RA International Group PLC — Key Facts
| Founded | 2006 |
| Founder | Soraya Narfeldt & Lars Narfeldt |
| Headquarters | Dubai, UAE |
| Listed On | AIM (London Stock Exchange) |
| Sector | Remote Site Services / Facilities Management |
| Key Clients | UN Agencies, NGOs, Military, Mining Companies |
RA International Group PLC is a specialist facilities management and remote site services company that operates in some of the world’s most challenging and inaccessible locations. The company provides construction, catering, accommodation, and logistics services to clients including United Nations agencies, international NGOs, military forces, and multinational corporations operating in conflict zones, post-disaster areas, and remote industrial sites.
Who Owns RA International Group?
RA International Group PLC is listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. The company was founded by Soraya Narfeldt (CEO) and Lars Narfeldt (COO), who retain significant shareholdings as founding executives. Soraya Narfeldt, a Somali-born entrepreneur, built the company from a small regional services business into a publicly listed international group. Institutional investors on AIM hold the remainder of the public float. The founders’ combined stake gives them a controlling or near-controlling position.
History and Background
RA International was founded in 2006 in the UAE by Soraya Narfeldt. The company initially focused on logistics and services in East Africa and the Gulf region, then expanded into complex frontier markets including Somalia, South Sudan, Libya, and the Central African Republic — regions where few international services companies operate. The company’s ability to deliver services reliably in difficult environments attracted major international organizations as long-term clients. RA International listed on AIM in 2018.
Operations and Services
RA International’s services include base camp construction and management, catering and food services, facility maintenance, waste management, and supply chain logistics for remote and security-compromised environments. Key client sectors include UN peacekeeping missions, international development organizations, oil and gas operators, and mining companies working in frontier markets across Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia.