Al Madina Water History
Around 20 years ago Al Madina Water was established in 1997 by an Indian businessman Mr. P.B Aboobacker (Puthenveetil Bawoo Abobacker). Mr. Abobacker was born in early 1949 in the small village of Perinjanam located in Kerala, a state on India’s tropical Malabar Coast, having nearly 600km of Arabian Sea shoreline & known for its palm-lined beaches and backwaters, a network of canals.
After completion of his early education from Kerala Mr. P. B Aboobacker travelled Madras (Chennai) and started his own business, after working couple of years. with a dream to grow bigger he moved to Bombay (presently called Mumbai) city of dreams, financial center, hub of businesses and heart of the Bollywood film industry on India’s west coast. Initially he started assisting his brothers that were running a small traditional Indian hotel in Mumbai but his mind was still there to start his own business, not only a business that will earn money to support the family but a true sensation to serve the community to bring inner soul satisfaction, a dream that brought Mr. Aboobacker to Mumbai.
Travelling to UAE
(He aspired to expand his business worldwide, and in his search for the future, he saw the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the beacon of opportunity) As that time GCC countries were emerging and there were more opportunities for the risk takers who were ready to come to a desert with no sufficient electricity. UAE was just recognized as newly formed country and its leaders put forward a great vision of a countr
Early Job & Cafe Business History
He started working in Intercontinental hotel in Dubai till he got an opportunity to start a small tea shop and convenience store in Ajman. It was 1977, this business later flourished to become most popular hangout locations in UAE with people coming even from Abu Dhabi on weekends to have a social time with families.
Switching from cafe to water business:
Being in the food industry he identified that water was basically supplied in un-hygienic ways and stored in houses rusted and unhealthy manners. (Being in the food industry, he noticed that the way water was served often lacked hygiene and cleanliness. Recognizing the importance of clean water, he was inspired to serve the community with high-quality, healthy drinking water)There was a good demand for water packed in healthy in 5 gallon bottled which was economic also compared to the small package. It was 1997, in the name Madina in Ajman and the business growth was good and because of huge demand he opens a factory in Al Qusais in Dubai in 2000.
Crises in Al Madina water & shut down
Mr. P.B Aboobacker (Puthenveetil Bawoo Abobacker) was a man who valued friendship and relations more than business. He took along with his friends and dear ones as partners so that they can be a part of his growth. But unfortunately not everyone could share his vision of a great organization which served the community beyond profits motives.
Business started financial issue and situation reached to close the business. It was the time Mr. Shihaz Sulthan the older son of Mr. Aboobacker (Puthenveetil Bawoo Abobacker) join the business to support his father as young, energetic employee. At that time Mr. Shihaz Sulthan was just 22 years and continuing his college education in University of Wollongong. But Mr. P.B Aboobacker (Puthenveetil Bawoo Abobacker) finally decided to let go the business rather than spoiling relationships.
Re-Started by Mr. Shihaz Sulthan
After 2002 we went ahead with developing our old business and later 2004 October, we entered in to various businesses. By 2007 Mr. Shihaz Sulthan had accumulated all his savings since earned since 2004 and (decided to fulfill his father’s uncherished dreams. With each step, he was driven by a deep commitment to honor his father’s unfulfilled aspirations) decided to restart his father’s dream of a successful water company. With the help of a good friend who was loyal to of Mr. Aboobacker (Puthenveetil Bawoo Abobacker). He bought a small facility which was struggling and restructured its business model, it was a right away success.
Even though the business was a success and served strong customer base across the northern emirates Mr. Aboobacker (Puthenveetil Bawoo Abobacker) dream will only be complete when the brand Al Madina came back to life. By this time Mr. Shihaz Sulthan brothers Mr. Shahad Sulthan and Mr. Mohammed Shahanad joined the journey to bring their fathers dream to life. In 2022 May Mrs. Jameela Aboobacker launched Al Madina Water.
Conclusion:
Now Al Madina Water is no more just a substance composed of the chemical elements hydrogen and oxygen but it was turned into a premium quality bottled drinking water across the Emirates that was indeed composed of true dedication, aiming to server pure quality cleaned bottled water, emotions and sentiments of two generations, a reason behind people trust our team, technology & loved to drink Al Madina Water.