Sheikh Talal Hussein Al-Mahal Al-Shammari

A Syrian businessman and prominent investor in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Talal is well known for his continuous support of humanitarian and charitable work in the region. He has a distinguished record of supporting the education sector in Syria by funding and rehabilitating numerous schools, in addition to his contributions to infrastructure development through supporting the construction and maintenance of roads, mosques, and the drilling and equipping of wells.

Sheikh Talal represents a pioneering model of social responsibility, combining his economic and investment role on the one hand, with his humanitarian and charitable commitment on the other. His sponsorship of the First Syrian Conference for Persons with Disabilities reflects his vision of building a more inclusive, just, and sustainable future, and his belief that development cannot be complete without the participation of all segments of society, without