Top 100 Arabs 2025

29. Ayman Mohammed Alsyari

Governor, Saudi Central Bank

Origin: Saudi Arabia

Residence: Saudi Arabia

Sector: Finance

2024 Rank: 30

Al Sayari is a key figure in Saudi Arabia’s economic landscape.

His career at SAMA, which began in 1999, is marked by significant achievements, notably his pivotal role in shaping the kingdom’s sovereign debt strategy and fostering closer ties with international monetary authorities, particularly in China and Hong Kong, to bolster Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation.

Under his leadership, SAMA’s reserve assets have seen substantial growth, reaching SAR1.754tn by mid-2024, demonstrating a 5.5 per cent annual increase. Moreover, SAMA’s total assets reached nearly SAR1.88tn by December 2024.

Al-Sayari also spearheaded the introduction of the new Saudi riyal (SAR) symbol, a move aimed at strengthening the currency’s global identity and reflecting Saudi Arabia’s cultural heritage.

His influence extends beyond monetary policy, as he serves on numerous boards, including the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the Saudi Fund for Development, contributing to the Kingdom’s broader economic and developmental goal.

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