Kaswara Al-Khatib

Dubbed the “New Media Godfather” in Saudi Arabia, Kaswara Al-Khatib is the founder and CEO of UTURN, an online entertainment network that breaks free from conventional media and provides Saudis, particularly young people, with relevant content that speaks directly to their social needs and aspirations. In 2014, Al-Khatib was named KSA’s first EY Entrepreneur of the Year, and was also nominated for EY World Entrepreneur of the Year. That same year, the Arabian Business Achievement Awards named him SME Business of the Year. Al-Khatib was also awarded Entrepreneur of the Year by Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and ruler of Dubai, with UTURN earning the title of Entertainment Company of the Year during the Arab Social Media Influencers Summit 2015. Another accolade was given to him by Forbes Middle East when he was named No. 1 Entrepreneur in the 100 Entrepreneurs Shaping Saudi Arabia’s Future 2016 list.