7281 Eastern Ring Branch Rd, Ar Rayyan, Riyadh 14211 2683, Saudi Arabia
A MIND WITH A PANORAMIC OUTLOOK AND ANINNOVATIVE BUSINESS FORMULA IS UNSTOPPABLE
In the current era of startups and SMEs determined to anchor their market position alongside larger businesses, it’s only logical for rising entrepreneurs, as well as established companies, to seek inspiration from past and current pioneers and achievers.
Mohammad Al Habib – a name that echoes throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia since the 1970s and a pioneer who made a tangible difference in the economy and country as a whole – has set the benchmark for effective leadership and continues to inspire individuals and businesses alike. Al Habib’s unique success story, leading to the founding of Mohammad Al Habib Holding, has multiple dimensions across three main chapters: Foundation, Transformation, and Innovation.
Al Habib is not merely another Saudi family business that grew as the years went by. The essence of its success is the future-oriented mindset and relentless efforts of Mohammad Al Habib. Holder of an accounting degree, Mohammad Al Habib was among the first Saudis in the 1970s to master the broad spectrum of real estate investment and development. In 1972, he founded Mohammad Al Habib Real Estate and Investment Company and became known as the “Real Estate Investment and Development Pioneer.” With a sharp business acumen, clear vision, and concrete values, he focused on what benefits the individual, uplifts the community, and advances the country’s economy.
This became evident through his consecutive achievements: from introducing the largest commercial real estate development projects in different Saudi cities to mega residential projects, Mohammad Al Habib’s mind was set not only on expansion but also diversification. In 1995, investments embraced the medical and healthcare sector, marking the launch of Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Olaya Hospital, which grew over the years to become the leading medical and healthcare group in the region with over 16 medical centers.
Until the year 2000, Mohammad Al Habib Holding was keen on bringing the Kingdom’s real estate sector to new heights. Despite periods of micro and macro market fluctuations and country-wide economic challenges, every set goal was achieved and every grand project undertaken by the company was successfully delivered. Due to preempting shifts in worldwide business dynamics and the impact of technological advancements, Mohammad Al Habib decided that it was time for a major leap. The transformation had to encompass a corporate restructuring, operational enhancements, investing in the country’s talents, new strategic partnerships, and modified investment goals. This led to the founding of Mohammad Al Habib Holding in 2008, and which unlike other family businesses, is characterized by a rigorous corporate governance framework that enforces clear policies, enables best practices, and facilitates efficient operations. In turn, this helps serve its partners, clients, shareholders, and the team while sustaining long-term growth. By leveraging the Mohammad Al Habib Holding impeccable reputation of trust and transparency, in addition to hiring experienced, independent professionals for executive roles in the holding and subsidiaries, the regional multi-investment business now includes seven different sectors: medical & healthcare, education, transportation, precast, technology development, health & beauty, and real estate. The Holding ensures that its added value is integrated into all companies across all these sectors.
As a prominent market leader, Al Habib’s innovative business outlook spans the past, present, and future. The Board of Directors boldly applies an exclusive success formula strengthened by an unwavering pillar of trust, a magnetic force that attracts key strategic partnerships.
They govern and guide a business empire that has become a role model for startups, and other large family-owned and corporate businesses. Al Habib’s commitment to innovation produces not only mega investment projects but also unprecedented brand concepts and strategies. By constantly upholding and providing all the right components
of real success, Al Habib will continue to grow and explore a future
without limitations regionally and globally.
WHEN AMBITION IS DEEP-ROOTED EFFORT AND DETERMINATION BECOME A PERMANENT COMPANION
Every milestone in Al Habib’s history has served a purpose that exceeds a business-oriented achievement. The focus on economic progress and country advancement through commercial and residential real estate development, as well as innovative concepts across a number of industries, has influenced companies, sectors, and communities.
Introduced a new retail concept in health and beauty (Whites) Diversified investments to include 7 different sectors
Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Al Habib - Chairman's Message
“HIRE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE VALUE TO ADD, NOT ONLY THOSE WHO WANT TO LEARN”
Today, family businesses remain the backbone of the world economy. Their longevity is a testimony to their innovative and powerful role in shaping and reshaping industries. However, only a few withstand the challenges of family dynamics, succession, governance, and global transformation. Such factors can pose a real threat if not handled with an open mind and a business-oriented approach. Unlike many, Al Habib had already formulated, planned, and applied the fundamentals and structure necessary to ensure efficient operations of the family business, acilitating expansion and exceeding shareholders’ expectations. The key value here always was, and continues to be, trust. When Mohammad Al Habib first launched the real estate business, his honorable character and goal-ori-ented outlook earned him the trust of individual investors.
As the business grew in scale and diversification, a track record of achievements was built. Individual trust grew in parallel, translating into trustworthy relationships with corporations, banks, financial institutions, and shareholders. Equally important was the alignment of the family business with the transformative age. This is why Mohammad Al Habib Holding is a name that’s always synonymous with grand achievements in multiple sectors for the benefit of people today and tomorrow. With such deep-rooted pillars, high ambition and innovation can easily continue to walk through wide-open doors to morph into even better projects and concepts that upgrade the standards of family businesses and further enhance the quality of life in KSA and the region.
WE ARE HERE TO BUILD ON THE PAST BY REVOLUTIONIZING THE PRESENT AND INSPIRING THE FUTURE
Vision: A multi-investment holding company that continues to add real value through all investments and is eager to leave a unique mark on society and the economy by focusing on establishing a name that has a noticeable impact.
Mission: Carefully selecting projects, innovating new concepts, and supporting industries and sectors that help the Kingdom move towards new horizons and its vision.
FOR SUCCESS TO EXCEED EXPECTATIONS, IT NEEDS THE RIGHT FUEL: THE RIGHT PILLARS
Success pillars may vary among companies. When it comes to holding companies with expansive investments and diversification platform, embracing the right success pillars is a determinant of sustainability and exceptional.
A PRACTICAL CORPORATE GOVERNANCE FRAMEWORK
A TEAM WITH REAL VALUE
A CONSTANTLY EVOLVING PLAN FOR CHANGE
VALUES
Trust: Key to our distinctiveness as a holding Essential for our current and future strategies Value creation beyond business objectives
Innovation: Synonymous with Al Habib’s name Catalyst for our exponential growth Magnet for partners, investors, and opportunities
Quality:
Describes everything we do Applies to our people, projects, services, and initiatives. Earns us awards and sets standards
Efficiency: The nature of our operations Always subject to evaluation and improvement. The enabler of project delivery and completion under all circumstances
Transparency: Confirms the authenticity of the family business Goes hand in hand with trust Guarantees accountability at all times
STEERING THE WHEEL OF LEADERSHIP REQUIRES A CLEAR VISION, COURAGE, AND EXPERIENCE
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE IS THE DNA OF AN AUTHENTIC, SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS
With goals that surpass all limitations, Al Habib has always focused on local and global expansion. In the early days, the success of the family business meant adhering to its core family values. As investments blossomed and markets transformed, securing longevity and sustaining growth also required a more solid corporate framework. While family values continued to be the cornerstone, Al Habib became a closed joint-stock company with a comprehensive corporate governance framework that guaranteed best practices.
This included corporate restructuring, developing new policies and procedures, improving operational efficiency, and forming new strategic partnerships. Due to the right governance conditions at Al Habib, the positive aspects of family ownership are coupled with assurances that investor interests are constantly addressed. This family business edge attracts mega investors and ensures better alignment of management and shareholder interests. By creating unconventional strategies, Al Habib is capable of tapping into new sectors and expanding its current investments locally and globally: a steadfast commitment to growth that enriches the nation and continuity that contributes to a prosperous economy.
OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
REVIEW COMMITTEE
PIONEERING BUSINESS STRATEGIES IS BOTH AN ART AND A SCIENCE
Al Habib Holding works towards becoming the premier investment house in KSA and the region. Embracing its family values and governance pillars, the company aims at expanding its activities through investing its innovative capabilities and recognizing new opportunities. By forming more trustworthy partnerships and exploring different sectors regionally and globally, it continues to achieve optimum outcomes within well-studied risks. Whether formulating a short-term or long-term strategy, Al Habib prioritizes adding value to the community and contributing to economic growth as well as the wellbeing of the future. With the continued trust of its partners, investors, and shareholders, Al Habib’s objectives know no limits.
DIVERSIFICATION WITH CONFIDENCE STEMS FROM YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND CREATIVITY IN SECTOR APPROACH.
Al Habib’s investment portfolio currently comprises 7 main sectors: real estate, medical & healthcare, education, transportation, precast, technology development, and health & beauty, with plans for further diversification.
REAL ESTATE Development and operation scale:
HEALTH CARE Operation Scale:
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THE FRUITS OF LABOR HAVE A GENUINE EMOTIONAL CONSEQUENCE: A GRAND SENSE OF JOY
In healthcare, Al Habib has a Guinness World Record for the largest Tele-ICU command center, consisting of 796 beds.
Al Habib’s healthcare has won mor than 22 international and national awards for various categories.
In health & beauty, Whites was titled the most successful and innovative concept in KSA.
Development and operating more than 7000 square meters of 2000 dwelling units.