Our Vision
To be a leading group that transforms collective expertise into stronger institutions, thriving industries, and lasting value.
About Us
Creating Greater Value Through Collective Strength
Who We Are
Watan First Holding is a Saudi holding group built on the belief that organizations create greater value when they grow together.
Through one strategic vision, the Group brings together specialized companies, transforming complementary expertise into collective strength that drives sustainable growth, strengthens businesses, and creates lasting value across the industries it serves.
Guided by a long-term perspective, we build organizations that endure, evolve, and contribute meaningfully to the future of the industries they serve.
Our Mission
To develop and connect specialized companies through strategic leadership, strong governance, and shared expertise, delivering integrated solutions that strengthen institutions, empower people, and enable sustainable growth.
One shared vision.
Lasting collective impact.
Lasting collective impact.
6Group Companies
15+Industries Served
1.2M+Individual Users
9+Markets Served
10+Years of Experience
Trusted by Leading Institutions
Our Reach
Trusted by 1.2 Million+ Individual Users
Serving people directly across the region, alongside the organizations we work with.
1.2M+Individual users
9+Markets served
6Companies serving them
Our Values
Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of corporate governance, transparency, accountability, and compliance in everything we do.
Quality
We are committed to delivering high-quality products, services, and customer experiences that consistently create value.
Collaboration
We work as one integrated ecosystem, combining expertise and capabilities to create greater value together.
Innovation
We embrace innovation and integrated AI to deliver best-in-class products and services and continuously improve how we create value.
Our journey
Building an Ecosystem, One Milestone at a Time
The milestones that transformed a single vision into a connected ecosystem of specialized companies.
The Beginning
Watan First was established.
Expanding Capabilities
Broadened expertise into complementary business services.
Building the Ecosystem
Bringing specialized companies together under one vision.
Digital Expansion
Launched Watan First Digital to accelerate innovation.
Collective Impact
Five companies creating value through one ecosystem.
Listing & Expansion
Preparing the Group for a stock market listing and international expansion.
The people behind our progress
Leadership Driving Lasting Impact
Leadership guiding the Group's long-term vision and strategic direction.
Founder & Chairman
Watan First HoldingGroup Chief Executive Officer
Watan First HoldingPresident
Watan AltaqaChief Financial Officer
Watan First HoldingChief Executive Officer
Watan First HRChief Executive Officer
Watan First SolutionsChief Executive Officer
Watan First AcademyChief Executive Officer
Watan AltaqaChief Executive Officer
Watan First MediaHead of Human Resources
Watan First HoldingHead of Admin
Watan First Holding
Hesham Alshaikh
Founder & Chairman
Watan First Holding
With executive leadership experience across banking, investment, corporate governance, and strategic management, Hesham Alshaikh has held senior executive and board roles across leading Saudi financial institutions and publicly listed companies. His long-term vision continues to guide Watan First Holding in building stronger businesses, empowering future leaders, and creating sustainable value for generations to come.
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Raju Buddhiraju
Group Chief Executive Officer
Watan First Holding
Raju Buddhiraju is Group Chief Executive Officer of Watan First Holding. He leads a group of five specialist companies brought together through one shared strategic vision.
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Mohammed Alshaikh
President
Watan Altaqa
Mohammed Alshaikh is President of Watan Altaqa. The company serves industrial operations through engineering services, power generation, engine rebuilding, spare parts, and filtration solutions.
Hemant Gupta
Chief Financial Officer
Watan First Holding
Hemant Gupta is Chief Financial Officer of Watan First Holding, heading the finance function within the Group’s executive leadership team.
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Saleh ALQabaa
Chief Executive Officer
Watan First HR
Saleh ALQabaa is Chief Executive Officer of Watan First HR. The company brings together workforce solutions, recruitment, and domestic workforce services for organizations and individuals.
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Abdullah Al Alshaikh
Chief Executive Officer
Watan First Solutions
Abdullah Al Alshaikh is Chief Executive Officer of Watan First Solutions. The company connects technology consulting with enterprise systems, AI and SaaS solutions, software development, and integration services.
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Salem Nabeeh
Chief Executive Officer
Watan First Academy
Salem Nabeeh is Chief Executive Officer of Watan First Academy. The Academy develops people and organizations through learning and development, digital learning, talent management, and talent assessment.
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Hesham Elbaroudi
Chief Executive Officer
Watan Altaqa
Hesham Elbaroudi is Chief Executive Officer of Watan Altaqa. Its services support industrial and commercial operations with power generation, engine rebuilding, spare parts, and filtration solutions.
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Eslam Samy
Chief Executive Officer
Watan First Media
Eslam Samy is Chief Executive Officer of Watan First Media. The company brings together brand strategy, marketing communications, public relations, and digital experiences.
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Eman Alkhudairi
Head of Human Resources
Watan First Holding
Eman Alkhudairi is Head of Human Resources at Watan First Holding, leading the Group’s human resources function as part of its executive leadership team.
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Talal Al Anazi
Head of Admin
Watan First Holding
Talal Al Anazi is Head of Admin at Watan First Holding, leading administrative affairs within the Group’s executive leadership team.
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