Dallah Albaraka Holding

What Dallah Albaraka Holding does

Dallah Albaraka Holding Company (شركة دله البركة القابضة) is a privately held Saudi Arabian diversified conglomerate founded in 1969 and headquartered in Jeddah at the Saleh Kamel Center for Business. The group operates 100+ companies across 43 countries spanning Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, employing 10,000+ people across ten or more sectors including real estate and infrastructure, Islamic banking and financial services, healthcare, food and beverage manufacturing and distribution, telecommunications, media and broadcasting, transportation, travel and hospitality, environmental services, and HVAC. The group is family-controlled by the Al-Kamal family, with Sheikh Abdullah Saleh Kamel serving as Chairman; it pioneered the first Islamic banking group (Al Baraka, 1982/2002), the first Arab satellite TV network (ART, 1993), the first pay-TV platform in the Arab world (Al-Awwal, 1996), and the first driving schools in Saudi Arabia (1975).

The group's core product and technology portfolio includes: Dallah Real Estate with 200+ million sqm of developed projects; Al Baraka Banking Group with $2+ billion in Islamic banking customer deposits; Dallah Healthcare, including the first private specialized cardiac surgery center in Riyadh and the Dallah Namar Hospital; Dallah Telecom, which installed the national Saudi fiber optic network, participates in the 27,000 km FLAG global submarine cable system, and holds direct Qualcomm patent licensing for 3G/4G/5G technologies in Saudi Arabia; the ART Network with 1+ million hours of broadcast programming; Halwani Brothers and Al Rabie (250 million units of juice annually) in food manufacturing; Godiva (12% stake) in luxury chocolate; and Dallah Trane, the exclusive Trane HVAC distributor in Saudi Arabia for over three decades with a 20,000 sqm manufacturing plant in King Abdullah Economic City. Environmental services span the Bee'ah (National Company for Environmental Conservation) waste management franchise and the Fawasel e-waste subsidiary, serving 300+ clients.

Dallah Albaraka operates an enterprise field sales model covering B2B, B2G, and B2C channels across Saudi Arabia, the GCC, and 43 countries globally. Revenue is generated through multiple streams: real estate development (project-based), Islamic banking (transaction and spread-based), healthcare (service-based recurring), food and beverage manufacturing and distribution (product sales), telecom infrastructure (managed services and licensing), media (advertising and subscription), transportation (Hajj/Umrah and airport services), HVAC distribution and manufacturing (product sales), environmental services (managed services), and hospitality (recurring room and resort revenue). Government of Saudi Arabia is a significant anchor customer via Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Defense, Hajj/Umrah, and Holy Mosques contracts, while consumer reach extends to 100+ million population markets through Halwani Brothers, Al Rabie, Godiva boutiques, Dallah Healthcare, and Dallah Hotels and Resorts. The portfolio functions as a coordinated platform of independent operating subsidiaries rather than an integrated product suite.

Name

Dallah Albaraka Holding

Legal name

Dallah Albaraka Holding Company (شركة دله البركة القابضة)

Website

https://dallah.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Dallah Albaraka Holding is a privately held Saudi conglomerate founded in 1969, operating 100+ companies across 43 countries in real estate, Islamic banking, healthcare, food and beverage, telecom, media, transportation, hospitality, environmental services, and HVAC for government, enterprise, and consumer customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diversified Conglomerate (Multi-sector Holding)

NAICS

Offices of Other Holding Companies (551112), Management of Companies and Enterprises (551), Management of Companies and Enterprises (55111), Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices (551114), Other Financial Vehicles (525990), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

akta.pro primary industry

Islamic SME & Commercial Banking (FSABAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Shariah-compliant Financing Products (Murabaha, Ijara, Tawarruq, Istisna, Salam) (FSABAGAH), Islamic Private Banking & Wealth (FSABAGAD), Shariah Governance, Compliance & Advisory (Shariah Boards, Audit, Fatwa) (FSABAGAJ), Islamic Investment Banking & Capital Markets Services (FSABAGAG), Islamic Broadcasting (MPABALAG)

Keywords

• Islamic banking services
• Real estate development
• Food and beverage manufacturing
• Telecommunications infrastructure
• Healthcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jeddah

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Real Estate and Infrastructure Development: Developing over 200 million square meters of real estate and infrastructure projects including residential, commercial, coastal cities, and hotels
2. Islamic Banking and Financial Services: Islamic banking operations managing over $2 billion in customer deposits across Al Baraka Banking Group in Bahrain and other financial subsidiaries
3. Healthcare Services: Private healthcare provision including specialized cardiac surgery center and hospital operations
4. Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Distribution: Manufacturing of juices, dairy, ice cream, and chocolate (Godiva) with 250 million annual juice production and distribution to 100+ million population markets
5. Telecommunications Infrastructure: Telecom infrastructure including fiber optics and marine cables serving government and enterprise customers
6. Transportation Services: Transport for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, bus fleet operations, and driving schools
7. Media and Broadcasting: Satellite TV broadcasting, digital content production with over 1 million hours of high-quality programming
8. HVAC Distribution and Manufacturing: Exclusive distributor of Trane HVAC systems in Saudi Arabia with a 20,000 sqm manufacturing plant in KAEC
9. Environmental Services: Waste management, recycling, and environmental solutions serving 300+ clients including leading Saudi companies
10. Travel and Hospitality: Hotels, resorts (Dara Al Madina, Dara Al Urouj), and travel agency services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Dallah Albaraka Holding is a privately held Saudi diversified conglomerate operating more than 100 subsidiaries across 10+ sectors including real estate and infrastructure development (over 200 million sqm), Islamic banking and financial services (Al Baraka Banking Group), healthcare (Dallah Health hospitals and specialty centers), food and beverage manufacturing and distribution (Halwani Brothers, Al Rabie juices, Godiva stake), telecommunications infrastructure (national fiber optic network and 27,000 km marine cables with Qualcomm 3G/4G/5G licensing), media and satellite broadcasting (ART network), travel and hospitality (Durrat resort brands), transportation (Hajj/Umrah pilgrim transport, bus distribution, driving schools), environmental and waste management services, and exclusive Trane HVAC distribution and manufacturing in Saudi Arabia.

Product overview

Dallah Albaraka Holding is a diversified conglomerate with over 50 years of history operating across 100+ companies in 43 countries. The group operates through distinct divisions covering: Real Estate and Infrastructure (Dallah Real Estate), Islamic Banking and Financial Services (Al Baraka Banking Group), Healthcare (Dallah Healthcare with hospitals and specialized centers), Food and Beverages (Halwani Brothers, Al Rabie Juice, Godiva 12% stake, Olpers), Telecommunications (Dallah Telecom with 27,000 km of submarine cables and 3G/4G/5G licensing), Media (ART Network with 1M+ hours of content, Rotana), Travel and Hospitality (Dallah Hotels and Resorts including Drat Al-Marjan Resort), Transportation (Dallah Driving Schools, Advanced Buses, airport operations), Environment (Behja, Fawasel e-waste), and HVAC (Trane exclusive distributor). The portfolio functions as a platform of independent but strategically coordinated business units rather than an integrated product suite.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dallah Health: Healthcare services including specialized medical centers and hospitals
• Al Baraka Banking Group
• ART (Arab Radio and Television)
• Durrat Resorts (درّة)
• Halwani Brothers
• Bee'ah (بيئة)
• Rotana (روتانا)

Products and services

• Dallah Real Estate (دله العقارية) Real estate and infrastructure development arm of Dallah Albaraka, providing large-scale residential, commercial, coastal, and hotel projects with more than 200 million square meters of developed real estate and infrastructure.
• Al Baraka Banking Group (مجموعة البركة المصرفية) Islamic banking group operating according to Sharia principles, offering Sharia-compliant deposits, financing, and banking services to retail and corporate customers across Bahrain and other countries. Manages more than $2 billion USD in customer deposits.
• Dallah Health (دله الصحية) Healthcare investment arm operating private hospitals and specialized medical centers, including the first private specialized cardiac surgery center in Riyadh and Dallah Namar Hospital. Listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange in 2012.
• Halwani Brothers (حلواني إخوان) Leading food industries company producing confectionery and food products for the Saudi and GCC markets; manufacturing and distributing food products through a dedicated factory in Jeddah.
• Al Rabie Juice Factory (مصنع الربيع للعصير) Juice, dairy, and ice cream manufacturing facility in Jeddah producing 250 million units of juice annually for Saudi and GCC distribution to markets covering over 100 million consumers.
• ART Network (Arab Radio and Television) (شبكة راديو وتلفزيون العرب) First Arab satellite TV network providing global digital distribution and production of Arabic and English-language content; over 1 million hours of high-quality programming with exclusive FIFA World Cup rights.
• Dallah Hotels and Resorts (دله للفنادق والمنتجعات) Hospitality company developing and operating hotels and resorts across Saudi Arabia, including Durrat Al-Marjan and Durrat Riyadh resorts, with over 10 million square meters of developed tourism facilities.
• Dallah Trane (Trane HVAC Distribution and Manufacturing) Exclusive distributor of Trane HVAC systems in Saudi Arabia for over three decades, operating one of the top 5 Trane manufacturing plants globally outside the US through a 20,000 sqm facility in KAEC.
• Dallah Communications (دله للاتصالات) Telecommunications and ICT services subsidiary providing specialized services to Saudi ministries including installation of the national Saudi fiber optic network, the 27,000 km telecom marine cable system, and a Qualcomm patent licensing agreement for 3G/4G/5G technologies.
• Dallah Driving Schools (مدارس دله لتعليم القيادة) First driving instruction school in Saudi Arabia, operating 9 driving schools across major Saudi cities and providing professional driver training services.
• Advanced Buses Company Sole regional distributor of Asia Star buses providing fleet operations and passenger transport services, including pilgrim transport for Hajj and Umrah seasons.
• National Company for Environmental Conservation - Bee'ah (بيئة) Environmental services subsidiary providing waste recycling, transportation, disposal, environmental monitoring, and engineering solutions to 300+ clients including leading Saudi companies.
• Hulul Electronic Waste Processing (حلول معالجة النفايات الإلكترونية) Electronic waste recycling and processing company providing sustainable environmental solutions in compliance with international regulations.
• Holy Mosques Cleaning and Maintenance Services Cleaning and maintenance service contract for the Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah, operated through Dallah subsidiaries providing large-scale facility management for religious sites.
• Dallah Arabia Cross Countries (Airport Operations Contract) Operations and management contract for five regional Saudi airports covering air transport handling and airport operations services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 million square meters of real estate developed
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Aswaq Al-Bahr Al-Ahmar (Red Sea Markets)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 November 2025Strategic three-way partnership between Dallah Albaraka, Aswaq Al-Bahr Al-Ahmar (Red Sea Markets), and Rasm to support retail sector growth and enhance economic development in Saudi Arabia. Announced November 2025 in Jeddah.
• RasmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic three-way partnership between Dallah Albaraka, Aswaq Al-Bahr Al-Ahmar, and Rasm to support retail sector growth and enhance economic development in Saudi Arabia. Rasm provides retail technology and solutions.
• QualcommflagshipTechnology or IntegrationPatent licensing agreement granting direct access to Qualcomm's cutting-edge technologies and rights to develop, manufacture, and sell products using 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies in Saudi Arabia. This is a multi-decade technology partnership.
• Trane Technologies (Trin)flagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerExclusive distributor of Trane HVAC systems in Saudi Arabia for over three decades. Dallah Albaraka operates a 20,000 sqm Trane manufacturing plant in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) and is one of the top five Trane distributors globally.
• AlmaraicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor food and beverage investment. Dallah Albaraka's subsidiary manufactures and distributes Almarai dairy, juice, and ice cream products across Saudi Arabia and GCC, reaching over 100 million consumers.
• GodivaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDallah Albaraka acquired 12% stake in Godiva and operates the first Godiva boutique in Saudi Arabia, expanding Belgian luxury chocolate brand presence in the Middle East.
• FLAG (Fiber Loop Around the Globe)coreTechnology or IntegrationParticipation in the FLAG global fiber optic submarine cable project spanning 27,000 kilometers. Dallah Telecom was part of this landmark international telecom infrastructure project.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• MBC Group: Leading pan-Arab media and broadcasting company headquartered in Riyadh. Directly comparable to Dallah's ART satellite broadcasting network and Rotana media sub-brand in the Arabic-language broadcasting category.
• DAR Al Arkan Real Estate Development: Saudi-listed real estate developer focused on large-scale residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. Comparable to Dallah Real Estate's 200M+ sqm portfolio and Saudi mega-project development exposure.
• Olayan Group: One of Saudi Arabia's largest privately held conglomerates with operations in financial services, manufacturing, real estate, FMCG distribution, and logistics. Comparable to Dallah Albaraka as a multi-sector Saudi family-controlled group.
• Kingdom Holding Company: Saudi diversified conglomerate with holdings spanning banking, hospitality, real estate, healthcare, and media, controlled by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal. Closest direct peer to Dallah Albaraka in scale and breadth of Saudi-listed/invested subsidiaries.
• Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group: Saudi and Bahrain-headquartered diversified group with shipping, logistics, industrial services, and trading. Comparable as a family-controlled multi-decade GCC conglomerate spanning diverse operating sectors.
• Bank AlJazira: Saudi Shariah-compliant commercial and retail bank. Comparable to Al Baraka Banking Group's Islamic banking franchise in product offering, target market, and Saudi regulatory regime.
• Almarai Company: Saudi-listed dairy, juice, and bakery market leader whose products Dallah manufactures and distributes via Halwani Brothers and Al Rabie. Comparable as a peer because Dallah operates as both a co-manufacturer and distributor competing in the same Saudi FMCG arena.
• Al Rajhi Banking Group: Largest Islamic bank in Saudi Arabia by assets, with retail, corporate, and investment banking. Directly comparable to Al Baraka Banking Group (Dallah's banking subsidiary) in Shariah-compliant product set and Saudi retail banking dominance.
• Saudi Binladin Group: Major Saudi construction and real estate conglomerate with deep exposure to giga-projects and government real estate contracts. Comparable to Dallah's real estate and infrastructure division and similar family-controlled conglomerates.

Broad incumbents

• Saudi Telecom Company (STC): Saudi Arabia's incumbent telecom operator with infrastructure and 5G services. Comparable to Dallah Telecom's fiber optic and 5G patent licensing activities, but at much larger scale across consumer and enterprise telecom.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries23 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments4 records

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