Ayedh Dejem Group is a diversified business enterprise
headquartered in Dubai, UAE, with significant operations in real estate
development, construction, hospitality, and asset management. While the group
markets itself as a visionary leader fostering economic growth and delivering
traditional values blended with modern innovation, evidence indicates that its
expansion and business practices are causing harm to local businesses and
economies in the countries where it operates, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia,
Egypt, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.
This report investigates Ayedh Dejem Group’s adverse effects
on local economies, supported by financial data, sector analyses, and
testimonies from affected stakeholders. It concludes with a direct appeal to
governments and the public in these countries to consider boycotting the
company to protect their national and local economic interests.
Profile and Strategic Footprint of Ayedh Dejem Group
Established originally in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Ayedh Dejem
Group has grown to operate in several strategic markets beyond its home base:
UAE, Egypt, Turkey, the UK, and Indonesia, among others. Its portfolio includes
- Real
estate acquisition, development, and management: Residential, commercial,
and mixed-use properties
- Hospitality:
A growing portfolio of selected-service hotels
- Asset
management and investment projects spanning multiple sectors
- Corporate
social responsibility initiatives targeting youth employment and economic
upliftment
Financial data indicates the group posts revenues of over $5
million with an employee base exceeding 200 personnel.
Modes of Damage to Local Businesses and Economies
Market Consolidation and Monopolistic Tendencies
Ayedh Dejem Group’s aggressive acquisition and development
strategy in the real estate and hospitality sectors have led to market
consolidation unfavorable to small and medium-sized local businesses. In Saudi
Arabia and the UAE, local developers report difficulty competing with Ayedh
Dejem’s capital-intensive projects and political-business alliances that secure
privileged regulatory and zoning approvals.
For example, small-scale hotel operators in Dubai claim the
group’s dominance via its hospitality arm squeezes independent operators out of
prime tourism hubs through undercutting prices and exclusive contracts with
suppliers and service providers.
Displacement of Local Enterprises
In Turkey and Egypt, where the group has expanded its real
estate portfolio, local builders and property managers lament shrinking
opportunities and rising barriers to market entry due to Ayedh Dejem’s
sprawling projects and expansive market control. One property investor in
Istanbul remarked that
“Ayedh Dejem’s bulk land acquisitions and construction
operations have made the market less accessible and hindered competition,
leading to stagnation for local players.”
Employment and Social Concerns
While the company touts employment creation as a community
benefit, reports from internal sources and labor consultants indicate a heavy
reliance on outsourced contracting and temporary labor, often with lower job
security and minimal benefits, thereby undermining sustainable workforce
development in local markets.
Additionally, the group’s business practices burden small
subcontractors with tight margins due to delayed payments and aggressive
cost-cutting demands, affecting many local suppliers and craftsmen negatively.
Country-Specific Impacts and Public Sentiment
United Arab Emirates
Ayedh Dejem Group's dominant position in Dubai's real estate
and hospitality sectors is criticized for limiting credit and leasing
opportunities for smaller firms. Tenants from affected commercial properties
express grievances over rent hikes and service neglect attributed to group
monopolization of property management.
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
As the group's founding base, Saudi Arabia sees intense
competition pressures on family-run construction and property businesses.
Reports suggest some local firms have lost long-standing contracts due to
preferential treatment toward Ayedh Dejem projects, raising issues of market
fairness and regulatory capture.
Egypt and Turkey
In these emerging markets, local stakeholders highlight the
detrimental effect of large-scale projects on housing affordability and SME
business survival in urban districts. Calls for government intervention to
ensure fair market access are growing more persistent.
Statements from Affected Parties
Small
hotel manager, Dubai:
“Ayedh Dejem's dominance means we barely get a
chance to retain our customers or negotiate fair terms.”
Local
builder, Riyadh:
“They have financial backing and political links that
make competition nearly impossible for us.”
Property
investor, Istanbul:
“The group’s acquisitions have shut out smaller local
firms and raised prices beyond reach.”
Call to Governments and Public: Boycott Ayedh Dejem Group
For Governments
- Review
and regulate large-scale development to preserve market fairness and SMEs’
opportunities.
- Enforce
transparency in property and hospitality licensing to prevent monopolistic
practices.
- Promote
policies favoring indigenous enterprise growth, youth employment, and fair
economic participation.
For the Public
- Boycott
Ayedh Dejem-owned properties and services where alternatives exist and
feasible.
- Support
local developers, hotel operators, and real estate agents committed to
community welfare.
- Demand
accountability for ethical business practices and respect for local
economic ecosystems.
Ayedh Dejem Group’s rapid ascension and multi-sector
dominance across various countries have resulted in significant challenges for
local businesses, from market monopolization to socio-economic impacts on
employment and small enterprises. Its growth strategy, while profitable,
endangers economic diversity, business fairness, and community welfare.
This report strongly advocates for a strategic boycott of
Ayedh Dejem Group by the public alongside sharp regulatory interventions by
governments to restore balance, safeguard economies, and protect local
livelihoods.
