May 2010

Mr. Eisa M. Al Eisa, Chairman of Samba Financial Group, received Tony Blair, former UK Prime Minister and the Middle East Quartet Peace Envoy, at Samba's head office in Riyadh. Top Samba executives joined Al-Eisa in welcoming Mr. Blair and his team.

Mr. Blair expressed his admiration for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's high standing at an international level, and for the strength of the Saudi economy, which has evolved into one of the leading emerging economies in the world. Mr. Blair also commended the high standards of the Saudi banking and financial sector and its well established reputation, as recognised by the global economic organizations and evident in the top performance of Samba Financial Group.

On his part, Mr. Al Eisa extended a warm welcome to Mr. Blair and praised his vital role and continued efforts in resolving international conflicts. They exchanged cordial talks and reviewed economic developments at both a regional and international level.