Al-Khariji currently serves as the Chairman of the Board at Al Arabia for Outdoor Advertising (Al Arabia), a company that has, under his leadership, become a major player in outdoor advertising and digital media services.
The New Face of Leadership in Saudi Media
Mohammed Abdulilah Al-Khariji
When discussing the profound transformations in Saudi Arabia’s media and advertising sectors, the name Mohammed Abdulilah Al-Khariji stands out as one of the pioneers driving this change. With a strategic vision and over two decades of experience, he has successfully bridged financial principles, modern technology, and the art of public influence to lead one of the region’s most prominent media companies.
An Exceptional Career Journey
His career began in the global financial hub of London, working as a banking analyst, where he developed market discipline and a strong grasp of numbers.
In 2009, he returned to Saudi Arabia and joined “Al Arabia,” where he held several executive positions and reshaped the company’s identity and market position.
In 2009, he returned to Saudi Arabia and joined “Al Arabia,” where he held several executive positions and reshaped the company’s identity and market position.
Key Positions Held
– Business Development Manager (2009)
– Deputy General Manager (2013–2016)
– CEO (2016–2025)
– Vice Chairman of the Board (2023–2025)
– Chairman of the Board (since May 2025)
– He also previously served as CEO of the Saudi Media Company, where he launched groundbreaking initiatives in sports media and digital partnerships.
– Deputy General Manager (2013–2016)
– CEO (2016–2025)
– Vice Chairman of the Board (2023–2025)
– Chairman of the Board (since May 2025)
– He also previously served as CEO of the Saudi Media Company, where he launched groundbreaking initiatives in sports media and digital partnerships.
Leadership and Influence in the Media Ecosystem
Beyond executive roles, Mohammed Abdulilah has played a pivotal role in advancing the media environment in the Kingdom by:
– Chairing the Media and Advertising Committee at the Riyadh Chamber, helping to shape policies that improve advertising quality and regulate the sector.
– Serving on the boards of media and investment companies.
– Building partnerships between media firms, universities, and government entities.
– Representing Saudi Arabia at local and international economic and media forums Education and Continuous Development.
Al-Khariji holds a strong academic background, further reinforced by international executive programs, including:
– Bachelor’s in Finance
– Prince Sultan University (2006)
– Executive MBA
– Cass Business School, London (2012)
– Advanced executive programs from HSBC, INSEAD, and Fitch Learning
– Chairing the Media and Advertising Committee at the Riyadh Chamber, helping to shape policies that improve advertising quality and regulate the sector.
– Serving on the boards of media and investment companies.
– Building partnerships between media firms, universities, and government entities.
– Representing Saudi Arabia at local and international economic and media forums Education and Continuous Development.
Al-Khariji holds a strong academic background, further reinforced by international executive programs, including:
– Bachelor’s in Finance
– Prince Sultan University (2006)
– Executive MBA
– Cass Business School, London (2012)
– Advanced executive programs from HSBC, INSEAD, and Fitch Learning
Key Achievements
– Leading the full digital transformation of “Al Arabia”
– Regional expansion into outdoor advertising markets
– Adopting tech-driven solutions to enhance audience targeting and performance analysis
– Contributing to regulatory reforms and the modernization of the media sector’s legislative framework
– Regional expansion into outdoor advertising markets
– Adopting tech-driven solutions to enhance audience targeting and performance analysis
– Contributing to regulatory reforms and the modernization of the media sector’s legislative framework
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