_{“PIF’s relationship with BlackRock is well established and growing. Partnering with leading global international companies and asset managers like BlackRock is part of PIF’s growth strategy. This new landmark agreement represents a step forward in PIF’s work in making the Saudi investment and asset management market more internationally diverse and more dynamic.”  Yazeed A. Al-Humied, Deputy Governor and Head of MENA Investments at PIF, BlackRock signs agreement with PIF to accelerate growth of capital markets in Saudi Arabia by launching a Riyadh-based multi-asset investment management platform  [Public Investment Fund]}