Speeches

H.E. Dr. Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser Chairman, Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group

Dr. Al Jasser was elected by the IsDB Board of Governors in early July 2021 to lead the AAA-rated institution for five years. He assumed office as Chairman of the Islamic Development Bank Group on August 9, 2021. He served as the Minister of Economy and Planning and Governor and Board Chairman of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency. Now the Saudi Central Bank-ٍِSAMA.

Speeches

The Islamic World Needs Innovative Financing to Reverse the Education Crisis

It is exciting to see how the 57 IsDB Member Countries, spread across four continents, are striving to build a future that blends a purposeful embrace of cutting-edge technologies with the rich heritage of Islam, situating them as a vibrant source of education and culture. Many IsDB member countries are scaling up investments in education, fully cognizant of the fact that a well-educated…

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Statement by HE Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser on the floods in Libya

Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 12 September 2023 With profound sadness, I received the distressing news of the devastating floods that wreaked havoc across Libya. I extend my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the people and Government of Libya. The Islamic Development Bank affirms its support for Libya in these difficult times to alleviate the devastat…

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Statement by H.E. Dr. Muhammad Al Jasser on the Earthquake in Morocco

Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 9 September 2023 With profound sadness, I received the news of the devastating earthquake in Morocco. Our prayers and thoughts are with the people of Morocco. The Islamic Development Bank will do its utmost to support the people impacted by the earthquake and the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco. We pray to Allah…

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