Germany’s KAST, Saudi Arabia’s KAI Join Forces To Launch Bahrain-Based Technical Textiles Venture
Germany’s KAST GmbH & Co., and Saudi Arabia’s Khalifa A Abdulrahman Algosaibi Investment Company (KAI) have unveiled a new joint venture, KAST, headquartered in Bahrain, marking a major step toward strengthening regional manufacturing of advanced reinforcing textiles.
Announced during the Gateway Gulf 2025 investment forum, the partnership is designed to position KAST as a regional hub for high-performance fibreglass-based reinforcements and other technical textiles that enhance the strength, efficiency and sustainability of modern construction. The new entity will cater to fast-growing markets in the Middle East, the United States and beyond.
With an initial investment of US$ 4–5 million, KAST expects to achieve annual revenues exceeding US$ 6 million within three years. The venture comes at a time when the global construction sector is increasingly shifting toward energy-efficient and eco-friendly materials, driving demand for advanced reinforcement solutions.
“This joint venture represents an important milestone in KAST’s global expansion,” said Christoph Kast, CEO of KAST GmbH & Co. “By localising production in Bahrain, we are combining German engineering expertise with regional market access and proximity to our customers.”
Ayad Algosaibi, Chairman of KAI, said the collaboration supports KAI’s investment strategy focused on “innovative industries that bring long-term value to the Gulf region.”
Benefiting from Bahrain’s strategic location, logistics infrastructure and skilled workforce, the new company aims to serve the GCC, wider MENA region, and North American markets efficiently. It also plans to contribute to Bahrain’s industrial ecosystem by creating local jobs and investing in skills development for Bahraini talent.
