Ahmed Al Khateeb
Ahmed bin Aqil al-Khateeb | |
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| Born | 1965 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| Occupation(s) | Government official, businessman |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Known for | Minister of Tourism (since 2020), first president of General Entertainment Authority (2016–2018), Minister of Health (2015) |
Ahmed bin Aqil al-Khateeb () is a Saudi government official who has held the position of Minister of Tourism since February 2020. He was the first president of the General Entertainment Authority, leading it from May 2016 until June 2018. Additionally, he briefly occupied the role of Minister of Health between January and April 2015. Al Khateeb has also served as an advisor within the Saudi Royal Court and has chaired both the Saudi Arabian Military Industries and the Saudi Fund for Development.
Early life and career
Al Khateeb was born in Riyadh in 1965. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from King Saud University and earned a diploma specializing in Wealth Management from Dalhousie University in Canada.
His professional journey began in 1992 at Riyad Bank, where he played a key role in establishing the Customer Investment division and worked across multiple departments for over a decade. In 2003, he transitioned to SABB Bank, where he was instrumental in launching its Islamic banking division, Amanah, before advancing to the position of general manager for Private Services.
In 2006, Al Khateeb founded Jadwa Investment Company. Subsequently, he provided advisory support to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, assisting the Minister of Defense and managing the development initiatives within the Ministry of Defense. He later joined the Saudi Royal Court as an advisor.
In June 2022, the International Hospitality Institute honored him as one of the Global 100 Most Influential Figures in Hospitality.
Current positions
- Minister of Tourism
- Chairman, Board of Directors, Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI)
- Head, Quality of Life Program Committee
- Chairman, Board of Directors, Saudi Fund for Development
- Advisor to the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers
- Advisor to the Minister of Defense
Membership
- Secretary General and Board Member, Diriyah Gate Development Authority
- Board Member, General Authority for Military Industries
- Board Member, Council of Economic and Development Affairs
- Board Member, Public Investment Fund
- Board Member, National Development Fund
Previous positions
- Chairman, Board of Directors, Kingdom's General Entertainment Authority (2015–2018)
- Minister of Health (2015)
- Founder, Jadwa Investment Company (2006)
- Advisor to Crown Prince at the Saudi Royal Court
- Established Islamic Banking (Amanah) at SABB Bank (2003)
- Created Customer Investment Department at Riyad Bank (1992)
- General Manager of Private Services at SABB Bank