In 1945, the late Sheikh Abdul Latif Jameel founded what would become one of Saudi Arabia's most storied business enterprises in Jeddah. From these modest beginnings as a small trading operation, the company caught a transformational wind in 1955 when Mr. Jameel was appointed as Toyota's distributor in Saudi Arabia, starting with just four Toyota vehicles. This pivotal moment established the foundation for what would grow into the largest vehicle distribution network in the Kingdom and set the company on a path of continuous evolution.
Over eight decades, Abdul Latif Jameel Enterprises has grown from a family-owned automotive distributor into a powerful partner for businesses across the Middle East, North Africa, and Türkiye. Guided by the founder's favorite proverb - 'If a wind blows, ride it!' - the company has strategically diversified beyond transportation into sectors that form the infrastructure of life: healthcare, energy, real estate, financial services, engineering and manufacturing, and consumer products. Today, with over 1,200 skilled professionals and operations spanning 34 countries, Abdul Latif Jameel Enterprises leverages deep regional expertise and long-established relationships to unlock opportunities for partners seeking to do business in the MENAT region.