Success Stories

Real results from Korea-MENA business partnerships we've enabled

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Korean Beauty Brand Enters UAE Market

Beauty & CosmeticsUAE

Client

K-Beauty Brand (Confidential)

Challenge

A mid-sized Korean skincare brand wanted to enter the UAE market but had no distribution network or understanding of Halal certification requirements.

Timeline

6 months

Key Results

15+
Retail Partners
Premium beauty retailers and department stores
$2.3M
First Year Revenue
Exceeded target by 40%
4 months
Time to Market
2 months faster than initial estimate

Services Provided

Market Entry StrategyHalal Certification SupportDistributor SourcingLaunch Execution

"ArabKo made our UAE launch seamless. Their knowledge of beauty retail and regulatory requirements was invaluable."

β€” K-Beauty Brand (Confidential)

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Saudi Retailer Sources Korean Electronics

Consumer ElectronicsSaudi Arabia

Client

Saudi Electronics Retailer

Challenge

A large Saudi retailer wanted to diversify beyond Samsung and LG, looking for emerging Korean smart home and IoT brands.

Timeline

3 months

Key Results

40+
Suppliers Vetted
Korean manufacturers screened
5
Partnerships Formed
Exclusive distribution agreements
18%
Cost Savings
Compared to initial quotes

Services Provided

Supplier SourcingFactory AuditsNegotiation SupportContract Review

"ArabKo's on-ground presence in Korea helped us find innovative suppliers we would never have discovered ourselves."

β€” Saudi Electronics Retailer

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Korean F&B Chain Expands to Kuwait

Food & BeverageKuwait

Client

Korean BBQ Restaurant Chain

Challenge

A successful Korean BBQ chain wanted to franchise in Kuwait but needed help with Halal sourcing, menu adaptation, and local partnerships.

Timeline

8 months

Key Results

3
Locations Opened
In premium malls
45
Local Staff Trained
Including chefs and managers
4.7/5
Customer Satisfaction
Average rating across locations

Services Provided

Franchise StructuringHalal Supply Chain SetupPartner VettingLaunch Support

"From Halal sourcing to staff training, ArabKo handled every detail. Our Kuwait launch was our smoothest international expansion."

β€” Korean BBQ Restaurant Chain

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Egyptian Distributor Partners with Korean Tech Brand

TechnologyEgypt

Client

Egyptian Electronics Distributor

Challenge

An Egyptian distributor wanted exclusive rights to distribute a Korean consumer IoT brand but faced communication barriers and trust issues.

Timeline

4 months

Key Results

$5M
Deal Value
3-year exclusive agreement
12%
Market Share
Within first year
220%
ROI
Return on initial investment

Services Provided

Partnership BrokeringCultural MediationContract NegotiationGo-to-Market Strategy

"ArabKo bridged the gap between us and the Korean manufacturer. They understood both sides and made the deal happen."

β€” Egyptian Electronics Distributor

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Korean Construction Firm Wins Qatar Project

ConstructionQatar

Client

Korean EPC Contractor

Challenge

A Korean construction firm needed help navigating Qatar's tender process for a major infrastructure project and forming a local consortium.

Timeline

12 months

Key Results

$85M
Project Value
Successful bid win
3
Consortium Partners
Vetted local partners
92/100
Tender Score
Technical and financial evaluation

Services Provided

Tender IntelligenceConsortium FormationLocal Content StrategyBid Support

"Winning this tender required deep local knowledge. ArabKo's intelligence and network made all the difference."

β€” Korean EPC Contractor

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GCC Hospital Group Sources Korean Medical Devices

HealthcareMulti-country (GCC)

Client

Private Hospital Group

Challenge

A GCC hospital network wanted to upgrade diagnostic equipment with cost-effective Korean alternatives to European brands.

Timeline

5 months

Key Results

35%
Cost Savings
Compared to European equivalents
120+
Devices Procured
Across 8 hospitals
100%
Regulatory Approval
All devices approved by health ministries

Services Provided

Medical Device SourcingRegulatory Affairs SupportSupplier AuditsLogistics Coordination

"ArabKo helped us find Korean manufacturers with the right certifications and quality at a fraction of the cost."

β€” Private Hospital Group

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