About Company

The Yemeni Arabian Cement Company LTD. is considered the first leading company in the field of cement in Yemen

About Company

The Arab Yemeni Cement Company Ltd. is a leading company in the cement industry in Yemen. The company contributes to supporting the construction sector by providing high-quality products, backed by extensive experience in this field and the adoption of the latest technologies in production processes, along with a continuous commitment to development to meet market needs.

The idea of establishing the Arabian Yemen Cement Company Limited project in Mukalla came to meet the needs of consumers in the local and regional market. The project was initiated by Eng. Abdullah Ahmed Bugshan, a well-known businessman in Yemen and Saudi Arabia. Work began on 2/6/2006, with experimental production starting in December 2009.

The Arab Yemeni Cement Company Ltd. is located 60 km north of the city of Mukalla in Hadhramaut Governorate, in the Al-Uyun area. The site was selected due to the availability of high-quality raw materials with a long service life and suitable economic efficiency.

The main activity of the Arab Yemeni Cement Company Ltd. is the production of various types of cement that meet market and consumer needs, in accordance with Yemeni standard specifications as well as American and European standards.

The company’s designed cement production capacity is estimated at approximately 1,500,000 tons per year.

The Arab Yemeni Cement Company Ltd. possesses the latest machinery, equipment, and devices in its production and technical operations, utilizing advanced German technology in cement manufacturing, power generation, and control processes. This enables the company to achieve superior quality characteristics in its cement products by using the latest systems and automated control technologies (robotics) for the first time in Yemen’s cement industry, ensuring the highest levels of precision and control across all stages of cement production.

The Arabian Yemen Cement Company is a Yemeni limited liability company with a declared capital of $142,500,000 and a total project cost of $250 million. The Beginning: The idea of establishing the Arabian Yemen Cement Company Ltd. in Mukalla was born to meet the needs and demands of consumers for cement in both local and regional markets. Due to the availability of the raw materials necessary for the cement industry near Mukalla, the project was championed by Eng. Abdullah Ahmed Bugshan, a well-known businessman in Yemen and Saudi Arabia. He worked on crystallizing the project through a firm with international renown and expertise in establishing global cement projects, conducting the necessary technical studies. Consequently, work began on June 2, 2006, with pilot production starting in December 2009, marking it as one of the fundamental projects contributing to infrastructure development and economic growth in the region. Location: The production lines and administrative offices of the Arabian Yemen Cement Company are located 60 kilometers north of Mukalla, the capital of Hadramout Governorate, in the Al-Ayoun area, covering a total area of approximately 22,150 square kilometers. This site was chosen due to the presence of raw materials with a long lifespan, characterized by high purity, fineness, and superior hardness, making it economically efficient for construction. Products: The primary activity of the Arabian Yemen Cement Company is the production of Ordinary Portland Cement and Sulfate-Resistant Cement (both packed and bulk) in accordance with Yemeni standard specifications and compliant with American ASTM-C150 and European EN197 CE II standards. The products have successfully passed all required tests by the Yemen Standardization, Metrology, and Quality Control Organization. Production Capacity: The company's annual production capacity is estimated at approximately 1,500,000 tons per year. Technology: The Arabian Yemen Cement Company utilizes the latest machinery, equipment, and devices in its technical and production operations, featuring advanced German technology in cement manufacturing, power generation, and control systems. To achieve distinguished quality features, the company employs the latest computer systems and automated robotic controls for the first time in the local cement industry, ensuring the highest levels of precision and quality control throughout all stages of cement production.

Vision & Mission

To be leaders in the cement manufacturing and distribution industry in the region.

The company is committed to working diligently in the production and sale of a diverse range of cement products, meeting the needs and expectations of our customers in both local and regional markets. We strive to exceed customer expectations by delivering high-quality products at competitive prices that achieve mutual benefit, while maintaining our commitment to environmental protection and safety through skilled human resources and the use of modern technology.