About Us

Who We Are.

Trust before transaction. Relationships before revenue. Positioning before pipeline.

SaudiConneX is a principals’ platform for institutional engagement with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. We operate on qualified, live mandates and remain engaged through legal structuring, transaction completion, and the relationship management that follows. Each counterparty is qualified, in both directions, before any introduction is made.

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Our Journey

From Vision to Execution.

2024

Foundation & Seed

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SaudiConneX is founded by a coalition of investment advisors, venture builders, and legal experts. Initial capital deployed to build the partner qualification methodology and secure Waqour Law Firm as exclusive legal partner — establishing the compliance backbone from day one.

2025

Network Build & First Engagements

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Closed beta launched with vetted international companies and qualified Saudi counterparties. First facilitated engagements initiated across renewable energy and digital finance. Ecosystem infrastructure established — due diligence frameworks, cultural protocol standards, and Saudi partner pre-qualification process operational.
2026

Public Launch & Scaling

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SaudiConneX opens to verified applicants as the premier gateway for Vision 2030 engagement. Media arm activated across executive networks in Europe, DACH, and the Gulf. First deal mandates in active advisory. Registration now open by verified application.
Beyond

Dominance & Global Expansion

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Establishing SaudiConneX as the definitive platform for KSA market entry — and the reverse: connecting Saudi champions ready to expand into Europe, DACH, and Asia with vetted local partners. The bridge runs both ways.
Our Mission

SaudiConneX is a principals' platform,
supported by a dedicated ecosystem of legal, strategic, and technology partners.

We support international corporations, institutional investors, and family offices engaging with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — across the full arc of a mandate, from first introduction through transaction and the stewardship that follows.

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Priority Sectors

27

Countries Served

$1.3T

KSA Gov. Commitment

2030

Horizon Year
Our Vision

To be the Kingdom's most trusted
gateway
for global capital.

A world where the right international capability meets the right Saudi opportunity — every time. Where Vision 2030’s most ambitious programs are powered by the world’s most capable partners, brought together with the precision and discretion the Kingdom deserves.

Sovereign-Grade Relationships

Tim Ahmad's network of over three hundred thousand professionals across the Kingdom and the Gulf, built over twenty-five years of senior cross-border engagement.

Vision 2030 Delivery Partner

Every mandate is mapped against active programmes, priority sectors, and confirmed government funding. SaudiConneX does not operate in areas where capital is not yet being deployed.

A Legacy Institution

SaudiConneX is a principals' platform, not a transactional broker. Twelve-month stewardship is included as standard because the relationship after the deal matters as much as the deal itself.
The People

Our Team

SaudiConneX is led by a principal team and supported by an ecosystem of long-standing institutional partners in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and internationally.
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Tim Ahmad

President, Riyadh

Twenty-five years in senior cross-border engagement across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, with a professional network of over three hundred thousand. Responsible for strategic direction and senior engagement with Saudi principals.
Sabrina Princigalli

Sabrina Princigalli

Chief Investment Officer

Senior background in institutional investment and capital advisory. Responsible for investment mandate coverage, investor relationships, and the qualification of capital-seeking counterparties.

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Martin Moser

Strategic Advisor, Basel

30 years in enterprise software, including senior commercial roles at IBM, Oracle, and CCH Tagetik, with a decade of direct engagement with procurement and finance leadership in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Responsible for bringing European institutional capital and enterprise capability into the Kingdom.
Fahad Khan

Fahad Khan

Chief Operating Officer, Riyadh

Twelve years of experience in digital technology. Platform development, artificial intelligence integration, and operational infrastructure. Responsible for the systems supporting profile verification, data integrity, and strategic execution.

Shuruq Saad

Shuruq Saad

Chief of Saudi Legal Affairs

First-class honours in Law from King Abdulaziz University, licensed by the Saudi Ministry of Justice, and a full member of the Saudi Bar Association. Responsible for legal mandate structuring and institutional relationships across PIF, Aramco, and NEOM.

Atheer Saad

Atheer Saad

Chief Finance Director, Saudi Arabia
Senior background in corporate governance, legal structuring, and Vision 2030 compliance across multi-sector environments. Responsible for financial oversight, regulatory alignment, and senior engagement with Saudi institutional stakeholders.
What We Stand For

Our Core Values

Six principles that govern every engagement — from the first conversation to the final closing. These are not aspirational statements. They are operational commitments.

Trust Before Transaction

Every engagement begins with a structured profile. No introduction is made until both counterparties are verified and prepared.

Institutional Integrity

SaudiConneX operates on qualified, live mandates. Corporate standing, financial readiness, & mandate relevance are assessed before any engagement.

Vision Alignment

Every mandate is mapped against active Vision 2030 programmes with confirmed government funding. The platform does not operate in areas where capital is not yet being deployed.

Cultural Fluency

Within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, an introduction is a considered and reputation-bearing act. The preparation itself is often the most valuable part of the relationship.

Discretion as Standard

SaudiConneX is a principals' platform. The most credible engagements are conducted quietly, and the platform is built to support that.

Legal Integrity First

Legal & regulatory structuring is delivered by Waqour Law Firm in Al Khobar. MISA, CMA, & ZATCA compliance is built into every mandate from day one.
Legal & Strategic Infrastructure

Our Ecosystem

Through this ecosystem, SaudiConneX delivers legal, strategic, and technological alignment within a single coordinated mandate — from introduction through transaction and the stewardship that followsThrough this ecosystem, SaudiConneX delivers legal, strategic, and technological alignment within a single coordinated mandate — from introduction through transaction and the stewardship that follows.

Waqour Law Firm

Legal Partner, Al Khobar

Legal and regulatory partner for all SaudiConneX engagements. Services include entity formation and licensing (MISA, Commercial Registration, ZATCA), corporate structuring and governance, joint venture and investment structuring, regulatory compliance, and institutional engagement.

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  • Entity formation & MISA licensing
  • Commercial Registration & ZATCA compliance
  • Joint venture & investment structuring
  • Regulatory compliance & institutional engagement

Alphayn

Strategic Execution Partner

Partner for giga-project access and strategic execution. Coverage includes national programmes in artificial intelligence, energy, infrastructure, and smart-city development.

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  • Giga-project access & procurement tracks
  • National AI & energy programme coverage
  • Infrastructure & smart-city development
  • Strategic execution & mandate support

AI Networking Authority (AINA)

Technology Partner

Partner for artificial intelligence and digital transformation. Coverage includes technology partnerships, deployment, and data and analytics, aligned with the national AI and digital strategy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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  • Artificial intelligence partnerships & deployment
  • Digital transformation strategy
  • Data & analytics integration
  • Alignment with KSA national AI & digital strategy
Insights

The intelligence behind every serious engagement.

Each piece is written by a principal of the platform, attributed openly, and grounded in current market experience.

The Eighteen-Month Gap
Western enterprise software, marketed as plug-and-play, typically requires eighteen months of localisation before deployment in Saudi Arabia. Saudi procurement cycles are not built for that timeline. This piece examines what it means for vendors, and what the successful exceptions have in common.
The Prepared Introduction

Within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, an introduction is a considered and reputation-bearing act. This piece sets out what a prepared introduction looks like in practice, and why the preparation itself is often the most valuable part of the relationship.

What Vision 2030 Actually Funds

Not every programme under Vision 2030 is funded at equivalent scale, or moving at equivalent pace. This piece distinguishes the programmes deploying capital today from those still in public signalling, and outlines the criteria senior principals use to tell them apart.