First Group International

, Egypt), Marketing Services & Commercial Projects Co. (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia), and Trade Union Insurance Co. Finally, Sheikh Ibrahim is the founder and chairman of First Group International, a Dubai-based conglomerate active in capital ventures, property development, marine and marina developments, yacht building, leisure and toy divisions. Following the footstep of his Father, Mr. Mohammed Sharbatly, is the First Group International CEO, while he is also managing B-Consult, and supplies venture Business First, and Gourmet District Abu Dhabi, and a team of experts in hospitality industry in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. History:

The Sharbatly family is one of Saudi Arabia’s oldest and the foremost families in trade & business. The family, based in Jeddah, has been an integral partner in the development of the country since 1930s. The late Sheikh Hassan Abbas Sharbatly, the family business founder, played a pivotal role since the early economic development of modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the pre-oil era. Further, he made vast charitable contributions during his life in support of education, culture, social development and in alleviating poverty. This role led His Majesty the late King Abdulaziz Al Saud, the founder of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to bestow in 1934 upon Sheikh Hassan Sharbatly the title of “His Excellency” as well as the title of Minister of State without Portfolio. Such status was the first of its kind in the Kingdom. In post-oil era Sheikh Hassan was also the founder of many leading institutions like Riyad Bank and Saudi Arabian Refineries Company (SARCO). He also left behind a portfolio of companies concentrated in real estate, automotive and trading sector. Present
The Sharbatly family, today, consolidates their investments under the umbrella of AlNahla Group. AlNahla established it’s headquarter in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and has substantial investments across the MENA region. Alnahla group includes a number of operating companies such as: SAMACO, Fast, Jeddah Holding and Smile Telecom and is represented on the board of number public of companies such as Riyad Bank and Ettihad Atheeb Telecommunication Co. Vision
To be the leading diversified investment holding company in the kingdom creating value to its Shareholders, partners and local community. Mission

• Deliver a benchmark in investment, commercial operations and real estate development within our region.

• Offer highest level of commitment to customers and to our long term local and international partners

• Develop the best management practices, with emphasis on training and career development, fostering an internal culture of integrity and high performance

• Assume and grow social responsibility , building loyalty and collaboration, through H.E Hassan Abbas Sharbatly Foundation’s programs and initiatives



Partners of Success:

Riyad Bank

GO (Etihad Atheeb Telecom)

Ferrari

Maserati

Porsche

Audi

Volkswagen

Intex

Little Tikes

Maisto tech

Nikko

Mondo

Hatteras

Sea Ray

Boston Whaler

Porsche Design

AlNahla Group Corporate

AlNahla Group - Social Responsibility:

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has been part of our heritage. Today, the driver of such programs is H.E. Sayed Hassan Abbas Sharbatly foundation. The foundation is helping community and welfare project around the Kingdom. Its founder was Late H.E. Hassan Abbas Sharbatly, 1914-1999


The Foundation:

• Established in 2002
• Donated third of his wealth to social and community activities
• Formalized a life-long charity work (formally represent what is perhaps the oldest CSR program in Saudi Arabia)

Funding:

The foundation projects get the no.1 priority in the cash cascade of AlNahla Group whereby 1/3 of net income annually allocated to the foundation. Programs:

Up to 20 different main programs and many sub-programs including:

1. Building Mosques
2. Education (Digital Libraries Projects)
3. Health Care
4. Ramadan Breakfast meals
5. Aid through charities, foundations and special needs relief organizations
6. Educational Scholarships Program