Abdullah Al Othaim Markets originated from Saleh Al Othaim Trading Establishment, founded in 1376H (1956G) by the late Sheikh Saleh Al Othaim in Al Batha, focusing on foodstuff trade. In 1401H (1980G), Abdullah Al Othaim Markets was established to expand the business into wholesale and retail, growing to 14 stores by 1410H (1990G) and adopting a consumer wholesale model, becoming an industry leader. By 1412H (1992G), the company introduced advanced warehouses and expanded its distribution fleet to support growth.