Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), received in his office in Riyadh Ahmed Javed, ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia. The meeting was also attended by Ahmed Altobaishi and Ziyad Alomair, executive assistants to Prince Alwaleed.
The meeting began as the ambassador thanked Prince Alwaleed for giving him the opportunity to meet with him, commending him on his local, regional and international investments. During the meeting, the ambassador expressed his government’s desire for Prince Alwaleed to further invest in their country. Prince Alwaleed discussed his investments through KHC in India that include the Four Seasons Hotel in Mumbai via Four Seasons management and Movenpick in Bangalore, in addition to Fairmont in Jaipur, Sofitel in Mumbai and 58 hotels through Accor, and in the banking sector through Citigroup.
In 2010, Prince Alwaleed visited Dharavi (North Mumbai, a slum over parts of Sion), Hajji Ali Mosque, Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Mani Bhavan, the residence of Mahatma Gandhi, and the Gateway of India. During the visit, Prince Alwaleed was received by Mukesh Ambani, chairman and CEO of Reliance Industries Ltd., at his residence. Moreover, during the visit Prince Alwaleed was received by Ratan N. Tata, chairman of TATA Group at the Taj Mahal Hotel.
In 2009, Prince Alwaleed had received Tata and hosted a dinner in his honor at Kingdom Resort in Riyadh. In 2005, Prince Alwaleed visited India where he met with former President A. P. J. Abdul Kalam at the presidential office.
Prince Alwaleed, Indian ambassador discuss investment issues
Prince Alwaleed, Indian ambassador discuss investment issues
‘Wealth Grows Here’: Aljazira Bank launches new brand identity
Aljazira Bank announced the launch of its new brand identity under the slogan “Wealth Grows Here,” marking a natural evolution in a growth journey spanning more than five decades. Over the years, successive phases of transformation have shaped the bank into what it is today, with the new identity serving as the culmination of a strategic chapter that strengthened the bank’s role within the Saudi banking sector.
As part of this milestone, the new brand launch also extended to Aljazira Capital, the bank’s investment arm, reflecting a unified vision and strategic alignment across the group. The updated identity of Aljazira Capital underscored its evolution as a specialized investment and wealth management institution, focused on delivering carefully structured investment solutions and strengthening its role as a trusted partner in building and growing long-term investment portfolios, fully aligned with the bank’s broader direction.
The announcement also included the launch of the new identity for Fawri, aligning it with the bank’s updated brand and reflecting its commitment to delivering reliable and seamless financial transfers within an advanced and integrated financial ecosystem.
Naif bin Abdulkareem Al-Abdulkareem, CEO and managing director of Aljazira Bank, said: “The new brand identity goes beyond a visual change; it is a true reflection of what the bank has become today. Since the strategic refresh in 2023, we have restructured how we operate, aligned our business lines around a shared objective, and strengthened execution. The progress we see today, in service quality and speed of delivery — confirms that we are moving in the right direction.”
The new identity reflects the outcomes of the bank’s 2023 strategic transformation, a pivotal milestone in its journey. This phase focused on developing an integrated banking ecosystem with a stronger emphasis on individual wealth management, supported by a more agile and efficient operating model led by digital channels. It balanced sustainable growth with strengthening the corporate portfolio, accelerating investment in digital infrastructure and human capital, and enhancing operational efficiency.
Since its establishment, Aljazira Bank has progressed through successive stages of growth, evolving from a traditional bank into a more innovative and specialized financial institution. Today, it places wealth management at the core of its proposition, offering a banking experience built on long-term relationships and a deep understanding of clients’ financial aspirations. In parallel, the bank has continued to reinforce its role as a trusted partner to the business sector, serving large corporates as well as small and medium-sized enterprises through solutions that support growth, sustainability, and the Kingdom’s broader economic development goals.
At the heart of this direction stands the bank’s new slogan, “Wealth Grows Here,” which captures its role as a key partner in building and preserving wealth for individuals and businesses alike, creating sustainable value beyond the delivery of traditional banking services.
