Sleiman C.Tabet
Riyadh
Summary
Internationally experienced event management professional with 22 years of expertise in planning and executing large-scale events across diverse cultural landscapes. Successfully managed 109 events in 10 countries, including significant projects in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and a strong presence in 7 European cities. Notably, proven ability to develop and implement original event concepts, from initial idea to final execution.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations & Business Development Director
Cosmos Events/Safari Group
Riyadh
08.2022 - Current
- I joined the company at the Logo Stage and was a major contributor in the growth of the organization
- Maintain knowledge of key trends and event content in the Kingdom to keep all solutions fresh, innovative and exciting
- Developed strategic partnerships with prominent suppliers and high-profile event venues such as RICEC, RFECC, RCEC, ARENA, JAX DISTRICT, and EASTERN SHOWGROUNDS. MAJOR 5-STAR HOTELS
- Having Personal relations with events' major stakeholders in Saudi Arabia (SCEGA, SECA, MOFA, SFDA, SASO, RIYADH CHAMBER,...)
- Manage strategic and creative pitches (both technical and commercial proposals) on Etimad for governmental entities and directly to private organizations.
- Major Events:
- TurkExpo 2023 (Exhibition).
- Thai Mega Fair 2023 (Exhibition)
- Sara the Robot: Launching the First Saudi Humanoid Robot at LEAP 2023.
- The Corporate Happiness Awards 2024 (Riyadh Edition).
- The 45th Anniversary of the Germany-Saudi Liaison.
- Thai International Mega Fair 2024
- The 27th International Business Forum 2024 (Exhibition & Forum).
- Elyzee Hospital Grand Opening (Abu Dhabi).
- The Saudi Environment Week 2025 for the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture (Exhibition, Forum, Workshops).
- The Corporate Happiness Awards (Dubai Edition).
- DownTown Design 2025 (Exhibition)
Business Development Director
Ajwaad Group(AbdulAziz Al Othaim & Sons Holding Company)
Riyadh
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Expanding our current business and exploring new markets and opportunities inside and outside the Kingdom
- Participated n ATM-Dubai and in SATTE-New Delhi with the Saudi Tourism Authority to promote the tourism sector in the Kingdom
- Targeting high potential clients organizing continuous events specially governmental institutions and top 100 companies in The Kingdom
- Creating Organizational happiness' Packages for organizations and dealing with the chief executive officers of most of the leading firms
- Activation of Tourism in NEOM with the support of PWC and the NEOM Management
- Expanding the Group's activities in NEOM by introducing VIP transportation
- Spearheading a sales team, a ground team and a customer service team
- Managing a 51.000 sqm venue in Al Amaariya
Director Of Business Development/Event Consultant
McBerney International DMCC
Dubai
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Started business from scratch and creating the brand identity
- Grew new business opportunities mainly in MENA, AFRICA and India
- Developed long-term business growth strategies and diversified our events range(Forums, Virtual and Hybrid Events, Webinars)
- Implemented data mining and reporting software that best meets the company's needs and reaches a wider market effectively and efficiently
- Maintained high awareness of industry trends, competitors and Leveraging the team
- Managed budgets, widening strategic plans, developing policies, communicating business goals, and meeting business objectives
Director of Business Development/Event Consultant
Otherways International
Dubai
07.2015 - 07.2019
- Company Overview: www.otherways.org
- Oversaw daily business activities and improved overall business functions
- Trained 6 heads of departments and increased staff productivity
- Increased the company revenue by evolving new business opportunities specially with the public sector and universities from more than 75 countries
- Implementing data mining and reporting software that best meet the company's needs and to reach a wider market effectively and efficiently
- Researched emerging trends and recommended new company offerings to satisfy customers' needs
- Introduced the Green Economy Forum where we were able to gather green companies, governmental institutions, green municipalities from more than 75 countries
- Spearheaded 5 cross-functional teams, managing existing partnerships, and evaluating company business goals
- Www.otherways.org
Business Development Manager
Otherways International
Dubai
07.2012 - 07.2015
- Came up with suggestions to enhance the events' success and continuity
- Prepared budgets and ensured adherence
- Source and negotiated with vendors and suppliers
- Coordinated all operations
- Lead promotional activities for the events
- Approved all aspects before the day of the event and interfered to resolve any problems that might occur
- Dealt with over 100 embassies around the world to ease delegations' attendance to our events that were held in European cities
- (Paris-Rome-Geneva-Lisbon-Berlin-Vienna-Brussels)
- Analyzed the event's success and prepared reports
Event Manager
Otherways International
Dubai
06.2009 - 07.2012
- Made buying decisions via competitive bidding process for different events held in Europe and Dubai
- Selected the most suitable location and venue for each event
- Organised Site visits and worked on the furniture plan and the setup
- Coordinated with the appropriate catering, entertainment & production elements of the occasion
- Followed up with attending customers from more than 95 countries
- Made the proper research to attract companies from all over the world to attend the conferences
- Had control over even the minor details to make each and every event a success
- Assisted with direct market initiatives and promotional activities(sending direct invitations by DHL to customers from more than 135 countries)
Event Specialist
Otherways International
Paris
07.2004 - 06.2009
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Notre Dame University
08.2009
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Market analysis
- Partnership management
- Budget management
- Trend analysis
- Proposal development
Certification
- Hybrid Events Certification, 10/01/20 - 08/01/22, Cvent Academy
- Inspiring & Motivating Individuals, 12/01/20 - 08/01/22, University of Michigan
- International Organizations Management, 12/01/20 - 08/01/22, University of Geneva
- INITIATING & PLANNING PROJECTS, 11/01/20 - 08/01/22, University of California, Irvine
- Project Management: The Basics for Success, 11/01/20 - 08/01/22, University of California, Irvine
- BSAFE, 02/01/19 - 02/01/22, United Nations
Hobbies and Interests
- Travel
- Hiking
- Camping
Languages
- Arabic, Native or Bilingual Proficiency
- English, Full Professional Proficiency
- French, Full Professional Proficiency
- Spanish, Elementary Proficiency
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/28/86
Timeline
Operations & Business Development Director
Cosmos Events/Safari Group
08.2022 - Current
Business Development Director
Ajwaad Group(AbdulAziz Al Othaim & Sons Holding Company)
10.2021 - 08.2022
Director Of Business Development/Event Consultant
McBerney International DMCC
09.2019 - 07.2021
Director of Business Development/Event Consultant
Otherways International
07.2015 - 07.2019
Business Development Manager
Otherways International
07.2012 - 07.2015
Event Manager
Otherways International
06.2009 - 07.2012
Event Specialist
Otherways International
07.2004 - 06.2009
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Notre Dame University
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