Our Story
The origins of Zamil Group can be traced back to the small agricultural town of Onaiza in the Central Region of Saudi Arabia, where our founder Sheikh Abdullah Al-Hamad Al Zamil was born (1897 – 1961). An aspiring businessman, he operated his first commercial business in Bahrain at the age of 19. By the 1920s he had established a successful trading entity in the Kingdom of Bahrain. His successes were followed by investments in real estate, and in 1959 to the construction of the tallest building of its time in Al Khobar in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Zamil Group Timeline
1920
Zamil Group Trading Company
is established. The Company grows to become one of Saudi Arabia’s largest and most respected trading organizations, and the trusted partner of local, regional and global brands.
1940
Zamil Real Estate
The business expands into real estate, and in 1959 builds the tallest building in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.
1974
Zamil Air Conditioners
Established in 1974 under license from Friedrich Air Conditioning, Zamil Air Conditioners was one of the first air conditioning companies in Saudi Arabia. Today, it is a globally recognized air conditioners manufacturer.
1974
Zamil Aluminum
now Zamil Architectural Industries, has remained at the forefront of architectural innovation for over four decades.
1976
Zamil Steel
established as Joint Venture with Soule Steel in 1930as the first company in Saudi Arabia to manufacture pre-engineered buildings.
1977
Zamil Offshore Construction
was established in 1977 and entered the hook-up business in 2003 and expanded with offshore engineering and construction services to the Oil & Gas industry in 2011.