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Chairman’s Message
Mr.Ibrahim Hassan Sharbatly
Founder, FIRST GROUP & SAMACO
First Group International is entering a dynamic period of expansion and modernisation. I am confident that our strong leadership team and our dedicated workforce will continue to provide our customers, our suppliers and all our stakeholders with an exemplary level of service, flexibility and integrity. Our Group’s foundation goes back a very long way; starting with general trading and expandinginto real estate development, automotive, marine, toys, leisure distribution, food & beverage, hospitality and investment sectors.
As we continue to evolve cautiously and carefully while focusing on diversifying into various other business segments,we are investing heavily into manpower, technology and facilities to ensure our expansion is executed with required precision, based on sound business intelligence through extensive market research and analysis. Our vision is to expand beyond borders to consistently gain market share while focusing on brand exposure throughout the Middle East, Africa and Europe.Our persistent and constant tenacity to deliver value-added services to both our customers and suppliers, clearly distinguish ourselves as being a market “Leader” and their right choice of preferred “Partner” compared to any other competitor in the region. Finally, I would like to invite you to explore our website, and ask you to contact us if we can be of any assistance in supporting your business endeavors. Also, we are constantly looking for new talent in various fields and thus, please visit our “Careers” section and let us know how we can work together to achieve our goals and aspirations.
CEO & Vice Chairman’s Message
Mr.Mohammed Sharbatly
CEO & Vice Chairman
With honour and humility, I am proud to take the legacy of First Group forward into new territory. Our search for new brands for our trading division is bearing fruit as our portfolio of products increases almost daily. Our real estate division is expanding with more properties being acquired and others coming under our management.
And we are always looking for new ideas and investment opportunities.Expansion and diversification requires strategic thinking, good planning and outstanding implementation but I am confident in our team and our ability to meet the many challenges we will face as we strive for excellence.
History
After great success in Saudi Arabia, First Group International explored an opportunity to expand within the region. In 1991, First Group International extended its resources to Dubai, United Arab Emirates and became one of the pioneers to be part of the rapidly growing and competitive economy that has altered and redefined business in the GCC and the wider Middle East regions.
From their base in Jeddah, the late Sheikh Hassan Abbas Sharbatly, the family patriarch grew the business during the initial period of economic development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Late Sheikh Hassan made remarkable and generous contributions to Saudi Arabia’s society with their social development including education and cultural sectors and in many other notable philanthropic ventures. With his distinguished involvement in the country’s social developments, His Majesty, the late King Abdul Aziz Al Saud, bestowed upon him the title of “His Excellency” as well as the title of Honorary Minister of State without Portfolio; a status that was first of its kind in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Late Sheikh Hassan Sharbatly was the founder of many leading institutions like Riyadh Bank and Saudi Arabian Refineries Company (SARCO). He also left behind a portfolio of companies concentrated in real estate, automotive, commerce and trading sectors. We are also equally proud to announce that our current Chairman, Sheikh Ibrahim Sharbatly has celebrated his 40 years of successfully growing family business. He is also the current Deputy Chairman of AlNahla Group.
In 1975, Sheikh Ibrahim Sharbatly founded the Saudi Arabian Marketing & Agencies Company (SAMACO Group) (http://www.alnahlagroup.com/en/about/alnahla-group-history).
Since 1991, Sheikh Ibrahim Sharbatly has established successful businesses in various sectors and has deep roots in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. His vision to be THE BEST in every aspects of his business venture is truly an inspiring story.