Esam Al-Thukair has been the vice governor of entrepreneurship advancement at the General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Monshaat) since November 2017.
Al-Thukair graduated from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in 2004 with a bachelor’s degree in management information systems. In 2015, he gained an executive master’s in business administration and management, after which he attended an intensive leadership development program at the Middle East Leadership Academy. He obtained a master’s degree in business administration and management from the Saudi Electronic University in 2016.
Al-Thukair began his career with the Capital Market Authority as a market controller, before he moved to the Saudi Industrial Development Fund in 2005. In 2010, he joined Al-Rajhi Capital as an associate from before earning a promotion in 2012, when he became a treasury representative for Al-Rajhi Bank.
Three years later, he joined Raz Holding Group as a finance director. He worked with Raz until 2017, then spent eight months heading investments for a family business. In November of that year, he took up his current position. Al-Thukair is also a board member of Al-Naqool for Readymix & Blocks and the Global Investment House.
Recently, King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) hosted a graduation ceremony in Riyadh to celebrate 20 technological innovations from its students in 2019.
Al-Thukair attended the graduation ceremony.
Esam Al-Thukair, executive at Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises
Esam Al-Thukair, executive at Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises
- Al-Thukair began his career with the Capital Market Authority as a market controller, before he moved to the Saudi Industrial Development Fund in 2005
Taif festival celebrates Saudi Arabia’s literary icons
- It introduces visitors to the contributions of literary pioneers through accessible visual and narrative content
TAIF: A special section highlighting key Saudi literary figures forms part of the Writers and Readers Festival in Taif.
The area explores the lives of distinguished writers, poets, and authors who have shaped the Kingdom’s creative landscape, influencing literature, journalism, theater and intellectual thought.
It introduces visitors to the contributions of literary pioneers through accessible visual and narrative content, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
Organized by the Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission, the festival runs until Jan. 15 and features 42 prominent publishing houses from Saudi Arabia and overseas, offering visitors the chance to explore the latest works in literature, philosophy and general knowledge.
Meanwhile, the festival’s interactive murals section engages visitors with openwork art panels, allowing them to contribute to the city’s features and identity.
The murals depict Taif’s natural and historical landmarks, including Al-Hada Mountain, the Taif rose gardens, and traditional Hijazi palaces. Others are inspired by Souq Okaz, a historic literary and commercial center linked to the region’s poetic heritage.
Designed by a visual artist, they blend folk-inspired elements with imaginative expression, creating a collaborative experience that celebrates the city’s beauty and brings art closer to the public.
