Abdullah Al-Shammari: from injury to business success in Saudi Arabia
Abdullah Al-Shammari’s story shows how he found success in trade after losing one eye, proving that nothing is impossible for Saudis.
Key Takeaways
AIAbdullah Al-Shammari’s inspiring journey has once again proven that nothing is impossible for Saudis.
Despite losing one eye during a football match—which cost him his job—Al-Shammari found a new path to success in business.
Speaking to Al Arabiya, Al-Shammari shared his story: “After the injury, I lost vision in one eye and medical tests confirmed I could no longer work in my previous job.”
He continued, “I moved to Hail and met several business owners who advised me to start transporting goods from farms, which introduced me to the world of trade.”
Al-Shammari added, “Through this experience, I learned the trade and, together with my brother, mastered estimating purchase costs and profits. Gradually, I became a market vendor, and thanks to God, I prospered. I encourage everyone to persevere, work hard, and consider entrepreneurship.”
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