Bandar Arab

Dr. Bandar S. Arab is the Executive Director of Savola World Foundation and Government Relations at Savola Group. With over 25 years of leadership experience across the corporate, government, and non-profit sectors, he specializes in transforming strategic ideas into scalable, impact-driven ventures. He has played a key role in the development of Yumnak, Savola World’s business growth program for food and retail companies, overseeing its evolution across three cohorts that supported approximately 40 companies and helped participating businesses attract more than SAR 130 million in investment. His career includes leadership roles at the Emirate of Makkah, Jeddah Chamber, and AlAhli Bank, where he led initiatives in entrepreneurship, SME development, strategic partnerships, and social impact. Dr. Bandar holds both a DBA and an MBA and is a Certified Master Trainer (CMI).