Ep.18- Secret Investment Gems and Cultural Myths of Saudi Arabia with Abdullah Madkhali

"The book 'The Beacon of Opportunity' isn't just a guide on investments and opportunities in Saudi Arabia; the book is about clearing several misconceptions about Saudi Arabia's cultural landscape too. (...) One misconception I have cleared is that 'Saudi is very strict with its cultural norms', whereas the reality is completely different. The second misconception I have tried to clear was about the freedom of women in Saudi Arabia.”   Abdullah Madkhali, a senior strategist and leader, recently released his debut book, "The Beacon of Opportunity." In a captivating discussion with our host, Danica Borges, he delves into Saudi Arabia's culture, its current business landscape, and the kingdom's efforts to diversify its economy. In the episode, Abdullah delves into the Kingdom's ongoing new initiatives and investment strategies. He also shares his journey as an author, discussing his new book. With over 20 years of experience, Abdullah has built an impressive career by directing innovative initiatives, mentoring young talent, and developing top-tier HR and corporate performance strategies. He has most recently shifted his focus and is now on a mission to illuminate the path to foreign investment and impactful businesses in Saudi Arabia, and support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives. What’s "Inspirational Journey Of The Best Minds" About? Through insightful interviews, we explore the personal and professional lives of accomplished senior executives. Listen in as we uncover the unique perspectives and explore the impact these leaders are making to shape the world we live in today. Watch this podcast on YouTube ➤ Episode 17: Foo Siew Ting, Author and Global Marketing Executive/SVP, ex HP, Mars, Unilever, Diageo. ➤  Episode 16: Rachel Goh, Zone Head of Global Employer Branding & Recruitment Marketing at Nestlé ➤ Episode 15: Genevieve Hilton, Co-Author of Fairhaven - A Novel of Climate Optimism ➤ Episode 14: Rohit Adlakha, Former Chief Digital and Information Officer at Wipro Limited, and currently a Board Member and CXO Advisor ➤ Episode 13: Justin Sargent, Board Advisor at Advantage Group International, Founder & CEO at Justin Sargent Advisory ➤  Episode 12: Cat Rüst, Revenue Growth Leader and Advisory Board Member ➤ Episode 11: Mukta Arya, Chief Human Resources Officer (APAC) at Société Générale ➤ Episode 10: Simon Clarke, Managing Director, Relationship Manager, at Citi Private Bank ➤ Episode 9: Lee-Han Tjioe, General Manager (Hong Kong) at IBM Consulting ➤ Episode 8: Sammy Elazab - Sales Director, Southeast Asia, at Samsung Ads ➤ Episode 7: Vanessa Sorenson - Chief Partner Officer ANZ and Managing Director NZ at Microsoft ➤  Episode 6: Melissa Henson, Chief Marketing Officer, Philippines at AIA. ➤ Episode 5: Sherif Tawfik, Chief Sustainability Officer MENA of Microsoft  ➤ Episode 4: Yves Briantais, VP APAC Marketing at Colgate-Palmolive ➤ Episode 3: Imane Eddine - Chief of Staff to the President of Microsoft Asia ➤ Episode 2: Amnah Ajmal, Executive Vice President of Market Development EEMEA at Mastercard ➤ Episode: Episode 1: June Boo, Head of Asia Business at LinkedIn Follow us on these platforms: ➤ LinkedIn ➤ Instagram ➤ Website