Between the corridors of Al-Fahad University, where he refined his management ideas, and the global financial platforms that witnessed his excellence. Newly appointed Investment Minister Fahad Al Saif stands out as one of the most prominent architects of Saudi Arabia’s financial transformation.
The announcement of the decision to appoint him as Minister of Investment came as the culmination of a career for a “difficult taskmaster” who has managed to balance the ambition of hard numbers and broad vision.
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With 26 years of experience in the banking and government sectors, Al Saif is no stranger to the term investment. He led the public investment fund’s strategy department, successfully developed the Green Finance Framework, and authorized the fund to become the world’s first sovereign fund to issue a 100-year green bond.
This action was not just an agreement, but a clear declaration of Saudi efficiency’s ability to innovate generational financing solutions.
Planner’s mindset
From working in the banking sector to setting up the National Debt Management Center at the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Al Saif has gained experience combining the flexibility of the private sector with the discipline of government operations.
He has now moved to the ministry from his seat on the boards of NEOM, ACWA Power and Emaar Economics, where he is accumulating important files aimed at turning Saudi Arabia into one of the world’s leading investment destinations.
Mr. Al Saif joins the new office with the spirit of a “financier” and a “planner”, with a view to facilitating the flow of foreign capital and localizing quality investments. We will lead a new phase of “sustainable investment” and its compass of “visible results.”
The corridors of “Al-Fahad University” that shaped his managerial thinking and the global funding platforms that witnessed his excellence. Newly appointed Investment Minister Fahad Al Saif stands out as one of the most prominent architects of financial transformation in Saudi Arabia.
His appointment as Minister of Investment was the culmination of the journey of a “difficult taskmaster” who successfully balanced numerical rigor with broad-minded ambition.
Saudi Arabia’s capabilities
Al Saif is no stranger to the term investment, with 26 years of experience in the banking and government sectors. He led the public investment fund’s strategy department and masterfully crafted the Green Finance Framework, which authorized the fund to issue its first green bond in 100 years, setting a global precedent for sovereign funds.
This move is more than just an agreement; it is a clear declaration of Saudi Arabia’s ability to innovate generational financial solutions.
planner mentality
From behind the scenes in the banking sector to establishing the National Debt Management Center at the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Al-Saif has amassed experience in blending the flexibility of the private sector with the discipline of government operations.
He has now moved to the ministry from the boardrooms of NEOM, ACWA Power and Emaar Economics, bringing with him an important file aimed at turning Saudi Arabia into the world’s top investment destination.
Mr. Al Saif enters his new office with the spirit of a “financier” and a “planner”, with a focus on strengthening foreign capital flows and localizing quality investments. With the compass of “visible results,” we will lead the new phase of “sustainable investment.”

