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Arab Golf Federation appoints new President and Secretary General

Arab Golf Federation appoints new President and Secretary General

Golf Saudi chairman His Excellency Yasir Al-Rumayyan has been appointed president of the Arab Golf Federation.  
The Arab Golf Federation was founded in 1974 and represents the collective interests of 19 member nations, whose mission, which is recognised by The R&A and Arab Olympic Committee, is to streamline governance of the game in the Arab world and enhance the overall development of golf by creating more and better playing opportunities for its members.

Speaking about his appointment to the AGF, Al-Rumayyan, who has also served as chairman of the Saudi Golf Federation since 2018, said: “It is an honour for me to take on the role as AGF President. First of all, I would like to congratulate my predecessor, His Excellency Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasim,i on the fantastic job he has done in leading the Arab Golf Federation and thank him personally for his success in bringing the great game of golf to the Arab people.

“I am not only a passionate golfer, but recognise the true value the sport can deliver, across all our societies. I pledge my full commitment to focussing on how the AGF can support the game’s governing bodies, in their mission to develop the game around the world, as well as mobilising our collective resources to maximise opportunities for Arab nations in our growing participation in game’s global future.”

“The Arab Golf Federation represents one of the most important regional clusters in not only global golf development, but worldwide professional golf. Since as far back as the late eighties, the Middle East has become a catalyst for the game’s growth and enjoys a rich heritage in promoting the sport. This is something I know all members take great pride in and is a driving force in our vision for the future.”

Sport has been a cornerstone of Al-Rumayyan’s career and as the Governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) – the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – he is responsible for the multi-billion dollar investment in sporting events forming part of Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia’s economic and social reform programme. With a Harvard Business School education and subsequent experience in wealth management and investment banking, the organisation stands to benefit from Al Rumayyan’s business acumen, as well as a passion for, and substantial professional expertise in, the development of Saudi golf.

Majed Al Sorour, the CEO and Deputy Chairman of both Golf Saudi and the Saudi Golf Federation, was appointed the AGF’s new Secretary General. A keen golfer, Al Sorour will be looking to bring his widespread business and sporting expertise in his new role at the AGF.

Al Sorour said: “Thanks must go to Adel Mohammed Al Zarouni, whom I take over from as the Arab Golf Federation’s new Secretary General. I am incredibly proud to take up this new position, given the ever-increasing prominence of Saudi Arabia in the global golf industry and having already worked closed alongside His Excellency at Golf Saudi, I am confident that we will be able to deliver an inspired strategy for golf in the Middle East which sees the sport’s continued growth in the region.”
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