Startime extends its sincere congratulations to its Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Shaya Al- Qahtani, on his appointment as a Member of the National Exhibitions and Conferences Committee at the Federation of Saudi Chambers, a recognition that reflects his professional standing and continued contributions to the development of the exhibitions, conferences, and business events sector in Saudi Arabia, while reaffirming the respect and recognition he enjoys among industry leaders and stakeholders.
This appointment marks another milestone in a professional journey spanning years within the MICE industry, during which he has contributed to the development of specialized projects and business platforms, the establishment of impactful partnerships, and the advancement of initiatives aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of the sector and increasing its contribution to economic and knowledge-based development. These efforts align closely with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 and Saudi Arabia’s aspirations to build a more mature, influential, and globally competitive exhibitions and events industry.
The National Exhibitions and Conferences Committee is one of the sector’s key representative bodies, working to address industry challenges and priorities with relevant authorities, including the General Authority for Exhibitions and Conferences. The Committee also supports the development of the sector’s regulatory and investment environment while enhancing its readiness for future growth and expansion. In addition, it plays an important role in developing sector-specific databases and performance indicators that support research, industry development, and informed decision-making, as well as proposing investment opportunities and solutions that enable exhibition and conference organizers to expand their activities and improve operational efficiency.
This professional achievement is consistent with the broader sector leadership role assumed by Shaya Al-Qahtani, who also serves as a member of the Tourism, Entertainment and Events Committee at the Riyadh Chamber, further strengthening his engagement within the economic and industry ecosystem connected to the events, tourism, and business sectors. These positions provide additional platforms through which he contributes to initiatives and programs aimed at advancing the industry and enhancing its contribution to the national economy.
Startime believes that active participation in national and sectoral committees represents a natural extension of its institutional role and long-term vision. The impact of such participation extends beyond professional representation and contributes to shaping the future direction of the industry, strengthening collaboration between the public and private sectors, and supporting initiatives that advance the legislative, regulatory, and investment framework governing the exhibitions, conferences, and events sector.
The appointment also reflects Startime’s strategic commitment to strengthening its presence within professional and industry ecosystems both locally and internationally, in alignment with the objectives of Startime Vision 2030, which focuses on market leadership, global presence, and building a more influential and sustainable institution. The company believes that contributing to specialized professional committees and industry bodies is an important enabler of sector knowledge development, experience sharing, and relationship building that supports the advancement and competitiveness of the industry.
Through these memberships and sector engagements, Startime looks forward to expanding collaboration with relevant stakeholders, leveraging new opportunities that contribute to the development of its current and future projects, and strengthening its role in supporting the growth of Saudi Arabia’s MICE industry; Such participation also enables broader visibility into industry challenges and opportunities while connecting local expertise with international best practices, ultimately enhancing the quality and impact of the projects and initiatives developed by the company.
This presence further strengthens Startime’s ability to build strategic relationships with partners, stakeholders, and industry institutions, while supporting its efforts to develop more impactful business platforms, exhibitions, and conferences at both national and international levels. These efforts align with the company’s ambition to lead the MICE industry in Saudi Arabia and advance to the ranks of globally recognized event creators by 2030.
Startime affirmed that the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer as a member of the National Exhibitions and Conferences Committee is a source of pride for its team and partners and reflects the confidence placed in national talent capable of contributing to the development of promising economic sectors. It also reinforces the company’s commitment to supporting the continued growth of the exhibitions, conferences, and events industry and to actively participating in initiatives and committees that contribute to enhancing the Kingdom’s competitiveness and strengthening its position as a leading global destination for business events, exhibitions, and specialized industry platforms.
