M. A. Al Abdul Karim & Co

M.A. Al Abdul Karim & Co. is one of the leading retail companies in the Middle East, offering renowned international brands with the highest product quality and customer service standards. The company operates on strong organizational structures and advanced management systems, designed to serve the unique needs of each brand and market segment. Its retail operations are supported by centralized functional activities, ensuring efficiency and excellence across all operations.

The history of Al Abdul Karim is synonymous with the foundation and growth of the garment business in the region. Our Chairman and Founder, Sheikh Mohammed Al-Abdul Karim, established this vision in 1957 with the opening of Al Abdul Karim Exhibition on Al Thumeree Street in Riyadh’s old town—one of the first garment stores in the region. Known as a distributor of leading European brands, the store soon became a destination for shoppers across the Kingdom, establishing long-term ties with major European fashion houses and global traders.

In the 1970s, Sheikh Mohammed’s sons joined the company, further expanding its distribution and retail presence. By the year 2000, the company had transformed into a lifestyle fashion retail business through partnerships with world-class fashion brands. Today, M.A. Al Abdul Karim & Co. Ltd. is a diversified company with operations in retail, wholesale, real estate, and equity investment. Since its inception, the company has maintained strong partnerships and continues to pursue its vision of growth and continuous development.