Talal AlAraifi

Talal AlAraifi is the Chief Executive Officer of SAFA, a pioneering carbon offsetting platform that empowers individuals and business to understand, manage and reduce their carbon footprint.

Prior to Safa, Talal served as the CEO of Mazad, where he led the company from its setup, transforming Bahrain’s auction and asset sale landscape through innovation, transparency and digital strategy. During his tenor, Mazad evolved into a national recognized platform facilitating efficient, trusted and tech-enabled asset sales.

With over a decade of experience across the public and private sectors – including roles at the Central Bank of Bahrain, Saudi Arabian Insurance Company, and as a fellow in the prestigious fellowship program for the Prime Minister’s Office – Talal brings a unique depth of strategic vision, regulatory depth and executional rigor to every initiative he leads.