Leadership Team

Eng. Jassim Mohamed
Al Khori

Eng. Jassim Mohamed Al Khori is the Chief Executive Officer of Media City Qatar, recognized for his exemplary leadership and commitment to excellence. With nearly two decades of experience in project development and management, he is steering the organization to become a regional leader in the media industry and a hub for talent and innovation. Under his guidance, Media City is poised to thrive as a collaborative hub for media, content creators, entrepreneurs, and innovators, aligning with the goals of the Third Qatar National Development Strategy, 2024-2030.

Jassim’s strategic vision and ability to drive transformative growth have earned him industry-wide recognition and multiple prestigious awards throughout his professional journey. Today, he is a respected voice on the global stage, presenting at premier industry conferences.

Throughout his distinguished career, Jassim has held senior leadership roles at global entities including Media City Qatar, North Oil Company (Qatar), Maersk Oil Qatar, Maersk Oil Research and Technology Centre (Qatar), Shell Exploration & Production (USA), Qatar Shell GTL (Qatar and Oman) and Schlumberger Oil Field Services (Qatar and GCC). He has consistently demonstrated his ability to excel in both technical and executive roles.

He is a graduate of Qatar University and has furthered his executive leadership development through programs at the Qatar Leadership Centre and INSEAD.

Khalid Mubarak
Al Naimi

Khalid Mubarak Al Naimi is the Executive Director of Support Services at Media City Qatar, where he oversees critical business operations, including human resources, procurement, IT, and general services, aligning them with the organization’s strategic objectives.

Khalid brings over 20 years of experience across the telecom, media, and satellite industries, with expertise gained from key roles at Ooredoo, Al Jazeera Media Network, and Es’hailSat. His tenure in these sectors has solidified his expertise in driving operational efficiency, spearheading transformative strategies, and managing large, diverse teams. Khalid’s career is marked by a consistent track record of elevating organizational performance through his sharp acumen in administrative and strategic management.

He holds a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Northampton. In addition, he has completed multiple leadership and management programs, which have further honed his capacity to lead at the highest level, continually positioning him as a key figure in Qatar’s evolving media and communications landscape.

Thair Khaled
Al Anani

Thair Khaled Al Anani is the Director of Business Development at Media City Qatar, bringing over 20 years of expertise in management and business development across sectors such as media, technology, real estate, business accelerators, and free zones, both regionally and globally. He has a proven ability to develop and implement region-specific strategies, introduce innovative products, and expand business opportunities through strategic partnerships.

Throughout his career, Thair has held key roles, including at Agence France-Presse (AFP), where he successfully grew market share in the GCC, and at twofour54 Abu Dhabi, where he spearheaded initiatives to attract creative industries and forged global partnerships.

Thair holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Al-Ahliyya Amman University and a Higher Diploma in Marketing from Charles Sturt University. These academic foundations, combined with his vast professional experience, underscore his capacity to lead transformative business initiatives, reinforcing Media City Qatar's role as a critical player in the region’s evolving media landscape.

Nadim
El Khoury

Nadim El Khoury holds the position of Director of Marketing & Public Relations. He brings around 20+ years of experience leading high-profile brands in marketing and operational excellence across MENA.

His experience spans across the different sides of the communication business – both at the operational and management levels. He is also recognized for an unrelenting tenacity to resolve communication, commercial, operational, and financial obstacles in complex markets.

During these years, he devised, implemented and led clients’ marketing plans in addition to optimizing structures with the aim to create consistency, quality, and margin improvement. He successfully managed cross-functional teams to push growth initiatives – to optimize resource allocation and minimize duplication.

His passion for technology has helped drive innovation and the rollout of tools as part of a continuous digital transformation. He supported many brands to grow and thrive in the digital age using the power of data and artificial intelligence in addition to capitalizing on new technology and automated solutions.

Nadim held different senior positions within WPP leadership team: CEO @ Grey Group; Executive Director @ VML and Regional Director Global Clients @ WPP, in addition to different board positions at Group M and the Int’l Advertising Association.

He is fluent in English, Arabic, and French which facilitates easy engagement, in addition to building long-term relationships in the international and local business community.