Arab Saudi Investment commands a SAR 10 billion+ international portfolio spanning 18 countries — deploying sovereign-grade cross-border financing, global co-investment structures, and strategic overseas capital to clients and partners across emerging and developed markets.
Arab Saudi Investment has built one of the Kingdom's most substantial international financing and investment platforms — with over SAR 10 billion deployed across 18 countries in infrastructure, clean energy, technology, healthcare, real estate, and financial services. Our international desk operates as a bridge between Saudi capital markets and global opportunity, structuring cross-border loans and co-investment vehicles that meet the standards of both Saudi regulators and international counterparties.
Our international benefactor network, visible across our strategic partnerships, spans sovereign wealth institutions, government entities, development finance institutions, and leading private sector groups in Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. We leverage this network to source, structure, and execute transactions that would be inaccessible through conventional channels.
A decade of disciplined cross-border deployment has produced a portfolio that stands as a testament to institutional rigor, relationship depth, and strategic vision beyond the Kingdom's borders.
Our international division operates six distinct product lines — each designed to address a specific category of cross-border capital deployment, from bilateral loans to structured co-investment vehicles.
Direct bilateral lending to sovereign entities, government-related enterprises, and institutional borrowers across our active jurisdictions — structured with appropriate country risk mitigants and international legal documentation.
Structured co-investment opportunities alongside ASI's existing international portfolio — enabling qualified clients to gain direct exposure to curated overseas positions in infrastructure, real estate, and technology sectors.
Financing the cross-border movement of goods, commodities, and services — supporting Saudi exporters and international trade counterparties through documentary credits, buyer credit facilities, and supply chain finance instruments.
Financing for Saudi and GCC clients acquiring, developing, or refinancing real estate assets internationally — from prime commercial properties in European gateway cities to large-scale hospitality and mixed-use developments in Asia and Africa.
Long-tenor development financing for sovereign-sponsored infrastructure, social housing, clean energy, and public utility projects in developing markets — structured with multilateral co-lenders and export credit agency participation where applicable.
Sharia-compliant cross-border financing structures — Murabaha, Wakala bil-Istithmar, Ijara, and Diminishing Musharaka — for international borrowers and investors seeking to maintain Islamic finance compliance across global markets.
Our international presence is organized across five strategic regions — each with dedicated relationship managers, local legal counsel, and established counterparty networks built over more than a decade of cross-border deployment.
Our overseas portfolio is intentionally diversified across twelve sectors — balancing yield, strategic importance, and alignment with Saudi Vision 2030's economic diversification mandate.
Selected cross-border financing and investment mandates demonstrating the breadth of our international capability — from development loans to equity co-investments across multiple regions and sectors.
| Transaction Type | Region / Country | Sector | Facility / Investment | Structure | ASI Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Border Infrastructure Loan | Egypt | Transport | SAR 1.2B | Bilateral Sovereign Loan | Sole Lender & Arranger |
| Renewable Energy Project Finance | Morocco | Clean Energy | SAR 850M | Islamic Project Finance (Istisna + Ijara) | MLA & Sharia Coordinator |
| Commercial Real Estate Acquisition Finance | United Kingdom | Real Estate | SAR 620M | Diminishing Musharaka | Senior Lender |
| Agricultural Development Loan | Sudan / Kenya | Food Security | SAR 480M | Development Finance (Blended) | Co-Arranger with IsDB |
| Technology Fund Co-Investment | Singapore / India | Technology | SAR 320M | LP Equity Co-Investment | Anchor Co-Investor |
| Trade Finance Facility | Malaysia / Indonesia | Manufacturing | SAR 260M | Commodity Murabaha Revolving | Facility Agent & Lender |
| Healthcare Infrastructure | Nigeria | Healthcare | SAR 390M | Concessional Development Loan | Lead Arranger |
Transaction details are illustrative of capabilities. Specific mandates are subject to client and counterparty confidentiality.
Our international finance and investment services are designed for clients with genuine cross-border capital requirements — from sovereign borrowers to high-net-worth Saudi individuals seeking global diversification.
Ministries of finance, government-related enterprises, development banks, and sovereign wealth funds seeking bilateral financing, co-investment arrangements, or trade finance from a-regulated Saudi institution.
Large corporates, multinational companies, and institutional investors requiring cross-border financing, structured facilities, or access to Saudi and GCC capital for international expansion or project development.
Qualified Saudi and GCC individual investors seeking international portfolio diversification — accessing ASI's overseas co-investment platform, international real estate finance, or overseas discretionary mandates.
Foreign banks and financial institutions seeking Saudi co-lender participation in international syndications, trade finance correspondent relationships, or Islamic finance structuring expertise.
Saudi, GCC, and international property developers seeking Sharia-compliant overseas real estate financing — from single-asset acquisition facilities to multi-property portfolio finance structures.
Multilateral and bilateral development institutions — including MDBs and export credit agencies — seeking Saudi co-financing partnerships for development projects in MENA, Africa, and Asia.
From initial inquiry to cross-border disbursement — our international team operates with institutional speed and precision, typically completing mandate execution within 60–90 days for standard cross-border facilities.
Contact our International Finance Desk with your financing or co-investment requirement. Following NDA execution, our team will conduct a preliminary assessment of transaction fit, jurisdiction eligibility, and structural suitability within 5 business days.
Upon positive preliminary assessment, we issue a detailed term sheet outlining proposed facility amount, tenor, pricing, security package, governing law, and documentation framework. For co-investment mandates, we provide an information memorandum on the relevant portfolio position.
International KYC and enhanced due diligence is conducted in accordance with Saudi AML regulations and FATF standards. Concurrent credit and country risk analysis is completed by our International Credit Committee, with independent legal review of jurisdictional considerations.
Following successful due diligence, the transaction is presented to ASI's International Credit Committee for formal approval. Facility documentation is then prepared by appointed international counsel — LMA, ISDA, or AAOIFI frameworks as applicable — with Sharia board sign-off for Islamic structures.
Relevant cross-border transactions are notified to the Capital Market Authority and Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) as required. All conditions precedent — including legal opinions, security perfection, and insurance arrangements — are satisfied prior to disbursement.
Funds are disbursed through ASI's international correspondent banking network with full SWIFT confirmation. A dedicated Relationship Manager provides ongoing monitoring, covenant reporting, and portfolio management — with quarterly reviews and annual facility reviews for multi-year transactions.
Our International Finance Desk is available to discuss cross-border financing requirements, co-investment opportunities, and strategic international partnership arrangements. Initial consultations are confidential and obligation-free.
