Top CEO Conference and Awards returns to Saudi Arabia

The event will host business leaders and more than 40 experts from across the Middle East.
Updated 02 April 2018
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Top CEO Conference and Awards returns to Saudi Arabia

The Top CEO Conference and Awards will return to Saudi Arabia for the second time on April 10-11 at the King Abdullah Economic City. Business leaders and more than 40 experts from across the Middle East will gather to discuss the burning issues facing the corporate world today while also recognizing the very best in business leadership.
Julien Hawari, co-chief executive of Mediaquest, organizers of the Top CEO Conference and Awards, said: “The Arab Gulf and the Middle East have entered a new phase. Youth and women are being empowered, startups are making their mark and new political relations are being formed, yet challenges lie ahead. In this context, the Top CEO Conference and Awards will ask participants to consider how business leaders and governments can transform old bureaucratic administration and implement new strategies to prepare them for the future.
“The event aims to frame global issues — specifically disruptive leadership, innovative corporate strategies and changing dynamics of the business ecosystem — in a regional context to help executives and leaders navigate challenges, embrace a new reality and take their organizations forward in the right direction.”
Faisal Abbas, editor in chief of Arab News, said: “Given the raft of reforms underway in Saudi Arabia, there could not be a more appropriate and meaningful time to host such an event. Arab News has been taking a leading role in both reporting on the changes underway in the Kingdom and pointing out the clear need for women to play key roles in Saudi society, and the many challenges ahead. This conference aims to take this conversation forward — for the benefit of both Saudi Arabia’s female workforce and the wider society as a whole.”
The first day of the conference will kick off with the newly launched “Arab Women’s Forum.” The new forum aims to enhance and support the growing contribution of Arab women to the region’s economy and society, and will serve as an elite gathering of top female executives, decision makers, professionals and experts on women empowerment and business leadership.


Alfanar Engineering Services names Amer Al Ajmi CEO

Updated 26 December 2025
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Alfanar Engineering Services names Amer Al Ajmi CEO

Alfanar Engineering Services, a division of Alfanar Projects, has appointed Eng. Amer Al Ajmi as chief executive officer, signaling a new phase of growth and innovation for the company.

The appointment underscores Alfanar’s commitment to strengthening its role as a trusted partner in Saudi Arabia’s energy and infrastructure sectors.

Al Ajmi brings more than 25 years of experience in engineering, energy and international business. His vision focuses on engineering excellence, digital transformation and sustainability. Under his leadership, the company aims to expand its contribution to the Kingdom’s industrial and infrastructure development while supporting a more sustainable energy future.

Alfanar Engineering Services provides integrated technical solutions to the Kingdom’s energy, infrastructure, private and government sectors. Its core business lines include motor and generator repair and rewinding, power services, testing and calibration, and technical and engineering training.

The company maintains a strong presence through regional offices across major Saudi cities, supported by a 24/7 engineering team that ensures uninterrupted operations and service availability nationwide.

At the center of its operations is Alfanar Technical Services, one of the largest specialized facilities in the region for repair, rewinding and maintenance of electrical equipment, including transformers, generators and motors. The company serves energy, oil, petrochemical and mining industries, as well as critical infrastructure such as hotels, hospitals and public utilities.

Alfanar operates three advanced facilities in Jubail and Riyadh, covering more than 200,000 square meters, with an expansion underway in Yanbu to meet growing demand driven by the Kingdom’s industrial transformation.

“Leading Alfanar Engineering Services is both an honor and a responsibility,” Al Ajmi said. “Our focus is on building a sustainable and technologically advanced future where our people, innovation and expertise deliver long-term impact across every sector we serve.”