YU -AlKhobar

Fayq Al Akayleh, Ph.D

Associate Professor of Economics

BIOGRAPHY

Currently, I am working with Al Yamamah University as an associate professor of Economics and Business in the College of Business Administration – Postgraduate Studies. During the period 2020 – 2025, I worked with FALCOM Holding as a Director of Research and Investment Analysis, Riyadh – Saudi Arabia and Adjunct Professor of Economics at the College of Business - Arab Open University. Besides, I worked as a business development consultant for the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties and Economic & Business consultant to the GuidePoint International since 2015. I also worked as an Economic Consultant for the Saudi Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification. I worked also as an Internal Auditor for Albilad Company.

I worked at Al Yamamah University (YU) as an Associate Professor of Economics and Business during the period 2008 - 2020, where the medium of instruction is English. I was the former Director of Postgraduate Studies and the former Head of Quantitative Business Department (Finance, Insurance, and Accounting) at YU. I also served as a member of different university councils such as University Council, Postgraduate Studies and Research Council, and College of Business Administration Council at (YU). I am a founding member of the College of Business Administration and the founder of the Quantitative Business Department at YU.

In education and teaching field, I am the winner of the ‘Top 100 Leaders in Education Award’, GFEL, Dubai, 16-19 Dec. 2019. I also was the winner of ‘Distinguished Faculty Award’ 2017 at YU by His Royal Highness Prince Faisal Bin Bandar Al Saud.

During the period 01/01/2018 – 30/04/2019, I was the Faculty Chair for AACSB International Accreditation. I also worked at Alfaisal University as an adjunct professor of International Economics. I am a guest speaker to Saudi TV Channel 2 (KSA TV 2). Before joining Al Yamamah University in 2008, I taught at the University of Jordan and served as a financial and administrative auditor in the Jordan Audit Bureau for 16 years. I also worked in the Jordan Ministry of Education as a mathematics teacher.

In research area, I published several articles in internationally indexed journals. I participated in many national and international conferences and workshops. I was the Scientific Committee Chair of the International Conference of Business and Economic Studies. I received several Acknowledgment Letters from YU President for my contributions to Al Yamamah University management, research, and teaching. I also received the Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing from Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics, and Society in May 2021. I am also a reviewer for Sage Open

Journals.

In the field of professional membership, I am a member in the following international business and research committees: Saudi Economic Association (SEA), Royal Economic Society (RES), American Economic Association (AEA), World Economics Association (WEA), International Development Economics Associates (IDEAS), Global Development Network-MENA Region-Featured member as in Oct 03 2012, Advisory Committee - ASIA

PACIFIC INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED RESEARCH (APIAR) - Nurturing knowledge without boundaries, Amity Journal of Economics - Editorial Review Board, Journal of World Economic Research - Editorial Board, and International Conference on Humanities and Educational Research-Scientific Advisory Board.

PUBLICATIONS:

JOURNAL ARTICLES

  • Al Akayleh, Fayq. (2026). The Influence of Artificial Intelligence on Economic Inequality in the context of international trade: Evidence from the Middle East. Under publication: Middle East Development Journal.
  • Riveros-Gavilanes, John Michael, Al Akayleh, Fayq, Huseynli, Azar, Oluwaseun Samuel, Oduniyi and M. Hassan, Sherif, (2022), On the Welfare Trends: A view from the Sen’s Social Welfare Function, No. 3-2022, MSR Working Papers, M&S Research Hub institute, https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:ris:msrwps:2022_003.
  • Al Akayleh, F. (2021) ‘The influence of social media advertising on consumer behaviour’, Middle East J. Management, Vol. 8, No. 4, pp.344–366.
  • Al Akayleh, Fayq. (2019). Medical Tourism Market and Its Impact on Economic Activity and Employment – Evidence from Saudi Arabia, Science International, 31(2): 177-185.
  • Al Akayleh, Fayq. (2018). Impact of Technological Progress on Economic Growth and Employment: A Case Study of Saudi Arabia, The Journal of Social Sciences Research (JSSR), 12(4): 606-617.
  • Al Akayleh, Fayq. (2017). Accession to World Trade Organization and its implications for trade diversification and economic activity - Evidence from Saudi Arabia, International Journal of Economics and Financial Research, 12(3): 332-345.
  • Al Akayleh, Fayq. (2016). Do Foreign Workers’ Positive Contributions to GDP Outweigh the Negative Effect of Their Outward Remittances on GDP? A Case Study of Saudi Arabia. Advances of Economics and Business (AEB), 12(4): 657 – 666.
  • Al Akayleh, Fayq. (2014). Impact of trade openness on economic growth in a small, open, and developing economy - New instrumental variables for trade openness. International Journal of Sustainable Economy (IJSE). 6(2): 142 – 170.
  • Al Akayleh, Fayq. (2013). Agricultural Development in the Age of Trade Liberalization: What Did We Really Get? International Journal of Economics and Business Research (IJEBR), 5(3): 286 – 301.
  • Al Akayleh, Fayq. (2011). Labor Migration, Workers' Remittances and Economic Activity: New Instrumental Variables for the Effect of remittances. Journal of Social Sciences (JSS), 28(3): 211-224.
  • Al Akayleh, Fayq. (2012). The Economic Dimension of Arab Spring. International Conference of Political Economy and the Outlook for Capitalism, Paris, France.

CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS:

  • Palandoken Economic Forum (PEF), 26 – 27 April 2025, Palandoken, Erzurum Provence, Turkey.
  • International Conference on Business and Economic Studies, 10-12 August 2018, New York, Manhattan, U.S.A.
  • AACSB International Business Accreditation Seminar, 10-11/12/2017, AACSB International, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, KSA.
  • International Conference on Business and Economic Studies, 24-26 March., 2017, Houston, Texas, U.S.A
  • Asbar World Forum-Knowledge & the Capitalization on Saudi Human Capital: Organizations Transformation & Job Creation 06-08 Dec. 2016, The Ritz Carleton Hotel, Riyadh, K.S.A.
  • Capital Market Authority & The World Bank’ SUKUK International Conference, 06 Dec. 2016, Alfaisaliyyah Hotel, Riyadh, K.S.A.
  • International Conference on Business and Economic Studies, 25-28 Feb. 2016, Washington D.C., U.S.A.
  • Riyadh Economic Forum, 09-11 Dec. 2013, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • Political Economy and the Outlook for Capitalism, 5-7 July 2012 Sorbonne University, Paris, France.
  • University Teaching & Learning Discussion Forum, 19 Feb. 2012 Al Imam University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • Riyadh Economic Forum, 17-19 Dec. 2011, King Faisal Hall for Conferences, Riyadh, KSA.
  • Role of Economic Media in Growth and Development, 24-25 April 2011, King Fahd Palace for Conferences.
  • Microsoft Gulf Developer Conference, 13-15 Dec. 2009, Al Yamamah University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • International Conference on 'Policy Perspectives on Growth, Economic Structures and Poverty Reduction', 7- 9 June 2007, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
  • IDEAs Workshop on ''Development Experiences and Policy Options for a Changing World'', 3 – 5 June 2007, Institute of Economics, Tsinghua University, Beijing, China.
  • United Nations XIX IAVE World Volunteer Conference, 10-14 Nov. 2006, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, India.
  • United Nations IAVE World Youth Conference-Focusing on the MDGs, 9-10 Nov. 2006, Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, Rajghat, New Delhi, India.

Teaching:
University Academic Courses Taught

  1. ECO 201 - Principles of Microeconomics - Undergrad BSBA
  2. ECO 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics - Undergrad BSBA
  3. ECO 203 - Economy of Saudi Arabia - Undergrad BSBA
  4. NBE 305 - History of Economic Thought - Undergrad BSBA
  5. ECO 420 - Business Feasibility Study - Undergrad BSBA
  6. PROJ 490 - Senior Project - Undergrad BSBA
  7. COOP - Cooperative Experience - Undergrad BSBA
  8. MGT 30 - Quantitative Methods for Business - Undergrad BSBA
  9. BUS 509 - Introduction to Economics - PGS-Prep.
  10. ECO 505 - Managerial Economics - PGS-MBA
  11. SST 503 - Quantitative Methods for Business & Mgt. - PGS-MBA
  12. ECO 504 - International Economics - PGS-EMBA
  13. MGT 550 - Group Dynamic Project - PGS-EMBA
  14. MGT 555 - Research Project - PGS-MBA
  15. MGT 590 - Business Plan - PGS-EMBA
  16. BUS 536 - Business Feasibility Study - PGS-EMBA
  17. BUS 385 - Business Research Methods & Publishing - UG-BSBA
  18. BUS 542 - Research Skills and Methods - PGS-LLM
  19. BUS 540 - Business Research Methods - PGS-EMBA

EXPERIENCE, INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMMUNITY SERVICES:

  • Associate Professor of Economics, Al Yamamah University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (January, 2026 – Present).
  • Investment Analysis, FALCOM Holding (01/09/2020 – 21/12/2025) | Director. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
  • Associate Professor of Economics, Al Yamamah University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (November, 2017 – August, 2020).
  • Assistant Professor of Economics, Al Yamamah University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (October, 2008 – October, 2017).
  • Adjunct Professor of Economics, Part-time Job, Arab Open University – Riyadh Branch (Fall Semester 2020 – present).
  • Adjunct Professor of Economics, Part-time Job, Al-Faisal University – Riyadh (Fall Semester 2015 – Summer Semester 2017).
  • Adjunct Professor of Economics, Part-time Job, The University of Jordan – Amman (Jan 2008 – August 2008).
  • Jordan Audit Bureau, Jordan (1992-2008) | Financial & Administrative Auditor.
  • Jordan Ministry of Education, Jordan (1991-1992) | Mathematics Teacher.
  • Economic Consultant to the Saudi Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (Jan. 2023 – March 2024).
  • Internal Auditor for Al-Bilad Companies, Saudi Arabia (January 2025 – present).
  • Business Development Consultant to the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (Jan. 2021 – Feb. 2022).
  • Economic and Business Consultant to the GuidePoint International (2015 – present).
  • Quantitative Business Department (Finance, Accounting, and Insurance), YU, 2010 | Founder.
  • College of Business Administration, YU, 2008-2013 | Founding Member.
  • Postgraduate Studies, Al Yamamah University (YU), 2015-2017 | Director.
  • Quantitative Business Department, College of Business, YU, 2010-2013 | Department Head.
  • University Council of Al Yamamah University, 2010-2013 & 2015-2017| Member.
  • AACSB College Liaison at the College of Business Administration, YU | Faculty Chair.
  • International Committee on NCAAA Reviewee, YU, 2013-2014 | Panel Member.
  • Council for Postgraduate Studies & Scientific Research, YU, 2016-2017 | Member
  • College of Business Administration, College Council, YU, 2010-2013 & 2015-2017 | Member.
  • Examination Committee, YU, 2010-2013 | Chair.
  • Faculty Screening Committee, College of Business Administration, YU, 2010-2013 | Member.
  • Course Transfer Committee, College of Business Administration, YU, 2010-2013 | Chair.
  • Research Committee, College of Business Administration, YU, 2010-2017 | Member.
  • Grade Appeal Committee, College of Business Administration, YU, 2010-2017 | Member.
  • Strategic Committee, College of Business Administration, YU, Sep. 2019-August 2020 | Member.
  • NCAAA Committee, Postgraduate Programs, YU, 2015-2017 | Member.
  • Cooperative Experience Committee, College of Business Administration, YU, 2011-2013 | Chair.
  • Student Affairs Committee, College of Business Administration, YU, 2014-2018 | Member.
  • Organizing and Scientific Committees, YU Economic Forum, YU, 2016 | Member.
  • Internal Review of the College of Business Administration, YU, 2010 | Internal Reviewer and Evaluator.
  • PGS Programs Internal Review, YU, 2015 | Internal Evaluator and Reviewer.
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis of YU-WSU Agreement, YU, 2015 | Internal Evaluator.
  • Postgraduate Students’ Research Supervision: EMBA Students; Dissertations and Business Plans (20+), MBA students’ Researches (100+), MHRM students’ Research Projects (20+), LLM students’ Researches (10+).
  • KSA TV Channel 2, 2013-present | Guest.
  • Royal Economic Society (RES), 2016-present | Member.
  • American Economic Association (AEA), 2016-present | Member
  • World Economics Association (WEA), 2014-present | Member.
  • International Development Economics Associates (IDEAS), 2007-present Global Development Network-MENA Region-Featured member as in Oct 03 2012.
  • Scientific Committee/International Conference on Business and Economic Studies (ICBES) | Co-Chair.
  • Advisory Committee, ASIA PACIFIC INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED RESEARCH (APIAR)
  • Nurturing knowledge without boundaries 2014-present | Member.
  • Amity Journal of Economics, Editorial Review Board, 2015-present | Member.
  • Journal of World Economic Research, Editorial Board, 2018-present | Member.
  • International Conference on Humanities and Educational Research (ICHER), Scientific Advisory Board | Co-chair.

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