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Mawhiba
Mawhiba was established in 1999 by King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud as a non-profit endowment. Its mandate centers on locating and supporting gifted...
Mawhiba
Mawhiba was established in 1999 by King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud as a non-profit endowment. Its mandate centers on locating and supporting gifted individuals through structured educational programs. The foundation delivers skills training and enrichment opportunities in scientific disciplines. It maintains partnerships with international bodies including the European Council for High Ability and the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children. Operations remain centered in Riyadh with the Mawhiba Centre on Olaya Street serving as the primary site. Suleiman Al-Zaben serves as chairman of the board. King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud acts as patron. The structure includes board members such as Prince Miteb bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz and Yousef Al-Benyan. Mawhiba operates as a standalone endowment tied directly to the founding allocation from King Abdullah. Governance flows through its board of directors without disclosed external fund vehicles or co-investment mandates.
General information
Firm type
Endowment
Year founded
1999
Location
Region
Middle East
Country
Saudi Arabia
City
Riyadh
Corporate office
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Principals
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Founder
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Patron
Suleiman Al-Zaben
Chairman
Prince Miteb bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz
Board Member
Yousef Al-Benyan
Board Member
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Mawhiba?
Suleiman Al-Zaben chairs the board of directors. The foundation allocates resources to educational programs rather than external investment vehicles.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud established the endowment in 1999 and provided its initial funding.
How is Mawhiba related to the Saudi royal family?
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud serves as patron. Prince Miteb bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz sits on the board.
What programs does Mawhiba run?
It offers skills training and enrichment opportunities aimed at gifted students in scientific fields.
Does Mawhiba maintain international partnerships?
It participates in the European Council for High Ability and the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children.
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