Here’s a rundown of PIF’s strategic sectors

28/10/2022 Argaam Special
Logo ofPublic Investment Fund (PIF)

Logo of Public Investment Fund (PIF)


The Public Investment Fund (PIF) aims to actively invest over the long term to maximize sustainable returns, be the investment partner of choice for global opportunities, and enable the economic development and diversification of the Saudi economy.

 

The Kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund focuses on 13 strategic sectors, according to the 2021 annual report.

 

Telecommunication, Media and Technology came on top with 25.6% investments. Real estate and financial services followed, accounting for 23.5% and 23%, respectively of the fund’s investments.

 

PIF’s Strategic Sectors

Sector

Investment Percentage

Telecommunication, Media and Technology

26.5%

Real Estate

23.5%

Financial Services

23.0%

Utilities and Renewables

12.4%

Metals and Mining

7.5%

Food and Agriculture

2.6%

Entertainment, Leisure and Sports

1.6%

Transport and Logistics

1.4%

Construction, Building Components and Services

0.8%

Healthcare

0.6%

Consumer Goods and Retail

0.3%

Aerospace and Defense

0.3%

Automotive

0.2%

 

The number of employees stood at 1,457, of whom Saudis accounted for 83%, by the end of 2021.

 

The fund introduced 77,700 direct and indirect jobs last year. 

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