Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Ethically driven, Professionally focused
Merak Capital is a leading investment firm specializing in technology driven growth across Saudi Arabia and the MENA region. Through deep market research and a focus on emerging trends in software and hardware, the firm identifies high-growth opportunities aligned with sector adoption cycles. Managing private funds across Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Debt Financing, Merak Capital upholds strong governance and regulatory standards while delivering competitive returns for its investors.
Thmanyah | ثمَانِيَة is redefining Arab journalism through high-quality, sustainable content across visual, written, and audio platforms. Committed to inspiring and informing, it has become a trusted name in Arabic storytelling. As a Podcast Producer, I was responsible for: • Led end to end content strategy and production, shaping episodes to reflect the podcast’s vision. • Identified high impact guests and topics, driving meaningful conversations for the audience. • Oversaw research, preparation, and execution, ensuring quality, relevance, and continuous improvement. Key highlights: • Featured in Apple Podcasts’ (Shows We Love) • Ranked among the Top 10 Arabic Podcasts • Participated in the Biban24 Forum
Albilad Capital, the investment arm of Bank Albilad, is a prominent financial services firm in Saudi Arabia, offering a wide range of investment solutions across private equity, investment banking, asset management, and advisory services. As a Senior Analyst, I was responsible for: • Transaction Execution: Expanded involvement in IPOs and capital-raising efforts, refining financial models and enhancing due diligence processes. • Fund Management: Enhanced the preparation of financial reports and presentations, delivering strategic insights to senior management. • Client Advisory: Developed comprehensive pitch books and presented advanced strategic recommendations to senior management. • Team Leadership: Supervised and mentored interns, ensuring quality and timely completion of projects. • Investor Relations: Managed relationships with limited partners and Unit-holders, preparing and providing regular fund updates and required reports. Selected Deals: • Murabaha Marinah Financing company – IPO -Deal Size: 312.85 million SR • Nusaned Fund - Private Equity Fund -Deal Size: 100 million SR • AlSagr Insurance Company – Right issue - Deal Size: 160 million SR
• Transaction Execution: Assisted in IPOs and capital-raising initiatives, building financial models and conducting thorough due diligence. • Fund Management: Prepared financial reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders, providing insightful analysis. • Client Advisory: Developed pitch books and contributed to strategic recommendations for clients.
Selected among +12,500 applicants (0.048% acceptance rate) Future Investors Program (FIP) is a comprehensive on-the-job training (OTP) initiative designed to prepare fresh graduates for roles in the investment sector. This 12-month rotational program provided exposure to three core areas: • Asset Management: Assisted in portfolio analysis, Buy-side equity performance monitoring, and preparing reports for fund managers. • Business Development: Contributed to market research, client outreach, and strategy development for business growth. • Investment Banking & Private Equity: Supported transaction execution, financial modeling, and due diligence for ECM, DCM and private equity deals.
At ASTRA, a global leader delivering solutions across various industries, I worked within the Accounting and Finance Department, handling key financial processes: • Accounts Payable: Assisted in verifying invoices, preparing settlements, and issuing remittances. • Accounts Receivable: Supported the verification of receivables, preparation of settlements, and generation of financial reports. • Purchase Order: Helped manage salary disbursement processes and developed distribution methods. • Contributed to drafting planning budgets focused on sustainability. • Assisted in compiling the company’s financial statements.