Shahin — Trusted Quality. Timeless Taste.
Shahin is Al Thiqa General Trading's flagship brand spanning premium rice, pulses, and spices. Built on an intuitive gemstone-inspired quality tier system, Shahin provides clear standards for distributors, retailers, and consumers across global markets.
Why Gemstone Names?
The Shahin brand was built with one challenge in mind: how do you make product grades instantly understandable across languages, cultures, and markets?
The answer was gemstones. Every culture recognizes the hierarchy of precious stones — a diamond always outranks a crystal, a ruby always signals premium. By naming each product tier after a gemstone, Shahin creates an intuitive quality language that works across every market in the region.
The name "Shahin" itself means "falcon" — representing precision, vision, and strength. Just as a falcon strikes with unerring accuracy, Shahin delivers consistent quality across rice, pulses, and spices at every tier, every time.
For distributors and retailers, this means instant shelf appeal and easy customer education. For consumers, it means a name they can trust across every price point.
Basmati Rice (1121)
Prized for its extraordinary aroma, long grain elongation, and fluffy texture. Preferred for biryani, pilaf, and premium retail across the GCC.
Diamond
The finest 1121 basmati — extra-long grain, exquisite aroma, and fluffy non-sticky texture. Sourced from top-grade harvests for premium retail and special occasions.
Ideal for: Biryani, Special Occasions, Premium Retail
Pearl
Excellent 1121 basmati with great length and aroma at a mid-range price point. The smart choice for everyday cooking and value-conscious retailers.
Ideal for: Everyday Cooking, Restaurants, Mid-Range Retail
Opal
Reliable 1121 basmati at an accessible price point. Great grain quality for budget-conscious markets and bulk commercial cooking.
Ideal for: Bulk Cooking, Classic Retail, Food Service
Sella Rice (Parboiled)
Sella rice is partially boiled in the husk before milling, resulting in firmer grains with enhanced nutritional value. Extremely popular across Middle Eastern export markets.
Ruby
Top-grade sella with golden color, firm texture, and excellent cooking yield. The choice for premium Middle Eastern markets.
Ideal for: Premium Export, Middle Eastern Cuisine, Specialty Retail
Sapphire
Strong mid-grade sella with consistent quality and good grain integrity. Excellent value for everyday distribution and restaurant supply.
Ideal for: Restaurants, Everyday Distribution, Mid-Range Export
Crystal
Reliable sella at a competitive price — popular for bulk supply to food service operators and price-sensitive consumer markets.
Ideal for: Bulk Supply, Food Service, Classic Markets
Sona Masoori Rice
Lightweight, aromatic medium-grain rice prized for its easy digestibility and low starch content. A staple for everyday dining across global markets.
Sona Premium
Aged Sona Masoori with delicate fragrance and superior cooking texture.
Ideal for: Everyday Dining, Specialty Retail
Sona Select
High-grade Sona Masoori delivering consistent texture for family meals.
Ideal for: Grocery Stores, Commercial Kitchens
Sona Classic
Wholesome Sona Masoori at an accessible price for high-volume supply.
Ideal for: Bulk Distribution, Food Service
Matta Rice (Rose Matta)
Matta rice — also called Rose Matta red rice — is a nutrient-rich variety with a robust, earthy flavor. Highly popular for traditional meals and health-conscious buyers.
Amber
The finest matta rice — rich color, robust earthy flavor, premium grain selection. Targeted at specialty retailers and regional cuisine enthusiasts.
Ideal for: Regional Cuisine, Specialty Retail, Health-Conscious Buyers
Coral
Quality matta at an everyday price point, with good color and flavor consistency. Well-suited for grocery channels and restaurant supply.
Ideal for: Everyday Cooking, Grocery Retail, Restaurant Supply
Jasper
Affordable matta rice for classic budget markets and institutional catering. Consistent quality at scale for commercial food operations.
Ideal for: Institutional Catering, Retail, Bulk Supply
Expanding the Shahin Range
Beyond our established rice, pulses, and spices lines, we are developing new product series to serve even more market segments under the Shahin brand.
Shahin Pulses Reserve
Triple-sorted lentils, chickpeas, and beans in consumer-ready gemstone-tier packaging — expanding our quality grading system into pulses.
ExpandingShahin Spices Collection
Pure ground and whole spices sourced directly from origin, sealed for maximum freshness — bringing gemstone-tier quality to our spice range.
ExpandingEmerald Organic
Organic and sustainably sourced rice, pulses, and spices for the growing health-conscious market.
Coming SoonSignature Collection
Premium gift packs featuring curated selections of Shahin rice, pulses, and spices — designed for festive seasons.
Coming SoonShahin FAQ
The Shahin tier system grades products into three quality levels, each named after a gemstone: PREMIUM (★★★), SELECT (★★), and CLASSIC (★). This intuitive naming works across languages and cultures.
Shahin products are available in consumer packs (1kg, 2kg, 5kg, 10kg, 20kg) and wholesale packaging including 25kg, 40kg, and 50kg bags. Custom packaging and private labeling can be arranged for large orders.
From trial purchases to full container loads, we offer flexible quantities to suit your business needs. Our standard wholesale order is one full container—approximately 20–26 metric tonnes, depending on packaging—with trial orders starting from 1 metric tonne. Need a smaller or customised quantity? Orders of any size can be arranged, subject to stock availability and lead time. Feel free to contact us to find the right solution for your business.
Interested in the Shahin Brand?
Whether you're a distributor, retailer, or import partner, we'd love to discuss how Shahin can serve your market.