Profile

Ahmed Alruwaithi

Founder & Group CEO
Riviera Gateway

Ahmed Alruwaithi is a Saudi entrepreneur and business leader with over 15 years of experience in major Aramco affiliates and private ventures. He is the Founder and CEO of Riviera Gateway, an 83,000 square meter waterfront destination in Yanbu that combines premium outlets, hospitality, and food and beverage concepts along the Red Sea coast. The project reflects a new model for lifestyle development in Saudi Arabia, blending commercial performance with long term community value. Ahmed is also the founder of two successful Saudi brands, OLBA Bakehouse and Kaylah Lounge. OLBA is a French Saudi artisan bakery expanding through a central kitchen model that serves both retail and business clients, while Kaylah is a modern café and breakfast concept known for its distinctive Saudi identity and high quality experience. Before establishing his ventures, Ahmed held senior leadership roles within Aramco affiliates where he led large industrial and investment programs. His multidisciplinary background in engineering, operations, and business strategy enables him to combine global best practices with local creativity. At FHS World 2025, Ahmed represents a new generation of Saudi entrepreneurs building scalable, high return ventures that support the Kingdom’s transformation toward a vibrant, experience centered economy.