About Bahamdan Group
We are a Saudi-based global holding company guided by our philosophy and values and committed to compounding growth. For over seven decades, we have built powerful operating businesses that create value and make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and communities in Saudi Arabia and select global markets.
OUR FOCUS
Cross-Sector Business Builders
Our Group’s journey began by meeting the supply and demand challenges of a rapidly growing Saudi Arabia, a focus that we maintain to the present. We have built market-leading companies in education, healthcare, and digital infrastructure, and have significant experience in the industrial, telecommunications, real-estate and consumer goods and services sector, across Saudi Arabia, the United States, and United Kingdom, among other markets. We hold our businesses for an extended period of time, benefitting from the continual compounding in their growth.
OUR home market
Committed to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
We are deeply committed to being an active participant in the transformation of Saudi Arabia's economy currently underway and a contributor to the realization of the nation’s ambitious Vision 2030 goals. As part of that commitment, we have both expanded our global operating businesses into Saudi Arabia and served as a trusted partner for others looking to establish or expand their presence in the Kingdom, leveraging our best-in-class global knowledge, experience, and capabilities.
OUR HISTORy
A Legacy of Transformation
Early Beginnings
In the 1940s, Salem Bahamdan embarked on his entrepreneurial journey, starting with a modest grocery store in Makkah. By the 1950s, he had expanded to Riyadh, laying the foundation for the Bahamdan family's business legacy. This era saw the birth of thriving ventures, including a successful textile business and a diverse range of ancillary companies, from cosmetics to bookstores.
Our Founding
In 1955, Abdullah Bahamdan, already a seasoned entrepreneur, formally established the Bahamdan Group. With a dual role as a respected banker, he began building market-leading businesses across various sectors. Simultaneously, he embarked on a remarkable journey, transforming the National Commercial Bank of Saudi Arabia (NCB) into one of the Middle East's largest financial services groups.
70 Years of Legacy
Spanning nearly seven decades, the Bahamdan Group has etched a rich business legacy. Throughout this time, it has consistently been a pioneer and innovator, contributing significantly to Saudi Arabia's transformation. As a builder and operator of world-class companies across a range of sectors, the Bahamdan Group has and continues to play a pivotal role in the nation's development.
Decades of Impact
The Bahamdan Group has been an integral part of Saudi Arabia's economic and social fabric. It has actively participated in the country's growth and development by identifying and filling essential market gaps. Over the years, it has become deeply ingrained in the nation's economic landscape.
Shaping the Future
Today, the Bahamdan Group continues to play a meaningful role in shaping the future of Saudi Arabia. With a history steeped in success and a commitment to innovation, it remains at the forefront of economic and social development, carrying forward the Bahamdan family's enduring legacy.
OUR VALUES
At the heart of everything we do, from our investments to philanthropy, are enduring family values and a set of guiding principles geared towards action and the elevation of purpose and impact.
Honesty and Integrity
We conduct our business fairly, with honesty and integrity. Everything we do reflects the moral principles that underpin our relationships with all of our stakeholders, including partners, employees, and the communities in which we operate.
Respect
We show consideration and appreciation for partners, employees, and communities we work with around the world.
Loyalty and Trust
We are faithful to our partners and employees and emphasize the importance of trust. As a family-owned business, our name is our reputation.
Bias for Action
We are driven to succeed and understand that there is no substitute for execution. We always seek to be doers.
Continuous Learning
We are committed to ensuring everything we do is done to the best of our ability. Learning from every success and challenge, we ensure that we get better at what we do, every day.