From 27 Million to 650 Million Riyals: How Major Investment Deals Are Built
It is not common for an investment of 27 million riyals to grow into nearly 650 million riyals. Yet what happened in the experience of investor Tarek Alkasabi with “Ataa Educational Company” presents a clear example of what long-term investing built on strategic vision and disciplined decision-making can achieve.
The story begins with an investment that was not extraordinary in size, but rather grounded in a careful assessment of a company operating in the education sector—a sector known for its distinctive characteristics in terms of sustainable growth and long-term stability. Over time, the performance was not merely a gradual improvement, but a compounding expansion driven by business growth and a stronger market presence.
Over a period of around 15 years, the value of the investment multiplied approximately 24 times (x24), rising from 27 million riyals to nearly 650 million riyals. These figures reflect not only substantial financial gains exceeding 600 million riyals, but also the success of an investment approach rooted in patience and a long-term perspective.
In 2017, the company reached a pivotal milestone with its initial public offering (IPO), at a time when Tarek Alkasabi held approximately 51% of “Ataa Educational Company” shares. This timing was not accidental, but rather indicative of strong confidence in the company’s maturity and its ability to transition into a new phase of growth within the capital market.
What distinguishes this experience is not only the scale of returns, but the nature of the journey that led to them. There was no pursuit of quick gains, nor reliance on short-term market fluctuations, but rather a commitment to investing based on strong fundamentals and a realistic reading of growth potential.
In a broader context, this case reflects one of the most important principles in investing: real value is built over time. Significant returns are often the result of calm, early decisions that are allowed to grow away from noise and short-term volatility.
Tarek Alkasabi’s experience with “Ataa Educational Company” is not merely an individual success story, but a practical reference model for understanding how successful investments are built—where vision meets patience, and capital is transformed into sustainable value.
