Based on the vision and mission of the Islamic University, which strives for excellence in education, scientific research, and community service, the College of Business works to prepare qualified academic and professional graduates who combine specialized knowledge, Islamic values, and practical skills, contributing to serving the nation and society and achieving sustainable development.
Dr. Asaad bin Mahdar Sindi is an academic and investment leader who combines advanced scientific expertise with practical application in the fields of economics, finance, and artificial intelligence. He has held senior leadership positions, including Dean of the College of Business, and has assumed strategic advisory roles. He has successfully led investment projects worth hundreds of millions of riyals and achieved exceptional financial results. He is distinguished by his high ability to build institutions, develop academic programs, and transform strategic visions into measurable achievements, in line with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.
- First: Planning:
- Implementing the regulations and systems of the Education Council.
- Achieving the university's overarching goals and policies.
- Developing the college administratively, academically, and in research.
- Preparing and implementing the college's strategic plan.
- Implementing quality assurance, evaluation, and academic accreditation systems and regulations.
- Second: Follow-up:
- Chairing the College Council, overseeing its organization, convening its meetings, implementing its decisions, and submitting meeting minutes to the University President.
- Supervising the management of the college's educational, research, administrative, financial, and cultural affairs.
- Supervising the various student and guidance activities within the college.
- Third: Evaluation:
- Evaluating the performance of faculty members, college vice deans, heads of academic departments, and directors and heads of affiliated units.
- Preparing a comprehensive periodic report on the progress of studies and academic, administrative, and research performance within the college and submitting it to the University President.
Name: Dr. Asaad bin Mahdar bin Mohammed Sindi
Location: Madinah, Saudi Arabia
Professional Profile:
Assistant Professor of Economics and Finance, Academic Leader, Investment Advisor, and Expert in Sustainable Finance (ESG) and Artificial Intelligence. He possesses extensive experience in financial analysis, investment planning, and managing strategic projects aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, with a proven ability to translate academic and investment initiatives into tangible financial and institutional results.
Academic Qualifications:
- PhD in Financial Economics – University of New Orleans (2024)
- MSc in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) – University of New Orleans (2024)
- MSc in Finance – University of New Orleans (2021)
- MBA (Supply Chain and Information Systems) – Tennessee State University (2019)
- BSc in Supply Chain and Logistics Management – Tennessee State University (2017)
Leadership and Professional Experience:
- Founding Dean – College of Business | Madinah (2026 – Present)
- Established the College of Business from the ground up, leading academic governance, attracting talent, and preparing for accreditation.
- Aligning academic programs with labor market needs and national priorities.
- Vice President – Al-Saqifa Company | Madinah (2025 – Present)
- Financial oversight, investment planning, and project development. - Vice Dean – Institute of Research and Consulting Studies | Islamic University of Madinah (2024-2026)
- Managing government and private partnerships and investment and development projects.
- Advisor to the University President for Investment and Business Development | Islamic University of Madinah (2024-Present)
- Assistant Professor | Islamic University of Madinah (2024-Present)
- Teaching and developing courses in finance and statistics and supporting the development of study plans.
Key Skills:
- Project and Investment Management
- Financial Analysis and Data Modeling
- Artificial Intelligence and Financial Technologies
- Sustainable Finance (ESG)
- Programming and Statistical Analysis (Python, R, Stata)
- Fluent in Arabic and English
Research and Publications (Selected):
- The Impact of ESG Standards on Bank Stability
- Artificial Intelligence and Stock Market Forecasting
- Sustainability and Efficiency of Financial Markets
- Oil Price Volatility and Dividend Policies
- The Impact of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Score on Bank Stability: A Comparative Study of Islamic and Conventional Banks
- Decoding Equity Trends: A Comparative Study of the GRU, LSTM, and Transformer Models in the Technology Sector
- Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Market Efficiency: Evidence from the Financial Sector
- The Entrepreneurial Financial Ecosystem: A Systematic Review of the Literature
- Greening Dividend Policies: A Global Sectoral Analysis of Sustainable Investment and Dividend Policy Shifts
- Riding Boom and Bust: Analyzing the Changing Relationship Between Oil Price Volatility and Dividend Policies Across Different Contexts
- Green ETFs as Climate-Resilient Assets: Evidence from the USA
- Digital Maturity and Equity Market Performance: Evidence from 34 Advanced and Emerging Economies
- Portfolio Resilience and Green Credit Allocation Under Climate Pressures and Uncertainty in Energy Markets
Critical metals, green finance, and artificial intelligence in carbon pricing under climate risk.
Current dynamics in energy, climate, and environmental sustainability: challenges, prospects, and analysis.