Kamal AlHaffar

Managed the planning and delivery of exhibitions, conferences, and large-scale events across Saudi Arabia. Coordinated project timelines, budgets, vendors, stakeholders, and on-site operations to ensure successful project execution and client satisfaction.

Led operations planning and PMO for the Esports World Cup 2026, overseeing venue operations, workforce planning, accreditation, security integration, Command Centre coordination, logistics, operational readiness, and cross-functional delivery to ensure seamless execution

Project Name: Esports World Cup 2025 •Directed end-to-end operational planning and execution across multiple venues and functional workstreams, ensuring seamless event delivery. •Led cross-functional teams, contractors, and key stakeholders to drive operational excellence and achieve project objectives. •Oversaw strategic vendor and subcontractor management, ensuring contractual compliance, performance standards, and successful project delivery. •Established and implemented operational processes, governance frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies to enhance efficiency and business continuity. •Provided executive-level reporting, performance analysis, and operational insights to senior leadership, supporting informed decision-making. •Led workforce planning, resource allocation, and operational readiness for one of the world's largest international esports events.

Project Name: Esports World Cup 2024 •Managed multiple operational projects for the Esports World Cup 2024, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to priorities. • Developed comprehensive project plans, schedules, and resource allocations to support seamless event operations. • Coordinated with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and vendors to facilitate effective project execution. • Monitored project progress, identified risks, and implemented solutions to enhance operational efficiency.

Project: LEAP 2024 Worked as part of the Operations team to support the planning and delivery of all event branding. Coordinated with vendors, suppliers, official contractors, and internal departments for indoor and outdoor branding, ensuring all branding requirements and specifications were delivered successfully.

Led the planning and execution of race operations, overseeing operational plans, workforce planning, logistics management, and coordination of all race requirements to ensure seamless event delivery. Key Projects: • Royal Commission for AlUla Horse Endurance Challenge Cup 2023 • Juniors & Young Riders Endurance Cup 2023 • Fursan Endurance Cup 2024

Project: Cityscape Global 2023 Worked as part of the Operations team to support the planning and delivery of all stage requirements. Coordinated with vendors, suppliers, official contractors, and internal departments for indoor and outdoor feature areas, F&B, and cabins, while providing on-site operational support to ensure smooth event execution.

Led the planning and delivery of accreditation and registration operations for large-scale festivals, exhibitions, sporting events, and entertainment experiences. Managed registration platforms, accreditation systems, access control, badge production, workforce planning, and stakeholder coordination to ensure secure and efficient event operations. Key Projects: • Noor Riyadh Festival (2021) • Light Upon Light Exhibition (2021) • Do U Dare Event • MDLBEAST 2022 • Saudi Cup 2023 • AlUla Endurance Race 2023

Managed the planning, implementation, and on-site delivery of accreditation and registration operations for major events. Oversaw registration systems, badge production, access control, workforce planning, stakeholder coordination, and on-site teams to ensure secure, efficient, and seamless event access. Key Projects: • Winter at Tantora – AlUla (2018) • AlSoudah Season (2019) • Falcon Festival Concerts – Riyadh (2019) • Winter at Tantora 2 – AlUla (2019) • Desert Polo – Winter at Tantora, AlUla (2019) • Fursan Race – Winter at Tantora, AlUla (2019)

Led the production of selected artworks while overseeing production and logistics operations for the Islamic Arts Biennale 2022. Managed suppliers, site operations, stakeholder coordination, team travel and accommodation, logistics budgets, and logistics vendors to ensure successful project delivery.

Managed the end-to-end delivery of exhibitions, conferences, government events, and brand activations across Saudi Arabia and internationally. Led project planning, budgets, vendors, stakeholders, logistics, and on-site operations, ensuring successful delivery on time and to the highest standards. Selected Projects: • Saudi Ports – Transport & Logistics Exhibition (Munich, 2017 & 2019) • Saudi Ports – New Identity Launch Ceremony (2017) • Saudi Maritime Congress (2019) • Saudi Ports – Breakbulk Dubai (2019 & 2020) • GACA – Dubai Airshow (2019) • STC Business ICT Workshops & Ramadan Tent • PlayStation Activations (GamersCon, PS5 Launch & Gamers8) • Saudi Ports & SASO Employees Open Days • Fourth International Conference of the Saudi Osteoporosis Society (2018)

Managed a portfolio of strategic accounts, leading client engagement, project planning, commercial coordination, and cross-functional execution. Built strong client relationships, identified business opportunities, and ensured the successful delivery of projects while maintaining the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction. Key Accounts: • Saudi Ports • PlayStation Saudi Arabia • STC

Supported the planning and execution of large-scale events, exhibitions, and gaming activations by coordinating project schedules, logistics, vendors, and on-site operations. Worked closely with project managers and cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project delivery and successful event execution. Key Projects: • Gamers Day (2015, 2016 & 2017) • GCON Riyadh (2015) • GCON Dammam (2015) • Gaming Day for STC (2016) • World Maritime Day – Dammam (2016)