About Investment Department

The Investment Department is responsible for maximizing the university's financial returns through efficient investment portfolio management and the continuous search for promising investment opportunities in university assets and institutional resources. The department operates according to a methodology based on financial analysis, asset allocation, performance monitoring, and effective communication with investors. This ensures a balance between return and risk, capital protection, and adherence to sound governance principles at all stages of investment.

The department strives to build a sustainable investment system based on data-driven decisions and comprehensive market research. It also promotes transparency in investment transactions and provides regular reports to support decision-making and foster trust between the university and its investors.

Vision, Mission and Goals

Vision

Achieving financial sustainability and economic growth through innovative strategic investments that enhance returns and support the sustainable development of the University's resources.

Mission

Managing University assets and investments efficiently in accordance with global best practices, and exploring investment opportunities across all University resources, with a focus on diversification, innovation, and risk management to maximize long-term returns and ensure the sustainability of financial resources for future generations.

Goals

1- To maximize returns on University investments and achieve performance that exceeds the expected market rate of return.

2- To preserve capital, protect investment funds from losses, and minimize risk.

3- To meet investors' needs by studying investment opportunities based on their individual investment objectives and financial requirements.

4- To identify, monitor, and assess potential risks associated with University investments and take the necessary measures to mitigate them.

5- To adhere to good governance principles by complying with all university regulations and policies related to investment management and operating in a transparent and ethical manner.

Department Tasks

The Department's responsibilities include:

1- Researching investment opportunities in University assets and institutional resources and executing transactions based on comprehensive market assessments.

2- Asset allocation and investment distribution across different asset classes (investment sites, laboratories and facilities, human resources and expertise) based on investors' risk and return objectives.

3- Performance monitoring to track investment performance, compare it with benchmarks, and identify areas for improvement.

4- Investor communication to regularly inform investors about investment performance and changes in investment strategy.