Fayq Al Akayleh

Fayq Al Akayleh, Ph.D.

Current affiliation: Al Yamamah University (Saudi Arabia)

Research Interests:

Econometrics, Economic Growth and Development, Mathematical Economics, Game Theory, Financial Economics


  • Dr. Fayq Al Akayleh is working with FALCOM Holding as the Head of Investment Analysis Unit, Riyadh – Saudi Arabia.
  • He worked at Al Yamamah University (YU) as an Associate Professor of Economics and Business Feasibility Study Specialist. He was the former Director of Postgraduate Studies and the former Head of Quantitative Business Department (Finance, Insurance, and Accounting) at YU.
  • Dr. Al Akayleh also served as a member of different university councils such as the University Council, Postgraduate Studies and Research Council, and College of Business Administration Council at (YU).
  • He is a founding member of the College of Business Administration and the founder of the Quantitative Business Department at YU.
  • Dr. Fayq is the winner of the ‘Top 100 Leaders in Education Award’, GFEL, 16-19 Dec. 2019. He also was the winner of the ‘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, Dr. Al Akayleh was the Faculty Chair for AACSB International Accreditation. He worked at Alfaisal University as an adjunct professor of International Economics. Before joining Al Yamamah University in 2008, He taught at the University of Jordan and served as a financial and administrative auditor in the Jordan Audit Bureau for 16 years.
  • He is a member in the following international business and research committees: 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,