On 17–18 November 2025, the 13th Annual Saudi Trade Finance Summit will convene in Riyadh, bringing together influential voices from finance, trade, and industry. The gathering promises two days of meaningful debate, strategic engagement, and collaborative opportunities aimed at propelling Saudi Arabia into its next stage of economic leadership.
Centred on the theme “Legacy to Future: Empowering Saudi Trade & Finance on Leadership, Digitalization, and Sustainable Growth,” the summit will take a close look at how the nation’s trade and financial systems are evolving alongside Vision 2030’s transformation journey. It continues to serve as a key avenue for policymakers and business leaders committed to expanding funding avenues, strengthening supply chain resilience, and fast-tracking trade digitalisation.
The 2025 programme will examine the rapidly changing landscape of Saudi and regional trade. With contributions from economists, high-level officials, and corporate finance leaders, the sessions will offer detailed insights into boosting non-oil exports, fortifying cross-border trade, and financing the Kingdom’s major infrastructure and development projects — all part of Saudi Arabia’s drive to secure its place as a global trading and logistics force.
The summit’s opening address will be delivered by Dr. Said Alshaikh, Director General of the Studies and Consultation Center at the University of Business & Technology. He will present an economic overview of the Kingdom’s shifting trade dynamics in light of global developments heading into 2026. His remarks will be followed by further expert sessions, including one from Sean Bowey, Head of Product, Global Trade Solutions at SAB, who will outline the ongoing digitisation of Saudi trade networks and the financing strategies that are strengthening the Kingdom’s global market links.
Further sessions on Day One will examine how Shariah-compliant instruments are shaping ethical and inclusive financing models, followed by a high-level debate on the state of trade finance in transition—addressing liquidity, risk, and resilience in an unpredictable economic climate. In a panel on “Driving Trade Excellence: Smart Solutions for Global Growth,” Dr. Mohammed Maaytah, Group CFO at Almunif Pipes, and Mohamed Medhat, Group CFO at AIMCO, will share perspectives on how Saudi enterprises are leveraging liquidity solutions and trade finance structures to expand regionally and internationally. A Cross-Industry Debate featuring bank’s perspective with industry thought leader Ali N. Alkhamis from BSF, and corporate viewpoint with Ahmad Alshubbar from Rawabi Holding Group and Mohsin Jalali from LAFANA Holding Company will uncover trade finance in transition, exploring liquidity, resilience, and opportunity amid volatility. The momentum continues with Mohamed Etman from FlyAkeed decoding the human and strategic factors behind financial performance, and a dynamic CFO Perspective Panel uniting leaders from ENAYAH, Pharma Group, and the Saudi Automobile Federation to explore how technology, talent, and trade innovation are shaping Saudi competitiveness on the world stage.
The day opens with an insight from Afzal Hussain Mohammed Nakheeb, Chairman and Head of Strategy at Trade57, on powering the next phase of economic growth, highlighting the shift from stability to scalable, innovation-driven financial systems. Zia Mustafa, CFO of Arabian Medical Products Manufacturing Co. (ENAYAH), will share insights on how manufacturing firms are redefining export strategies through smarter financing and supply chain integration.while Alaa Mansour, Group CFO, Ahmed Eltohamy, CFO of Saudi Amad for Airport Services and Transport Support, and Dr. Saad Almushabbab, CFO of John Cockerill Defense, will bring perspectives from the industrial, logistics, and defense sectors respectively—illustrating the diversity of industries being transformed by financial innovation.
Speaking ahead of the event, Sidh N.C., Director of QnA International, said: “This Summit is where strategy meets execution not just a forum for ideas, but a catalyst for the partnerships, policies, and financial strategies driving Saudi Arabia’s next chapter of growth. As the Kingdom accelerates its transformation, conversations around digitalisation, sustainable finance, and trade innovation have never been more critical. The Saudi Trade Finance Summit 2025 brings together the voices shaping this evolution, empowering leaders to move from insight to impact, from ambition to measurable economic progress.”
