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We Invest in Opportunities
and Build Value for the Future

In an economy experiencing accelerating diversification and growth, we direct our investments toward promising sectors and build partnerships that bring together local opportunities and global expertise, supporting the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and contributing to sustainable economic value creation.

Autad Al Arabia
Holding

Autad Al Arabia Holding is an investment company focused on long-term capital growth and preservation through a diversified investment portfolio that includes private equity, real estate, and multi-asset investments, alongside building strategic partnerships to capture distinctive investment opportunities locally and globally.

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Corporate Governance

Strong Foundations for Sustainable Investments

Our approach is built on active oversight by the Board of Directors and its specialized committees, supported by an integrated risk management and compliance framework that ensures our decisions are aligned with the company’s strategic objectives and safeguards the interests of its shareholders and partners.

Our Governance Principles

  • Accountability

    Clear responsibility for decisions and outcomes.

  • Transparency

    Timely availability of information.

  • Fairness

    Consistent standards in conduct and compliance.

  • Responsibility

    Consideration of national interests and the company’s long-term interests.

  • Independence

    Strengthening independent review and managing conflicts of interest.

Autad in Numbers

  • 81% Saudization Rate
  • 14 Strategic Partnerships
  • 15 Investment Sectors

Our Investment Philosophy

Autad Al Arabia’s investment philosophy is grounded in the conviction that successful investing is built on discipline, selectivity, and sustainable value creation rather than short-term gains. We adopt a long-term approach that balances capital growth and preservation through investment diversification and the pursuit of promising opportunities across targeted sectors and markets.

Our investment direction is shaped by the opportunities created by Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation, including the growing contribution of non-oil sectors, diversification of income sources, and the accelerating pace of strategic projects linked to Saudi Vision 2030. We seek to deploy capital in promising sectors and capitalize on the growth opportunities arising from this transformation, contributing to the Kingdom’s economic diversification.

We believe our role extends beyond providing capital to building active partnerships that contribute to business development, enhance operational efficiency, and support growth and expansion. Our investment decisions are based on careful opportunity assessment, effective risk management, and robust institutional governance frameworks.

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The Value Autad Adds

  • Selecting Investment
    Opportunities

    Investment opportunities undergo a comprehensive assessment that considers alignment with AUTAD’s strategy, the quality of the business model, growth potential, management capabilities, expected risks and returns, and opportunities for long-term value creation, supported by rigorous due diligence and clear governance frameworks.

  • Our Role in Portfolio
    Companies

    We act as a strategic partner whose role extends beyond providing capital, without necessarily becoming directly involved in day-to-day operations. Our contribution includes supporting governance and strategic planning, optimizing capital structure, facilitating market access, and supporting companies through pivotal stages of growth.

  • Enabling International
    Partnerships in the Saudi Market

    We seek to build partnerships and joint ventures with international companies looking to expand in the Kingdom by combining capital, local market knowledge, and international investment expertise, enabling our partners to benefit from available investment opportunities.

Investment Assets

  • Stacks of coins in front of market charts

    Traditional Assets Portfolio

  • Greenhouses, solar panels and wind turbines in the desert

    Private Investments Portfolio

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    Real Estate Assets and Privatization
    Projects Portfolio

Strategic Partnerships

Autad Al Arabia draws on a network of investment relationships with financial institutions and regional and global partners. These relationships help broaden access to investment opportunities, strengthen analytical capabilities, and support the execution of transactions and co-investments, creating sustainable value across different markets.

FAQs

  • What distinguishes Autad Al Arabia’s investment approach?

  • What are the main sectors AUTAD focuses on in its investments?

  • Which geographic markets does AUTAD target?

  • How does AUTAD create value beyond providing capital?

  • What types of direct investment opportunities does AUTAD seek?

  • What criteria does AUTAD use when selecting companies for investment?

  • What role does AUTAD play in the companies it invests in?

  • How does AUTAD support international companies seeking to enter the Saudi market?

  • Does AUTAD offer co-investment opportunities with strategic partners?

  • What asset classes are included in AUTAD’s investment portfolios?

  • What investment horizon does AUTAD adopt for its direct investments?

  • How does AUTAD determine exit strategies for its investments?

  • What due diligence procedures does AUTAD follow before making an investment decision?

  • What is the role of the Investment Committee in evaluating and approving investment opportunities?

  • What information is required to submit an investment opportunity?

Contact Us

T. +966112339524

8392 Prince Turki Ibn Abdulaziz Al Awal Road
King Saud University
12371 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia