Startime

With Our Rich Experience, We Envision the Future

Innovation & Event Creation

A Passion That Never Rests

Since its inception, Startime has been driven by an ambitious Saudi vision, an authentic identity, and an institutional methodology governed by the highest international standards. Supported by a growing network of partners across the Kingdom and around the world, we continue to move forward with confidence in redefining the concepts of the MICE industry and delivering distinctive events that create value, strengthen partnerships, and generate a sustainable impact that extends beyond the event itself to the economy, knowledge, and society.

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Startime Vision

Our Ambition is Guided by a Clear Timeline

At Startime, we measure success not only by what we accomplish today, but also by the impact we create for the future. Through our investment portfolios and specialized projects, we continue to build sustainable value that supports growth, strengthens partnerships, and advances national development priorities.

With confidence, foresight, and a clear sense of purpose, we move steadily toward our ultimate goal: to lead the MICE industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and emerge among the world's leading event creators by 2030.

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Shaya Al-QahtaniFounder & CEO

We must embrace a profound sense of responsibility, amplify our efforts, and move in step with our partners to support the comprehensive and sustainable economic and social renaissance driven by our inspiring leadership, through its ambitious vision and unprecedented national achievements.

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Shaya Rajeh Al-Qahtani

A Saudi entrepreneur and investor with a distinguished professional record and a highly influential business journey, guided by a vision that believes great opportunities are created when ambition converges with institutional excellence and meaningful partnerships. Over the course of many years in the business sector, he has contributed to the establishment and growth of a number of Saudi companies and ventures that have been closely associated with value creation, economic growth, and strengthening the presence of Saudi Arabia across promising strategic sectors.

His professional journey reflects a sustained commitment to creating opportunities that bring together investors, decision-makers, experts, and entrepreneurs, driven by a conviction that sustainable development is built upon knowledge, collaboration, and the integration of efforts. Through his leadership of several organizations and his active contributions to national and sector-specific committees, he supports the advancement of Saudi Arabia’s business tourism ecosystem and the broader MICE industry, while promoting professional practices that align with Saudi Arabia global aspirations and contribute to strengthening its competitiveness on the international stage.

His impact also extends to supporting initiatives dedicated to youth, innovators, entrepreneurs, and productive families, inspired by a firm belief that investment in people remains the most powerful driver of growth and prosperity. This commitment is reflected in his support for programs and projects that open new horizons for innovation, empower national talent, and transform promising ideas into sustainable development opportunities.

Today, he continues to lead Startime with a vision focused on developing long-term, impact-driven projects and business platforms, accelerating innovation, fostering strategic partnerships, and contributing to the advancement of Saudi Arabia as a global destination for business, investment, and world-class event creation in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

A methodology that embodies the vision and immortalizes the impact

Our promise is shaped by solutions, born of foresight, fulfilled through impact

We redefine the event industry through a chain of operations, designed with creativity, managed with precision, and delivered with confidence; We design and execute events that pulse with Saudi identity presented to global standards, launching experiences that inspire, express, and elevate the Saudi Arabia as a host of the future

Corporate Governance

Institutional Maturity Accelerating Our Journey Forward

At Startime, corporate governance forms the foundation that guides our decisions, strengthens operational excellence, and reinforces trust with our partners and stakeholders, ensuring sustainable growth and long-term impact.

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Organizational Strength

Operational cycles built on experience and a clear organizational structure that ensures workflow efficiency and decision consistency across all levels.