Mohammed Abdul Samad Al Qurashi is one of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent business figures,
widely recognized for his leadership in the manufacture, sale, and export of authentic oriental perfumes.
Early Life
Mohammed Al Qurashi was born on May 11, 1967, in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
He has three brothers — Anas, Zuheir, and Ihsan — and one sister, Najla.
Education
He completed his primary, middle, and high school education in Makkah.
He later moved to the United Kingdom, where he earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Peterborough University.
Career Overview
Mohammed Abdul Samad Al Qurashi is the CEO of Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Group – The House of Oud and Amber for Perfumes, one of the most reputable perfume manufacturing companies in the Kingdom.
He hails from a family known for its long-standing legacy in the oriental perfume trade.
Driven by determination and patience, Mohammed distinguished himself through his unwavering ambition and commitment to achieving success, both locally and internationally.
In 2014, he received the Best CEO in the Retail Sector Award from ITP Publishing Group, selected by editors of CEO and Arabian Business magazines.
Major Achievements
Following the death of his father Abdul Samad Al Qurashi, the family’s business was split into various branches run by Mohammed and his siblings.
In 1988, the four brothers decided to merge all 21 branches into one entity:
- Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Group – The House of Oud and Amber for Perfumes.
This milestone was supported by King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, who personally created a fragrance blend that the group adopted and stamped with the royal seal.
Throughout his career, Mohammed held several key positions, including:
- Member of the Makkah Regional Council
- Board Member of Atyaf Real Estate Company
- Chairman of the Committee for Urban Services in Makkah
- Board Member of the Gift House (Anakeed Company)
- Chairman of Makkah Chamber of Commerce
- CEO of Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Group
- Chairman of GMC Information Technology Company
He also held roles such as:
- Chairman of LaVanguard in Beirut
- Board Member of Bayti Urban Development in Dubai
- Board Member of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (2005–2009 and 2010–2014)
- Founder of Al-Madina Newspaper
- Board Member of Cost Plus Company in Saudi Arabia
Awards & Recognition
Mohammed Abdul Samad Al Qurashi has received numerous local and international honors, including:
- European Union Diamond Award for Quality (Paris, 2013)
- EU Customer Service Excellence Award (Istanbul, 2011)
- EU Quality Award for CEOs (London, 2011)
- Award of Excellence from the World Business Institute (USA, 2012)
- Global Entrepreneurship Award (Barcelona, 2012)
- Inspiration Award from the French World Business Institute (Paris, 2013)
- Best CEO in the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, 2013 & 2014)
Personal Life
Mohammed married at an early age — before he turned 18 — and has several children, including his eldest son, Abdulaziz.
