Riyadh – Sharikat Mubasher: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) completed more than ten investment deals across the Middle East and North Africa over the past two years, reflecting a growing focus on regional expansion.
As reported by Al Eqtisadiah, the transactions span Egypt, Bahrain, Jordan, and Oman, according to Muteb Al Shathri, Senior Director of MENA Investments at PIF, who described the investment returns as notably strong.
Al Shathri said PIF is continuing to evaluate additional opportunities in coordination with partners from both the public and private sectors, particularly in markets where the investment environment is favorable. He noted that the creation of PIF’s regional investment companies was driven by the attractiveness and high potential of MENA markets, which is now among the fastest-growing in the world.
The initiative aims to deepen long-term economic partnerships between PIF, its portfolio companies, and the Saudi private sector, while expanding cooperation with private sector players in target countries. This regional push supports Saudi Arabia’s broader goals to diversify income sources, build sustainable assets, and strengthen economic ties across the region under Vision 2030.
PIF’s regional investment companies also play a key role in enabling Saudi businesses to expand across MENA by unlocking new collaboration opportunities and contributing to the Kingdom’s economic diversification efforts.
