Mr. Khalid Tubaileh, Deputy CEO
Location: Kuwait
Khalid Ali Al-Kharafi & Brothers
Forged in Kuwait, Built for the Region
Established in 1975, Khalid Ali Al-Kharafi & Brothers Co. is a leading Kuwaiti company specializing in civil construction and steel fabrication. The company operates under two distinct but complementary divisions: its civil contracting arm, and its steel fabrication business, known in the market as Kharafi Steel. Together, these divisions form a powerful force in delivering turnkey EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) solutions across the region.
Over the decades, the company has delivered a wide range of critical infrastructure projects-both in Kuwait and across the region.
As it marks 50 years of industry leadership, Khalid Ali Al-Kharafi & Brothers continues to drive forward with trusted global partners-like Komatsu-whose machinery and support are essential to executing time-critical, high-demand projects. This enduring collaboration is just one example of the company’s commitment to long-term quality and performance.
This year marks a golden milestone for Khalid Ali Al-Kharafi & Brothers-50 years of engineering excellence, regional expansion, and enduring partnerships. As the company celebrates its legacy, it also looks boldly to the future, committed to delivering ever more complex infrastructure and industrial projects across Kuwait and beyond.
From large-scale oil and gas infrastructure to complex industrial facilities and housing developments, Khalid Ali Al-Kharafi & Brothers has earned a reputation for precision, reliability, and technical mastery. With fully integrated in-house design, fabrication, and project management capabilities, the company serves clients not only in Kuwait, but also in Iraq, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Rwanda, and Mauritania.
What sets Khalid Ali Al-Kharafi & Brothers apart is what Deputy General Manager Khalid Tubaileh calls “the whole nine yards”-a fully self-sufficient model with engineering, construction, installation, and even after-sales support all handled in-house.
Powering Kuwait’s Growth with Vision and Scale: Meeting Tomorrow’s Infrastructure Demands
Driven by Kuwait’s ambitious national development strategy-including a goal to boost oil production from 2.8 to 4 million barrels per day by 2035- Khalid Ali Al-Kharafi & Brothers sees immense opportunity ahead.
“Just imagine the infrastructure required for this expansion,” says Tubaileh.
“We’re talking about gathering centers, booster stations, pipelines, roads-plus the electricity and water systems needed to support it all.”
In parallel, the company is playing a major role in Kuwait’s large-scale housing initiatives, including two new cities that will deliver over 100,000 housing units. South Saad Al Abdullah City and South Al Mutlaa City. For projects of this size and urgency, Kharafi relies on equipment and partners it can count on-every single day.
Value Over Cost: The Kharafi Way: Why Komatsu Machines Stand Out
To bring these ambitious plans to life, Kharafi depends on partners who understand the scale and urgency of such developments.
For Tubaileh, procurement is not just a financial decision-it’s a matter of values and discipline.
“As the adage goes: We are not rich people to buy cheap things,” he says. “This saying means a lot in my lifestyle and in my workstyle. I don’t look at how much something costs-I look at how much it serves me.”
This philosophy drives every major equipment and partner selection at Khalid Ali Al-Kharafi & Brothers. It’s about performance that delivers, reliability that saves time, and quality that reflects the company’s legacy.
For Khalid Ali Al-Kharafi & Brothers, Komatsu machines have become synonymous with performance under pressure.
“Komatsu machines are selected when we have tough assignments,” says Tubaileh.
“They deliver the production and effectiveness we need - on time, on target.”
In fast-paced, high-output job sites, downtime is not an option. Komatsu’s rugged engineering and intelligent monitoring systems help reduce service interruptions and boost productivity.
The machines are monitored through Komatsu’s systems, so we know instantly where the fault is-or when service is due.
More than just support: Dar Alhai is a promise
Khalid Ali Al-Kharafi & Brothers’ long-standing relationship with Dar Alhai, Komatsu’s exclusive distributor in Kuwait, adds another layer of dependability.
“The minute we call them, they’re on-site,” says Tubaileh.
“And most importantly, we don’t need to stock spare parts-we trust Dar Alhai to deliver exactly what we need, exactly when we need it.”
That trust goes beyond words. Tubaileh even dispatched his own team to inspect Dar Alhai’s spare parts warehouse, ensuring availability and readiness.
This hands-on, responsive support is a major reason behind Kharafi’s continued loyalty to Komatsu.
“Sometimes we don’t even get the chance to use after-sales,” he adds with a smile.
“The machines just don’t fail. But when we do need support, Dar Alhai is always ready.”
At the end of the day, Tubaileh puts it simply:
“If the equipment is underperforming, it’s of no use to us. Komatsu is… is… It’s a Beast.”
Would you recommend Komatsu to other contractors and developers?
“I would recommend Komatsu equipment yesterday, today, and tomorrow-to friends and competitors alike,” says Tubaileh.
“Because its performance and reliability speak for themselves, and the after-sales support from Dar Alhai is not just good-it’s decisive. That’s what makes all the difference.”
For Khalid Ali Al-Kharafi & Brothers, Komatsu is more than just a supplier-it’s a trusted performance partner in delivering some of the region’s most demanding and time-sensitive projects.
As the company steps into its next 50 years, its direction is clear: bold vision, dependable tools, and unwavering values will continue to set it apart-across Kuwait and throughout the region.
