Nourah Alhassoun

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WomenSpark is creating a new generation of digital economy creators by connecting passionate startups to dedicated women angel investors.

GCC BDI is supported by seven leading regional corporations and professional services firms who serve as our strategic partners: First Abu Dhabi Bank, National Bank of Bahrain, SABIC, Saudi Aramco; Allen & Overy; Heidrick & Struggles; McKinsey & Company; and PwC. We are also supported by the regional regulatory authorities, including the Central Bank and Capital Market Authority of Saudi Arabia, the Emirates Security and Commodities Authority of the UAE, the Central Bank and Capital Market Authority of Kuwait, the Central Bank of Bahrain and the Capital Market Authority of Oman. Our mission is to enhance board member capabilities, create a strong and influential regional network of board members and disseminate high quality corporate governance knowledge, leading the regional debate on emerging best governance practices. We aim to accomplish these goals through a combination of effective practice and experience sharing, access to global knowledge and interaction with regional and international counterparts. GCC BDI has grown to become the leading organisation in the region for board directors. We have delivered over 600 programmes and forums to top-tier companies in the Gulf and now comprise over 3400 members, each with extensive knowledge and experience of operating at the most senior levels of business in the GCC. Today we are globally recognised and the only director institute from the Gulf region to be admitted to the Global Network of Director Institutes (GNDI). GCC BDI was originally founded in 2007 by: Saudi Aramco; SABIC; Emirates NBD; Investcorp; McKinsey & Company; Allen & Overy; Heidrick & Struggles; and PwC We encourage you to visit the Institutes website at www.gccbdi.org to learn more and get involved with the GCC BDI. Or, write to us directly at: getinvolved@gccbdi.org

Cisco is the worldwide technology leader that is revolutionizing the way organizations connect and protect in the AI era. For more than 40 years, Cisco has securely connected the world. With its industry leading AI-powered solutions and services, Cisco enables its customers, partners and communities to unlock innovation, enhance productivity and strengthen digital resilience. With purpose at its core, Cisco remains committed to creating a more connected and inclusive future for all.

Riyad Bank is one of the largest financial institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East. Established in 1957, with a paid-up capital of SAR 30 billion. Our professional and dedicated staff base has mainly driven our success throughout the years. With more than 5,900 employees, we take pride of being among the Saudi organizations with the highest national employment rate of 94%. We provide a comprehensive range of products and services fully compliant with the Islamic Sharia’ to meet the needs of both retail and corporate customers, including small and medium-size enterprises. We play a leading role in various areas of finance and investment around Saudi Arabia, that is why we are distinguished as a leading financier and arranger of syndicated loans in the oil, petrochemicals and most of the Kingdom’s notable infrastructure projects. We offer innovative and remarkable financing solutions through a network of 308 branches, and more than 53,580 POS, in addition to more than 2,542 ATMs well distributed in strategic & carefully selected locations around the Kingdom. And since global expansion is essential for some of our customers outside the Kingdom, a branch in London and offices in Houston (USA) and Singapore help in supporting the international banking needs of such customers. Our electronic banking services (web-based and mobile applications) use the latest electronic technologies to address the banking needs of our customers with utmost ease, convenience and security. Riyad Bank has achieved total assets as of September 30, 2020 reached SAR 308,558 million compared to SAR 250,573 million as of September 30, 2019, an increase of 23.1%. Customer deposits are higher by 13.3% to reach SAR 201,292 million as at September 30, 2020, against SAR 177,672 million as at September 30, 2019. Loans and Advances, net are higher by 14.8% and stood at SAR 190,823 million as at September 30, 2020 against SAR 166,275 million as at September 30, 2019.