Events produced
Among the hundred projects I have participated in, below you will find four events that I believe are not only milestones in my achievements, but have also personally impacted deeply my life. They were my biggest challenges and my greatest successes.
The Makkah Region Architectural Exhibition
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Under the guidance of Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Governor of the Makkah Region, the Makkah Region Architectual Exhibition presented current and future projects through cutting-edge technology imported from Europe. The event was of special importance as it was the first event to highlight the unique initiatives put in place by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The exhibition was created on a 150,000 sq-meter stretch of land, along Jeddah’s Northern Corniche. After the grand opening on October 11th 2008, the exhibit was opened to the public for
three months. The opening night accommodated 1,000 VIPs and hosted a gala dinner with live entertainment, including one of the most elaborate firework shows in the Kingdom. His Majesty King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud were also present for the spectacular display of sound, light, and pyrotechnics. His Excellence Adel M. Fakeih, Mayor of Jeddah, and his team, Tareq M. Telmesani, CEO Jeddah Development & Urban Regeneration Co. Eng. Sami S. Nawar, Director of Culture and Tourism Municipality of Jeddah, and Bassam H. Kutub, Project Development Analyst JDURC, produced this event with the collaboration of the French agency Seiten Event and our expert crew of technicians.
Petro Rabigh Inaugural Ceremony
Project Manager
Under the Auspices of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, HRH King Abdullah, and the Minister of Petroleum & Mineral Resources, Mr. Ali I. Al-Nuaimi, the inauguration ceremony for Rabigh Refining & Petrochemical Company, or Petro Rabigh, took place on company grounds on Sunday, November 8th 2009. This inauguration marked the launching of its refining and petrochemical operations as a strategic joint venture between Saudi Aramco and the Japanese company, Sumitomo Chemical. Saudi Aramco President & CEO, Mr. Khalid Al Falih; Sumitomo Chemical President & CEO, Mr. Hiromasa Yonekura; and special envoy of Japanese government, Mr. Tetsundo Iwakuni, attended the ceremony. A large number of VIPs, including ministers, businessmen and investors, as well as 250 delegates from Japan and various petrochemicals and banking sectors, were also present. With such a high-caliber list of attendees, it was imperative that the venue and event embody the endless potential this endeavor signified. With a well-produced film that projected on three rotating screens, state-of-the-art exhibits that incorporated touch-screen displays, and a sit-down dinner for all the guests; the inauguration was another successful production that
showcased the impressive capabilities of Seiten Event.
Gulf Cup 21 Ceremonies
Project Manager
Seiten Event producer of the Gulf Cup 21 Draw, Opening and Closing Ceremonies
The 21st Gulf Cup Draw Ceremony was held at the Bahrain National Museum on October 18th 2012. Seiten Event organized the ceremony of this prestigious tournament with success welcoming 100 VIP guests and broadcasted LIVE to 17 channels throughout the Gulf region. In addition, Seiten Event produced the Opening Ceremony on January 5th and the Closing Ceremony on January 18th 2013 at the Bahrain National Stadium.
Site Manager
Spending two months babysitting the Eiffel Tower was such a privilege and a human adventure working with a great team: Artistic Directors Hélène Richard and Jean-Michel Quesne (Athem / Skerzo) and the technical teams of Magnum and Supervision. Putting together and running every night of the EURO 2016 this amazing show on the Eiffel Tower and on the Fan Zone’s giant screens was a complex and incredible journey. ORANGE, the CITY OF PARIS and the UEFA gave us a magnificent field of play and a challenge of a life time.
Project Manager
On November 30th and December 1st 2022, the Peace and Sport International Forum took place in the Principality of Monaco. The Peace and Sport International Forum is a unique platform for exchange and the promotion of good practices. It generates concrete solutions and stimulates new collaborations to intensify the use of sport as a lever for peace.
Under the theme "Sport is an answer for peace", the 13th International Peace and Sport Forum brought together world experts to present how sport can respond to conflicts and divisions worldwide.
