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Family HoldingAllocates capital directlyLAST VERIFIED Oct 2026 · 10 SOURCES

Jeddah holding company of the Alireza family (House of Alireza), founded 1973, holding stakes in logistics, healthcare, services, power, industrial and real estate businesses.

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Family & background

FAMILY
Alireza
HEADQUARTERS
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
OFFICES
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
FOUNDED
1973

Investment approach

GEOGRAPHY
Saudi ArabiaJordanPK
ROUTES
Direct investments
STRATEGIES
Direct investmentsPrivate equity

Overview

Xenel was established in Jeddah in 1973 by the eldest sons of Ahmed Yousef Zeinal Alireza and builds on the trading legacy of the House of Alireza. It describes itself as a holding company and long-term strategic investor, with current ventures in logistics (LogiPoint, Red Sea Gateway Terminal, SISCO), healthcare (Magrabi Health, Imdad, AMI Saudi Arabia), services, power plants in Jordan and Pakistan, industrial companies and real estate. It has offices in Jeddah and Riyadh.

Investment thesis

As a holding company it says it invests with a purpose, using domain expertise, governance and the appointment of capable management to drive profitable growth and long-term sustainability.

Holdings & investments (22)

  • Magrabi Health
    HealthTech · since 1997
  • LogiPoint
    Mobility & Logistics
  • Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT)
    Mobility & Logistics
  • Saudi Bulk Transport (SBT)
    Mobility & Logistics
  • Sustained Infrastructure Holding Company (SISCO)
    Mobility & Logistics
  • AMI Saudi Arabia (AMISAL)
    HealthTech
  • Anfas Medical Care Company
    HealthTech
  • Imdad
    HealthTech
  • AECOM Arabia
    Industrial & Manufacturing
  • Al Karam Al Arabi (Karam)
  • Jusoor Airports for Operation & Maintenance
    Mobility & Logistics
  • Sejel Technology
    Software & SaaS
  • Abour Energy Company
    Climate & Energy
  • Qatrana Electric Power Company
    Climate & Energy
  • Sapphire Electric Company
    Climate & Energy
  • Hidada
    Industrial & Manufacturing
  • Safra
    Industrial & Manufacturing
  • Saudi Scaffolding Factory
    Industrial & Manufacturing
  • The International Company for Building Materials (Binex)
    Industrial & Manufacturing
  • The International Company for Chemicals (ICC)
    Industrial & Manufacturing
  • Tamlik
    Real Estate & PropTech
  • Xentury City
    Real Estate & PropTech

People

  • Mohammed A. Alireza
    Chairman · source
  • Khaled A. Alireza
    Vice Chairman · source
  • Yousef A. Alireza
    Board Member · source
  • Mutasim M. Alireza
    Board Member · source
  • Aamer A. Alireza
    Board Member & Executive Committee Chairman · source
  • Raaid K. Alireza
    Executive Committee Member & Managing Director · source
  • Emran M. Alireza
    Executive Committee Member & COO · source

Classification

Family Holding. A family's holding company that owns stakes in several separate businesses or invests beyond its own group, without calling itself a family office. How family capital is classified →

FAQ

Xenel is a family holding based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, founded in 1973.

Xenel invests on behalf of the Alireza family.

Xenel invests directly in companies. Its stated asset mix includes direct investments and private equity.

Xenel invests in Industrial & Manufacturing, Real Estate & PropTech, HealthTech, Mobility & Logistics and Climate & Energy.

Key people at Xenel include Mohammed A. Alireza (Chairman), Khaled A. Alireza (Vice Chairman), Yousef A. Alireza (Board Member) and Mutasim M. Alireza (Board Member).

Xenel's holdings and investments include LogiPoint, Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT), Saudi Bulk Transport (SBT), Sustained Infrastructure Holding Company (SISCO), AMI Saudi Arabia (AMISAL), Anfas Medical Care Company, Imdad and Magrabi Health, among others.