HRH Prince Ahmed bin Hamad Al Hamad
Chairman
HRH Prince Ahmed bin Hamad Al Hamad is a prominent global industrialist and venture capitalist with an extensive portfolio spanning the banking, energy, and infrastructure sectors. His leadership is defined by a strategic integration of sovereign-tier finance and large-scale industrial execution, positioning him as a central figure in the economic corridors of the GCC and the wider international market.
His Royal Highness’s financial leadership is anchored by his significant involvement with premier financial institutions across the MENA region. His presence on the boards of major regional banks reflects a career dedicated to maintaining fiscal stability and institutional excellence within some of the world’s most secure financial entities. This robust financial background is complemented by his ownership of Burgan Well Drilling, a market-leading enterprise that manages comprehensive onshore and offshore upstream operations across the Middle East with a fleet of 50+ deep well drilling rigs with integrated rig move fleet.
The technical core of his industrial operations is the Hamad Al-Hamad (HAH) Group, a premier industrial engine with a 45-year legacy of API and ASME certified engineering. Under his chairmanship, HAH has established itself as a critical provider of oilfield services and specialized manufacturing throughout the GCC. Prince Ahmed has further expanded this influence globally, fostering strategic partnerships within the Chinese industrial sector to facilitate the manufacturing of advanced energy hardware in-Kingdom and the development of port terminal infrastructure for gas and petrochemicals between global markets.
At Black Sands Investments (BSI), Prince Ahmed serves as the primary architect of the consortium’s growth and its alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. His focus is on the localization of Industry 5.0 technologies and the development of a self-reliant industrial framework within the Kingdom. By bridging global manufacturing capabilities with regional energy requirements, His Royal Highness continues to drive the Al-Hamad legacy of operational excellence, ensuring Black Sands Investments remains a cornerstone of the region’s industrial and economic evolution.