Abdullatif al-Othman was appointed governor of Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) in May 2012 and has also been made chairman of the Economic Cities Authority. In his new role, he is expected to review the plans for the four cities in Rabigh, Jaizan, Madinah and Hail. Al-Othman’s undisputedly biggest challenge will be supporting the country’s diversification away from oil.