RIYADH, 30 September: Abdullah Al-Oshaiwan was appointed general manager of Imagination Saudi Arabia in 2024. He has been tasked with driving the company’s growth and overseeing its operations across the Kingdom, playing a critical role in expanding Imagination’s footprint in line with the goals of Vision 2030.
Before joining Imagination, he served as master event planner at the Saudi Esports Federation, where he was responsible for managing key events and large-scale projects.
One of his notable accomplishments was overseeing the 2024 Esports World Cup, the largest esports event globally, attracting over 1,500 international players and more than 2 million visitors.
Prior to that, Al-Oshaiwan held several senior positions, including as projects director at Mayadeen Events, where he was instrumental in building the company’s reputation and client base. He also played a key role in shaping cultural and esports events through his work with the Ministry of Culture and the Saudi Esports Federation.
Al-Oshaiwan was awarded the prestigious King Abdulaziz Medal by the Royal Court for his contributions to Saudi Arabia’s G20 presidency, which highlighted his ability to manage large-scale, high-profile events with excellence.
Commenting on his new position, Al-Oshaiwan said: “Joining Imagination at such a pivotal time of driving growth is a huge opportunity. With the company’s dynamic vision for the future and many exciting events on the horizon, I look forward to leading our team in delivering exceptional value to our clients and further establishing our footprint in this thriving market.”
Al-Oshaiwan holds a bachelor’s degree in supply chain management with a minor in leadership from Thompson Rivers University in Canada and is a certified project management professional.
