Abstract
We were delighted to welcome fourth-generation family business member Abdulrahman AlBassam, as our keynote speaker.
During the session, Abdulrahman shared about his family business history and discussed his own role in following a rich legacy. Abdulrahman also shared his insights and experience on how he adopted entrepreneurship as a key heritage and manages to build on to the past whilst allowing for exponential innovation and change to prepare for the future.
Founded in Bahrain in 1914, A. S. AlBassam & Sons is one of Saudi Arabia’s oldest and most renowned family companies.
KEYNOTE DISCUSSION POINTS
- Tracing the history of a 100-year-old Saudi family business .
- How do emerging leaders deal with a rich tradition and legacy?
- Exploring the experiences of being of a family business (AlBassam & Sons), founding a family business (AWN Enterprises), and incorporating an alliance of family businesses (Tilal Real Estate)
Agenda
Introduction
Family Business Histories in the MENASA Region
Farida El-Agamy, Tharawat Family Business Forum
Martin Klimke, NYUAD
Presentation
Tradition and Innovation
Abdulrahman AlBassam, Executive Chairman, AWN Enterprises and CEO, Tilal Real Estates
panel DISCUSSION
Conversation with Abdulrahman AlBassam
Farida El-Agamy, Tharawat Family Business Forum
Martin Klimke, NYUAD