Abdul Latif Jameel started as a small trading business in 1945 and 10 years later started its Toyota distributorship business in Saudi Arabia. Today, its core sectors include mobility, energy, water, finance, health and investments. The businesses have operations in over 35 countries with more than 11,000 employees. Abdul Latif Jameel Motors has distribution businesses for passenger vehicles for several brands including Toyota and Lexus, with operations in the MENAT region, Japan and China. ⁠In January 2024, Abdul Latif Jameel Health acquired a majority stake in Genpharm, a partner for rare diseases across MENAT.