Dr. Nasser  Alkahtani is the Executive Director of the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND). He is leading AGFUND’s vision, which centers on empowering women, early childhood development, blended education, civil society, innovation, and financial inclusion for marginalized groups. Dr. Alkahtanicollaborates with AGFUND’s sister institutions, UN agencies, regional and governmental organizations, and civil society groups to achieve these goals.

Dr. Alkahtani holds an honorary doctorate from the UK’s Open University. He earned his master’s degree from the University of Miami, USA.