CEO Today - Middle East Awards 2025

community engagement. We are not just focused on financial growth; we are equally committed to creating positive, lasting impacts in the sectors we operate in. These projects, while distinct in their nature, are all interconnected by a shared goal: to future-proof Bukhamseen Group Holding Company, ensuring that we are both an industry leader and a responsible corporate citizen. Looking ahead, we are eager to continue expanding in these areas, as well as exploring new opportunities that will further diversify our portfolio and strengthen our position in global markets. The company has a rich history, starting from a modest family business in 1957. How do you balance maintaining traditional values with the need for modernization and innovation? The Bukhamseen Group Holding Company, with its numerous and diverse companies, began over half a century ago as one man’s vision, that of Mr Jawad Ahmed Bukhamseen. A pioneering and well-reputed businessman known regionally for his business acumen, he founded the Jawad Bukhamseen Commercial Corporation in 1957. Under his able leadership, this modest company grew from a family business to a fullfledged institution with interests in many economic sectors. From the very beginning, we were involved in many commercial entities, such as car sales and retail, in addition to real estate, hotels, travel, and tourism. We further developed real estate offices and constructed approximately 425 residential and commercial buildings in Kuwait, thereby setting the as one of the pioneers in real estate development in Kuwait. In the 70’s, this developed into contracting specialty real estate such as office buildings, hotels, and malls. Our efforts were driven by the quest to contribute to the national economy. We gained further eminence in other economic sectors including hospitality, travel and tourism, insurance, industrial production, media and communication, consultancy services in urban planning, civil engineering, and major development projects. At Bukhamseen Group Holding Company, we deeply value our heritage, our journey from those humble 10 CEO TODAY MIDDLE EAST AWARDS 2025

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