Our Purpose
To be a positive, transformative force, fostering passion, inclusion, integrity and excellence in the Kingdom and beyond. Through our offerings of products and services, we contribute to the communities within which we operate, whilst also maximising value for stakeholders.
“Our founder, Suliman S. Olayan, believed that the best kind of value builds a better future. Since 1947, we’ve sought to create lasting prosperity for our shareholders, partners, employees, and communities. We’re proud of our history of entrepreneurship, hard work, and continuous expansion.”
- Khaled S. OlayanChairman of Olayan Financing Company 
Core Values
Customers
- Customers are our partners.
- Anticipating and satisfying their needs is the foundation of our success.
Business Partners
- We build strong and profitable relationships by working together to satisfy our mutual customers.
People
- We create an environment in which employees can reach their maximum potential.
- We respect cultural and individual diversity.
Shareholders
- We provide superior and sustainable returns and growth.
Operating Principles
Integrity
- Our name is our greatest asset. We protect it.
- We conduct our business with integrity.
Excellence
- We aim high and strive to be leaders in our field.
- We value professionalism.
Entrepreneurship
- We encourage initiative and accept that mistakes may be made.
Communication
- We encourage frequent, open, and candid communication within and across all business units and organizations.
Community
- We are committed to the development and well being of the communities and environment in which we operate.
Work
- We will do better tomorrow what we do well today.
- Teamwork is essential.
- We reward superior performance.
Accountability
- We give people the authority and resources required to achieve their business objectives.
- Each employee is accountable for the achievement of his individual and team objectives.
How We Celebrated Our 75th Anniversary
To guide our efforts in our 75th anniversary year, we devised a theme revolving around honoring our founder’s legacy
Cherishing Our Planet and Our People
Sustainability has long been embedded in our practices and we are continuously advancing changes through every aspect of our operations.