Message from the CEO

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to EIF, a fund created to catalyze the Kingdom’s events industry in culture, tourism, entertainment and sports. We aim to engender growth and expansion in this exciting sector to bolster our nation’s socio-economic development plan. We are living in exciting times in our Kingdom’s history, with Vision 2030 paving the way towards a bright, prosperous and sustainable future. Now is the time to put the spotlight on the events industry in Saudi Arabia, and put it firmly onto the world stage.

As we move closer to our goal of being one of the world’s most visited destinations, EIF aims to help our nation reach its full economic potential, while also creating events and facilities that will enrich the lives of citizens, residents, and visitors alike. This flourishing industry will serve as a pivotal enabler for diversified economic development outlined in the Vision 2030.

EIF is forming strategic partnerships with the world’s most innovative and advanced operators and developers, on both a local and international level, to unlock more sustainable financial returns, attract direct foreign investment and create new job opportunities to support our beloved Kingdom’s future.

Fawaz Talal Ghoth
Acting Chief Executive Officer – Events Investment Fund