Rawas

About us

Empowering Industries, Enabling Growth

Rawas is a strategic investment and development company focused on driving industrial innovation and business expansion. Backed by some of Saudi Arabia’s leading business conglomerates, we specialize in capital investment, strategic guidance, and development expertise to accelerate industrial growth in high-potential sectors.

Vision

To lead industrial growth across the Middle East and Africa by fostering strategic investment and global expansion, positioning Saudi Arabia as a key export hub through trusted partnerships.

Mission

Bridging East and West through innovation. We connect Saudi and Chinese businesses to combine technology and local insight, fueling regional growth and global impact.

Mandate for Growth and
Value Creation

This mandate outlines the strategic approach for establishing and growing a local joint venture in Saudi Arabia, supported by significant capital investment and a clear path to international expansion. The plan leverages local expertise, aligns with national development goals, and ensures strong foundations for sustainable growth.

Investment Horizon
The investment strategy is designed for a medium-term horizon of 3 to 5 years, allowing for strategic growth and value creation while remaining flexible to respond to market dynamics.
Investment Amount
USD $4-6 billion committed to fuel establishment, scaling of operations, infrastructure, and market penetration in Saudi Arabia.
Investment Structure
Creation of a local joint venture in Saudi Arabia, leveraging regional market expertise, regulatory advantages, and alignment with Vision 2030 objectives.
Exit Strategy
Introduction of sovereign funds and institutional investors, followed by IPO on the Tadawul Stock Exchange to enable access to global capital markets.

Our Visionary Leaders

Driving National Impact

Abdallah Al-Obeikan

Chairman

Eng. Abdallah Al-Obeikan is a distinguished industrial leader and digital transformation pioneer with over three decades of experience in manufacturing, technology, and strategic investment. As Chairman and CEO of Obeikan Investment Group (OIG), he has transformed the company from a single commercial print shop into a diversified global enterprise operating across 16 countries in sectors including packaging, education, digital solutions, and advanced manufacturing.

Under his leadership, OIG has become a benchmark for industrial innovation in the Middle East. Eng. Al-Obeikan spearheaded the development of O3ai, an AI-powered smart factory platform created in partnership with Microsoft. This initiative has revolutionized operations across OIG’s 20 factories, improving efficiency by 30% and generating millions in savings. O3ai is now being adopted by manufacturers across the Middle East, Europe, and the U.S., positioning OIG as a global digital solutions provider.

Beyond his executive role, Eng. Al-Obeikan serves on numerous boards, including Obeikan Glass Company, SIG Combibloc Obeikan, Arabian Shield Cooperative Insurance, and the National Water Company. He is also a board member of the Social Development Bank, Saudi Customs, and the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation, reflecting his commitment to national development and industrial excellence.

A graduate of King Saud University with a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Eng. Al-Obeikan is widely recognized for his forward-thinking leadership and dedication to continuous improvement. His vision continues to drive OIG’s mission to empower industries through innovation, digitalization, and sustainable growth.

Ayman Al-Hazmi

Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Ayman Ahmed Al-Hazmi is a seasoned board-level executive and strategic advisor with over 26 years of experience driving high-impact investments, complex joint ventures, and operational excellence across multiple sectors. With a career rooted in delivering transformative results, he has led and closed projects exceeding $10 billion in value, many of which were undertaken in partnership with government entities and aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

His industry expertise spans renewable energy, petrochemicals, defense, and manufacturing. Mr. Al-Hazmi has demonstrated exceptional leadership in spearheading large-scale initiatives, including 34 GW of renewable energy projects, while fostering cross-border collaboration and innovation, notably establishing operations in China.

Mr. Al-Hazmi has also played a pivotal role in securing strategic international joint ventures that have advanced Saudi Arabia’s renewable energy localization agenda. Notably, he was instrumental in facilitating agreements with global leaders, including China’s Envision Energy and Jinko Solar, as well as Portsmouth from the UK, TCL from China, and other internal companies, to establish manufacturing and development operations within the Kingdom. These collaborations have significantly contributed to the clean energy infrastructure and industrial growth.

Mr. Al-Hazmi is currently at the forefront of efforts to localize key industries, including specialty chemicals, metals, and pharmaceuticals. He serves as President of the National Committee for Local Content and Procurement at the Federation of Saudi Chambers.

He holds an MBA from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals and has completed advanced leadership programs at internationally recognized institutions.

Our Shareholders

Founding Partners of Rawas