Zain KSA, a telecommunications and digital services provider in Saudi Arabia, has announced the appointment of new leadership for its Board of Directors following elections held at the Ordinary General Assembly on April 24, 2025. The newly elected Board, serving a four-year term, has named Eng. Abdullah bin Fahad Al-Fares as Chairman and Bader Nasser Al-Kharafi as Vice Chairman.
Eng. Abdullah Al-Fares brings a wealth of experience in economic leadership and strategic transformation, with a strong background in both public and private sectors. Currently serving as Undersecretary for Strategy and Development at the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, Al-Fares has previously held senior roles, including Chief Strategy Officer at a company under the Public Investment Fund and Deputy Governor for Strategy at the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority. His academic background includes a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Prince Sultan University and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from King Saud University.
Bader Nasser Al-Kharafi, the newly appointed Vice Chairman, is a well-established figure in the ICT industry across the Middle East and Africa. He currently serves as Vice-Chairman and Group CEO of Zain Group and holds positions on the boards of several regional and international companies across the financial and industrial sectors. Notably, he is also the Chairman of the Board at Boursa Kuwait. Al-Kharafi earned his MBA from the London Business School and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kuwait University.
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