IMA Riyadh Chapter

A Night of Excellence. A Celebration of Achievement. A Community That Inspires.

We are proud to celebrate an incredible milestone at the IMA Riyadh Chapter — honoring the outstanding professionals who earned their prestigious certifications in 2025:

CMA | CSCA | FMAA

These certifications are not just credentials — they represent dedication, discipline, and a relentless pursuit of excellence in the world of finance and management.

To every achiever we celebrated:

You didn’t just pass an exam — you raised the standard.

This success wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our valued sponsors:

🌟 Gold Sponsor:

المنيف للأنابيب | ALMUNIF PIPES

✨ Silver Sponsors:

HOFT Academy

House of Integrated Solutions | بيت الحلول المتكاملة

Your support plays a vital role in empowering the finance community and enabling events that truly make an impact.

A special appreciation goes to our incredible Board Members whose commitment, passion, and teamwork made this event a remarkable success.



Your leadership continues to drive the chapter forward and inspire the next generation of finance professionals.

This is more than a celebration —

It’s a statement that the future of finance in Saudi Arabia is stronger than ever.

Here’s to more achievements, more growth, and more success stories ahead.

🚀 From Strategic Thinking to Strategy Certification: Your Path to CSCA Excellence

Strategy is no longer optional for finance professionals — it’s a core capability.

We are pleased to invite you to an upcoming live webinar designed to bridge the gap between strategic thinking and professional certification, and to demonstrate how finance leaders can play a central role in shaping business strategy.

🎯 What you will gain from this session:
• A clear understanding of what strategy really is and how to think strategically
• How to apply essential strategic concepts such as competitive advantage and strategic positioning
• What defines a good strategy, using Michael Porter’s Five Tests
• Differentiation vs. cost leadership strategies and core competency alignment
• Competition dynamics and the Blue Ocean Strategy approach
• How the CSCA certification strengthens the finance function’s contribution to strategy development
• A clear pathway to CSCA certification

📅 Date: December 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 08:00 PM – 09:00 PM (KSA Time)
💻 Format: Live Webinar (Zoom)

🔗 Register here:
https://lnkd.in/dYb3EcPX

If you’re a finance professional, FP&A leader, or aspiring strategic partner to the business, this session is designed for you.

👉 Seats are limited — secure your spot and take the next step toward CSCA excellence.

📢 Exciting Event Alert – Join the Conversation on IPOs in Saudi Arabia!

I’m thrilled to share that the IMA Riyadh Chapter is hosting a dynamic Speaker Panel Discussion titled:
"IPOs IN SAUDI ARABIA: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES"

🗓 Date: Wednesday, 29 October 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh

This event brings together top financial and legal minds to explore key topics shaping the IPO landscape in the Kingdom, including:
🔹 IPO readiness and investor expectations
🔹 Market transparency and governance
🔹 Post-listing challenges and growth potential

🎙 Featured Speakers:
Osama Abbass – Executive Director, Merchants Capital
Yasser Elsarafi – CFO, Scientific & Medical Equipment House Co.
Ahmed Ezzat – CEO, Wasla
Hatem Abdulghafoor – Associate, Latham & Watkins
Wajdi Samhan – Finance Director, AlKharashi & Co. – Forvis Mazars
Moderated by: Prof. Francisco Bastida

Whether you're a finance professional, investor, or simply passionate about the evolving capital markets in Saudi Arabia, this is a must-attend event.

🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dAHp5FZT

Let’s connect, learn, and shape the future of IPOs in the region.