Najem Al Kawkab General Trading LLC

Najem Al Kawkab General Trading LLC

About Us

The UAE's fastest-growing automotive refinish distributor, founded in 2021.

Najem Al Kawkab General Trading LLC is the authorized BASF Automotive Refinish distributor in the UAE. We supply a full range of high-performance coating solutions to OEM-certified facilities and independent body shops, backed by BASF's global leadership in automotive coatings.

What Sets Us Apart

  • Precision Colour

    Advanced color-matching technology for precision results every time.

  • Nationwide Reach

    Reliable logistics network with coverage across all Emirates.

  • Robotics First

    First in the Middle East to deploy PaintGo, an AI-powered spray painting automation robot.

  • Specialist Team

    Specialist refinish team with deep knowledge of every stage of the process.

Syed Akbar, CEO, sharing his commitment to advancing the UAE automotive collision and refinish sector through world-class brands, exceptional service, technical expertise and long-term partnerships.

Our Commitment

Every partnership we build is grounded in quality, reliability, and a shared drive to raise the standard of automotive refinishing across the region.

Leadership

MOHAMMAD IKRAM, CFO

MOHAMMAD IKRAM

CFO

Mr. Ikram is a highly esteemed finance professional and a qualified Chartered Accountant, boasting over 20 years of exemplary experience in the Middle East. His profound financial acumen and unwavering discipline have become the cornerstone of our company's success.

RANGA SAMPATH, SR. MANAGER SALES AND OPERATIONS

RANGA SAMPATH

SR. MANAGER SALES AND OPERATIONS

Ranga as our Senior Manager, bringing extensive experience in automotive refinish technologies and a fresh strategic outlook. Having worked with leading BASF distributors across the Middle East—Al Fardan Group in Qatar and Al Nizamia in Kuwait-Ranga has quickly made his mark in the UAE market, achieving key milestones in record time. His deep industry knowledge and drive for innovation strengthen our technical edge and reinforce our commitment to excellence in service and product delivery.

Our Team

The Najem Al Kawkab team together inside the PaintGo spray booth

Work With Us

Let's talk about PaintGo

Our team is ready to discuss what intelligent coating technology can do for your business.