Omarzai Group – A Legacy of Leadership and Vision
Omarzai Group is one of Kabul’s most successful, respected, and long-standing family business enterprises. The group was officially established in 1979 with an initial capital of 3,000,000 Afghanis, founded by:
- The late Abdul Basir Omarzai
- The late Reza Khan Omarzai
- Mirajuddin Omarzai
- Abdul Qadeer Omarzai
- Mohammad Omar Omarzai
- Mirza Omarzai
The Omarzai family’s business ventures have expanded across Afghanistan and into international markets.
Foundational Legacy: Haji Payenda Mohammad Omarzai
The group’s values are rooted in the vision of the late Haji Payenda Mohammad Omarzai, a leading entrepreneur with strong ties to the government.
In 1938, he acquired approximately 1,300 jeribs of agricultural and residential land in Deh Sabz, establishing a family estate where he cultivated fruits, vegetables, and vineyards that were sold throughout Afghanistan.
Structure of Omarzai Company Ltd.
In 1984, the Omarzai brothers established Omarzai Company Ltd. in Kabul.
- The late Abdul Basir Omarzai was appointed as Chairman
- Mohammad Omar Omarzai served nearly three decades as Vice Chairman
The company began with domestic trade before expanding into international imports and exports:
- Exports: medicinal herbs, handmade carpets, dried fruits, wool, and other natural products
- Imports: textiles, construction materials, agricultural machinery, and tractors
A money exchange division was also created to support trade.
International Expansion and Adaptation
In 1980, the first international office was opened in Moscow, operating until 1992. During the civil wars, family members relocated to Pakistan, Dubai, and Europe. Mirajuddin Omarzai established Metropolitan General Trading Company Ltd. in Dubai.
New Era: Afghanistan’s ReconstructionMohammad Omar Omarzai founded Al-Du’a Construction Company, advancing the New Kabul City project in Deh Sabz in collaboration with the Municipality and Ministry of Urban Development.
On June 21, 2022, the family signed an official inheritance agreement through which some members contributed land for the New Kabul City project. This initiative aims at modern urban development, infrastructure, job creation, and improving the quality of life in Kabul.
The Vision of Mohammad Omar Omarzai
- Mission: To rebuild Afghanistan as a peaceful, economically strong, and globally connected nation.
- Vision:
- Afghanistan as an active player in global trade and tourism
- A safe, stable, and prosperous homeland for all Afghans
- The people of Kabul recognized for their resilience, hospitality, and entitled to dignity, work, and freedom
