11-13 May 2025
Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh
Profile
Ebrahim Al Qassab
Projects Director
Baraka Real Estate
With experience spanning finance, management, event management and art sectors, Ebrahim holds a deep understanding of local regional culture and takes a proactive approach at delivering results and filling market gaps.
Started his career as a key marketing team member at Gulf International Bank juggling major offshore accounts in the MENA region. In 2002 Ebrahim moved to Dubai and Joined Marriot Group International as Regional Executive Manager handling Alliance accounts of the group in Doha and Kuwait. This same role had him move to Kuwait where he successfully signed major strategic accounts in the oil and gas sectors for Marriott Group International. In 2006, Ebrahim founded OTB creative Concepts, a full-service Creative Boutique firm that specializes in communications, events and PR, and interior design. With his passion for Mega Events, Ebrahim worked closely with The Amiri Court in Kuwait managing the Opening ceremony of biggest stadium (Sh. Jabber l Ahmed Stadium, the 50 years constitution of Kuwait celebration with the biggest fire work in the history of Kuwait, the GCC summit and the opening
ceremony of Sh. Abdullah Salim Museum.
Also, he took his vision even further in 2010 and created a unique concept that brings art, fashion and food together under one roof. Turning an authentic, historic house in Kuwait into a destination for art aficionados, Ebrahim created ‘The Hub Gallery’ and ‘Hubs Café’, a space where locals and visitors feel at home while exploring new artistic realms. Meanwhile, Ebrahim expanded his venture to Doha by establishing a creative and branding firm (State Media).