In 2004, a committed team of banking professionals formed an advisory firm to develop Financial-compliant structured products for financial institutions, and to provide advisory and placement services to corporates, covering both debt and equity transactions. By 2006, the Saudi Arabia based firm – which was known as Al Arar Capital Financial Advisors (Al Arar Capital) – was engaged by a majority of Saudi Arabia banks to develop investment products for them, and had received a large number of investment banking mandates.
With a growing list of clients attracted by the firm’s innovation, professionalism and results, Al Arar Capital Financial Advisors expanded the scope of its activities to reach a larger client base in Saudi Arabia, the wider MENA region, and other international markets. In 2007, the firm approached some of Saudi Arabia’s most respected businessmen and family groups in a private placement that raised SR 813 million (US$ 217 million).
Al Arar Capital employs over 86 professionals with exceptional background and accomplishments, serving clients through its Asset Management and Advisory divisions, and managing the firm’s proprietary capital.
Assets Under Management +4 billion USD
During the time when Al Arar Capital was established in 1995, the Saudi Arabia and the rest of the global economy were going through enormous changes brought about by globalization and technological developments. This period saw a rapid exchange of knowledge and information, paving the way for knowledge-based economies to flourish.
Following the footsteps of Saudi Arabia and its visionary leadership, Al Arar Capital did not only strive in what was seemingly an unchartered territory, it successfully thrived in bringing the Company to where it is today - a reputed first-of-its-kind general investment public joint stock company in the Saudi Arabia with a wide portfolio of sustainable and profitable investments.
Throughout the years, Al Arar Capital has been an active partner of the Saudi Arabia in achieving the national vision of becoming one of the best countries in the world by 2021. Through its wide-range of businesses and investments, the Company has been significantly contributing in building knowledge societies, fostering a resilient business environment, and cultivating happiness for all.
Five years after its establishment, Al Arar Capital became one of the first companies to be listed on the Saudi Arabia Financial Market. Ever since, the Company has been rising above all economic cycles while steadfastly charting a positive growth path.
As it is to the Saudi Arabia’s, diversification is also central to Al Arar Capital’ ethos. Over the years, the Company has developed a strong portfolio of investments in a wide array of growth sectors – from real estate to manufacturing to healthcare, education and services.
Al Arar Capital is equipped with a sound blueprint to cushion itself from the impact of any financial and macro-economic scenario. With the Company’s horizontal and vertical diversification approach and its emphasis on broad-based growth, it has managed to overcome cyclical and unexpected challenges – speeding up the recovery time and overcoming the effects of downturns in the most efficient way.
Starting all the way from the late 1990s, Al Arar Capital has been a pioneer in the country’s manufacturing sector, which constitutes a significant portion of its total assets. The Company also has a strong presence in sectors like direct investments, building and construction materials, district cooling, information technology, food and contracting.
Agile to take advantage of the dynamic changes in the marketplace, Al Arar Capital takes its game up a notch – eyeing more business opportunities in areas such as education, healthcare and entertainment.
Aziz Hammadi Saad
Chief Executive Officer
H E DR MOHAMMED ABDULLA AL RAJHI is a high-ranking diplomat and has held senior management positions in various ministries and government establishments.
He has also served as the Ambassador of the Saudi Arabia to the Court of St. James and Iceland. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from Cairo University and Diploma in Banking and Financial Studies from New York.
Aziz Hammadi Saad is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Al Arar Capital.
Aziz Hammadi Saad has extensive experience in manufacturing, industrial, financial investments and real estate sectors. He holds a degree in Business Management from USA and is a Management Major from Metropolitan State College, USA.
