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Our history

Foundation

Founded in 1955 by Ali Akbar Bastaki, Rivoli General Trading and Contracting has a storied legacy as one of Kuwait's pioneering trading and contracting firms. Initially known as Ali Akbar Abdullah Bastaki Trading and Contracting, our company quickly established itself as a prominent name in the region. We proudly held exclusive international agencies with esteemed brands such as BMW, NSU Prince, Persil, and other renowned German automakers.
Our innovative spirit led us to launch one of Kuwait's first beverage bottling plants, producing popular Kamacola and Kamafruit beverages. Additionally, the Bastaki Garage, our extensive automotive repair center, became a hallmark of quality and service in Kuwait. Rivoli has been at the forefront of progress, blending tradition with innovation to serve our community and beyond.
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Our people

Abdullah Bastaki

CEO
Captain Abdullah Bastaki is a leading aviation industry expert in Kuwait. He started his career in 1969 with Kuwait Airways Corporation as one of the first Kuwaiti pilots in the Company. After a number of years became the Operation Director of KAC while being the Chief Pilot to the Amiri Fleet.Abdullah Bastaki retired from KAC in 1997 and started the Abdullah Bastaki Aviation Consulting Office, providing consultation services and general aviation services in Kuwait. He then formed many aviation entities in Kuwait, Middle East, Asia and Africa regions.Abdullah Bastaki inherited Rivoli General Trading and Contracting in 1998. Rivoli has been in existence for over 60 years, and was founded by Ali Akbar Abdullah Bastaki the late father of Mr. Bastaki.
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