In our 2023 list of the Top 100 Arab Family Businesses, over 60% are major shareholders in a company listed on a regional stock exchange. Most of these listed companies’ family businesses were among the founding shareholders. These listings not only bring in capital but allow family members to unlock value, as well as improve transparency and governance.
Seddiqi Holding
Established: 2007
Country: U.A.E.
Chairman : Abdul Hamied Seddiqi
Seddiqi Holding operates a diverse range of businesses, including Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, Swiss Watch Services, Mizzen, and Seddiqi & Sons Investments, which includes Seddiqi Properties. Mizzen focuses on luxury consumer brands in fashion, beauty, eyewear, leather goods, and fashion accessories. Its portfolio includes Aēsop, Orlebar Brown, and Gentle Monster. Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons represent more than 80 luxury watch and jewelry brands across over 50 locations in the U.A.E., including Rolex, TUDOR, Patek Phillipe, Oris, and TAG Heuer.
