Jaber Al-Khudair is a general manager of information technology at the Saudi Export Development Authority.
A highly organized, thorough and motivated Saudi professional, Al-Khudair is a strategist with proven technical and management expertise in a career spanning more than 20 years.
He has a sound domain knowledge of the banking and financial sector, research and development, institutional organizations, strategic management, project management and information technology consultation in the electronic funds transfer, retail banking and transport industries.
With the ability to work in a multicultural environment, he has demonstrated good analytical skills and is able to solve problems and recommend solutions.
A strong leader with exceptional communication and team building skills, Al-Khudair has experience in the whole IT lifecycle from strategic planning to monitoring and managing the operations.
Prior to Saudi Exports, he worked with Bank Albilad, where his responsibilities included alternative support and testing, covering the scope of Grow the Bank and Transform the Bank.
Al-Khudair worked with Al-Rajhi Bank as PMO executive manager, which involved strategic planning, project delivery, application development and testing.
He also worked with Saudi Payments under the governance of the Saudi Central Bank as payment executive manager, where he was responsible for the entire value chain of IT from planning and project delivery to DC Operation and IT security.
He has a bachelor’s degree from Imam Mohammad bin Saud Islamic University in Riyadh.
Who’s Who: Jaber Al-Khudair, general manager of information technology at the Saudi Export Development Authority
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Who’s Who: Jaber Al-Khudair, general manager of information technology at the Saudi Export Development Authority
Spears of Victory 2026 military exercise begins at eastern province Air Warfare Center
- Spears of Victory 2026, one of the largest air exercises in the region, aims to enhance military partnerships
- Exercise includes a series of advanced training activities, such as joint and combined tactical operations
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defense announced the start of the “Spears of Victory 2026” military exercise at the Air Warfare Center in the Eastern Region, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
The exercise is being conducted with the participation of branches of the Saudi Armed Forces, including land, air, naval and air defense forces, in addition to the Ministry of the National Guard, the Presidency of State Security, the Unified Military Command of the Gulf Cooperation Council and military forces from 15 allied and partner countries.
Spears of Victory 2026, one of the largest air exercises in the region, aims to enhance military partnerships, strengthen the exchange of expertise in planning and execution, raise combat readiness and achieve advanced levels of operational coordination and integration among participating forces.
The exercise includes a series of advanced training activities, such as joint and combined tactical operations, specialized academic lectures and operational missions designed to improve the performance of aircrews, technical and support personnel.
It also evaluates modern military tactics, including electronic and cyber warfare, within a multidimensional operational environment that simulates real operational conditions.
Forces participating in the exercise include those from Bahrain, Bangladesh, France, Greece, Italy, Jordan, Malaysia, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Turkiye, the UK and the US.
Spears of Victory 2026 is being conducted at the Air Warfare Center, one of the most advanced training facilities in the region, supporting the development of combat plans, the assessment of capabilities and the testing and evaluation of systems and weapons.
