In 1934, Haj Bashir Elnefeidi, the patriarch of the Elnefeidi family, embarked on an entrepreneurial journey by selling soap in Khartoum, Sudan.
Over the years, his venture, the Elnefeidi Group, grew into a multinational conglomerate with diverse interests.
The family business, now led by Amin Bashir Elnefeidi as the Group President, spans across logistics, trade, real estate, industrial development, banking, agriculture, aviation, food processing, and more.
The Elnefeidi Group has established a strong presence in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and North America, making it a significant player in various sectors worldwide.
Haj Bashir Elnefeidi’s legacy as a visionary leader continued until his passing in 2005.
Today, the family’s business empire stands as a testament to his enduring success. With their accomplishments shining brightly, the Elnefeidi family is among the wealthiest and most influential families in Africa, recognized as one of the key economic drivers in the world.
Here are the ten businesses owned by the Elnefeidi family of Sudan, showcasing their remarkable achievements and wide-ranging interests:
LogisticsTrade, Real Estate, Industrial Development, Banking, Agriculture, Aviation, Food Processing, Additional Businesses and Additional Businesses.
Through persistent hard work and a commitment to excellence, the Elnefeidi family has carved out a prominent place in the global business landscape, leaving an indelible mark on various industries.
Bashir Motors
Bashir Motors was established in 2005 as the sole and exclusive agent of Nissan Motors Ltd. in Sudan. It is the exclusive distributor of Scania products and services in the North-East African nation, providing the Sudanese market with transport solutions – heavy trucks, buses, and generator sets, high-quality genuine spare parts, and after-sales services that strictly comply with Scania’s unparalleled standards.
Elnefeidi Tires Retreading And Rehabilitation Factory
The Elnefeidi Group established the NTRRF tire retreading center in Khartoum North on August 6, 1994. NTRRF retreads used tires and places them back into full service, allowing as many kilometers of use as the original tires. Used tires are retreaded at an estimated cost of about 40% of the price of a new tire, saving customers 60% of the value of a new tire.
7 Rent A Car
7 Rent a Car was established in May 2006 as a subsidiary of Elnefeidi Group to provide high-standard vehicles on long and short-term lease contracts, with a fleet of more than 250 vehicles of different models and types.
FlyDubai
FlyDubai is a low-cost airline owned by the Dubai Government. Its operations in Sudan are administered and managed by the Elnefeidi Group.
AFISA Food
The Elnefeidi Group Ventured into the food business through AFISA Food, a subsidiary of the Group, Trans Afrique General Trading FZCO. AFISA Food is a food-processing company founded in 2015, focusing on the production of wheat flour as its primary activity.
Logistics Division
Elnefeidi Group started commercial land transportation in 1973. In August 2022, Raiba Land Transport was established as the flagship company of the Group. The combined efforts of the four companies under the Logistics Division – Raiba Trans (Sudan), Delta Logistics (Sudan), Trans Afrique (Cameroon), and Shift Logistics (UAE) positions Elnefeidi Group as the leading logistics provider in the region.
Elnourus Real Estate Investment Co.
Established in 2000, Elnourse Real Estate Investment CO. Ltd. executes comprehensive housing projects and harnesses the prevailing opportunities in the real estate sector in Sudan. Elnefeidi Group owns a wealth of real estate: land, buildings, villas, offices, stores, and warehouses in strategic and attractive locations.
Inmaa Poultry and Feed Production Company
In 2005, Elnefeidi Group partnered with Egypt’s Al Wadi Holding Group to establish Inmaa Poultry and Feed Production Company. Ventures operating under the partnership include Inmaa Poultry & Feed, Inmaa Agriculture, Inmaa Trading, and Inmaa Engineering.
Khartoum Land Terminal
In 2003, the Sudan Ministry of Public Works, the National Social Insurance Fund, and the Elnefeidi Group joined their combined experiences in different fields to provide cost-efficient, safe, on-time, reliable, convenient, and clean transportation services. As a result, Khartoum Land Terminal was brought into being and formally commenced its operations on October 24, 2004.
Sahil Electronic Services Co.
Sahil Electronic Services Co. is a limited liability company headquartered in Sudan. It was established in 2009 as a joint venture between Tawasul Electronic Network Solutions – Oman, a leading expert in the IT sector, and RAIBA Land Trans Ltd, a subsidiary of Elnefeidi Group, with a vision to be the leading electronic payment distribution and collection solutions company in Sudan and Africa.