RIYADH — Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh, CEO of SABIC, has been named among Gulf Business magazine’s Top 100 Arabs 2025 list, recognizing the most influential figures shaping the Arab world and beyond.

Gulf Business highlighted Al-Fageeh as one of the most dynamic leaders of the year, citing his expanding global influence and the significant role he continues to play in advancing the petrochemical sector.

The annual list is compiled based on four primary criteria: financial capital, human capital, expansion strategies, and public profile.

Al-Fageeh’s inclusion reflects his leadership in navigating global challenges and reinforcing SABIC’s long-term resilience, particularly through strategic initiatives like the Fujian Petrochemical Complex in China.

Al-Fageeh heads one of the largest petrochemical firms globally and holds multiple influential positions, including Chairman of SABIC Agri-Nutrients, Chairman of Nusaned Investment, and Chairman of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA). He also chairs the Saudi Petrochemical Manufacturers Committee and serves on several high-level boards, including the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu and the General Authority of Foreign Trade. He is a board member of the Boao Forum for Asia.

His leadership has also extended to representing Saudi Arabia on the global stage, having led the Saudi business delegation to the India B20 in 2023 and the Brazil B20 in 2024.

This recognition follows Al-Fageeh’s recent accolade as the top executive in the ICIS Top 40 Power Players — a global ranking honoring the most impactful leaders in the chemical industry. — SG