Dr. Turki Faisal Al Rasheed DBA, EMBA, BAE
Date of Birth: 1954
Nationality: Saudi
Businessman, currently the Chairman of Golden Grass, Inc., and TFIC. Director/Founder of Saudi Voters Center and established Al Ulama Management & Agricultural Consultancy Services and Feasibility Studies for both private and government organizations. Successfully defended the doctoral research ‘Agricultural Development Strategies: the Saudi Experience’ without corrections, which is extremely rare, at Liverpool Business School, (LBS), Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) earning a degree of Doctor in Business Administration (DBA). In view of that, LJMU offered a post of visiting professorship. Currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of Arizona, USA.
Throughout my research journey, I had to understand theories that are necessary to an organization; and this helped me to understand how sustainability, stakeholder theory, and corporate social responsibility help an organization see what it should do, what it actually does, and the instruments required to achieve its goals. I have been invited to be a speaker at various conferences and gave lectures to reputable universities both locally and internationally.
I chose to start my own business and not to work for anybody to create my own road. After returning from the USA with my newly born son, I created a company named Turki Faisal International Corporation (TFIC), established in 1981as a successful general trading business and maintenance company in both private and government organizations.
Golden Grass, Inc. is an agriculture and contracting company, established in 1982. Its business is diversified into farming, trading of agrochemicals, animal health, environmental health, recruitment, construction and maintenance. In 2006, Golden Grass, Inc. celebrated 25 years of successful business in Saudi Arabia. It showcases the achievements of being the top exporter of peanuts in the Middle East (Search Magazine 1995, 1996 &1997) and one of the top 100 companies in Saudi Arabia (Arab News and Al Eqtisadiah Newspaper 1995, 1999, 2000 & 2001).
The Saudi Voters Center is a non-government and non-profit organization launched in 2004. It is the first bilingual website specializing in releasing, exploring and discussing all the latest issues regarding the Saudi elections. It achieved 4.0 million hits four months after launching (Arab News 17 Feb 2005).
Saudi in Focus was launched in 2007; it is a daily electronic publication that delivers news and articles about all aspects of Saudi Arabia and the rest of the world. It currently receives an average of 7.0 million hits per month. It highlights Saudi Arabia’s role in regional and national economies, societies, and political debate. In addition, www.sauddiinfocus.com publishes commentary by a range of journalists, scholars, and policy makers around the globe.
Al Ulama Management and Agricultural Consulting Services was established to help and give consulting services to government and private organization projects in relation to agriculture in particular and how to enhance food security, alleviate poverty and promote economic growth in particular.
QUALIFICATIONS
| Date | Level | Subject |
| 2011 | Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA)Liverpool John Moores University, UK | Agricultural Development Strategies: the Saudi Experience |
| 2004 | Executive Master in Business Administration (EMBA)King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, Saudi Arabia | Business Administration |
| 1981 | Bachelor of Arts (BA)University of Arizona, USA | Agricultural Engineering |
EMPLOYMENT
| Dates | Organization | Position |
| 2013 | The University of Arizona, USA | Adjunct Professor |
| 2012 | Liverpool John Moores University, UK | Visiting Research Fellow |
| 2011 | Al Ulama Management & Agricultural Consultancy Services | Founder /Director |
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2004 2004 2007 |
Saudi Voters Center
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Founder/DirectorFounder/DirectorFounder/Director |
| 1982 | Golden Grass, Inc.
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Chairman |
| 1981 | Turki Faisal International Corporation (TFIC)
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Chairman |
DIRECTORSHIP
| Date | Organization | Position |
| 2011 | Southwest Initiative for the Study of Middle East conflicts (SISMEC) University of Arizona, USA | Acting Chairman |
| 2000 -2004 | National Agriculture Development Company (NADEC), Saudi Arabia | Board Member |
| 1990 -1996 | Riyadh Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee, Saudi Arabia | Member |
RESEARCH
With over 30 years’ experience in the business world and agriculture field has in-depth local knowledge and technical expertise of the KSA food production industry. Expert in the field of food security and food sovereignty and has widely published on the topic in KSA. Currently promoting Sustainable Agricultural Development (SAD) to enhance security, alleviating poverty and promote economic growth. Research title “Agricultural Development Strategies”: the Saudi Experience.
COMMENTATOR
Frequent TV and newspaper commentator both local and international about the local and internationals issues related to Saudi Arabia such as Al Eqtissadiah TV, BBC UK, Al Arabiya, Saudi Channel 1, New York Times, The National Newspaper UAE, Reuters etc.
SELECTED TV AND RADIO INTERVIEWS
| Date | TV and Radio Stations | Subject |
| May 2012 | Al Hurra TV station | Agricultural Development Strategies: the Saudi Experience |
| May 2010 | NPR Radio Station | Poverty Hides Amid Saudi Arabia’s Oil Wealth |
| Jan. 2010 | Al Eqtisadiah TV station | Government Subsidies Saudi Arabia-Economic issues |
| Jan.2010 | Al Eqtisadiah TV station | The continuous Saudi economic crisis; are they real or created |
| May 2008 | BBC TV World Report | Agriculture in Saudi Arabia: Middle East Business report |
| Jan 2008 | Al Eqtisadiah TV station | Sovereign Wealth Fund |
| Nov 2004 | BBC Radio | Saudi Arabia Municipal Elections |
PUBLISH ED BOOKS
| Date | Publications |
| 2012 | Post Arab Spring (Arabic): The manual labor of Democracy ChangeThese books are selected articles about the impact of the Arab revolution on the Arab world in general and Saudi Arabia in particular. |
| 2012 | Agricultural Development Strategies: the Saudi Experience (Arabic)A translation of the book in English with more emphasis for the Arab readers. This book is about the role of agriculture to enhance food security, alleviate poverty and promote economic growth. |
| 2012 | Agricultural Development Strategies: the Saudi Experience (English)This book is about the role of agriculture to enhance food security, alleviate poverty and promote economic growth. |
| 2010 | Al Tab Al UlaThis book (the English translation of its title is ‘First Edition’) is a selection of articles, some of which have already been published in the newspapers. The book explores the needs to reflect on the issues relevant to the Saudi reality and the future on the heels of turbulence that devastated the Arab World. |
| 2010 | Ma Ka TabtThis book (the English translation of the title is ‘What I have written’) is presented in the form of a collection of articles concerned with dealing with and addressing the issues that trouble the community. Based on careful investigation and documentation, this book takes into consideration the views of specialists in extending the formulation of the problems and issues facing society to provide solutions according to the available resources and capabilities of the parties. |
WRITER
Write articles in various English and Arabic Newspaper namely: Arab News, Al Watan, Al Riyadh, Al Jazirah, Al Eqtisadiah newspapers and Saudi in focus website in Saudi Arabia about local, political, social and internationals issues. It runs normally about 1,000 words per article. ARTICLES in ENGLISH: ARAB NEWS
| Date | Subject |
| April 2011 | Upcoming municipal elections – emergence of reform |
| Feb 2010 | Arab food security gap |
| Jan 2009 | Why should we bail out US automobile Industry |
| Nov 2008 | Eradicating poverty: Role of agriculture |
| Dec 2008 | Egyptian agriculture: incentives and obstacles |
| Nov 2008 | What ails Sudan’s agricultural sector |
ARTICLES in Arabic: Al EQTISADIAH NEWSPAPER
| Date | Article title |
| 27 Oct 2011 | Crown Prince Sultan and 5 decades knowing him |
| 29 June 2008 | Food security gap in the Arab world |
| 03 June 2009 | Saudi Real estate and housing: urgent solutions to current crisis |
| 02 Jan 2008 | Appearing in the media: of age or accessories from the imperatives! |
| 14 Nov 2007 | Restructuring Saudi subsidies: it is about time |
ARTICLES: KHARTOUM DAILY, SUDAN NEWSPAPER
| Date | Article title |
| 04 June 2008 | Sudan and the risks surrounding the role of mercenary armies |
| 19 May 2008 | Egyptian agriculture: incentives and obstacles |
| 14 May 2008 | Farming in Sudan: opportunities and complexities |
ARTICLES in Arabic: Al JAZIRAH NEWSPAPER
| Date | Article title |
| 07 June 2012 | We are waiting for the ministerial committee for results on rural migration |
| 12 Apr 2012 | News print maybe time to panic |
| 01 Apr 2012 | Arab spring in the Arab countries |
| 18 Mar 2012 | Saudi Military academy acceptance |
| 01 Mar 2012 | The illusions of Israel attacking Iran and the GCC position |
| 19 Feb 2012 | Agriculture information center |
| 29 Jan 2012 | Political Islam: Prospects Success and Failures |
| 19 Jan 2012 | Agriculture is not wheat only |
| 30 Jan 2008 | Saudi nuclear reactor and insurance benefits for future phase (2-2) |
| 28 Jan 2008 | Saudi nuclear reactor and insurance benefits for future phase (2-1) |
ARTICLES in Arabic: AL WATAN NEWSPAPER
| Date | Article title |
| 22 Aug 2009 | Saudi agricultural strategy when it will see the light? |
| 11 July 2009 | Social responsibility between the government and the private sector |
| 04 July 2009 | Family business challenges maintaining the existing wealth. |
| 27 June 2009 | Male and Female thinking |
| 20 June 2009 | Time management |
| 13 June 2009 | Saudi poverty in figures |
| 06 June 2009 | Saudi youth demand and opportunities |
| 30 May 2009 | Barack Obama’s Arab world visit and the Israeli interests |
| 23 May 2009 | Legend of the office |
| 16 May 2009 | Saudis dream of home ownership |
| 09 May 2009 | Natural disaster management |
| 02 May 2009 | The end of a nation |
| 25 Apr 2009 | Awaiting for the Saudi house of representatives |
| 18 Apr 2009 | Senior positions with academic title |
| 11 Apr 2009 | Saudi privatization programs |
| 04 Apr 2009 | Dear Mr. President, I am giving you my advice |
| 28 Mar 2009 | Corruption: the biggest obstacle to development |
| 21 Mar 2009 | Why don’t you smile? |
| 14 Mar 2009 | Illegitimate academic titles |
| 07 Mar 2009 | The black box of the Saudi Shura council |
| 28 Feb 2009 | Influential individual: role and responsibility |
| 21 Feb 2009 | Saudi Education and labor market gap |
| 14 Feb 2009 | Saudi elections and coherence of the home front |
| 07 Feb 2009 | Higher education future in the Gulf |
| 31 Jan 2009 | Transportation and the growth of inter-Arab trade |
| 24 Jan 2009 | Value Added Tax Saudi Arabia |
| 17 Jan 2009 | The United States Outlook |
| 07 Jan 2009 | The role of agriculture to alleviate poverty and developing rural areas |
| 21 Dec 2008 | Saudi public opinion polls |
| 01 Dec 2008 | Saudi media: reality and expectations |
| 18 Nov 2008 | Thank you, Mr. President Obama |
| 03 Nov 2008 | Is it the end of American capitalism? |
| 26 Oct 2008 | Creation of civil society tribes |
| 22 Oct 2008 | Saudi Arabia and the choices available |
| 16 Oct 2008 | Failed States |
| 07 Oct 2008 | Bush administration: the final accounts |
| 23 Sept 2008 | Saudi economy: who is responsible? |
| 09 Sept 2008 | Saudi labor market reform |
| 09 Aug 2008 | Why not strive for a normal society? |
| 04 Aug 2008 | Blackwater out: Graystone in |
| 30 July 2008 | Bush and Cheney legacy and poison |
| 21 July 2008 | Saudi suburbs waste and garbage |
| 14 July 2008 | When religion becomes evil |
| 01 July 2008 | Post U.S. dominance |
| 18 June 2008 | Mercenaries in the Middle east |
| 10 June 2008 | Sudan and mercenaries |
| 31 May 2008 | Saudi universities : appointed vs. selected |
| 19 May 2008 | Agriculture Egypt: opportunities and obstacles |
| 11 May 2008 | Farming in Sudan: opportunities and complexities |
| 01 May 2008 | Unutilized five millions hands in Saudi Arabia |
| 15 Apr 2008 | Saudi unexpected disaster |
| 31 Mar 2008 | Economic issues in the Arab economic conference |
| 25 Mar 2008 | National crisis plan for Saudi Arabia |
| 11 Mar 2008 | Average life expectancy vs. age retirement |
| 18 Feb 2008 | Imprisonment and alternative punishment |
| 10 Feb 2008 | Solution for Saudi housing crisis |
| 05 Feb 2008 | A good citizen |
| 22 Jan 2008 | U.S. occupation of Iraq |
| 16 Jan 2008 | What after Bush? |
| 08 Jan 2008 | Public relation in Saudi Arabia: necessity or luxury? |
| 4 Dec 2007 | Financial dream seller and wealth bleeder |
| 24 Nov 2007 | Saudi Arabia Sovereign wealth funds |
ARTICLES in Arabic: SAUDI IN FOCUS
| Date | Article title |
| 17 Dec 2011 | Containing the extremist |
| 10 Dec 2011 | Conferences in Saudi Arabia: What is wrong? |
| 03 Dec 2011 | Winners and Losers from the Arab Spring |
| 26 Nov 2011 | Negotiating games USA vs. Iran |
| 19 Nov2011 | Arab world position: retreating the USA dominance |
| 11 Nov 2011 | Arab revolutions inspire the rest of the world |
| 17 Oct 2011 | Attempt to assassinate Al-Jubeir: Who benefits? |
| 14 Oct 2011 | Gap between rich and poor in the Arab world |
| 26 Aug 2011 | Libya after the Gaddafi…where to go? |
| 20 Aug 2011 | Syria…before the end |
| 13 Aug 2011 | Trial of the Pharaoh: lessons |
| 06 Aug 2011 | Link to the U.S. economy: need to review |
| 15 July 2011 | Egypt: challenges and opportunities of the post-revolution |
| 09 July 2011 | Egypt-Saudi Bridge |
| 02 July 2011 | People’s aspirations vs. special interest group |
| 25 June 2011 | Turkey and the administration of Arab citizen |
| 18 June 2011 | Entrepreneurship program in the Kingdom |
| 11 June 2011 | Yemen new era |
| 04 June 2011 | Arab League: lost dream! |
| 28 May 2011 | Obama’s speech: what’s new? |
| 21 May 2011 | USA relations and the new Middle East |
| 14 May 2011 | Features of the next decade |
| 07 May 2011 | GCC confederation will it see the light? |
| 30 Apr 2011 | Agricultural investment abroad a must, but! |
| 23 Apr 2011 | Living with fear |
| 16 Apr 2011 | Post Arab Spring |
| 09 Apr 2011 | Strategy of distraction |
| 02 Apr 2011 | The next municipal elections: beginning of reform |
| 26 Mar 2011 | Steps on the road to reform |
| 19 Mar 2011 | Bahrain: toward real disarmament defuse tension |
| 03 Mar 2011 | Toward an effective decisions |
| 25 Feb 2011 | Bahrain in the eye of the storm |
| 19 Feb 2011 | Winds of change |
| 14 Feb 2011 | A new Arab world |
| 11 Feb 2011 | Arab peoples are moving: will leaders fulfill the promise? |
| 06 Feb 2011 | The Arab world and the emergence of a new era |
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
| Date | Association |
| 2010 | Charitable institution to care for Saudi Families Abroad (AWASSER) |
| 2004 | Saudi Management Association |
| 2004 | Saudi Society for Agriculture Sciences |
| 2004 | Saudi Council of Engineers |
| 2002 | Saudi Korean Business Association – Riyadh Chamber of Commerce |
RECOGNITION/AWARDS
| Date | Recognition/Awards |
| 2005 | Prominent Alumni, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) |
| 2005 | Election monitoring, Certificate Saudi Arabia |
| 2008 | Silver Certificate, Agriculture Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee 25 years |
SELECTED ATTENDANCE AT CONFERENCE AND SEMINAR
| Date | Attendance | Location | Title |
| 2-5 July 2013 | Workshop Director | Cambridge University, UK | The 2013 Gulf Research Meeting: Sustainable Development Challenges in the GCC |
| 16 April2013 | Invited to be panelist on | Qatar University: Doha, Qatar | Round Table Seminar on Iran and Saudi Arabia: Exploring Iran & Saudi Arabia’s Interest in Afghanistan & Pakistan: Stakeholders or Spoilers – A Zero Sum Game? |
| 25-27Feb2013 | Invited to be panelist on | Intercontinental Hotel Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Investing in Regional Food Security: Global Aginvesting Middle East 2013 |
| 14-15 Nov 2012 | Invited to speak on | Qatar UniversityDoha, Qatar | The International Conference on Food Security in Dry Lands – Food security in the Middle East and the role of Private Capital |
| 12 May 2012 | Invited to give lecture on | University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia | The role of agriculture to enhance security, alleviate poverty and promote economic growth |
| 9 May 2012 | Invited to speak on | King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | ‘Agricultural Development Strategies: The Saudi Experience’The Saudi Economy: Opportunities and Ambitions. |
| 30 Sept.2011 | Invited to give lecture | The University of Arizona,Tucson, Arizona, USA | The role of agriculture and how it will enhance security and the promotion of economic growth |
| 27Sept. 2011 | Invited to give lecture | Princeton University,New Jersey, USA | Running out of food in the Middle East? Food security and the challenges of the Arab Spring |
| 24 May2011 | Invited to speak on | King Saud University,Saudi Arabia | ‘Starting a Business’King Saud University Entrepreneurship Center |
| 16 Sept.2010 | Invited to speak on | Universidad De Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina | ‘Agriculture Development Strategies (ADS) to enhance food security, alleviate poverty and promote economic growth: the Saudi Arabia Experience’ at the Agribusiness: opportunities between Argentina and the Middle East Conference |
| 22 June2010 | Invited to speak on | Liverpool, UK | ‘Investigating Saudi Arabia’s Agricultural Development Strategies’Third Annual Doctoral Conference, LJMU |
| 7April2010 | Invited to be a panelist | Brussels, Belgium. | ‘South South Cooperation’Crans Montana Forum 2010: Africa after the London and Pittsburg G20s: The New Economic Parameters |
| 8 April 2010 | Invited to be a panelist | Brussels, Belgium. | ‘The Role of Agriculture to enhance security and alleviate Poverty’Crans Montana Forum 2010: Africa after the London and Pittsburg G20s: The New Economic Parameters |
| 9 April 2010 | Invited to be a Moderator | Brussels, Belgium. | ‘New Leaders of Tomorrow’Crans Montana Forum 2010: Africa after the London and Pittsburg G20s: The New Economic Parameters |
| 13 to 16 Apr 2010 | Invited to be a panelist on | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | ‘Agriculture and Food Security’Jeddah Economic Forum 2010: The Global Economy 2020 |
OTHER ACTIVITIES
| Date | Activities |
| 2011 | Management Consultant |
| 2011 | Agriculture Consultant |
| 2010 | Poll Observer Bahrain Municipal Elections |
| 2010 | Frequent writer in various English and Arabic Newspapers |
| 2007/09 | Weekly columnist Al Watan Saudi newspaper |
| 2006 | Poll Observer Kuwait Parliament Election |
| 2005 | Poll Observer Saudi Arabia Municipal Election |
REFERENCES: Upon request
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Mailing address:
31 IbnKhuzaymah St.,
Jarir District,
P. O. Box 25306, Riyadh 11466
Saudi Arabia
Tel. no. +96614778481