Assila Investments
Riyadh family investment company, rebranded in 2010 from Mohammed Al-Issa and Sons Holding (1970), holding large stakes in Saudi-listed Riyad Bank, Savola Group and TAIBA.
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Family & background
- FAMILY
- Al-Issa
- HEADQUARTERS
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- FOUNDED
- 2010
- OUTSIDE CAPITAL
- No — own capital only
Investment approach
- GEOGRAPHY
- Saudi Arabia
- ROUTES
- Companies (own capital)
- STRATEGIES
- Public equitiesDirect investments
Overview
Assila Investments Company is a Riyadh closed joint-stock company (commercial registration 1010308134) that Forbes Middle East lists among the top Arab family businesses. It was originally established in 1970 as Mohammed Al-Issa and Sons (MASC) Holding Company and rebranded in 2010. As of May 2026 it held about 8% of Riyad Bank, 11.2% of Savola Group and 22.2% of TAIBA, making it one of the largest shareholders on the Saudi Exchange. Eng. Abdullah Mohammed Al-Issa chairs its board.
Holdings & investments (3)
- Riyad Bank
- Savola GroupFood & Agriculture
- TAIBAReal Estate & PropTech
People
- Eng. Abdullah Mohammed Al-IssaChairman of the Board · source
- Bader Bin Abdullah Al IssaChief Executive Officer · source
Frequently asked questions
Assila Investments is a family holding based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2010.
Assila Investments invests on behalf of the Al-Issa family.
Assila Investments invests its own capital into companies. Its stated asset mix includes public equities and direct investments.
Assila Investments invests in Food & Agriculture, Consumer & E-commerce and Real Estate & PropTech.
Key people at Assila Investments include Eng. Abdullah Mohammed Al-Issa (Chairman of the Board) and Bader Bin Abdullah Al Issa (Chief Executive Officer).
Assila Investments's holdings and investments include Riyad Bank, Savola Group and TAIBA.
No. Assila Investments invests its own capital and does not raise money from outside investors.