Sharaf Al-Hariri

Jobs
Businessman , investor
Date of birth
May 18, 1971
Nationality
Saudi
Place of birth
Saudi Arabia , Riyadh
Constellation

Biography

Sharaf Al-Hariri is a distinguished Saudi businessman and veteran investor with a prominent presence in Gulf and international stock markets since 1999. He is the Chairman and CEO of Hozon Holding, a diversified investment firm with operations spanning various economic sectors.

Well-respected in the Saudi sports world, Al-Hariri plays a key role in Al-Nassr Football Club, where he contributes both strategic leadership and substantial financial support, helping to elevate the club’s stature locally and globally.

Outside the business realm, Al-Hariri is a committed philanthropist. He has founded and supported multiple charitable organizations, with a focus on education, healthcare, and community development, making a lasting impact both in Saudi Arabia and abroad.

In 2013, Sharaf Al-Hariri made history by becoming the first Arab to ring the Nasdaq opening bell, symbolizing a growing bridge between Middle Eastern investors and global capital markets.

Early Life

Sharaf Al-Hariri was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as Sharaf bin Mohammed bin Suhaim Al-Hariri Al-Zahrani. His family originates from Al-Mashareq village in Al-Qura, Al-Baha region. His father, Sheikh Mohammed bin Suhaim Al-Hariri Al-Zahrani, notably served in the Saudi Army and participated in the liberation of Al-Haram Al-Makki (the Grand Mosque in Mecca) during the unrest caused by Juhaiman Al-Otaibi in 1979. Sharaf pursued engineering studies and then transitioned into the world of finance and investment.

The Personal Life

Sharaf Al-Hariri is married and has two children named Mohammed and Jouri.

Quick Facts

Al-Hariri provided 10,000 free tickets for Al-Nassr Club fans during the Saudi Super Cup final game against Al-Shabab Club.
Invested more than twenty million Saudi riyals in Al-Nassr Club over recent years.
Funded and launched humanitarian organizations and social initiatives locally and internationally.
Set up the Mohammed bin Suhaim Prize for Quran memorization and academic excellence.
Closed three international FIFA-related financial cases involving players, alleviating financial burdens from Al-Nassr Football Club by settling approximately six million dollars.

Famous Quotes شرف الحريري

“My ringing of the Nasdaq bell was one of the greatest moments in my personal and professional life.”
“Social responsibility and humanitarian activities are crucial for community development; they create a positive impact that individuals and organizations genuinely feel.”
“Across many years, we successfully built trustworthy connections between Saudi investors and American companies.”

— شرف الحريري

Achievements

Sharaf Al-Hariri holds influential leadership roles, most notably as Chairman and CEO of Hozon Holding Company. Internationally, he is an active member of the Economic Education Organization in the United States, reflecting his global economic reach and engagement.

In the Saudi sports landscape, Al-Hariri plays a pivotal role as an honorary board member and head of the investment portfolio for Al-Nassr Saudi Club. His generous financial backing helped resolve pressing international financial disputes and significantly boosted the club’s future prospects, cementing his impact on the national sports scene.

Al-Hariri also made history as the first Arab national to ring the Nasdaq opening bell in New York City — a symbolic gesture highlighting growing ties between Middle Eastern investors and global financial markets.

Beyond business and sports, Al-Hariri is a passionate advocate for corporate social responsibility. He was honored as Ambassador of Social Responsibility by the International Union of Economists and Administrators of the European Union, where he also served as Chairman of the Ambassadors Council, underscoring his influence in global philanthropic circles.

Deeply committed to humanitarian work, he actively supports a variety of causes in education, healthcare, and social welfare. Among the initiatives he champions are the Aytam Society (a Saudi organization supporting children with disabilities), the Association of Friends for Nutritional Health (based in El Salvador), and scholarship programs that fund students from primary school through graduate studies.

Sharaf Al-Hariri continues to embody the spirit of socially conscious leadership, balancing business success with a deep-rooted commitment to positive global impact.

Other

Founded the “Tawasol Zahran” organization to financially support promising Saudi students covering educational tuition fees, thus investing in the future generation’s readiness for successful careers.
Constructed a cultural-events hall, named after his father Sheikh Mohammed Al-Hariri, utilized by charities and community groups for presentations, plays and other educational and cultural activities.
Actively supports initiatives in his family’s ancestral region of Al-Baha, significantly improving the area’s social and educational infrastructure.