About Us

The Founder's Story

Omar Kassem Alesayi Group (OKAG) was established in 1945 by the ambitious and visionary "Omar Kassem Alesayi". The Group was established with a desire to create a legacy, leveraging upon the initial textile business combined with an astute vision, and entrepreneurial eyes for opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Since the formative years, the group embarked on a journey of business segmentation anchored on their solid reputation in the market, deep-rooted product knowledge, traditional values, and business ethics. The philosophy set by our founder's vision led to collaborative ventures with some of the world’s leading brand names, fostering long-term relationships along the way.

Today our founder’s family business comprises of various companies/ subsidiaries: grouped into multiple business sectors which are " Engineering & Technology, Real Estate & Asset Development, Consumer & Trading, Electronics, Investment and Partnership".

The late, Omar Kassem Alesayi’s vision, passion for life, business acumen and a solid foundation based on his values and professional relationships were extraordinary. As a public figure, it was his sense of humanity, that transformed him into one of the greatest businessmen in modern Saudi Arabian history.

The founders' legacy have continued to inspire the next generation of leaders to continually transform the business along new, innovative and value- generating horizons, and in doing so continue to enrich the lives of people and their communities, as well as contribute to the development and growth of a thriving and vibrant, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

The late Omar Kassem Alesayi divine soul left the earth on January 7th, 2008, and he will always be remembered for his innovative and collaborative approach to business and his value of people.

Board of Directors

Saeed Omar K. Alesayi

Board Member

Abdullah Omar K. Alesayi

Chairman

Mohammed Omar K. Alesayi

Board Member

CEO’s Message

Omar Kassem Alesayi Group (OKAG) is a leading family-owned business powerhouse anchored in the heritage, economy, and social fabric of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As a highly diversified company at the forefront of sectors including engineering and technology, real estate development, consumer and trading, electronics, and investments, now more than ever, is an exciting time to be part of the Omar Kassem Alesayi Group.

Omar Kassem Alesayi Group positively impacts the lives of residents and visitors in Saudi Arabia, through the development of iconic, large commercial projects that support the growth of Saudi Arabia’s economy, elevate the Kingdom’s infrastructure, and enhance the experience of visiting global communities.

Our philosophy continues to represent the deeply entrenched values that have guided our businesses over decades, whilst welcoming a new era for Omar Kassem Alesayi Group that is characterized by transformation, restructuring, and capacity building for a brighter future.

Omar Kassem Alesayi Group’s strategy underscores the commitment we have to provide sustainable investment opportunities through the management of diverse and unique investment portfolios. Complementing our investments, our retail brands continue to gain followership and recognition for their roles in transforming convenience and access to products and services in the Kingdom.

We are conscious of the impact on society and the gravity of our responsibilities, which is why we take great care in developing programs to positively impact the communities and the nation as good corporate citizens.

Driven by a world-class management team, and the guidance of our Board of Directors, Omar Kassem Alesayi Group is well-positioned to navigate the new wave of challenges that the dynamic, innovative, and transforming business environment in Saudi Arabia will bring. We are confident of the future and look forward to sharing our new chapter of success with you.

Overview

Since being founded in 1945, Omar Kassem Alesayi Group has been recognized as one of the leading and most respected family- owned conglomerates, demonstrating a proven track record of consistent and sustainable growth across a wide spectrum of business sectors throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Omar Kassem Alesayi Group with its investments is an enormous enterprise, OKAG with its investments is an enormous enterprise, currently employing more than one thousand employees, with offices located in various locations.

The group is structured to professionally preserve, manage, and grow its asset base through developing and executing measurable, impactful, and meaningful investments, development opportunities and operating strategies across their portfolio of companies, and the associated ecosystem of partnerships and alliances.
At Omar Kassem Alesayi Group, we cultivate talent and leadership to create sound business solutions, to best meet our customer needs. We build prudence and cost-effectiveness into our leadership culture and pass on the benefits to our customers. We aspire to thrive in business while bringing progress and prosperity to our own people and the communities where we operate.

Our operating companies are active in sectors crucial to sustainable prosperity. All employees support the businesses and management team with resources, expertise, and opportunities to become industry leaders. We are committed to bringing international best practices and investment opportunities to a wider cross-section of stakeholder interests.
The group is fully committed to playing its part in making Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 a success. Our successes will contribute to the success of Saudi Arabia, and for these reasons we have an unshakable determination to make good on our promises, - as this is the Omar Kassem Alesayi Group way.

The portfolio of companies within Omar Kassem Alesayi Group includes:

Engineering & Technology

Real Estate & Asset Development

Consumer & Trading

Electronics

Investment & Partnership

Vision

We will sustain Omar Kassem Alesayi Group legacy and continue to contribute to the development of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the welfare of our citizens for centuries to come.

Mission

Our mission focuses on transforming and adding value to Saudi Arabia and enabling economic growth through building sustainable businesses, diversifying globally and creating a high return on investment for our varied stakeholders.

Our Values

At Omar Kassem Alesayi Group we have

a “SPECIFIC” Core values to enlighten

our journey.

Sustainability
Passion
Empowerment
Commitment
Integrity
Flexibility
Innovation
Collaboration

Sustainability

We believe that it’s our responsibility to positively impact people, our planet and profit. We respect the EARTH and life in all its diversity and work to secure the Earth’s bounty and beauty for present and future generations.

At Omar Kassem Alesayi Group we believe we have the power and therefore the responsibility to model positive change in our communities.

Sustainability

At Omar Kassem Alesayi Group we believe we have the power and therefore the responsibility to model positive change in our communities.

Passion

We believe that our individual differences strengthen our teams, and the trust and respect we have for each other infuses passion into everything we do. Opening our minds and combining our different backgrounds, experiences, world views and expertise make us stronger and more innovative problem solvers. This is driving better results.

Empowerment

We believe that empowerment is the collective energy and inspiration that powers our business forward. We value people who test their talent and take the initiative, to apply all their talents to the task at hand, and act with clarity, intention, and passion.

Commitment

At Omar Kassem Alesayi Group, we strive to anticipate and meet the needs of our partners and stakeholders. We communicate openly and honestly; we build trust and conduct ourselves accordingly to the highest ethical standards. When you partner with us, you share in our success, aspirations, and ethos of high-quality.

Integrity

Those with integrity strive to produce high-quality work on time, regardless of the task. At Omar Kassem Alesayi Group we recognize that everything we do impacts the organization, our colleagues and business outcomes.

Flexibility

Having a strong and stable team around you is essential in times of flexibility. It means that, no matter the difficulties you are facing, you have people whom you can rely on to support you. Yet, at Omar Kassem Alesayi Group, we value efficiency where we believe that focus and clarity on key priorities is critical to ensure we deliver with quality on time…every time.

Innovation

Being open to creativity and willing to innovate upon existing processes is critical to adapting to the ever-changing demands of the market and often facilitates substantial opportunities for growth. Business that are resistant to change can quickly find themselves obsolete and struggling to maintain market share, at at Omar Kassem Alesayi Group we lead by example.

Collaboration

We believe that connecting and collaborating with customers, partners, consumers and each other is what drives success. Relationships deliver results when the common purpose is at the heart of the mutual objective. With our professionalism, we, at Omar Kassem Alesayi Group, take pride in our rigor, commitment to due process, and in the value, we place on delivering excellence in everything we do.

Our
Principles

Economic Contribution
Professionalism
Shared Growth

Economic Contribution

Building our group to contribute economically to the welfare of society in an effective and constructive manner is a key focus at Omar Kassem Alesayi Group.

In accordance with the economical evolution that parallels the principles of development, progress, and elevated standards, utilizing the highest Local, Regional and International norms.

We establish the Group as a National Institution that the Society takes pride in and to achieve high returns to guarantee continuity, growth, and prosperity.

Economic Contribution

Building our group to contribute economically to the welfare of society in an effective and constructive manner is a key focus at Omar Kassem Alesayi Group.

In accordance with the economical evolution that parallels the principles of development, progress, and elevated standards, utilizing the highest Local, Regional and International norms.

We establish the Group as a National Institution that the Society takes pride in and to achieve high returns to guarantee continuity, growth, and prosperity.

Professionalism

With ongoing training for our qualified management team, giving them leadership skills to achieve continuous improvement aiming for high performance levels offering the best service to society.

Shared Growth

Through joint effort to achieve our Group's objectives, we are committed to build a career driven working environment that is free from corporate politics and unnecessary frustration.

Working at
Alesayi

Workplace Culture
Code of Conduct
Careers and Internship

Workplace Culture

At Omar Kassem Alesayi Group, our most valuable achievements center around people and relationships.

Our people provide a diversity of ideas, solutions, service and problem solving, where we value their background, talent and life experiences.

Our relationships are designed to engage with passionate partner networks and inspired professionals who value the art of continuous improvement and collaborative pursuits for business and social success.

At the core, our culture is designed to build stakeholder unity to create an environment where we compete with integrity and win together.

Workplace Culture

At Omar Kassem Alesayi Group, our most valuable achievements center around people and relationships.

Our people provide a diversity of ideas, solutions, service and problem solving, where we value their background, talent and life experiences.

At the core, our culture is designed to build stakeholder unity to create an environment where we compete with integrity and win together.

Code of Conduct

Few Lines about code of conduct and Link to code of conduct (PDF file)

Careers and Internship

At Omar Kassem Alesayi Group, we recognize that investing in our people is the most important investment we will ever make, and the best way to ensure we achieve our business goals together.

We have come a long way and to grow in today’s competitive and ever-changing global economy, we have set our sights and standards high – and we seek to exceed them.

The only way we can grow together as a strong and cohesive global organization is through our strongest assets – our people. We offer employees numerous career opportunities, in a culture that rewards quality performance and supports them in their journey to success, all whilst working for world famous brands.

Every employee is supported to grow to their full potential through better learning and development opportunities to ensure that their careers at Omar Kassem Alesayi Group are enjoyable and long lasting. We also aim to attract and retain the best talent to make Omar Kassem Alesayi Group a stimulating workplace, where people want to come work, and where people stay and aspire to grow with our business.