Tareq Amin, a Jordanian-American technologist, has firmly established his mark in the fields of digital transformation and artificial intelligence, both regionally and internationally.

In May 2025, Tareq Amin was appointed Chief Executive Officer of HUMAIN, a full-stack AI company owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and chaired by His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. Under his leadership, HUMAIN aims to become the region’s leading AI company, delivering AI-native platforms across four integrated layers: AI Infrastructure, AI Cloud, Data & Models, and Applications & Solutions. In 2025, Tareq was named to TIME’s Global Top 100 in AI list, and in 2026, Forbes recognized him as one of the Middle East’s Top 10 Tech Leaders.

Before joining HUMAIN, Amin served as CEO of Aramco Digital, where he led the new Aramco subsidiary in driving digital transformation and advancing strategic innovation across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Prior to that, he launched Rakuten Symphony in August 2021 under the Rakuten Group, aiming to converge IT and telecom networks. As CEO, he spearheaded Symphony’s entry into the mobile market and introduced a large-scale, automation-driven platform for telecom operators worldwide.

In 2022, Amin was also appointed as CEO of Rakuten Mobile to support the growth in Japan and synergize with the global business of the company.

Before 2018, Amin has served Reliance Jio as Senior VP of Technology Development and Automation where he effectively contributed to the transformation of the mobile industry in India. Over the previous year, Amin also served in telecom business as VP of Huawei’s Carrier Solutions and As Senior Director of National Planning & Performance at T-Mobile. 

Amin holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and Physics from Portland State University at Oregon.

Amin is a leading voice on the future of technology and a passionate advocate for the democratization of the industry. He is committed to transforming how we work, innovate, and collaborate in the era of artificial intelligence.

Al-Musallam started his career at Dex Heavy Duty Parts in Floyd, Virginia, as a Process Improvement and Industrial Planning Specialist. He then transitioned to Saudi Arabia, joining Aramco as a Project Engineer, where he successfully supervised the completion of oil projects in the eastern and southern provinces. Since 2014, he has spearheaded Strategy and Business Development at Naif Alrajhi Investment (NRI), overseeing Private Equity, strategic planning, and marketing. Managing a portfolio of over 25 SMEs across Riyadh, Dubai, and London, he drove triple-digit growth rates through his expertise in process improvement and project management. In 2018, Al-Musallam joined the MiSK Foundation to lead Global Strategy and Partnerships, representing the organization on the international stage. By October 2020, he was appointed Deputy Permanent Delegate of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to UNESCO. Al-Musallam served as the Deputy Minister of International Affairs at the Saudi Ministry of Tourism from 2022 until 2025, overseeing the establishment of the deputyship and the development of its systems and processes. He now serves as the Secretary General of the Federation of Saudi Chambers.

A visionary entrepreneur, global retail architect, and one of the region’s most influential women in business, Sima Ganwani Ved has built far more than a company — she has shaped a modern retail empire from the Middle East to the world. As Founder and Chairwoman of Apparel Group, she stands behind one of the region’s most powerful consumer platforms: A business conglomerate representing 85+ international brands, more than 2,600 stores, operations across 14 countries, and a multicultural workforce of 28,000+ people. Under her leadership, Apparel Group has become a defining force in fashion, beauty, footwear, lifestyle, F&B, and omnichannel retail, bringing some of the world’s most loved brands closer to millions of consumers across the GCC and beyond. Her journey is the story of instinct meeting ambition. Introduced to retail at a young age and shaped by early entrepreneurial exposure, she began her career at just 20, managing a department store in her father’s mall before going on to build one of the most admired retail groups in the region. Educated in the United Kingdom with a degree from King’s College London and an MBA in Business Management, she combined global perspective with a deep understanding of the Gulf’s evolving consumer culture — a combination that would become central to Apparel Group’s rise. What sets her apart is foresight. Long before it was a buzzword, she saw retail won through relevance, technology, data, speed and emotional connection, leading Apparel Group beyond brick-andmortar with AIVI, its next-generation fashion and lifestyle platform redefining how customers discover, shop and engage with their favourite brands. Equally powerful is the purpose behind the enterprise. Her leadership philosophy places empowerment, inclusion, education, sustainability, and community impact at the center of growth. A strong advocate for women’s advancement and young talent, she has used her influence to champion more inclusive leadership across the region, while also supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs — including the launch journeys of F5 Global and Nysaa. Recognized among Forbes Middle East’s 100 Most Powerful Businesswomen, ranked among Arabian Business’ Top 5 Most Inspiring Women, and honored with the World Woman Hero Award at the Davos Agenda, she has become a sought-after figure across global business, leadership, and impact platforms. Her presence at forums including the World Economic Forum and The Retail Summit reflects her role as a bridge between global brands, regional ambition, women’s leadership, and the future of consumer culture.

Fawaz M. Al-Fawaz is a seasoned business leader with more than four decades of experience in the industrial and petrochemical sectors. He has served as Chief Executive Officer of Tasnee since April 2024, following his tenure as Chief Financial Officer and EVP Support Functions since 2015. Prior to Tasnee, he spent more than 25 years at SABIC, holding a range of senior leadership positions across finance, accounting, and corporate strategy. Throughout his career, Al-Fawaz has led major financing transactions, IPOs, sukuk issuances, corporate restructurings, and large-scale investment projects. In addition to his role at Tasnee, Al-Fawaz chairs SAL Saudi Logistics Services Company and Saudi Chemical Holding Company and serves on several corporate boards and audit committees, further contributing to the competitiveness of Saudi Arabia’s industrial and logistics sectors and the achievement of Vision 2030 objectives.

Marco Mejia is Acting CEO of King Salman International Airport and brings over 25 years of distinguished experience in infrastructure-intensive sectors. With a career dedicated to executing growth-oriented strategic plans, Marco is experienced in developing airport master plans and overseeing the construction of transformative transportation megaprojects. His deep expertise in airport operations, coupled with a relentless commitment to enhancing the passenger experience, has consistently delivered outstanding project outcomes. Renowned for his strategic acumen, Marco excels in managing operating and capital resources with precision, ensuring cost-effectiveness and financial responsibility in both annual business plans and large-scale airport projects. His leadership of Project Management Offices (PMOs) has been instrumental in the on-time delivery of multi-million and billion-dollar initiatives. Throughout his career, Marco has also demonstrated a remarkable ability to transform organizations into high-performing teams. By fostering innovation and efficiency, he has elevated business units to deliver exceptional results. His visionary leadership at King Salman International Airport Development Company ensures that the ambitious aviation hub not only meets its strategic objectives but also aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Marco’s unwavering commitment to operational excellence and superior passenger experiences continues to position him as a trusted leader in the global aviation and infrastructure sectors.

Ziad El Chaar is a highly accomplished business executive and the Chief Executive Officer of Dar Global, the luxury international real estate developer listed on the London Stock Exchange. With over three decades of leadership experience across the GCC and Europe, El Chaar has previously spearheaded landmark developments and digital ventures at industry giants like DAMAC and Emaar Properties. He is renowned for forging high-profile international partnerships with ultra-luxury brands—including Trump, Pagani, Mouawad, and Lamborghini—to create world-class residential and hospitality projects. Beyond real estate, he holds several influential leadership and board positions across prominent financial services, technology, and investment holdings.

Majed AlKhan is a renowned businessman who brings more than 23 years of extensive experience in real estate private equity and assets management to Infracorp. He is a recognized financial engineer with more than 1 million square meters of completed flagship developments under his leadership. Majed’s objective is to lead Infracorp to be recognized as one of the key international groups specializing in developing and investing in sustainable social infrastructure projects through creating a platform whereby stakeholders can achieve wealth optimization. Majed chairs and holds a number of directorships including Chairman of Gulf Holding Company (GHC), Chairman of ASK Real Estate W.L.L., board member of Balexco B.S.C, Falcon Cement B.S.C., Tunis Bay Project Company and Royal Parks Marrakech. Majed holds a B.A. (with honors) in International Finance and Accounting from Newcastle's Northumbria University at Newcastle, England and had taken executive roles in HSBC Middle East and Inovest Bahrain prior joining Infracorp. Through his innovative leadership and unwavering ambition, he was named one of Forbes Middle East’s Most Impactful Real Estate Leaders of 2024 and 2025.

Mr Ahmed Yusuf brings over 30 years of experience in real estate and project management. Since taking on his current role in 2015, he has spearheaded Seef Properties’ strategic initiatives focused on innovation, diversification, and sustainability. Under his leadership, the Company has launched major projects and expanded its portfolio through successful ventures and regional partnerships.

He has played a key role in transforming Bahrain’s retail, entertainment, and hospitality sectors and continues to drive the Company's vision for growth. His achievements include being listed among Forbes Middle East’s Most Impactful Real Estate Leaders 2025 and winning Professional of the Year 2024 at the Middle East Council of Shopping Centres & Retailers Awards, among other accolades.

Throughout his illustrious career, he has held senior management positions at Edamah Real Estate Company, Abaad Real Estate Company, Gulf Development Real Estate Company, Salhiya Real Estate Company, Kuwait Hotels Company, and Kuwait University.

Mohamed Abdulelah Al Kooheji serves as Group Chief Executive Officer of Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo
Group, where he sets the Group's overarching vision and drives long-term growth across its diversified
portfolio, spanning Shipping, Logistics, Travel, Real Estate, Industrial & Energy, Ventures, and Global
Investments.
With over 21 years of experience across investment, business development, property management,
development management, and strategic planning, he brings a proven track record of driving sustainable
growth and value creation. Prior to assuming the role of Group CEO, he served as Chief Executive Officer
of Kanoo Real Estate from 2019, where he led the division's strategic expansion, developing and
implementing business models that strengthened its managed portfolio through new project
development, strategic acquisitions, and greater operational efficiency.
Previously Mohamed served as the CEO of Amlak, SIO Bahrain's real estate investment arm, where he
led the Bahrain Marina development and strategic property investments. His career also includes senior
roles at Amlak (Director of Investment and Strategic Planning) and Naseej Bahrain (Senior Manager –
Business Development and Property Services). He has also contributed his expertise as a board member
for several leading Bahraini companies such as AHQ Holding Company W.L.L as Chairman of The Board,
Bahrain Car Parks Company (Amakin) B.S.C as Board Member – Chairman of Audit Committee and
Southern Area Development Company B.S.C (c) as Board Member.

Saud oversees development advisory, transactional advisory, asset and property management and project and development consultancy, ensuring that JLL clients always receive comprehensive, innovative and data-driven real estate solutions.

Prior to joining JLL, Saud held executive leadership roles across the public and private sectors. He was an executive director at the Tourism Development Fund, where he led the Real Estate & Hospitality department, managing investment initiatives that contributed to the growth and diversification of Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector.

Before that, he was a partner at Knight Frank, where he headed real estate valuation & advisory in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, advising investors, developers and government entities on large-scale projects.

Earlier in his career, Saud was a key member of the Real Estate and Infrastructure team at the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), where he played a critical role in the development of transformational projects, including NEOM, The Red Sea Project, King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD), Qiddiya and ROSHN — all of which are central to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 economic diversification strategy.

In addition to his role at JLL, Saud serves as an independent board member for several organizations, including Nama Capital, Mawten Real Estate Company, Al-Rajhi REIT Publicly Traded Fund, Ennismore Lifestyle Private Fund and SNB Capital Special Real Estate Fund. In these capacities, he provides strategic counsel, investment oversight and portfolio management, overseeing income-generating assets and large-scale development projects across multiple sectors and cities.

With extensive expertise in real estate investment, development and strategic advisory, Saud continues to drive innovation, sustainability and digital transformation within the real estate sector.

Bringing over 25 years of expertise to his role, Eng. Ahmed Ali Alammadi, was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of Diyar Al Muharraq in August 2019. Ahmed has since played an important role in achieving the company's vision and goals, aimed at solidifying its position as a fully integrated sustainable city, containing both residential and commercial projects offering an unmatched waterfront lifestyle.

Eng. Ahmed Ali Alammadi’s experience and extensive knowledge in strategic evaluation of the real estate market, as well as his regional and international experience in the financial real estate sector has enabled him to establish a unique strategic vision for Diyar Al Muharraq.

Initially joining Diyar Al Muharraq in 2016 as Head of Investments & Asset Management for around 4 years, Alammadi liaised with the executive management teams, and the board of directors to formulate financial strategies, develop new innovative investment ideas, as well as manage the retail companies in both Diyar Al Muharraq and Dragon City Bahrain.

Prior to taking on the real estate industry, he spent a decade working in the financial services sector across the GCC region, gaining experience in investor relations, investment advisory, sales management, investment banking and private equity. His tenure at Al Rajhi Capital included heading key investment centers and managing the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia; where he consulted on strategic direction to increase market penetration in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, as well as the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Eng. Ahmed Ali Alammadi has also previously held leadership positions at Arcapita Bank, and Qatar First Bank respectively contributing to his expertise in leveraging HNWI client relationships to maximize fruitful investment opportunities in the GCC region mutually, ultimately increasing market penetration.

Eng. Ahmed Ali Alammadi holds a BSc in Engineering from King Abdulaziz University and a Master’s Degree from Universidad de Granada in Spain.

Mr. Al Jaidah is the President and Chief Executive Officer of United Development Company (UDC), a leading Qatari public shareholding company and the master developer of The Pearl Island and Gewan Island.

With more than two decades of executive leadership experience, Mr. Al Jaidah has built a distinguished career leading complex organizations, delivering large-scale infrastructure and development projects, and driving strategic transformation across the energy and real estate sectors. Renowned for his expertise in corporate strategy, operational excellence, project execution, and business growth, he has successfully led multidisciplinary teams and managed major investments across international markets.

Before joining UDC, Mr. Al Jaidah served as Chief Executive Officer of Qatar Cool for ten years, where he led the company's transformation, strengthened its market leadership, and delivered significant operational and commercial achievements.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Al Jaidah held several senior international leadership positions with RasGas and South Hook LNG in the United Kingdom, including serving as General Manager and Director. He established RasGas's first liaison office in South Korea, led critical expansion projects, and gained international project execution experience through a secondment with ExxonMobil in Houston, Texas.

Over the course of his career, Mr. Al Jaidah has contributed to landmark projects across four continents, with experience spanning Qatar, South Korea, Japan, France, Norway, the United States, Italy, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.

Mr. Al Jaidah holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri (USA), is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) through the Project Management Institute (PMI), and earned an Executive MBA from HEC Paris, completed in Shanghai, China.

Before becoming Managing Director of Siemens Energy in 2020, Mahmoud Sulaimani was head of Transmission Solution and Customer Services for Siemens Gas & Power, a role he had held since 2014. Sulaimani started his career with Siemens in Saudi Arabia in 1999 as a project engineer, moving on to hold various leadership positions in the country, including Country Head of Projects for Energy Transmission. In this role, Mahmoud Sulaimani managed a portfolio of electrical high voltage substation turnkey projects as well as the high voltage cable business. Mahmoud Sulaimani holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from King Fahad University for Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM).

Joseph K. Daher is the Chief Executive Officer of Almabani General Contractors since January 2014, with 46 years of construction and management experience and a diversified portfolio spreading over infrastructure projects, airports, military facilities, and public transportation projects with notable involvement in iconic and mega projects.

In his position, he leads the company’s 12,000 employees, its operations consisting of a five Billion USD backlog and one Billion USD yearly revenue. He is responsible for the company’s growth and continued striving to be one of the leading contractors in Saudi Arabia and the region. In 2022, he played a major role in achieving the transaction that led to the participation of the Public Investment Fund in the shareholding structure of Almabani.

Prior to this position, he served as the Executive Vice President for Operations, a position through which he contributed to the execution of mega projects such as the Dir’a Al-Jazira Project, Border Demarcation between KSA and neighboring countries, prestigious airports construction and renovation and the construction of Riyadh Airbase Roads and tunnels Projects for the Royal Commission for Riyadh City.

His talent and earned trust helped in 2013 in teaming up Almabani with International Giants Siemens, Bechtel and CCC to design & build the Riyadh Metro Project which was recently delivered and put in operation.

In 2019, he teamed up with Nesma to undertake two mega projects for RSAF, namely King Faisal Air Academy in Majma’a and King Salman Air Base in Dirab as well as the design and build of the Red Sea Airport Project.
He partnered with Bouygues Batiment International to build the Qiddiya Six Flags project, a defining centerpiece of Saudi Arabia’s entertainment revolution. This partnership was further expanded to include Bouygues Travaux Publics to build the Sharaan Resort, a landmark project designed by Jean Nouvel, located in the breathtaking landscape of Al-Ula. Most recently, the alliance advanced further with the award of the Qiddiya Tennis Center (QTC), further cementing a shared commitment to shaping visionary destinations in the Kingdom.

J. Daher’s leadership skills helped deliver projects successfully, on time and to high quality standards. He earned the respect of his clients, mostly governmental agencies. He is a driving force behind an objective driven staff continuously aspiring to excellence and endeavoring to preserve a reputation second to none in the construction industry.