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The history of Fitaihi represents the strong and unique relationship with the classy communities in Saudi Arabia in particular and the Arab world in general. The name goes back to 1907 when Sheikh Ahmed Fitaihi, grandfather of Sheikh Ahmed Hasan Fitaihi, opened the first silversmith shop in Makkah.
ý Ahmad Hasan Fitaihi was born in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on 14/11/1942
ý In 1964 Sheikh Ahmad, jointly with his father, established a limited liability company under the brand name "Fitaihi". Since then, Fitaihi has become a part of the social fabric of the Saudi community.
ý In 1984 Fitaihi opened the first department store in Saudi Arabia, which permanently defined the Fitaihi name as a provider of luxury items and services to society's elite. Fitaihi followed with a second department store in Riyadh in 1993.
ý Fitaihi Company owns two jewelry outlets in Jeddah. Fitaihi also owns the Geneva-based Marina Bvlgari, the chairman and the “Marina B” brand name, which was established by the global-renowned designer Marina Bvlgari.
ý Former member of the management board on Al Ittihad football club of Jeddah.
ý Former member of JCCI forum (Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry).
ý Former Chairman of the gold and jewelry committee of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
ý Former Vice Manager in Al Madinah Newspaper previously named Al-Madinah for publishing and distribution– Jeddah.
ý In recent years Sheikh Ahmed Hassan Fitaihi has been a major force at international jewelry auctions.
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