THE MIDDLE EAST’S

Abdul Latif Jameel

2. Abdul Latif Jameel

Chairman: Mohammed Abdul Latif Jameel
Established: 1945
Country: Saudi Arabia

Since the company’s establishment in 1945, Abdul Latif Jameel has expanded to over 30 countries and employs more than 11,000 people. In September 2024, Jameel Motors announced a major international collaboration with China’s Geely Farizon to distribute vehicles in multiple countries, with agreements signed in the U.K., Australia, and the U.A.E. In 2025, Jameel Motors entered South Africa and Poland, signing distribution agreements with Changan Automobile and GAC, respectively. In June 2024, Almar Water Solutions, part of Jameel Environmental Services, announced a $1.5 billion water transport project with Antofagasta Minerals for Chile’s Centinela mine, aiming to double the seawater supply.