The Majlis

Manal Anis Ahmed is a technology and society expert who has worked on human capital development in Saudi Arabia and South Asia for two decades, and advises global governments on digital public infrastructure. Manal and I sat down for a discussion on AI and how it can be detrimental to society if not taught and practiced by a code of ethics, and how it is more important now than ever for Saudi Arabia to hold on to familial and cultural values to uphold our society.

Join us this for a conversation with HRHP Dr. Ahad Al Saud, who in addition to being an emergency physician is the chief medical officer of the Saudi Automobile Federation - and keeps events like Formula 1 safe for all! We talk about the evolution of the healthcare sector in Saudi, and what challenges we need to overcome. 

Join us in a conversation with Fadi Alawami, who shared his extensive expertise in the fintech space in Saudi, from the support of the regulatory environment in Saudi, to the evolving relationship fintechs have with banks, the maturity of the market across different product segments, the opportunities for growth he sees and the advice he has for those interested in becoming fintech entrepreneurs.

Ahmed Al-Rawi is a serial entrepreneur, best known as the founder & CEO of CALO, a meal subscription app. Join us for an honest and fun conversation about being a founder in the GCC, the challenges in raising funds domestically and internationally, and the secrets of start-up success.

Dr. Hanoof Abokhodair has almost a decade of experience with Saudi family businesses, helping leading families navigate business and family challenges, develop owner strategies and protocols, and support generational transitions. We talk about managing conflict constructively, what good governance truly means, and the challenges and opportunities facing the rising next generation.

Muna AbuSulayman is best-known as the host of Kalam Nawaem on MBC, but she has spent her career driving impact globally. Ranging from her time as a lecturer at King Saud University, to being a partner at a global VC firm, and serving as a CSR advisor to the CEO of Gucci, Muna shares her learnings and insights into the different ways to make a positive change.Join us for a discussion on changes in society resulting from Vision 2030, the concept of "monetizing motherhood," and how to do philanthropy right, addressing the supply chain of need.

Talal El-Ajou is the CEO of Abdulghani El-Ajou & Sons Investment Company, and co-founder of Amana Partners. Join us as we discuss family offices in the Kingdom, how they are structured, domestic and international investment methods, and more.

Faisal is an award-winning journalist, author and public speaker - renowned globally for his editorship of Al Arabiya News from 2012-2016, and editorship of Arab News since 2016.Join us as we discuss Faisal's time at the helm of Arab News, the perception gap between Saudi and the West, the role of journalists in closing that gap, and the dangers and opportunities of AI in journalism.

Nabil AlKhowaiter is the Global Engagement Executive for Worley, an engineering professional services firm. Previously, he was a Senior Advisor to the Minister of Energy and CEO of Aramco Energy Ventures and Director of Collaboration at KAPSARC.Join us for a discussion on the discovery of oil in the Kingdom, and how it intertwines with our familial and national history, as well as the future of energy in the Kingdom.

Karen Elliott House, former editor of the Wall Street Journal, is a Pulitzer-prize-winning journalist who has spent her decades-spanning career reporting on Saudi Arabia, including an award-winning series on Saudi Arabia in 1981 and her book On Saudi Arabia. Join us as we discuss the changes Saudi Arabia has undergone in the past 40 years, the economic goals the Kingdom is pursuing, and the Western view of Saudi.