Riyadh CEO Named Among Top 100 Arabs by Gulf Business Magazine
RIYADH — Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh, CEO of SABIC, has been recognized as one of the most influential figures shaping the Arab world and beyond by Gulf Business magazine’s Top 100 Arabs 2025 list.
Gulf Business highlighted Al-Fageeh as a dynamic leader, emphasizing his expanding global influence and significant contributions to advancing the petrochemical sector.
The annual list evaluates individuals based on financial capital, human capital, expansion strategies, and public profile, with Al-Fageeh’s inclusion reflecting his leadership in navigating global challenges and strengthening SABIC’s long-term resilience.
Al-Fageeh, who heads one of the largest petrochemical firms globally, holds key positions such as Chairman of SABIC Agri-Nutrients, Chairman of Nusaned Investment, and Chairman of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA).
In addition, he chairs the Saudi Petrochemical Manufacturers Committee and serves on high-level boards like the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu and the General Authority of Foreign Trade, while also being a board member of the Boao Forum for Asia.
Al-Fageeh’s leadership extends to representing Saudi Arabia on the global stage, having led the country’s business delegation to the India B20 in 2023 and the Brazil B20 in 2024.
This recognition comes on the heels of Al-Fageeh being named the top executive in the ICIS Top 40 Power Players, a global ranking that honors impactful leaders in the chemical industry. — SG
