Ahmed Juffali
The basics
Quick facts
Gender:
Male
Birth:
(Makkah)
The details
Biography
Introduction
Ahmed Abdullah Juffali (1924–1994) was a Saudi businessman and the founder of E. A. Juffali and Brothers, one of Saudi Arabia's largest companies.
Early life
Juffali was born in Mecca into "a prominent family" from Oneiza in Najd.
Career
Juffali was the founder of E. A. Juffali and Brothers, one of Saudi Arabia's largest companies. The company was founded in 1946, by Ahmed and his brothers Ebrahim and Ali.
He entered into partnerships with companies including IBM, Siemens, Ericsson, Mercedes Benz, Michelin, Massey Ferguson, Electrolux, Kelvinator, Carrier, Dow Chemicals, DuPont and Butler.
He was a member of The 1001: A Nature Trust.
Personal life
Juffali died in 1994 and was survived by his wife, Suad Al Husseini Al Juffali, three sons and a daughter.