Ahmed Juffali
Ahmed Juffali | |
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Born | Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Juffali 1924 |
Died | 1994 |
Nationality | Saudi |
Known for | founder, E. A. Juffali and Brothers |
Spouse | Suad Al Husseini Al Juffali |
Children | Walid Juffali Khaled Juffali Tarek Juffali Maha Juffali |
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.[1][2]
Career
Juffali was the founder of E. A. Juffali and Brothers, one of Saudi Arabia's largest companies.[2][3] The company was founded in 1946, by Ahmed and his brothers Ebrahim and Ali.[4]
He entered into partnerships with companies including IBM, Siemens, Ericsson, Mercedes Benz, Michelin, Massey Ferguson, Electrolux, Kelvinator, Carrier, Dow Chemicals, DuPont and Butler.[1]
He was a member of The 1001: A Nature Trust.[5]
Personal life
Juffali died in 1994 and was survived by his wife, Suad Al Husseini Al Juffali, three sons and a daughter.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b c Luqman, Farouk (1 February 2013). "Ahmed Al-Juffali who supplied electricity to Jeddah residents". arabnews. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
- ^ a b c "The Al Juffali family". arabianbusiness. Retrieved 11 November 2015.
- ^ Stig Stenslie (21 August 2012). Regime Stability in Saudi Arabia: The Challenge of Succession. Routledge. p. 60. ISBN 978-1-136-51157-8. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
- ^ "Who We Are". juffali. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
- ^ "1001 Club from Project for the Exposure of Hidden Institutions Incomplete membership list". newsfollowup. Retrieved 18 November 2015.