Sultan Almahdi

International Media Publicist || Content Developer || Journalist

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About

Many hats and positions, but the nearest and dearest is a journalist / writer who loves developing content and finding the right medium for publishing. I also manage teams and deliver projects if you're asking!

Experience

  • Senior Manager, Local and Regional Media at Acwa
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    Managing media relations across KSA and GCC markets, coordinating press coverage, TV and radio appearances, and overall media engagement.

  • King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia · On-site)
    • Head of Brand Partnerships & Alliances
      May 2025 - Jan 2026 · 9 mos

      Promoting KFSHRC's brand globally with international media partnerships and joint ventures, tasked with improving global ranking position

    • Head of the International Media Department
      Aug 2024 - May 2025 · 10 mos

      Founded the department responsible for promoting KFSHRC's brand through international media outlets, publishing stories, facilitating interviews, and managing the global corporate image

  • Manger, International Media Unit at Ministry of Health Saudi Arabia
    Nov 2021 - Jul 2024 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Launched the International Media Unit, which managed to publish 2500 stories on several international platforms and newspapers, including the New York Times, Reuters, Associated Press Supervised the MOH Communication Strategy Project 2022 Launched the Ministry's Media Center 2023

  • Co-Founder, Content manager at Barcode Media
    Mar 2018 - Oct 2021 · 3 yrs 8 mos

    Managed social media accounts for several public and private institutions Supervised the production of multimedia content Editied publications, books, and annual reports

  • Managing editor, Local Commissioning & Planning at Arab News
    Oct 2017 - Mar 2018 · 6 mos

    Restructured the local media team consisting of 23 journalists Planned daily tasks for coverage across the country Edited local news stories Supervised translation services Provided content for infographics