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Saudi Event Show

Exhibition & Seminars: 9 - 10 September 2026, The Arena, Riyadh
Saudi Event Awards: 10 September 2026, JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh

Imad M. Bitar
General Manager at Onyx Arena
Speaker

Profile

Imad M. Bitar (Known as IMB) is the General Manager of Onyx Arena a flexible multipurpose state-of-the-art permanent venue part of the event/venue division of MDLBEAST, Middle East’s largest music and entertainment company, leading and overseeing the overall venue operations, strategy, and growth of the business to ensure Onyx Arena becomes the destination for entertainment, exhibitions, and events in Jeddah and for the region. IMB was a part of the design, build, and operational & commercialization phases of Onyx Arena and continuously building & managing teams to deliver venue standards improvement & a diverse events calendar. With tremendous expertise and experience in event management agencies, consultancies, and working on the client side, IMB has worked and led major projects, events, venues and attractions from concept development throughout the overall strategic project development & execution process. He elevated clients' expectations and experience along every touch point of a project at the highest possible standards of communication, creativity, teamwork, professionalism and execution in various private, public, and government industries within a multitude of settings, cultures, and experiences across Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and KSA. A graduate from Concordia University Business & Marketing Faculty in Montreal, he is a high‐performing, strategic‐thinking and result-driven individual adopting a proactive and passionate approach in life, work, and family.