17. Alfardan Group

Established: 1954
Country: Qatar
Chairman: Hussain Ibrahim Alfardan

Established by Hussain Ibrahim Alfardan in 1954, the Alfardan Group is one of the leading family conglomerates in Qatar, with a presence in the U.A.E., Saudi Arabia, Oman, Türkiye, and Switzerland. The group's portfolio includes jewelry, financial services, property development, automotive, hospitality, marine, agriculture, and medical services. In October 2022, Alfardan Group announced a partnership with Google Cloud to support the group’s digital transformation. As a participant in the United Nations Global Compact, Alfardan Group adheres to its principles-based approach to sustainability.