Naif Saleh Al-Hamdan

An industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience in investment, investment banking and real estate development, Naif Saleh Al-Hamdan brings extensive sector expertise to his role at one of Saudi Arabia's flagship real estate development entities. He was appointed Managing Director of Emaar, The Economic City effective November 1, 2026, following a board recommendation from the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.

Al-Hamdan's educational background reflects specialized training in finance and business leadership. He holds a bachelor's degree in finance from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wales.

Career history

• Head of the West Coast Portfolio Management Department at the Public Investment Fund (PIF)
• Vice President of Investment Business Development at Sulaiman A. Al Rajhi Real Estate Investment Company
• Positions in the financial and real estate sectors at Global Investment House, Ernst & Young, and SABB Bank
• Chairman of Bidaya Home Finance Co
• Non-Executive Director at Saudi Real Estate Company

What Al-Hamdan could bring to Emaar, The Economic City: Drawing on his deep experience managing investment portfolios at PIF—the Kingdom's sovereign wealth fund—and his track record developing and scaling real estate ventures, Al-Hamdan is positioned to drive strategic growth initiatives at Emaar EC. His background spanning investment banking, corporate finance, and real estate transaction advisory suggests he may prioritize portfolio optimization, capital efficiency, and accelerated project delivery across the company's diverse development pipeline.