborators for their innovative technology
products, such as software, hardware, tablets,
robotics, and learning machines. They also seek
expertise and training in software development,
enterprise solutions, school management systems,
and other enterprise solutions to enable them
to deliver improved services to their clients in
Afghanistan and abroad. TechNation is interested
in forming partnerships with academic and
research institutions with experience in business
incubation, innovation, entrepreneurship, industrial
growth and development to undertake joint
projects and exchange knowledge and experience.
The company is also open to investment of
up to $2 million for expansion of the business,
particularly in marketing, technology adoption,
and sales. TechNation is led by a team of pioneers
and highly experienced individuals who have vast
national and international experience in tech,
business, management, research, public policy,
public relations, training, education, and academia.
Members of the team have previously worked with
Google, Microsoft Corporation, The World Bank,
International Development Research Center (IDRC),
Wikipedia, One Laptop Per Child (OLPC), World IT
and Service Alliance (WITSA), Global Telecentre
Networks, and The Founder Institute. The company
had a turnover of $220,000 in 2016, a gross profit
margin of 60.5% and net profit margin of 31.5%.
TechNation has high growth potential and is
expecting a revenue increase of 950%.
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HEALTH &
PHARMACEUTICALS
Afghanistan has experienced significant economic growth for the
last decade, and offers great private sector investment opportunities,
especially in the health sector. Although much progress has been
made in the private health sector, more investment is needed to meet
the growing health demands of the population. More than $285 million
is spent annually abroad by Afghans in pursuit of quality medical
services that are currently unavailable in the country. $830 million
is spent on pharmaceutical products annually in both the public
and private sectors. More than $740 million of pharmaceuticals are
imported. These huge outflows can be captured by investing in the
Afghanistan health sector.

To meet the health service needs of the people, various investment

opportunities are available to local and international investors in the
following areas: 1) medical complexes/hospitals; 2) medical centers;
3) pharmaceuticals; 4) medical laboratories; 5) medical devices,
equipment, and tools manufacturing; 6) pharmacies; and 7) medical
education.

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ABU ALI SINA BALKHI INSTITUTE OF
HEALTH SCIENCES
DR. ARABSHA ARABSHAHI
+93 793404030
+93 7851550010
Abu.ali_sina@yahoo.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Abu Ali Sina Balkhi Institute of Health Sciences
(AASBIHS) was established in 2011 in Kabul with
an initial investment of $200,000. AASBIHS
has good education program based on national
educational standards. AASBIHS has employed 50
qualified teachers and enrolled approximately 500
students. The Institute implements their medical
education program through providing quality
medical education services in midwifery, nursing,
medical technology, dental prostheses, radiology,
pharmacy, and physiotherapy. AASBIHS aims to
provide quality medical education to the Afghan
people, and provides scholarships to those who
could not enter the governmental education system
and cannot afford to pay in private sector. They
also provide special opportunities for women to
become sustainable through their quality medical
education program and employment opportunities.
The Institute has also established a well-equipped
Pediatrics and Gynecology and Obstetrics teaching
specialty hospital with initial investment of $1
million in 2014 to provide opportunities for its
enrolled students to practice medicine and provide
quality maternity care for its targeted communities.
AASBIHS strives to graduate qualified medical
professionals. AASBIHS seeks to find international
partner(s) for building the capacity of its teachers, a
twinning opportunity, and technical collaboration in
order to enable the AASBIHS to send its students
that are in the last semester to the concerned
medical education school for professional and
advanced technology. Furthermore, the owner is
also seeking business-to-business partnership(s)
to promote quality tertiary healthcare in its hospital.
AFGHAN PHARMA
BARYALI ATEFI
b.atefi@afghanpharma.com
Herat, Afghanistan
Afghan Pharma was established in 2001 in Herat,
and has current investments of $40 million. Afghan
Pharma is known for the quality of its products
and services and has earned the reputation as
the major supplier of pharmaceuticals, medical
equipment, laboratory and healthcare products,
as well as consumables, for both the public and
private sectors of Afghanistan.
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AFGHAN SURGICAL CORPORATION
COMPANY (ASCC)
DR. ABDUL FARID QAYOOMI
+93 782095214
+93 786203592
gm@afghansurgical.com
drfaridqayoom@gmail.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
The Afghan Surgical Corporation Company (ASCC),
established in 2017 by a group of businessmen with
5-20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical
business, has a total of $8 million in assets.
ASCC exports and imports medicine and surgical
and medical equipment into Afghanistan from
different countries. The company is founded by
16 top medicine and medical suppliers, including:
Ganjawi Saheb, Ltd., Nik Baba, Ltd., Sayed Padshah
Niazi, Ltd., Imranullah Niazi, Ltd., Ehsan Erfan, Ltd.,
Haroon Zaki, Ltd., Edris Faisal Asri, Ltd., Tayeb
Shahid, Ltd., Noor Pharma, Ltd., Naheb Hamza, Ltd.,
Muhebullah Niazi, Ltd., Hewad Pharma, Ltd., Bahar
Sirat Pharma, Sehat Hamagani, Ltd., Muhammad
Kausar, and Hasib Usmani, Ltd.. ASCC provides
quality health services and supplies through
its capacity to contribute in the development
process and enhance its business in a meaningful,
balanced way. ASCC is looking for business
partnerships to procure quality branded medicines
and medical supplies.
AMIRI MEDICAL COMPLEX
DR. MIRWAIS AMIRI
+93 700263699
drmirwaisamiri@gmail.com
http://amc.com.af
Kabul, Afghanistan
Established in 2015, Amiri Medical Complex is an
ISO 9001-2008 certified, leading tertiary healthcare
facility in Kabul, Afghanistan. It provides modern
preventive and curative health services to the
people of Afghanistan. Amiri Medical Complex
provides comprehensive health care for Afghans
through all types of medical facilities and a special
focus on cardiac health care. Amiri Medical
Complex has legal status in Afghanistan for the
provision of medical services.
Amiri Medical Complex is seeking investment
partnerships to fund research and clinical trials for
better health policies to support the mandates/
goals of the MoPH in healthcare in Afghanistan,
to develop professional ties with reputed health
organizations of the world for advancements and
capacity building in healthcare services, to launch
a teaching institute for post graduate studies
in medical and nursing sciences; to establish
an Organ Transplantation Center (focusing on
liver, kidney, and pancreas) and to establish an
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery Center.
ARASH MEDICAL LABORATORY
DAUD DAWARY
+93 778884444
arashmedicallab16@yahoo.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Arash Diagnostic Medical Laboratory was
established in Kabul 2016 with an initial
investment of $118,000. The lab is equipped with
state of the art diagnostic instruments and has
qualified professional staff. Testing is available
for body fluids including blood, urine, CSF, semen,
and specimens collected for microbiological,
biochemical, hematological, serologic, and
parasitological assessments, as well as for
molecular diagnostics using PCR technology.
Arash Diagnostic Medical Laboratory aims to be a
collaborative partner in the health system through
its quality diagnostic services. The Laboratory is
looking for business partnerships in the area of
lab technology, modern machinery, and capacity
development.
ARIANA MEDICAL COMPLEX (AMC)
DR. ABDUL WAHID SIDIQI
+93 700246416
+93 798800100
+93 777331331
info@arianamc.com
asidiqi@gmail.com
www.arianamc.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
The 200-bed Ariana Medical Complex (AMC),
located in District 5 of Kabul’s Afshar area, is a
state-of-the-art medical facility. Construction of
AMC started in 2016 in a 7,000 square meter plot
of land in Afshar. The hospital is currently under
construction and it will be ready for operation by
January 2019. The facility has been constructed
in accordance with modern standards. A team of
medical and academic professionals and investors
worked together on the idea of building a modern
medical facility in Kabul and established the Ariana
Medical Complex.
AMC has a total medical care approach and
offers a wide range of clinical services that covers
preventive measures, diagnosis, and treatment.
The AMC governing and medical boards pledge to
continuously evaluate their services and ensure
that the services are provided at the highest
standards. With a capacity of 200 beds, state-of-
the-art operation theaters and labs, specialized
departments, and experienced nursing staff and
physicians, AMC is exceptionally well placed to
offer quality health services.
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AMC’s services include Cardiology and Cardiac
Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Internal Medicine,
Pediatrics and Pediatric Surgery, Gynecology
and Obstetrics, Urological Surgery, General
Surgery, Oncology, Orthopedic Surgery, Plastic
& Cosmetic surgery, Dentistry, Gastroenterology
and Hepatology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology,
Endocrinology, ENT, Physiotherapy and a
Rehabilitation Centre that is supported by a high
tech diagnostic center. With the sensitive issue of
gender relations in Afghan society often prohibiting
the access of Afghan women to healthcare
outside the house, AMC plans to provide quality
health services in all departments through female
physicians and support. AMC’s 24/7 Emergency
Department will be led by an experienced
emergency team supported by modern facilities
and well-equipped ambulances.
AMC’s founder and governing body is looking for
business partnerships in all aspects of the hospital.
ASIA PHARMA, LTD.
HAMED GHOLAMI
+93 793151607
marketing@asiapharma.af
Herat, Afghanistan
Asia Pharma, Ltd., established in 2002, is the first
and largest manufacturer of medical equipment
in Afghanistan. Asia Pharma also imports medical
and laboratory disposable supplies and distributes
them across Afghanistan. Asia Pharma also
has a chain of diagnostic laboratories all over
Afghanistan called “AsiaLab”. Asia Pharma is
managed by a group of business professionals
who have 30 years of experience in the field of
healthcare products and medical equipment.
Asia Pharma is committed to provide a full array
of medical equipment and furniture to help
doctors, hospitals, clinics, and government better
manage health services. Asia Pharma currently
has branches in more than 20 provinces across
Afghanistan and offices in Dubai and China. Under
its two diverse healthcare businesses, Asia Pharma
manufactures and resells quality products to help
meet the demands of its customers in Afghanistan
and in the region as a whole. The company has
grown from a single store into a network of stores
supported by its own factory which employs more
than 400 people. It imports a variety of medical
equipment and laboratory products from different
international brands and companies and distributes
them all over Afghanistan. These companies
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European countries), SD (South Korea), Spinreact
(Spain), Riele (Germany), Snibe (China), Abon
(China), and Sonoscape (China), among others.
Asia Pharma has had business relationships with
these companies for several years. Asia Pharma
has four manufacturing units in Afghanistan which
manufacture medical furniture and equipment,
orthopedic products, medical cotton products and
medical cloths. In total, they manufacture over
100 medical items. Each manufacturing unit has
the capacity for more investment to increase the
production of the current product line and/or to
establish new products lines.
In their trading department, Asia Pharma
exclusively imports a variety of medical and
laboratory equipment from about 15 international
brands and distribute them all over Afghanistan.
In their service provision department, Asia Pharma
provides after-sale services for the various medical
products sold. In their Asia Lab chain, there is
good potential for investment and expanding.
Asia pharma has received ISO 9001:2008, ISO
14001:2004, OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 13485:2003,
ISO 10003:2004 and CE certificates for its medical
cotton products.
BLOSSOM HOSPITAL
DR. MANSOOR JAMAL MULAKHAIL
+93 786292922
info@blossomhealth.org
mjm786_99@yahoo.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Established in 2004, Blossom Health Care
Center (BHCC) is a 30-bed private hospital in the
center of Kabul with an Intensive Care Unit, 24/7
emergency room service and round the clock
clinical lab and radiology services, equipped with
modern technology and offering patient-centered
care to local and foreign patients. BHCC strives
for excellence in quality care and customer
satisfaction and is proud to be affiliated with the
world-renowned Max Healthcare Care Medical
Center and Medico Expert India. Blossom Group is
also a supplier of medicine and medical equipment
for various organizations and NGOs involved in
rehabilitation projects in the country. BHCC is
looking for business partnerships in the area of
Oncology, Chemotherapy, Stroke Center (10 bed
ICU Center), Plastic Neurosurgery, Endoscopic
Neurosurgery, and PET Scan.
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GLOBUS HEALTH, LTD.
DR. MANSOOR JAMAL MULAKHAIL
+93 786292922
info@blossomhealth.org
mjm786_99@yahoo.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Globus Health, Ltd. is an arm of the Blossom
Healthcare Center aiming to franchise pharmacies
by supplying generic medicines to the people of
Afghanistan. A third of the company’s business
focuses on establishing new pharmacies
throughout Afghanistan and the remaining two-
thirds focuses on improving existing pharmacies.
The total project is estimated at $12.5 million, but
with an initial investment of only $1.2 million, the
project will generate enough income to expand it to
all 34 provinces of Afghanistan. Depending on the
number of pharmacies, it is expected that profit will
average at about 30% of sales. Globus Health, Ltd.
is looking to procure various kinds of medicines
from a single reputed manufacturer.
KHAIRKHWA MEDICAL COMPLEX (KMC)
DR. JAWED SAMADI
+93 729880890
+93 782227070
ceo@kmc.af
Kabul, Afghanistan
The Khairkhwa Medical Complex (KMC),
established in 2014, is the premium healthcare
service provider, equipped with the best and state-
of-the-art medical facilities in Kabul. This is a center
of excellence exclusively dedicated to multiple-
specialty care. The hospital focuses on delivering
quality and affordable healthcare while maintaining
the core values of clinical excellence, patient
centricity and ethical practices. KMC provides a
wide range of medical services including General
surgery, Neurosurgery, Cosmetic surgery, General
medicine, ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat), Neurology,
Urology, Dentistry, Cardiology, Orthopedics,
Gastroenterology, Diabetes, Gynecology, Pediatrics,
Pulmonology, Hemodialysis, Dermatology,
Ophthalmology, free vaccinations and advanced
diagnostic services. KMC has received ISO
certification and employs 200 people. KMC is
looking for business partnerships in the area of
cardiology, gynecology, and bio-engineering.
KHAIRKHWA MEDICAL EQUIPMENT MAWLANA JALALUDDIN BALKHI
IMPORTATION COMPANY INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
ABDUL QAYOM KHAIR KHWA (MJBIHS)
+93 729354545 DR. MOHAMMAD ANESS PASHTOON
rafih@kmc.af +93 707008888
qayum@kmc.af +93 787088888
www.kmc.af sayed_shahram@yahoo.com
Kabul, Afghanistan Kabul, Afghanistan

Khairkhwa Medical Equipment Importation Mawlana Jalaluddin Balkhi Institute of Health

Company was established in 2017 and intends
to import quality medicine to Afghanistan. The
owner has four years of experience in trade
under the Khairkhwa International General
Trading Company, based in Dubai, United Arab
Emirates. The company is looking to procure brand
name medicines from a reputed target Indian
manufacturer.
KHALID TORYALAI, LTD.
ALHAJ MIRAJAN INTEZAR QANAY
+93 700196700
+93 789601040
Kh.toryal@gmail.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Khalid Toryalai, Ltd. (KHT) is a medicine and
medical equipment importer, distributor and dealer
established in 2000 with an initial investment
of $500,000. Its average turnover for the last
5 years has been between $1.4 million and $1.8
million annually. KHT has a main office in Kabul
and sub-offices in the Jalalabad, Kandahar, and
Takhar provinces importing and distributing
internationally-recognized medicines and medical
equipment brands from internationally-accredited
pharmaceutical and manufacturing companies.
Examples of imported products include dialysis,
ECG, x-ray, and anesthesia machines, CT-Scanners,
MRI machines, ventilator vaporizers, laboratory
equipment, surgical equipment, patient beds, and
stretchers, among other products.
Sciences (MJBIHS) was established in 2011 in Kabul
with an initial investment of $100,000. It has a
good education program based on national medical
educational standards. It has 16 qualified teachers
and approximately 600 students. The Institute
implements their medical education program
through providing quality medical education
services in the areas of midwifery, nursing, medical
technology, dental prostheses, radiology, pharmacy,
nursing, and physiotherapy. The owner has also
established a Gynecology and Obstetrics specialty
hospital with an initial $1 million investment in order
to provide opportunity for its students to practice
medicine. The hospital is well equipped and has
qualified Gynecology and Obstetrics specialists to
teach the students and provide quality maternity
services. MJBIHS strives to be the best medical
institute in Kabul. The Institute seeks to find
international partners for building the capacity of
its teachers as well as for a twinning opportunity
and technical collaboration.

KHT is a well-known company in Afghanistan’s

pharmaceutical market. They import quality
medicine and medical products at reasonable
prices to satisfy their customers and apply national
and international standards in order to contribute
to the development and growth of the health sector
of Afghanistan. KHT also has knowledge and
experience working with national and international
donor agencies.

KHT is looking for business to business

partnerships, and would like to interact with
potential organizations and businesses who are
interested to invest in pharmaceutical sector of
Afghanistan.

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MOHSIN MASSOUD PRIVATE, LTD.
HAJI MUHSIN SAHIL PARWANI
+93 799329632
+93 202400092
+93 798888880 (WhatsApp)
+93 786771787 (Viber)
mahmmoodashore@gmail.com
mansoor_mohsinsurgical@yahoo.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Mohsin Massoud Private, Ltd. is a medicine &
medical equipment distributor established in 1996
with an initial investment of $700,000. Their
annual turnover in 2017 was $2.1 million. Their main
office and branches are located in Kabul. Mohsin
Massoud Private, Ltd. imports medicines and
medical equipment from well-known international
companies and distributes them all over
Afghanistan. They aim to have a leading position
in the pharmaceutical industry by providing high
quality medicines and health care products and
delivering products at the affordable prices, while
achieving growth through consistent delivery of
world-class products.
Mohsin Massoud Private, Ltd. has more than 22
years of experience in imports and the supply of
medicines and medical equipment.The company is
known for the quality of its products and services
and has earned a good reputation as a major
distributor of a wide range of pharmaceutical and
healthcare products, in both the public and private
sectors around Afghanistan.
Mohsin Massoud Private, Ltd. is looking for
business-to-business partnerships for the supply
and distribution of pharmaceutical products in
Afghanistan.
MORAA EDUCATIONAL COMPLEX (MEC)
/ AFGHAN HOSPITAL
DR. AZIZULLAH AMIR
+93 700303030
azizamirb@gmail.com
www.moraa.edu.af
Kabul, Afghanistan
Established in 2015, Moraa Educational Complex
(MEC) is a comprehensive educational center for
women in Afghanistan. This is the first, the largest,
and the most unique educational complex of its
kind in the history of Afghanistan. MEC, established
on a 42,000 square meter area in Kabul, includes
a well-equipped modern nursery, kindergarten,
and high school as well as midwifery school that
provides two- and three-year diploma courses in
midwifery, nursing, medical technology, anesthesia,
radiology, pharmacy, dentistry, and physiotherapy).
It also includes a university that offers courses
in medicine, computer science, business
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administration, and education. Its multi-specialty
hospital is scheduled to be built. MEC is a women-
for-women project that was officially inaugurated
by First Lay Rula Ghani and the Ministers of
Education and Higher Education of Afghanistan
on May 31, 2016. Morra is ISO9001 accredited.
MEC seeks Indian suppliers of catheterization
laboratory, MRI, CT, and other scanning equipment
in addition to specialists in biomedical engineering,
medical technicians, and ICT nurses. It also wants
to identify similar academic institutions in India to
collaborate on research and student exchanges.
MEC also seeks an investment of $5 million to
support construction of Kabul’s first multi-specialty
women’s hospital. President of MEC, Dr. Azizullah
Amir, is an Associate Professor at Kabul Medical
University, Cardiology Department, and has a
Masters in Preventive Cardiology from Imperial
College, London and a Doctorate in Leadership
in Education from the University of Southern
California. He has been managing hospitals from
more than 20 years. MEC has assets of $5 million.
They had a turnover in 2016 of $200,000, in 2017
of $445,000, and in 2018 of $733,000.
RAHIM KHAIR MOHAMMAD ZADA
MEDICINE PRODUCTION AND
PROCESSING COMPANY
RAHMUDDIN KHAIR MOHAMMAD
+93 700367918
raheem_khairy@yahoo.com
Kandahar, Afghanistan
Rahim Khair Mohammad Zada Medicine
Production and Processing Company was
established in 2004 with an initial investment
of $1 million. Their annual turnover in 2017 was
$500,000. Their main office is located in Kandahar
with sub-offices in the Kabul, Herat, and Balkh
provinces. The company is equipped with modern
technology and currently produces medicines in
form of pomades, syrups and creams. They have
the capacity to produce 17 types of medicine,
as well as package and distribute through their
products in three regional cities of Afghanistan. The
company employed 51 qualified staff to manage the
production and packaging.
Rahim Khair Mohammad Zada Medicine
Production and Processing Company is known for
the quality of their products and services and they
are committed to maintain this quality. They strive
for continuous innovation, the development of
new health products, and the distribution of these
products to retail pharmaceutical stores at both the
provincial and district levels.
The company is looking for business partnerships
in the pharmaceutical production industry in
Afghanistan.
RAHMAT HOSPITAL
MOHIBULLAH NASERI
+93 792121211
ema.transportration2005@gmail.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
The 207-bed Rahmat Hospital is located in the
Qasaba district of Kabul and is a purpose-driven
medical facility built to serve the needs of the
Afghan people. The hospital is in the final stages
of completion and will be ready for operation by
September 2018. The facility has been constructed
in accordance with European and Turkish
standards. Rahmat Hospital will be among the few
hospitals in Kabul that have a central oxygen and
ventilation system.
Rahmat Hospital has one ten-story building and
two auxiliary buildings. The two auxiliary building
are for hospital emergency services and for
residency of doctors and the management team.
The facility has been built on privately-owned land
through investment by a local Afghan businessman
who used the proceeds from the USG Host Nation
Trucking Contract to build the hospital. The owner
has invested $24 million in construction and the
purchasing of major hospital equipment. Rahmat
Hospital is looking for business partnerships,
particularly for hospital management services, to
operationalize the hospital.
SAMA HOSPITAL
DR. FARDIN GHARMAN
+93 0788880708
Sama.hospital@yahoo.com
fardin_gharman@yahoo.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Sama Hospital is a 20-bed, medium-sized health
facility, situated in Kabul. The hospital offers
general medical, surgical, OB/GYN, pediatric,
orthopedic, endocrinology, and radiotherapy
services. The hospital is staffed by 50 people: 14
doctors and 36 nurses and support staff. Sama
Hospital is looking for investment and business
partnerships in general surgery, dentistry,
endourology/lithotripsy, orthopedics/fluoroscopy,
OB/GYN and CT-Scans.
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SEHAT HOSPITAL
DR. ZUBAIR ARSHAD
+93 799352700
+93 791692540
zobair.arshad@yahoo.com
Herat, Afghanistan
Sehat Hospital is a 20-bed, private hospital
established in 2005 at the center of the city of
Herat with an initial investment of $3 million. Its
average annual turnover over the last 5 years is
$1.2 million. Sehat Hospital is well-equipped and
delivers advanced psychiatric specialty services
through a team of qualified health professionals.
The hospital strives to deliver quality tertiary health
care and high customer satisfaction.
Sehat Hospital is looking for business partnerships
in the area of diagnostics and imaging centers
including MRI, CT Scan and mammography.
SULTANAT MEDICAL LABORATORY (SML)
ROHULLAH ZEKRIA
+93 700216205
rzekria@gmail.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Sultanat Medical Laboratory (SML) is a private,
for-profit Medical laboratory operating in Kabul.
SML provides lab services for hospitals, clinics,
and the community. Testing is available using
modern methods and machinery for body fluids
including blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, semen,
and other specimens collected for microbiological,
biochemical, hematological, chemical, urologic,
serologic, bacteriological, and parasitological
assessments, as well as for molecular diagnostics
using PCR technology. SML is uniquely positioned
to build on its expertise and strengths in both
hospital and private laboratory services. In addition
to providing a full range of diagnostic testing, SML
offers laboratory services, occupational health
testing, blood-borne pathogen and drug testing,
research and clinical trials, and specialized lab
training, including for recent graduates. SML
is addressing a growing demand for medical
laboratory and health care services by providing
accessible, accountable and cost effective
laboratory services.
SML is seeking investment and technical
knowledge-sharing to increase its coverage and
services across the country.
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SWIZ PHARMA, LTD.
NAQIBULLAH SAFI
+93 788306000 and +93 772000210
naqib.jf@gmail.com
Swiz Pharma provides pharmaceutical products
in Afghanistan. They seek partnerships within
pharmaceutical industries to support its growing
business.
ZIAUDDIN SHARIF CORPORATION, LTD.
ZAMANUDDIN NEZAMI
+93 799334187
+93 777334187
ziad.sharif.ph@gmail.com
ziassharif_pharmacy@live.com
Kabul, Afghanistan
Ziauddin Sharif Corporation, Ltd., established
in 2000, imports quality medicines from
internationally known pharmaceutical companies
and distributes them all over Afghanistan through
its main office and network located in Kabul.
Ziauddin Sharif Corporation, Ltd. aims to be
a model by establishing long-term strategic
partnerships with its clients to provide world-
class and high quality medicine in a cost-effective
manner. Its mission is to improve the lives of
Afghans by increasing accessibility to quality
health products. They also intend to be a market
leader in the pharma industry by committing to
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provide consistent value to their customers and
partners, which will maximize their long-term
earnings growth. They would like to achieve this
by managing their business with integrity and the
highest ethical standards, while acting in a socially
responsible manner with a particular emphasis
on the well-being of their teammates and the
communities they serve.
Ziauddin Sharif Corporation, Ltd. is a dynamic
company driven by the unwavering belief in a
team that combines flexibility, speed and
innovative spirit with strength, security, and
integrity. They enjoy good relationships with their
business partners, hospitals, and NGOs, and
provide them with smooth, secure, and prompt
delivery. The company’s management is formed
by qualified and experienced managers from
different parts of Afghanistan who can provide
high quality products and maintain the company’s
reputation in the market.
Ziauddin Sharif Corporation, Ltd. is looking
for business partnerships in all aspects of the
pharmaceutical sector.
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PA SS A G E T O P R O S P E R I T Y

EDUCATION

Enrollment in higher education in Afghanistan has expanded dramatically

since 2001. According to USAID, enrollment has increased from below
10,000 in 2001 to approximately 300,000 as of 2017. Amid this rising
demand, the higher education sector has struggled with capacity issues.
Many of Afghanistan’s public and private institutions have struggled to
accommodate 21st-century mechanisms and teaching methodologies in the
classroom. Institutional accreditation can be a barrier to Afghans looking for
jobs outside of the country. Qualified students who can find scholarships
or have the ability to pay for education abroad often seek to do so. Private
sector engagement is critical to modernize and update universities in
Afghanistan, ensure sustainability, and assist with creating financially
autonomous institutions that produce graduates able to compete in a
global economy.

Access to basic education in Afghanistan has increased from approximately

900,000 (almost all boys) in 2002 to over 9.2 million (including 39% girls) in
2015. Enrollment in 2016 and 2017 did not show a significant increase, and
has remained at around 9.2 million. The rapid increase in enrollment has
negatively impacted the quality of education since the education system
is not able to provide the necessary inputs for the teaching and learning
processes at the required level. Currently, there is a lack of classroom space
and materials as well as qualified teachers, with a significant gap in qualified
female educators.

In order to increase access to education, with an emphasis on quality in order

to achieve the goal for universal education, it is crucial to involve the private
sector. Partnerships with the private sector will open up innovative channels
to assist with existing gaps in Afghanistan’s basic education system.

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KARDAN UNIVERSITY
ROEEN RAHMANI
+93 799528383
+93 777528383
info@kardan.edu.af
Kabul, Afghanistan

Kardan University was founded in 2002 in Kabul

and is the first privately-owned university in
Afghanistan. It began its operations in a small
classroom with 15 students but has quickly
became one of the largest private higher education
institutions in the country. Today, with over 5,000
students pursuing diploma, undergraduate and
graduate programs at its three campuses in
Kabul, Kardan offers courses in the disciplines of
Management Sciences, Information Technology,
Engineering, and Social Sciences at the
graduate level, and Business Administration and
International Relations at the masters level. Kardan
has produced more than 20,000 graduates across
multiple disciplines. After a rigorous application
process, Kardan University becomes the first
institution in Afghanistan to be accepted as a
member of the prestigious Global Business School
Network (GBSN).

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