From a humble beginning in 1972, dealing in gas cookers and typewriters, Zawawi Trading Company has traveled a long way to being one of the leading multi-faceted prestigious companies in Oman today, with the agencies of world renowned companies. Now, ZTC has interests in everything from automobiles, agricultural machinery, communications, to electrical equipment and marketable securities.
And with the acquisition of Daimler Chrysler (erstwhile Mercedes-Benz), agency in end 1972, ZTC has firmly placed itself among the leaders of industry.

Qais Zawawi family is a significant shareholder in the company.