RGTS
Overview
RGTS was founded in 1986 by the entrepreneur, Yusuf Khalaf. The company focused on supply chain management and logistical support, becoming a market leader in these fields. This report highlights the core values that had guided RGTS namely, integrity, innovation, and performance, as well as its key achievements and goals. Additionally, it explores RGTS's vision for growth, particularly in expanding its refurbishment services for Air Forces across the GCC. The company also had a significant relationship with the United States government, securing major contracts related to the Royal Saudi Air Force
These contracts, along with RGTS's sound financial discipline and operational successes, had positioned the company as a critical player in the defense and aerospace sectors until its closure.
About RGTS
Al Raha Group for Technical Services (RGTS), founded in 1986 by Yusuf Khalaf, was a diversified company with operations in Saudi Arabia and investments in global financial markets. Specializing in logistical support and supply chain management, RGTS became a market leader with offices across Saudi Arabia, the U.S., and Canada.
Headquartered in Riyadh, the company employed over 700 professionals and maintained strong financials with a sustainable, growth-driven business model. Beyond its core operations, RGTS expanded into food service, health and fitness, and independent power supply, strategically partnering with complementary firms to drive profitability and long-term success.
Core Values
RGTS’s core values were integrity, innovation, and
performance:
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Keys to Success
Breadth and Depth of Resources: They had regional expertise and a global network for sourcing, providing reliable and immediate access to materials that supported both current and future business development.
Financial Strength and Stability: The company maintained firm financial discipline, enjoyed healthy cash flow, and operated without borrowing requirements.
Experience and Innovation: With a proven track record of innovation and expertise, RGTS continually expanded and thrived in competitive markets.
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Achievements
RGTS earned several key achievements:
· Certified by OEM ESCO to refurbish Aircraft Arresting Gear Systems for the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF), with an OEM-certified facility and personnel in Riyadh.
· Awarded a contract to refurbish the 4th runway system at King Fahd Air Base (KFAB) and achieved ISO 9001:2000 certification.
· Aimed to expand refurbishment services to all GCC Air Forces, continuing work with RSAF to enhance Aircraft Arresting Gear Systems across Saudi Arabia.
The vision was to be the most trusted provider of spare parts, support services, and logistics, ensuring complete client satisfaction.
Key Contracts and Services
Since 2001, RGTS held prime contracts with the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and the U.S. Air Force (USAF), providing critical support to the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF). Key services included:
· 24/7 maintenance of Aircraft Arresting Gear systems at six RSAF bases.
· Support for 11 forward operating bases with mobile Aircraft Arresting Systems.
· Overhaul and upgrades of RSAF systems to OEM standards set by ESCO.
As the only OEM-certified refurbishment provider in the Middle East, RGTS also supplied consumables for RSAF F-15 repair operations across four bases, managing inventory, replenishment, packaging, and storage.
