Arab Thought Foundation

The Arab Thought Foundation (Al-Fikr AlArabi) is an international, independent and non-governmental organization founded in 2001 with a guiding mission to help advance the economic, social and cultural development of the Arab region. The founders are Khalid bin Faisal Al Saud and his son Bandar bin Khalid Al Saud. The current chairman of the organization is Khalid bin Faisal Al Saud. The Foundation believes that open and constructive dialogue between the business community, academic and civil society is imperative for the future development of the region. By sharing knowledge, nurturing creativity and building on this dialogue, practical solutions for the collective future of the Arab people can be forged.

To fulfill its mission, the Arab Thought Foundation hosts a program of events and youth-orientated initiatives throughout the year, across disciplines such as education, arts & culture, science and technology. Central to the Foundation’s program is the celebrated FIKR gathering, an annual event providing a unique platform for ideas exchange and creative thinking.

FIKR is the cross-sector and cross-cultural gathering in the Arab world, bringing together a diverse community of senior academics, business leaders, representatives from civil society and most importantly, Arab youth - the future of the region.

Some of its objectives of organization are:

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