Board of Trustees
Guiding Alfaisal's long-term direction
Alfaisal University's Board of Trustees provides strategic oversight of the university's academic direction, financial stewardship and long-term growth. Its members are drawn from leaders in government, industry and academia across Saudi Arabia, reflecting the same national vision that founded the university in 2002.
Strategic Oversight
The Board reviews and approves Alfaisal's academic strategy, ensuring that new programs, colleges and institutional priorities remain aligned with the university's founding mission and its standing as a research-driven, non-profit institution.
Financial Stewardship
As stewards of the university's endowment and resources, trustees oversee financial planning and institutional sustainability, safeguarding Alfaisal's ability to invest in faculty, research and student support for generations to come.
Long-Term Growth
The Board sets the framework for Alfaisal's continued expansion — from new academic programs and research capacity to campus development — balancing ambition with the university's founding values.
Vision 2030 Alignment
Trustees regularly review the university's performance against its strategic plan, ensuring Alfaisal continues to advance the Kingdom's knowledge economy and human capital goals under Saudi Vision 2030.
Periodic review, enduring accountability
The Board of Trustees meets periodically throughout the academic year to review university performance, approve major decisions and provide counsel to the President and executive leadership team.
- ✓ Reviewing university performance against its strategic plan
- ✓ Approving major academic, financial and capital decisions
- ✓ Safeguarding the university's non-profit mission and endowment
- ✓ Ensuring alignment with Saudi Vision 2030 priorities
