Founded in 1962 by Abdullah Al-Dabbagh, ADG has grown its operations from a single business into a portfolio of investment businesses, including in food, housing, mobility, packaging and retail, and startup incubation. The group has 84 subsidiaries and operations in 22 countries. It employs over 15,590 people. The group has companies including Dukan, Petromin, and Electromin under its umbrella as well as two listed companies, Tanmiah Food Company and Red Sea International, whose market caps amounted to $655 million and $211.2 million, respectively, as of July 4, 2023.