abstract:The Olayan Group (), is a Saudi conglomerate established in 1947 by Sulaiman S. Olayan (November 5, 1918 - July 4, 2002) His son Khaled S Olayan (July 4, 1945–present).
Goldman and MSD Capital bought 7.5% equity stakes in Related, while an affiliate of Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Development the OlayanGroup and an unnamed company made debt investments of an unspecified amount.
Smith is partnering with the OlayanGroup, a Saudi conglomerate that already holds 300 Burger King and Texas Chicken franchises, as well as investments in such companies as Acer, Baxter, Coca-Cola, Kraft and Toshiba.