Who’s Who: Amer Al-Ajmi, executive vice president at Alfanar Projects

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Updated 01 July 2023
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Who’s Who: Amer Al-Ajmi, executive vice president at Alfanar Projects

Amer Al-Ajmi, a member of the Alfanar Group since 2008, currently holds the position of executive vice president of sales and marketing at Alfanar Projects.

Al-Ajmi, an industry leader with over 25 years of engineering experience, has played a pivotal role in the growth of Alfanar Projects. His contributions include the successful acquisition of giga-projects in Saudi Arabia, the UK, Spain, Egypt and India.

Under his leadership, the company successfully secured and executed projects worth SR30 billion ($8 billion).

In addition to his role at Alfanar Projects, he serves as a board member for Jeddah Althaniya Water Co. and the Saudi Polytechnic Institute for Renewable Energy.

With a proven track record, he has consistently delivered successful business growth strategies, maximized value, and identified lucrative investment opportunities through active collaboration and strategic partnerships.

Additionally, he is a member of the executive committee of both the Saudi-Spanish and Saudi-Indian business councils. In his capacity as a senior executive, he has achieved remarkable milestones in delivering commercial and operational successes.

Al-Ajmi brought his expertise to round tables at the Saudi-Korean Investment Forum, the Saudi-Spanish Investment Forum, and the Saudi-Turkish Business and Investment Forum.

He is a recognized strategic partner, entrepreneur and influential expert with a dynamic vision to drive long-term success and growth.

Al-Ajmi graduated from King Saud University in Saudi Arabia with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. Throughout his career, he has honed his expertise in sales generation, revenue growth, cost optimization and brand-building strategies through his association with prestigious organizations.

 


Saudi Arabia intercepts more drones over the Kingdom, UK affirms support for the region

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Saudi Arabia intercepts more drones over the Kingdom, UK affirms support for the region

[11:51 AM, 3/4/2026] Dalal Awienat: RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense official spokesperson, Major General Turki Al-Maliki said the Kingdom intercepted 9 drones on Wednesday, reported state news agency SPA. 

All-Maliki also said a drone was intercepted and destroyed in the Eastern Region of the kingdom and two cruise missiles were intercepted and destroyed in Al-Kharj Governorate. 

A statement from the Saudi foreign ministry on Tuesday condemned Iran’s attack on the United States Embassy building in Riyadh after preliminary assessments indicated two drones targeted the facility. 

The Saudi Defense Ministry said eight drones were intercepted and destroyed near Riyadh and Al-Kharj. The incident caused a limited fire and minor material damage to the embassy, with no reported injuries.

Reports from early Tuesday described a loud blast and visible flames at the American embassy, with black smoke rising over Riyadh’s diplomatic quarter, where many foreign missions are located.

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said in an X post, reckless attacks targeting innocent civilians are unacceptable and destabilizing, affirming her country's support for Saudi Arabia and its partners in the region in confronting these attacks.

“Iranian strikes on Riyadh, including on the US Embassy, are completely unacceptable. We condemn these reckless and destabilising attacks that target innocent civilians. We stand with Saudi Arabia and our other partners across the region in the face of these attacks,” said Cooper.