Ahmed El Newihy Joined as Director at Saudi Entertainment Ventures | SEVEN

Ahmed El Newihy has embarked on an exciting new chapter in his leadership journey by joining Saudi Entertainment Ventures | SEVEN as Director.

Bringing nearly two decades of experience in entertainment operations, strategic leadership, and business transformation, Ahmed has established himself as a highly accomplished executive in the region’s leisure and attractions industry. Before joining Saudi Entertainment Ventures | SEVEN, he served as General Manager at Emaar Entertainment LLC, where he led operational excellence, business growth, financial performance, and guest experience initiatives across world-class entertainment destinations.

Prior to that, Ahmed spent almost eight years with Majid Al Futtaim, progressing through senior leadership roles including Area Operations Manager, overseeing renowned brands such as Magic Planet, VOX Cinemas, iFLY, Yalla! Bowling, and Little Explorers. His expertise spans operational strategy, financial management, project execution, safety compliance, customer experience, and large-scale team leadership, making him one of the industry’s seasoned leaders.

In his new role as Director at Saudi Entertainment Ventures | SEVEN, Ahmed will play a key role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing entertainment sector, supporting the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 ambitions by delivering world-class entertainment experiences and operational excellence.