At the heart of Takween is a team whose careers have delivered Olympic ceremonies, World Economic Forum operations, FIFA World Cup infrastructure, Ministry of Culture initiatives, and multi-billion-dollar energy assets across the Kingdom and beyond.
Each pillar of the business is led by someone who has done the work before, at scale, for institutions that cannot afford to miss.
A Saudi business leader whose work sits at the intersection of art, culture, and the Kingdom's transformation. Through Takween Technologies, he oversees ICT deployments serving cultural institutions and high-demand public environments, including the systems operating at Makkah and Madinah.
He also brought teamLab Borderless to Jeddah, reinforcing the Kingdom's position as a global destination for technology-led cultural experiences. Previously CEO of the Al Sawani Group (2005 to 2020). Board positions at the Madina Art Center, the Misk Art Institute, and Dar Al Fikr Schools. Co-founder of Athr Gallery and the Athr Foundation.
A technology and operations strategist with over nineteen years delivering complex, high-stakes programs for governments, international organisations, and global institutions. He leads operational deployment of our crowd intelligence systems across Makkah and Madinah, and previously directed smart monitoring across stadiums and metro stations during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
Career spans PublicisLive, Havas Group, and Hopscotch Group, directing operations for the World Economic Forum, the Paris 2024 Olympic Ceremonies, and Noor Riyadh. Degree in Marketing and Communication from SAWI, Lausanne.
A technology executive and climate specialist with deep expertise across energy, sustainability, and infrastructure intelligence. Former Sustainability Strategy Specialist and Asset Manager at a major national energy company, where he shaped climate strategies, managed multi-billion-dollar downstream assets, and represented the organisation at the UNFCCC.
Prior career at a leading global engineering firm as Refining and Consulting Technology Manager, leading feasibility studies and techno-economic evaluations across the MENA region. PhD in Chemical Engineering from University College London, MEng from Imperial College London, and a Stanford certification in Renewable Technologies.
A senior finance executive with over twenty-five years in financial management, audit, and strategic planning. A Certified Financial Manager (CFM) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA), he began his career at KPMG before moving into senior financial leadership roles across major cultural and innovation projects in Saudi Arabia.
He has overseen financial operations for high-profile initiatives including Wadi AlFann, Noor Riyadh, and teamLab Borderless Jeddah. As CFO of Takween Technologies, he brings deep expertise in financial governance, project financing, and operational oversight.
A technology entrepreneur and infrastructure specialist whose work has quietly powered some of the most watched moments on the planet. Over a career spanning more than two decades and 35 countries, he has designed and delivered mission-critical IT infrastructure for the World Economic Forum across more than 100 events, FIFA World Cup installations across 35 stadiums, UEFA championships, the Olympic Games, and high-security government facilities.
His edge is a rare combination of financial acumen and technical mastery, the kind that has made him a trusted choice for organisations that cannot afford to get it wrong. He founded SDC in 2003, today headquartered in Riyadh, with a focus on intelligent infrastructure and next-generation technology deployment.
Senior project leads steering end-to-end delivery on the ground, from site coordination to handover.
A low-voltage project manager with more than eighteen years of experience. Specialised in CCTV surveillance, network infrastructure, data centre environments, and digital security. Leads complex technology integration programs to the reliability and security standards institutional clients demand, on time and within budget.
Extensive experience across major international events including the FIFA World Cup, Noor Riyadh Festival, and the Cannes Film Festival. Central to the planning and delivery of complex projects, with expertise in logistics, team coordination, budgeting, and on-site operations. Her work spans public and private sector initiatives across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the wider Middle East.