Quara Holding

Quara Holding, also known as Quara Global Holding, is a privately owned Saudi Arabian investment group founded in 1994 by Yousef bin Abdullah Al Shelash. The company describes itself as a diversified holding company that builds and invests in businesses across real estate, finance, and technology, with a particular emphasis on fintech and proptech. Its first major investment was in Dar Al Arkan, which has grown into one of Saudi Arabia's largest real estate developers. Over more than three decades, Quara Holding has expanded its portfolio into financial services, mortgage, insurance, technology, and related sectors. The group states that its investments span five industries across diverse markets, supported by a strong asset base and robust liquidity. It reports operations in 13 countries worldwide and says its entities serve more than 12 million users globally. Quara Holding positions itself as a consumer-centric investor focused on sustainable growth and long-term value creation, bridging financial services with cutting-edge technology. The company is headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and operates primarily across the GCC region and beyond.

Quara Holding was established in 1994 by visionary founder Yousef bin Abdullah Al Shelash, together with a team of forward-thinking leaders. The company was founded with a singular mission: to create a strategic ecosystem connecting three powerful industries — real estate, finance, and technology. This vision laid the foundation for what is now described as one of the Kingdom's most dynamic investment groups. From its first major investment in Dar Al Arkan, now one of Saudi Arabia's largest real estate developers, Quara Holding expanded its portfolio into financial services, mortgage, insurance, technology, and beyond. Every investment was strategically designed to drive sustainable growth and deliver meaningful value to stakeholders. Over more than 30 years, Quara Holding has built a resilient ecosystem connecting real estate, finance, and technology. Its innovative financial products and investment opportunities serve the diverse needs of investors and consumers across the globe, driving prosperity across the GCC region and beyond. The company has a consistent record of identifying high-potential opportunities and building industry-leading brands. By bridging financial services with cutting-edge technology, Quara Global Holding continues to stay ahead of market trends, ensuring sustainable returns and long-term value creation. Today, Quara Global Holding's investments span five industries across diverse markets, powered by a strong asset base and robust liquidity. Its entities continue to grow consistently, guided by a consumer-centric approach and a deep commitment to innovation. As the physical and digital worlds converge, Quara Global Holding remains focused on investing in smart, future-ready solutions, with fintech and proptech at the forefront of its investment strategy.

• 2007

  Launch of a new venture (details truncated in source).

• 1994

  Establishment of Dar Al Arkan and founding of Quara Holding by Yousef bin Abdullah Al Shelash.

A diversified holding company fueling innovation and excellence across key sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond.

• Dar Al Arkan

  Real estate development company, one of Saudi Arabia's largest.

• Financial services and mortgage

  Financial products and investment opportunities.

• Technology and fintech

  Cutting-edge technology solutions and fintech investments.

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