Al Othaim Holding; and Social Responsibility
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is deeply ingrained in the policies of Abdullah Al-Othaim Holding Company and its subsidiaries. We prioritize CSR initiatives, dedicating special attention to them, and actively engage in implementing a wide range of social programs and activities.
Al-Othaim Holding and its subsidiaries place a strong emphasis on corporate social responsibility and community development programs. These initiatives are considered fundamental components of the company's policies and strategic direction. Among the notable programs they actively support are:
Magnetic Purchasing Cards Initiative
Dedicated to specific categories in society, distributed through charitable organizations. It has benefited more than 100,000 families through over 60 charities across the Kingdom.
Support for Productive Families
Through direct support or hosting in its complexes like "Al Othaim Mall," including hosting events, social programs, and other initiatives aimed at serving the community.
Parental Honor Campaign
Created and implemented a media campaign to honor parents in cooperation with the Ministry of Social Affairs under the slogan "And say, 'My Lord, have mercy on them as they raised me when I was little.'"
Supporting Brothers in Arab and Islamic Countries
There is a positive interaction with our brothers in Arab and Islamic countries, providing support and assistance within the framework of the care and attention that the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia prioritizes, in coordination with the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center.
Attention to Individuals with Special Needs
Al Othaim companies show great concern for people with disabilities and individuals with special needs by supporting associations dedicated to their care or by providing direct support. They also work on providing jobs that suit their conditions in all Abdullah Al Othaim companies.
Lantern for Prisoners and Debtors
As part of supporting charitable initiatives and enhancing the role of solidarity and cohesion among members of society, the company has focused on contributing to the release of prisoners in several cities of the Kingdom.
Charities and Nonprofit Organizations
Signed agreements with several charities and nonprofit organizations in the Kingdom to assist in supporting their programs, including: Autism Families Society, Sawaeed Society, Tayba for Mobility Disability, Down Syndrome Voice Society, and supporting nuclear family programs.
Support for Patients in Hospitals
Provided through social service centers in hospitals, covering more than 45 hospitals across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Spare Change Donation Program
The Spare Change Donation Program has been introduced in all branches of Al Othaim Markets company. The idea of the program is to give customers the opportunity to donate their spare change to charitable associations of their choice. The number of benefiting associations from this project has exceeded 15 charitable organizations across the Kingdom. Since the launch of the program in 2006, the total donation has amounted to approximately 10 million Saudi riyals.
Supporting Charitable Associations Purchases
This pioneering program, sponsored by Abdullah Al-Othaim Markets, Al-Othaim Charity Foundation, and its subsidiary Acquisition Company, targets specific societal groups by offering consumer goods and food products at subsidized prices. Consumers within these groups receive direct support while shopping, with a maximum limit of 200 Saudi riyals per beneficiary per month. Total support surpassed million riyals by 2023.
Community Friend
A program dedicated to visiting patients in hospitals, providing them with tangible and financial gifts to alleviate their suffering.
Othaim Academy for Training and Development (Othaim Digital Academy)
More than 100,000 trainees in retail sales tracks and rehabilitation programs. Benefited many companies operating in the retail and other sectors. The academy aims to provide more than one million training hours by the end of 2025. Aiming to increase the number of trainees to more than 100,000 trainees from all regions of the Kingdom.
Abdullah Saleh Al Othaim and Sons Charity Foundation
Founded by Mr. Abdullah Al Othaim to enhance sustainable charitable work and to crown the efforts and contributions of Al Othaim Holding in serving the community, the foundation seeks to sustain benefits and maximize developmental impact by directing attention to charitable endowments in securities, fostering solidarity among different segments of society. Among the achievements of the foundation:
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Supporting charitable associations, endowment funds, humanitarian and social services, and housing programs.
- Supporting health services by establishing medical towers, centers, rehabilitation facilities, and providing medical equipment and supplies.
- Supporting educational services by establishing educational complexes, schools, and providing student equipment and aids.
Al Othaim Development Company)
It is a non-profit organization founded in 2023 in the city of Buraidah, Qassim region, stemming from Al-Othaim's responsibilities towards corporate social responsibility programs and community service.
It is a non-profit organization founded in 2023 in the city of Buraidah, Qassim region, stemming from Al-Othaim\'s responsibilities towards corporate social responsibility programs and community service.
The company aims to expand its services to cover all regions of the Kingdom. It operates with the aim of having a presence in supporting the non-profit sector by backing events and developmental projects in line with the National Transformation Program and empowering non-profit institutions to achieve sustainable impact.