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Bahamdan Group
Bahamdan Group is a Riyadh investment company founded in 1955 with real estate and aviation holdings.
Bahamdan Group
Bahamdan Group traces its start to 1955 when Abdullah Bahamdan established the firm in Riyadh. His son Kamal Bahamdan serves as vice chairman and leads the related Safanad investment arm. The group deploys capital across real estate, aviation, and data infrastructure. Confirmed holdings include Al Hamra Oasis Village Compound in Riyadh, The Business Gate mixed-use project, and a North American data center portfolio. It also operates Arcola globally and maintains an Olympic show jumping horse program. The firm lists no disclosed AUM or professional headcount. It maintains the Bahamdan Foundation and holds memberships in the U.S.-Saudi Business Council and Swedish-Saudi Business Council. Kamal Bahamdan was named a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader in 2006. Bahamdan Group operates through direct asset ownership rather than external fund commitments, with Safanad serving as its primary global investment vehicle.
General information
Firm type
Generalist
Year founded
1955
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Middle East
Country
Saudi Arabia
City
Riyadh
Corporate office
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Principals
Abdullah Bahamdan
Founder and Chairman
Kamal Bahamdan
Vice Chairman
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Bahamdan Group?
Abdullah Bahamdan serves as founder and chairman. Kamal Bahamdan acts as vice chairman and leads the Safanad investment arm.
What asset classes does Bahamdan Group hold?
The group owns real estate compounds and mixed-use projects in Riyadh, a North American data center portfolio, and aviation assets through Fairjets and ImperialJet.
How is Safanad connected to Bahamdan Group?
Safanad functions as the global investment arm of the Bahamdan Group.
Does Bahamdan Group maintain philanthropic structures?
The Bahamdan Foundation operates as the family's philanthropic vehicle.
What professional networks does the firm participate in?
Bahamdan Group belongs to the U.S.-Saudi Business Council. Kamal Bahamdan sits on the Education Committee of the Swedish-Saudi Business Council and was named a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader in 2006.
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