TEDxJeddah Knowledge School

Speakers

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• Abdulaziz Algosaibi

  Saudi professional recognized for his leadership in sports and culture

  Abdulaziz Algosaibi a dynamic Saudi professional recognized for his leadership in sports and culture. As the Women's Football Manager at Al-Ittihad Football Club, he plays a key role in developing and promoting women's football in Saudi Arabia, driving the team's growth and competitive success. Beyond sports, he contributes to the Kingdom's cultural landscape as part of the Ministry of Culture, where he serves as Programs Activation & Partnerships Manager for the Jeddah Historic District. In this role, he leads initiatives that bring heritage to life through community engagement, creative collaborations, and cultural programming, reflecting his commitment to advancing both athletic and cultural development in Saudi Arabia.

• Ammar Alsabban

  Saudi entertainment executive and creative leader

  Ammar Alsabban is specialized in content and IP creation, creative direction, puppetry, voice acting, and production. As the creative lead for Entertainment Production and Director of Attractions Creation at SEVEN, he oversees media and attraction development. Best known as the Creative Content Director and Master Puppeteer for Iftah Ya Simsim (the Arabic Sesame Street), Ammar has portrayed beloved characters like Grover and Cookie Monster and contributed as a writer and director. He is also an accomplished voice actor, author of the children's book Planet No. 3, and founder of MSTDFR Online Publishing and Thirtiwan Creations. His latest venture, Weirdbunch Entertainment, is developing The Legend of Soloman, one of the first Saudi superhero IPs. A member of the Misk 2030 Leaders and GEA Entertainment Leaders programs, Ammar continues to shape the future of Saudi entertainment through his innovative and multidisciplinary work.

• Basmah Alhuseini

  Co-Founder and Manager of Jeddah United

  In 2017, she co-founded the Jeddah United Girls Basketball team at the Shati location, an initiative inaugurated by Her Royal Highness Reema bint Bandar. She currently serves as the manager of the Jeddah United Girls Basketball Academy, playing a key role in developing young talent and promoting women's sports in the region. In 2022, she headed the delegation for the sports exchange program for coaches in the Western Region, demonstrating her leadership and commitment to fostering athletic development. As a basketball player, she also participated in the Global Goals event under the United Nations, where she was honored with the Best Crowd Champion trophy. Her involvement in the sport extends to her role as a member of the Saudi Basketball Federation. Additionally, she contributes to the broader cultural and sports landscape as a member of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce under the Art, Culture, and Sports Committee.

• Hamza Jamjoom

  Project Specialist at Red Sea Global

  Hamza Jamjoom is a Project Specialist at Red Sea Global, where he delivers transformative projects that shape the future of Saudi Arabia's giga-projects. With a background in architecture and urban design from Columbia University and executive education in entrepreneurship from University of Pennsylvania, Hamza brings a multidisciplinary perspective that bridges strategy, innovation, and execution. Passionate about driving impact, he has represented youth voices on global platforms such as COP16 (A UN conference which took place in Riyadh addressing the urgent global crises of land degradation, drought and desertification), and the MISK Fellowship (a leadership program that unleashes the skills of young potential leaders), where he lead a team to award-winning work that addressed land degradation and sustainability in Saudi Arabia.

• Hisham Aldabbagh

  An important Saudi leadership trainer.

  Dr. Hisham Al-Dabbagh is an important figure in leadership training in Saudi Arabia. With over a decade of experience at Unilever in both Saudi Arabia and Los Angeles, he became renowned for his exceptional communication skills and deep understanding of corporate dynamics. Dissatisfied with traditional, note-heavy training methods, he founded ABL, a company that redefines leadership development by focusing on actionable habits and real behavioral change. Holding a doctorate in Leadership and Organizational Change from the University of Southern California, Dr. Al-Dabbagh now delivers powerful keynote talks that bridge theory with practical transformation in the corporate world.

• Lama Aljahdali

  Saudi chef and entrepreneur

  Chef Lama AlJahdali is a Saudi chef and entrepreneur whose journey began in the very halls of Jeddah Knowledge International School, where a student project sparked her lifelong passion for food as a language of connection. After earning her culinary degree from one of the world's leading institutes, she became one of the youngest Saudi women to work in Jeddah's fine-dining kitchens, later cooking for VIPs and judging national culinary competitions. Through her story, Lama reminds others that food can do more than nourish - it can tell stories, build bridges, and strengthen connections. Her TEDx talk invites audiences to rediscover the beauty of simple acts done with heart."

• Mariam Binladen

  Saudi endurance swimmer, dentist, and humanitarian

  Mariam Binladen is a Saudi endurance swimmer, dentist, and humanitarian known for breaking barriers in both sports and social impact. She has achieved historic open-water swims across challenging routes, using her athletic accomplishments to raise awareness and support for global humanitarian causes.

• Muhannad Alsubhi

  Business development leader

  Muhannad Alsubhi is a business development leader and lecturer at Tuwaiq Academy with over 17 years of experience in driving innovation and growth. He holds an Executive MBA from the University of Hail and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from King Abdulaziz University. His journey from leaving a stable job to pursuing higher education reflects his belief in the power of courage and continuous learning.

• Rakan Alireza

  Winter Olympics qualifier

  I'm Rakan Alireza. I fell in love with sports at a pretty late age, but somehow it became one of the biggest parts of my life. I've always tried to enjoy whatever I'm doing, and for me, there's nothing better than seeing progress - even the smallest kind. I genuinely believe that the pursuit of a goal is often more meaningful than achieving it. l've been blessed — الحمد للّه - to qualify for the Winter Olympics twice and to represent Saudi Arabia in rowing for a while. Today, I work in sports, trying to grow the water sports industry and give more people the chance to discover what it feels like to be an athlete - to push themselves, to belong, and to find purpose through movement.

• Wahy Luqman

  Professor of commercial law

  Dr. Wahy Farouq Luqman is a Saudi Associate Professor of Commercial Law with over two decades of experience bridging academia and legal practice. An expert in civil and commercial law, arbitration, and dispute resolution, she has taught at leading universities and played a key role in advancing legal education in Saudi Arabia. A published researcher and active member of the Arab Women Legal Network, she is a passionate advocate for empowering women in law. Dr. Luqman is a recipient of the Arab Achievers Foundation Award for Development, recognizing her contributions to education and the legal community.