Jeddah · Kingdom of Saudi Arabia · Est. 1951
Six businesses, one set of books. Alhamrani Group's diversification has mirrored the growth of the Saudi economy, establishing the group as one of the foremost private sector companies in the Kingdom.
Since 1951
Sheikh Ali Mohammed Alhamrani established Alhamrani Group over 50 years ago.
His vision was of the Alhamrani Group using its resources to make a significant contribution to the development and self-sufficiency of the Kingdom. The group's diversification has mirrored the growth of the Saudi economy and established it as one of the foremost private sector companies in the Kingdom.
Today, Alhamrani Group subsidiaries enjoy leading positions in several key markets, both in Saudi Arabia and, increasingly, across the wider Gulf region. The group aims to consolidate and accelerate growth and diversification by developing compelling products, improving service quality and increasing the strength of its manufacturing base in response to opportunities in Saudi Arabia and throughout the region.
06 — businesses & companies
Operating companies
Alhamrani Group acts as the umbrella. Beneath it sit the companies that manufacture, finance, build, blend and bank.
Automotive · Est. Mid-1980s
01Since its founding in the mid-1980s, Alhamrani Auto Lease Vehicle Financing has built deep expertise in consumer finance — a core pillar of the group's success and now one of the leading names in vehicle finance, investment, sales and payment collection.
Automotive · Est. 1998
02
A division of Alhamrani FUCHS Petroleum SA Ltd offering motorists a comprehensive range of oil change and car care services. One Stop opened its first outlet in 1998 and has grown to 63 outlets across the Kingdom, stocking only FUCHS lubricants blended at Alhamrani FUCHS Petroleum.
Industries · Est. 1973
03Wholly owned by the group, AIG produces steel and plastic drums in the Kingdom and holds an 80 per cent share of the Saudi drum market, reducing dependence on imports. Clients include Gulf Oils, Mobil, Shell, BP, Agip, Petromin, SABIC and Kuwait National Petroleum Company, across the petroleum, petrochemical, chemical and food industries.
Industries · Est. 1975
04A leading manufacturer of red bricks used throughout the Kingdom for construction, with plants in Asfan and Jeddah and a 35% share of the Western Province market. ACI has two divisions producing red bricks and dry mix, in addition to advanced tile adhesives.
Petro-trade
05
A global leader with German roots that has developed, produced and sold lubricants and related specialties for 90 years, for virtually all applications and sectors. With 58 companies and more than 5,700 employees worldwide, the FUCHS Group is the leading independent supplier of lubricants.
Tech · Est. 1981
06
AU has the vision to build a universe of financial technologies that connect and simplify life for businesses and consumers — intelligent financial technologies with fewer limitations and access for all. The first fintech company to introduce cash ATMs within the Kingdom, and the creator of the market for shared ATM networks across the GCC.
Tech
07
Ateon is an ecosystem for a decentralised future, supporting blockchain development and the evolution of fintech across diverse industries in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.
A journey that began in 1951
Seventy years of Saudi industry, kept as a ledger — every factory, franchise, joint venture and Kingdom first, in the order it happened.
Sheikh Ali Mohammed Alhamrani begins his journey to establish a legacy for the nation and his family.
Alhamrani & Alsulaiman enter a partnership with the Nissan Motor Company, becoming the first importer dealership network in the Kingdom.
Becomes the exclusive dealer franchise network for the Central Region.
Alhamrani Group develops its first industrial business, Alhamrani Industrial Group, expanding beyond motor sales.
AIG opens its first steel drum and industrial packaging factory in Jeddah.
Alhamrani & Alsulaiman begin a partnership to distribute Gulf Oil products in Saudi Arabia.
AIG discovers extensive red clay deposits in Asfan and begins extraction lasting fifty years.
Alhamrani Group opens its first construction business, supporting the growth of commercial and domestic developments.
The group establishes Alhamrani Universal Company (now AU) as its financial and high technology division. Within five years it issued over 35,000 debit cards, installed 3,000 ATMs and handled over 3,000 transactions per month.
AIG opens a second factory in Riyadh.
Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOC) begins servicing a growing demand for products and technical support.
AU becomes the dominant force in electronic banking in the GCC.
Production facilities at Yanbu begin production with a capacity of 75,000 metric tons per year.
Alhamrani FUCHS Petroleum Saudi Arabia Limited is formed — a joint venture with FUCHS Petrolub AG to manufacture and distribute the full range of FUCHS products.
FUCHS commissions a modern grease production plant at Yanbu, followed by a 30,000 square-metre grease plant with a capacity of 4,500 metric tons per annum.
Responding to the rapid expansion of infrastructure in the Kingdom, Alhamrani Real Estate is formed.
Alhamrani Group acquires 50 per cent equity in Gulf Oil Middle East Limited (GOIMEL).
AIG opens its third factory in Al-Jubail.
GOIMEL commissions a state-of-the-art production facility in Jebel Ali, Dubai, with a capacity of 25,000 metric tons per year.
AUC is appointed sole agent of International Verifact Inc across the Middle East, Turkey and Pakistan for their range of point-of-sale products, and becomes the exclusive distributor of Nintendo video games in Saudi Arabia.
AIG introduces a range of complete fibreglass solutions to customers throughout the Gulf.
AU aligns with International Verifact Inc to pioneer ePayments terminals, boosting multi-lane ePayments capability.
The first EMV transactions in Saudi Arabia are conducted on a Hypercom ePOS terminal powered by AU.
AU becomes the first vendor capable of accepting contactless payment transactions in Saudi Arabia.
AU is the first to introduce multi-function banking kiosks, issuing and printing ATM cards on the spot.
Focus Zukunft awards Alhamrani FUCHS the coveted 100% carbon neutral operations emissions status.
Commercial record
A pre-eminent position in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, and a commitment to investing our resources and expertise in the success of every joint venture.
Alhamrani Industries
Built an 85% share of the Saudi drum market.
Alhamrani Industries
Holds a 35% share of the Western Province brick market.
Alhamrani Petro-trade
Enjoys 40% of the grease market in Saudi Arabia.
Alhamrani Tech
Created the market for shared ATM networks among the GCC countries.
A commitment to investing our resources and expertise in the success of every joint venture has produced commercial highlights across every sector we enter.
of the Saudi drum market
Western Province brick market
of the Kingdom's grease market
One Stop car care outlets
MENA export markets
operating houses, one group
"Our resources exist to serve the development and self-sufficiency of the Kingdom."
The Alhamrani Family
Founding vision, carried since 1951
