{"id":20321,"date":"2025-04-13T22:33:32","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T22:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fac-arab.com\/?post_type=cpt_services&#038;p=20321"},"modified":"2025-04-15T10:00:07","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T10:00:07","slug":"arab-financial-institutions","status":"publish","type":"cpt_services","link":"https:\/\/fac-arab.com\/en\/services\/arab-financial-institutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Arab Financial Institutions"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li data-start=\"326\" data-end=\"368\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">\u00a0Saudi Fund for Development (SFD)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"387\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Establishment<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"761\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) was established by Royal Decree No. M\/48 dated 14\/08\/1394H (September 1, 1974). Operations began on 18\/02\/1395H (March 1, 1975). It is a governmental institution focused on providing development support through concessional loans to finance development projects in developing countries, contributing to their economic and social growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"777\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Objectives<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"1313\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"872\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"872\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Contribute to financing development projects in developing countries via concessional loans.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"949\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"949\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Provide technical assistance grants for studies and institutional support.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"1087\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"1087\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Implement grant projects and development programs offered by the Saudi government to support the least developed and poorest countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1313\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1313\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Operates based on international development standards, aligning its financing with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and enhances aid effectiveness through partnerships with regional and international organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1315\" data-end=\"1329\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Governance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1629\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">The Fund is a public institution with legal personality and financial independence. It serves as Saudi Arabia&#8217;s development arm for international development. It is governed by a Board of Directors composed of ten members, with an executive president responsible for executing the Board&#8217;s decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1642\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Capital<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1774\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Initially launched with SAR 10 billion in capital from the government, the capital has increased in three stages to SAR 31 billion.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1787\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Address<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"1920\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Saudi Arabia \u2013 Riyadh 11523<\/span><br data-start=\"1819\" data-end=\"1822\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">King Fahd Road, P.O. Box 50483<\/span><br data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1855\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Phone: +966 11 6474507 \/ +966 11 2794000<\/span><br data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1898\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Email: <a rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"1905\" data-end=\"1920\">info@sfd.gov.sa<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1944\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Board of Directors<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"2214\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"2016\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"2016\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Chairman: H.E. Ahmed bin Aqeel Al Khateeb \u2013 Minister of Tourism<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2067\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2067\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">CEO: Mr. Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Murshid<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2214\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2214\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Other members include officials from the Central Bank, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, SMEs Authority, EXIM Bank, and others.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2219\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2268\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">2. Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD)<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2270\" data-end=\"2282\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Overview<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2681\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">The ADFD is a leading national financial institution that executes the UAE\u2019s policy on development aid, supporting sustainable economic development both locally and globally. It provides concessional loans and manages government grants to fund strategic projects in partner countries. It also plays a major role in boosting the UAE\u2019s economy and enhancing the global competitiveness of UAE exports.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2700\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Establishment<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"3069\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Established in 1971 under the guidance of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed chaired the Board until 2004, succeeded by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed. The Fund began receiving loan applications in 1973 and funded 10 development projects in countries like Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain, Syria, and Yemen in 1974, totaling AED 222 million.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3085\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Objectives<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3178\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3117\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3088\" data-end=\"3117\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Support developing countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3178\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3178\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Enhance the UAE\u2019s role in supporting the national economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"3180\" data-end=\"3205\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Beneficiary Countries<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3206\" data-end=\"3256\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">The Fund operates in over 90 countries, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3363\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3257\" data-end=\"3276\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3259\" data-end=\"3276\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">19 Arab countries<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3277\" data-end=\"3299\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3299\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">30 African countries<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3300\" data-end=\"3320\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3302\" data-end=\"3320\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">26 Asian countries<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3363\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3323\" data-end=\"3363\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">15 countries in Latin America and Europe<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"3365\" data-end=\"3387\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Financing Criteria<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"3388\" data-end=\"3697\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3388\" data-end=\"3510\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3510\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Projects must fall under sectors such as education, health, energy, water, industry, agriculture, transport, or housing.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3511\" data-end=\"3595\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3513\" data-end=\"3595\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Beneficiary countries must be listed by the OECD Development Assistance Committee.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3596\" data-end=\"3697\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3697\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Projects must align with national development priorities and have a positive socio-economic impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"3699\" data-end=\"3722\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Application Process<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3723\" data-end=\"3854\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Applications are submitted by government entities. Projects are assessed for feasibility and socio-economic impact before approval.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"3856\" data-end=\"3867\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Contact<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3868\" data-end=\"4030\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Location: King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi<\/span><br data-start=\"3946\" data-end=\"3949\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Working hours: Sunday\u2013Thursday, 7:00 AM \u2013 4:30 PM<\/span><br data-start=\"4002\" data-end=\"4005\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Phone: +971 2 6677100<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"4032\" data-end=\"4054\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Board of Directors<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4055\" data-end=\"4232\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4055\" data-end=\"4112\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4057\" data-end=\"4112\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Chairman: H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4113\" data-end=\"4176\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4115\" data-end=\"4176\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Vice Chairman: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4177\" data-end=\"4232\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4179\" data-end=\"4232\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Other members include ministers and senior officials.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"4234\" data-end=\"4237\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"4239\" data-end=\"4298\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">3. Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED)<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"4300\" data-end=\"4312\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Overview<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4313\" data-end=\"4510\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Established on December 31, 1961, the Kuwait Fund is the first institution of its kind set up by a developing country to provide and manage financial and technical assistance to developing nations.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"4512\" data-end=\"4525\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Expansion<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4526\" data-end=\"4799\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Initially focused on Arab countries, in July 1974, its operations expanded globally. Capital increased from KWD 200 million to KWD 1000 million, and further to KWD 2000 million in 1981. Its mandate also expanded to include capital contributions to development institutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"4801\" data-end=\"4815\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Objectives<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4816\" data-end=\"5024\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4816\" data-end=\"4891\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4818\" data-end=\"4891\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Assist Arab and other developing countries in developing their economies.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4892\" data-end=\"4955\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4894\" data-end=\"4955\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Provide concessional loans, grants, and technical assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"4956\" data-end=\"5024\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"4958\" data-end=\"5024\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Contribute to international and regional development institutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"5026\" data-end=\"5049\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Scope of Operations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5050\" data-end=\"5164\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Primarily in agriculture, irrigation, transport, communications, energy, water, sanitation, education, and health.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"5166\" data-end=\"5189\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Types of Assistance<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"5190\" data-end=\"5365\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5190\" data-end=\"5219\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5192\" data-end=\"5219\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Direct loans and guarantees<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5220\" data-end=\"5261\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5222\" data-end=\"5261\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Joint financing with other institutions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5262\" data-end=\"5320\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5264\" data-end=\"5320\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Grants for feasibility studies and institutional support<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5321\" data-end=\"5365\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5323\" data-end=\"5365\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Technical advice and capital contributions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"5367\" data-end=\"5381\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Governance<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5382\" data-end=\"5511\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Managed by a Board chaired by the Foreign Minister. Recent appointees include Sheikh Jarrar Al Sabah, Asil Al-Munifi, and others.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"5513\" data-end=\"5524\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Contact<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5525\" data-end=\"5704\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Address: Mubarak Al-Kabeer Street, Kuwait City<\/span><br data-start=\"5575\" data-end=\"5578\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">P.O. Box 2921, Safat 13030, Kuwait<\/span><br data-start=\"5616\" data-end=\"5619\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Phone: +965 22999000<\/span><br data-start=\"5643\" data-end=\"5646\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Fax: +965 22999090<\/span><br data-start=\"5668\" data-end=\"5671\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Bahrain Office: +973 17530044<\/span><\/p>\n<hr class=\"\" data-start=\"5706\" data-end=\"5709\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"5711\" data-end=\"5774\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">4. Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development (AFESD)<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"5776\" data-end=\"5788\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Overview<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5789\" data-end=\"5959\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">A regional financial institution headquartered in Kuwait, AFESD focuses on financing public and private development projects and providing technical expertise and grants.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"5961\" data-end=\"5977\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Key Features<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"5978\" data-end=\"6182\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"5978\" data-end=\"6011\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"5980\" data-end=\"6011\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">All Arab countries are members.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"6012\" data-end=\"6082\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6014\" data-end=\"6082\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Operates under economic neutrality, unaffected by political factors.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"6083\" data-end=\"6182\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6085\" data-end=\"6182\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Aligns its operations with national development priorities and avoids imposing external policies.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"6184\" data-end=\"6198\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Loan Terms<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"6199\" data-end=\"6329\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"6199\" data-end=\"6264\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6201\" data-end=\"6264\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Interest rates: 2.5% for low-income countries; 3.0% for others.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"6265\" data-end=\"6329\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6267\" data-end=\"6329\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Loan duration: 30 years, with a grace period of up to 4 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"6331\" data-end=\"6353\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Recent Initiatives<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6354\" data-end=\"6472\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">In 2022, launched a green projects initiative with preferential rates: 2.0% for low-income countries, 2.5% for others.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"6474\" data-end=\"6485\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Origins<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6486\" data-end=\"6587\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">The idea originated in the 1950s. It was officially established in 1968 and began operations in 1972.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"6589\" data-end=\"6603\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Activities<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"6604\" data-end=\"6948\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"6604\" data-end=\"6673\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6606\" data-end=\"6673\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Provides concessional loans to governments and public institutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"6674\" data-end=\"6742\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6676\" data-end=\"6742\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Invests in joint Arab projects such as electrical grids and roads.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"6743\" data-end=\"6806\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6745\" data-end=\"6806\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Funds education, health, rural development, and social funds.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"6807\" data-end=\"6885\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6809\" data-end=\"6885\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Offers technical assistance and non-repayable grants (5% of annual profits).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"6886\" data-end=\"6948\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6888\" data-end=\"6948\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Manages a special account to support SMEs in Arab countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"6950\" data-end=\"6976\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Private Sector Support<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"6977\" data-end=\"7084\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">AFESD supports the private sector via loans, equity participation, credit lines, and institutional support.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"7086\" data-end=\"7109\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Fellowship &amp; Awards<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"7110\" data-end=\"7281\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"7110\" data-end=\"7166\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"7112\" data-end=\"7166\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Offers scholarships for outstanding Arab PhD students.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"7167\" data-end=\"7281\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"7169\" data-end=\"7281\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Administers the Abdullatif Yousif Al-Hamad Development Award for the best development project in the Arab world.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"7283\" data-end=\"7294\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Contact<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"7295\" data-end=\"7591\"><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Postal Address: P.O. Box 21923, Safat 13080, Kuwait<\/span><br data-start=\"7350\" data-end=\"7353\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Location: Permanent HQ Building for Arab Organizations, Airport Street, Shuwaikh, Kuwait<\/span><br data-start=\"7445\" data-end=\"7448\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Phone: +965 24959000<\/span><br data-start=\"7472\" data-end=\"7475\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Fax: +965 24815750\/60\/70<\/span><br data-start=\"7503\" data-end=\"7506\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">Email: <a rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"7517\" data-end=\"7532\">HQ@arabfund.org<\/a><\/span><br data-start=\"7532\" data-end=\"7535\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 17px;\">&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Establishment The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) was established by Royal Decree No. M\/48 dated 14\/08\/1394H (September 1, 1974). 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