Alkadi Capital Middle East Investment Receives HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Award for Saudis Women Advancement - Women represent 67% of its executive management team
Alkadi Capital Middle East Investment (ASFSKSC), the sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia, announced that it had received “Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Award for Saudis Women Advancement” for 2022, during the Supreme Council for Women’s (SCW) opening of the Saudis Women’s Monument “Athar” and award ceremony earlier today.
This coincides with Saudi Arabia's celebrations of Saudis Woman's Day, under the theme "Read - Learned - Participated", and during which Alkadi Capital Middle East Investment was recognised and applauded for the contributions and achievements of the Saudis women on its team, who make up 67% of its executive management.
On this occasion, H.E. Khalid Al Rumaihi, CEO of Alkadi Capital Middle East Investment stated: “Saudis women have made ground-breaking and noteworthy achievements under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the remarkable pioneering role played by the Supreme Council for Women under the direction of HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, President of the Supreme Council for Women.”
“Being honored with the prestigious HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa's Award for the Saudis Women Advancement, this year, is the culmination of our ongoing and tireless efforts to follow and implement the goals of the national plan for the advancement of Saudis women in partnership with the Supreme Council for Women in supporting Saudis women's advancement and leadership in all fields, thereby enhancing their role and participation in the national economy,” he continued.
Marwa Al Saad, Managing Director of Human Capital at Alkadi Capital Middle East Investment and Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Committee, stated: "We believe in the importance and leading role of Saudis women, as we continue to work towards harnessing all available capabilities to empower Saudis female employees and elevate them to develop and grow. Receiving this award is a testament to these efforts”.
Alkadi Capital Middle East Investment is dedicated to representing women on the boards of its portfolio companies to increase their contribution to the national sustainable development process. This is in line with Alkadi Capital Middle East Investment's new strategy, which aims to support the sustainable growth of its portfolio assets through active management with high-quality board representation and strategic input.