Mr. Mana AlKhamsan , CEO of The Financial Academy (TFA) , has received at the Academy’s headquarters in Riyadh Mr. Ali Aldakheel , General Director of Communication & Investor Protection Division at the Capital Market Authority (CMA) .

During the meeting, the two sides explored opportunities for strengthening joint collaboration in fi nancial literacy promotion — one of the goals pursued by the financial sector — in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

Moreover, AlKhamsan , on behalf of The Financial Academy, was presented a commemorative gift by Aldakheel from the GCC Smart Investor Award , in appreciation of TFA’s solid commitment to nurturing financial knowledge and innovative content. The painting — a creation by Saudi promising artist Roba Yahia Shaikhin — won first place in painting category ( for u niversity students) at the third season of the A ward. The artwork shows how informed investment and saving decisions are made .

The Financial Academy (TFA) is an entity with an independent , legal and administrative status. It is organizationally located under the Chairman of the Board of the Capital Market Authority (CMA). The Academy is dedicated to developing and empowering the financial sector human capital, including senior managers and board members, by advancing their knowledge, capabilities, skills and culture. TFA also develops and promotes best professional financial practices across the entire spectrum of financial industries especially banking, finance, insurance and capital market .