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Alwan Al-Shaibani -Founder

Alwan Al-Shaibani -Founder

Biography

Mr. Alwan Al-Shaibani, the founder of Universal Group, was born in 1936 in “Al-Madhaf” village (Taiz), about 256 kilometers south of Sana’a. His professional journey started in Ethiopia in early 1950. He spent nearly four years there, after which he returned to Aden to complete his primary and secondary education in “Bazara’a School”. In October 1956, the Bani-Shaibah Union in Aden granted him a scholarship to pursue his education in Egypt. The United States of America was his next destination, where he graduated from the University of Kansas in 1969 and obtained his bachelor's degree in Political Science. On Wednesday, 8/6/2022, he passed away in London and was buried in Sana'a.  

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Leadership Skills Development Program for Employees of Universal Group
Leadership Skills Development Program for Employees of Universal Group

As part of its commitment to developing human resources and enhancing workforce efficiency, Universal Group participated in a specialized training program titled “Developing Leadership Skills,”...

24 Dec 2025
Universal Group Hosts a Gathering for Its Employees in Aden to Welcome the New Year 2026
Universal Group Hosts a Gathering for Its Employees in Aden to Welcome the New Year 2026

Universal Group Hosts a Gathering for Its Employees in Aden to Welcome the New Year 2026Universal Group organized an introductory gathering for its employees in the city of Aden, as part of its...

22 Dec 2025
Universal Eagles for Security Services Concludes the Fundamentals of Facility Security GuardingTraining Program
Universal Eagles for Security Services Concludes the Fundamentals of Facility Security GuardingTraining Program

Universal Eagles for Security Services "UESS" concluded on Friday, 5 November 2025, an intensive training program titled “Fundamentals of Security Guarding for Facilities”, which was conducted...

07 Dec 2025

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ISO 9001: 2015
ISO 9001: 2015

Universal Rent A Car – Hertz Franchisee has obtained the ISO certificate for the scope of providing vehicle rental services, drivers hiring services and transportation services.

Certificate of Merit
Certificate of Merit

In November 2009, the Council of Labor Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council granted the group an honorary certificate in the city of Muscat, Sultanate of Oman in recognition of its efforts to provide high rates of employment opportunities, and to work on “Yemenisation” in private sector jobs.

Best Company of the Year - Investment Award
Best Company of the Year - Investment Award

Universal Group won the Investment Award for the year 2013, and this honor reflects the achievements of Universal Group in the field of travel and tourism and other multiple and unique activities.

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