The Board of Directors of the Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND), chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, Chairman of AGFUND’s Board of Directors, held its 32nd meeting on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at AGFUND’s headquarters in Riyadh. 

During the meeting, the Board reviewed key agenda items, including AGFUND’s activities and achievements during 2025, and discussed the proposed development projects to be funded in the current cycle. 

The board expressed appreciation for AGFUND’s participation in the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Arab Coordination Group (ACG), marking 50 years since its establishment, held in Washington, D.C. The event honored the Group’s legacy and pivotal contributions to improving the lives of millions, enhancing community resilience, supporting inclusive growth, and establishing a leading model of collaborative international partnership in service of sustainable development. 

The Board commended AGFUND's efforts during the 2024 Prince Talal International Prize for Human Development Award Ceremony in Madrid, where the winning projects, focusing on 'Life Below Water' and aligning with Goal 14 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, were honored. 

The Board approved funding for 19 development projects that meet AGFUND’s criteria and align with its development objectives, particularly across its five programs: Women's Empowerment, Early Childhood Development, Open Education, Civil Society, and Financial Inclusion. The approved projects also address priority development sectors, including water, food security, climate change, and environmental sustainability, benefiting 29 countries. 

The meeting concluded with an emphasis on adopting a forward-looking vision that builds on past achievements and enhances AGFUND’s impact in line with global transformations and sustainable development priorities, within the framework of AGFUND’s updated strategy and institutional identity. 

It is worth mentioning that since inception, AGFUND has supported 1,796   development projects across 133 countries, collaborating with over 450 partners, including UN agencies, international and regional organizations, government entities, and NGOs.