In 2026, Respect celebrates 25 years since its establishment. Our journey began in 2001 under the leadership of our Founder and CEO, Mr. Hani Al Saadi, and has grown over a quarter century of work in the residency and citizenship by investment sector.
Over the years, markets have evolved, programs have changed, and investors’ needs have shifted. At every stage, we have continued to develop our services, expand our presence, and build stronger relationships with clients, partners, and relevant government authorities.
The Beginning in 2001
Respect was founded in 2001 with a clear vision led by Mr. Hani Al Saadi. Over the years, that vision grew into a global family business serving individuals, investors, and families from different regions around the world.
Over the past 25 years, we have been part of more than 10,000 success stories, while continuing to strengthen our presence across key markets in the Middle East and beyond, with plans to open the company’s seventh office by the end of 2027.
Direct Relationships with Government Authorities
As our name became firmly established in the residency and citizenship by investment sector, our relationships with the government authorities overseeing these programs became an important part of our growth and what sets us apart.
At Respect, we were the first private company to welcome the Prime Minister of Dominica, Roosevelt Skerrit, to our headquarters in Amman, where we discussed investment opportunities and cooperation across various areas.
We also welcomed Saint Lucia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Ernest Hilaire, to discuss developments in Saint Lucia’s Citizenship by Investment Program and topics related to the program’s future.
We were also the organizer of the largest event in the United Arab Emirates dedicated to the Saint Kitts and Nevis program, attended by the Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis, H.E. Dr. Terrance Drew; the Consul of Saint Kitts and Nevis in Abu Dhabi; the Chairman of the Citizenship by Investment Unit, H.E. Calvin St. Juste; as well as leading content creators and media professionals.
In addition, we welcomed H.E. Calvin St. Juste, Chairman of the Citizenship by Investment Unit of Saint Kitts and Nevis, during an official visit to our headquarters in Amman.
For us, these meetings reflect the relationships we have built with official authorities over the years and the trust these governments place in Respect.
Three Consecutive Years at the Investment Gateway Summit
Our presence in Saint Kitts and Nevis has been one of the key milestones of recent years.
For three consecutive years — 2024, 2025, and 2026 — we participated as a Gold Sponsor of the Investment Gateway Summit, one of the Caribbean’s leading summits bringing together government officials, investors, agents, and professionals from the citizenship by investment sector.
These events gave us the opportunity to take part in direct discussions about program developments and changes across the industry, while demonstrating Respect’s strength in providing services related to the Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Program.
New Milestones in Morocco and Syria
In 2026, we continued to expand our presence across the region, reaching Morocco through the Casablanca office of our authorized agent, MKK Group, giving investors and clients in the Moroccan market a direct point of contact with us.
We also announced plans to open our office in Damascus, Syria, where we expect to welcome clients before the end of 2026.
For us, these expansions are a continuation of a journey we began years ago, driven by our commitment to always be closer to you.
25 Years… and a New Chapter Begins
As we celebrate our silver jubilee, we look back with gratitude to every client who placed their trust in us, every partner who joined us on this journey, and every member of the Respect team who contributed to building what we have achieved today.
Much has changed since 2001, but our commitment to providing our clients with clear information and service built on respect has remained at the heart of everything we do.
25 years of stories, relationships, and trust… and together, we move toward a better future.
