Leading with Trust, Strengthening Relationships, Driving Sustainable Growth
About Eng. YAKOUB AL HINDI
With over 30 years of experience, Yakoub Alhindi has built a reputation as a trusted partner for Chinese enterprises seeking opportunities in Saudi Arabia. As the CEO of OBNC, https://www.saudiobnc.com/ Yakoub has focused on cultivating long-term relationships that result in meaningful growth. His deep understanding of the Saudi market, combined with his extensive network, ensures that every partnership he builds is set up for sustainable success. For Yakoub, trust and relationships are the foundation of every successful collaboration.
Yakoub Alhindi’s Story
Yakoub Alhindi has spent his career connecting Chinese businesses with Saudi opportunities. After years in industrial engineering, he founded OBNC in 2014 to help businesses succeed through trusted partnerships and long-term growth strategies.Yakoub’s leadership is based on building meaningful relationships. His approach ensures that each partnership contributes to Saudi Vision 2030, diversifying the economy and creating sustainable success for both sides.His involvement as a board member and chairman in key organizations reflects his commitment to driving growth in Saudi Arabia’s business landscape, particularly in Yanbu. Yakoub's ability to build trust and navigate complex markets makes him a vital partner for international companies.
Memberships and Roles
In addition to his leadership at OBNC, Yakoub holds influential roles across various organizations, each reflecting his commitment to economic growth and international collaboration:These roles reflect Yakoub’s influence in shaping key industries and driving investments that align with Saudi Vision 2030. His leadership ensures that businesses—particularly Chinese enterprises—are connected with the right partners, resources, and opportunities to succeed.
Board Member, Yanbu Chamber of Commerce and Industry – actively shaping the business landscape in one of Saudi Arabia’s most vital industrial hubs (Okaz article).
Board Member, Yanbu Investment Development Council – fostering investment opportunities and driving strategic initiatives in Yanbu.
Member, Saudi Engineers Council – ensuring innovation and development within Saudi Arabia’s engineering and industrial sectors.
Chairman, Yanbu Real Estate Committee – leading real estate initiatives that support sustainable development.
Member, National Real Estate Committee – contributing to national discussions on real estate growth and investment.
Yakoub Alhindi’s leadership at OBNC has driven numerous successful projects that align with his core values of trust, relationships, and growth. His ability to bring together the right partners has led to transformative business initiatives between Chinese companies and Saudi Arabia. Below are a few key highlights of his work
Achievements & Projects
Yanbu Land Development
Yakoub led the development of over 30 million square meters of industrial land in Yanbu, attracting significant investment from Chinese enterprises (Aqartalk article). This project has helped position Yanbu as a key industrial hub and expanded Chinese investments in the region.
Yanbu Land Development
Yakoub has organized major investment forums in Saudi Arabia, connecting Chinese investors with Saudi stakeholders. His efforts have resulted in successful business deals and strengthened cross-border relationships (Al-Madina article)
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Media Recognition
Yakoub’s contributions have been featured in major publications, including Al-Madina and Mubasher, showcasing his key role in driving investment and development in Saudi Arabia’s industrial and real estate sectors. His ability to forge trusted relationships has been critical to his success in these large-scale projects (Mubasher article) and WAS