Rifd Business

What Rifd Business does

Rifd Business Company is a Riyadh-headquartered management consulting and organizational development firm founded in 2018, providing customized professional services to government, private, and non-profit organizations across the GCC and wider Middle East. The firm operates four interconnected service lines: Governance and Strategy (organizational health assessment, strategic planning, performance benchmarking), Human Capacity Development (HR, recruitment, training, advisory), Marketing and Financial Sustainability (financial analysis, program design, sustainability initiatives), and Event Management (project management, ceremonies and protocol, exhibition design and operation, content development). The combined team brings over 20 years of industry experience, with 120+ protocol/ceremonies staff and 25+ consulting professionals supporting delivery.

The business model is project-based professional services with customized pricing per engagement; no products are sold as software or subscriptions. Notable engagements include VIP hospitality services for the Saudi Arabian Football Federation at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the 20th anniversary celebration of Arab Open University in Kuwait, the 35th anniversary celebration of the Arab Council for Childhood and Development in Egypt, a capacity building program for 36 Saudi non-profit organizations, and the 2025 operation and management of the Rare Collections Exhibition (PCT) in Riyadh. The firm reaches clients through direct sales engagement, industry events (notably the International Non-Profit Sector Exhibition), and a bilingual website. No external funding rounds, revenue figures, or technology/IP assets are disclosed.

Name

Rifd Business

Legal name

Rifd Business Company

Website

https://rifd.com.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rifd Business is a Riyadh-based management consulting and event management firm founded in 2018, serving government, private, and non-profit organizations across the GCC and Middle East through four service lines: governance, human capacity development, financial sustainability, and event management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Management Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for organizational development, governance, strategy, and capacity building
2. Event Management Services: Project management, exhibition design and operation, ceremonies and protocol services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rifd Business provides management consulting and organizational development services to government, private, and non-profit sector clients. Its offerings cover four paths: governance and strategy, human capacity development, marketing and financial sustainability, and event management (including ceremonies, protocol services, and exhibition design and operation). Services are customized per client and delivered as project-based engagements.

Product overview

Rifd Business is a management consulting and organizational development firm established in 2018 with over 20 years of collective experience. The company operates as a services-based consultancy offering four interconnected core service paths: (1) Governance and Strategy covering organizational health assessment, strategic planning, and operations management; (2) Human Capacity Development including recruitment, training, and advisory sessions; (3) Marketing and Financial Sustainability providing financial analysis and sustainability initiatives; and (4) Event Management encompassing project management, protocol services, exhibitions, and content development. The company serves government, private, and non-profit sectors across the GCC region and beyond.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Governance and Strategy
• Human Capacity Development
• Marketing and Financial Sustainability
• Event Management

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Ahya Foundation (مؤسسة أحياها)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Collaboration on the knowledge guide 'Non-Profit Sector in Saudi Arabia: Funding Opportunities and Work Areas' providing comprehensive information and practical strategies for non-profit organizations to enhance funding opportunities and achieve financial sustainability.
• Abdulaziz bin Talal and Sura bint Saud Foundation for Human Development (Ahya Foundation)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStrategy analysis and development project to evaluate current strategy, train staff, conduct objectives workshops, and implement guidance visits for institutional advancement.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• McKinsey & Company: Global management consulting leader with a major Middle East practice serving government, non-profit, and private clients on organizational strategy and transformation, comparable to Rifd's governance and strategy offerings but at vastly greater scale.
• Bain & Company: Global management consulting firm with established Middle East offices advising government and non-profit clients on strategy, organizational design, and performance improvement, overlapping with Rifd's core service lines.
• PwC Middle East: Big Four firm with regional consulting, governance, and organizational development capabilities serving Saudi government and non-profit entities, overlapping significantly with Rifd's value proposition.
• Deloitte Middle East: Big Four consultancy with a strong Saudi and GCC public-sector practice covering strategy, human capital, and operational transformation, comparable to Rifd's full four-pillar service portfolio.
• EY Middle East: Big Four advisory firm with established Saudi and GCC consulting practices covering strategy, human capital, and transformation, comparable to Rifd's governance and HR capacity work.
• Arthur D. Little: Global management consulting firm with a long-standing Middle East practice advising government and institutions on strategy and organizational development, comparable to Rifd's NPO and government advisory focus.
• Boston Consulting Group: Global strategy consultancy with active GCC public-sector and social-sector work, including non-profit and government transformation mandates that compete directly with Rifd's NPO and government advisory services.
• KPMG Saudi Arabia: Big Four advisory firm in Saudi Arabia offering management consulting, governance, and capacity-building services to public and non-profit sectors, directly comparable to Rifd's consulting and financial sustainability offerings.
• Accenture Middle East: Global consulting and technology services firm with a significant Saudi presence serving government and large enterprises on strategy, operations, and digital transformation, competing for the same institutional clients as Rifd.
• Roland Berger: Global strategy consultancy with a Middle East office serving public-sector and non-profit clients on organizational strategy and operations, comparable to Rifd's governance and capacity-building services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rifdsa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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