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Zamil Group
Zamil Group traces its roots to the early twentieth century when Sheikh Abdullah Alhamd Al Zamil built a trading business in Bahrain before expanding into...
Zamil Group
Zamil Group traces its roots to the early twentieth century when Sheikh Abdullah Alhamd Al Zamil built a trading business in Bahrain before expanding into Saudi Arabia. The family office continues to manage a portfolio of operating companies and property assets that reflect that commercial foundation. Investment activity spans direct co-investments, SPVs, private equity, private credit, infrastructure and real estate. Confirmed holdings include Abunayyan Holding and ADES Holding with the Public Investment Fund. Geographic reach covers the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe. The office also operates an offshore fleet and multiple commercial and residential properties in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain. No public headcount or AUM figure exists. The firm maintains Zamil Group Philanthropy and holds membership in the Family Business Council Gulf, where it received a Succession Award, and YPO through Basma Al Zamil. In 2022 the group supported student participation in the ISEF science fair and partnered on a voluntary carbon market initiative. Ownership remains within the founding family with no external managers or listed vehicles. This closed structure allows direct control over operating companies and real assets while preserving succession arrangements that have already been recognized by regional family-business networks.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
1920
Location
Region
Asia
Country
Saudi Arabia
City
Al Khobar
Corporate office
Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Zamil Group?
Investment decisions remain inside the founding family with no external CIO or investment committee disclosed in public materials.
Does Zamil Group participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The office executes direct co-investments, SPVs and joint ventures. It also holds fund-of-funds exposure and infrastructure positions.
What investment stages does Zamil Group typically target?
Activity covers growth, late-stage, mature and startup opportunities across its listed sectors.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Wealth originated from trading and industrial businesses founded by Sheikh Abdullah Alhamd Al Zamil in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in the first half of the twentieth century.
Does Zamil Group maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
Zamil Group Philanthropy operates as the family's giving vehicle. It runs separate programs including support for disability services and science education.
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