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HALL OF FAME 5 www.ceotodaymagazine.com responsibilities which require continuous contributions towards the Socio-Economic needs and development of our country, hence we are supporting and working with Saudi Vision 2030 in mind. In parallel, my Vision is to promote SAK Consult as a pioneering Innovative Architectural and Sustainable Engineering Consultancy firm in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Middle East Region. SAK Supports Vision 2030 of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is blessed with many rich assets. Its geographic, cultural, social, demographic and economic advantages have enabled it to take a leading position in the world. SAK’s key goal is to support the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and help improve the knowledge, skills, competence and expertise of people in the industry of built environment; to help students & professionals across the region to grow their design talent &widen their knowledge base. SAK’s foundation is its team of expert professionals who convey the wealth of knowledge they have gained from strong international & local experience. Our commitment to the Kingdom is not new, we have been operating in the kingdom since 1978 and our contribution to key development projects such as The Jeddah Tower Masterplan in Jeddah, the Tallest Flagpole in the World, ALJ – Toyota Prototype Showroom design for all over the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, JDURC Salman Bay Apartment Buildings design for affordable housing and Construction Supervision, Al Ra’idah Investment Company Complete Suburban City Development to accommodate 50,000 people for Jeddah Housing complex for 2.5 million sq. m., Emaar Economic City Rabigh design and construction supervision for various Industrial Developments, King Abdullah City for Science and Technology (KACST) Residential Master Plan and Building designs for 600 residential units, KACST Biomedical facility and KACST Solar farm and large scale project for Royal Guard facilities Master planning, Ewaan Alfareeda Community Centre, Mosque and Retail and various other sustainably designed projects is a step that reaffirms our commitment to the Kingdom, in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030’s directions. We view Saudi Vision 2030 as more than a national one; it is ours to deliver as well. We are part of the transformation process and proud to have been since the last 40 years that we have been in business within the Kingdom. The steps we have taken to grow our business locally & globally, to embed a culture of innovation and collaboration both within SAK and with our clients, would simply not be possible without such a commitment. Our initiatives touch upon the key pillars within Saudi Vision 2030, focusing on transforming the nation into a global leader and geographic hub achieved through upscaling of local skills and capabilities. The access to different international experiences alongside our focus on Islamic design based on principles of sustainability has been the driving force behind SAK’s growth and we hope to keep building on this strong foundation in line with the Vision 2030. What is your advice for other CEOs? Understand your customer, do your research and build business intelligence. Don’t give up, be patient, have faith in what you do and say a big yes with a smile! “At SAK Consult, it’s our responsibility to adapt the latest technology after thoroughly analysing its durability and efficiency, not only during design or construction, but also during the life span of the buildings during the operation phase.”