Faisal Al-Fadl

An award-winning architect, educator, and community builder, Faisal Alfadl mentors youth and professionals to embed sustainability within business, industry, and design practice. He serves as Secretary-General of the Saudi Green Building Forum (SGBF)—an organization in Consultative Status with the United Nations ECOSOC, associated with UNDGC, and accredited by UNFCCC, UNEP, UNDRR, UNCCD, and UNIDO. As the UN NGO Representative, Alfadl leads SGBF’s global engagement and policy contributions toward sustainable development. 

A recognized sustainability advocate and observer within multiple UN frameworks, Alfadl also serves on the boards of several non-profit organizations promoting sustainability and social responsibility. Through saaf®, he champions localized SDG implementation—uniting ethics, innovation, and policy for a wiser and more sustainable future. 

Mr Alfadl is the principal of FAISAL ALFADL Engineering Consultants in Riyadh, collaborating internationally on architectural, engineering, and urban-planning projects. Over his 20-year career, he has designed, supervised, and managed developments exceeding USD 8 billion in construction value.