Saudi family offices playing pivotal roles in transforming private markets Govt has commitment to regulatory transparency, co-investment opportunities Riyadh was abuzz with energy as the inaugural SuperReturn Saudi Arabia conference unfolded at the Fairmont Hotel from January 27–28, 2025.
By Muhammad Adrian Wong February 2, 2025Govt has commitment to regulatory transparency, co-investment opportunities
Saudi’s aspirations and dreams are encapsulated in its Vision 2030 plan and progress has been rapid since the plan's introduction with non-oil activities accounting for 52% of GDP in 2024 versus 4.9% before the plan was introduced. Its talent pool has been unleashed with women’s workforce participation surpassing expectations at 36%.
Family offices as game-changers: Panels featuring senior executives like Fares Al Balwi, Chairman of Saudi based Al Blagha Holding Company for Investment, and Raied Alseif, CEO of Saudi based Sultan Holding Company, who shed light on Saudi family offices’ pivotal roles in transforming private markets, focusing on long-term strategies, global co-investments, and concentrated quality investments.Technology and AI were focal points, with almost every panel emphasizing the potential for growth.
Hamdi Al Zaim, Managing Partner of Saudi based Alma Limited, shared how his holding company that manages an international as well as a local portfolio of investments, has changed its investing strategy. “Concentration in quality is better than quantity,” he said. “We’ve shifted from making 6–8 deals annually to focusing on 3–4 high-quality investments. This ensures sustainable returns.”
From regulatory milestones to burgeoning sectors like gaming, AI and fintech, Saudi Arabia is rapidly becoming the epicenter of transformative investments, a vibrant and sustainable investment landscape with SuperReturn providing a platform to catalyze this evolution.As the curtains closed on SuperReturn Saudi Arabia 2025, participants reflected on the insights gained and the broader implications for global markets.
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