The Ajlan & Bros Group began as a small textile shop at the center of Al-Deira market in Riyadh during the 1950s and was officially founded in 1979 by four brothers. In 2023, the group completed the acquisition of 50.13% stake in the Second Mills Company valued the company at $600 million. AJEX Logistics Services, a subsidiary of the group, announced its U.S. debut in September 2023, where it would provide ocean and air freight services for heavy-weight shipments.