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SuperReturn Saudi Arabia
25-26 January 2027
The Fairmont HotelRiyadh

Ameerah Altaweel
Chairwoman at Saudi Women Leaders Network (SWLN)
Speaker

Profile

Ameerah Altaweel is a Saudi business leader, investor, and community builder with over 15 years of experience in founding and leading high-impact organizations across the private and non-profit sectors. Her work spans investment, entrepreneurship, social impact, and strategic partnerships, with a focus on building institutions that deliver long-term economic and societal value.

She is the Founder and Chairwoman of Time Entertainment, a Saudi events and experiences company listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange’s Parallel Market (Nomu), which she has led from inception to public listing, establishing it as a recognized player in the regional entertainment and experiences landscape. Ameerah is also the Founder and Chairwoman of Afaq Investments, an investment family office focused on technology startups and impact-driven initiatives, supporting scalable ventures that combine innovation with purpose and sustainable growth.

In parallel, she serves as Chairwoman of the Saudi Women Leaders Network (SWLN), a non-profit platform bringing together senior Saudi women leaders across sectors. The network focuses on leadership development, strategic collaboration, and increasing women’s representation in executive leadership and board roles, while fostering collective influence and long-term societal impact. She is also Co-founder and Chaiwoman of Tasamy, an impact center dedicated to empowering social entrepreneurs and developing sustainable, innovative solutions to societal challenges through collaboration with the private sector and civil society.

Ameerah holds a Master’s degree in International Relations from King’s College London and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of New Haven. Her leadership has been widely recognized. She was ranked among Arabian Business’s “100 Most Powerful Arab Women” and received the Female Leadership Personality Award from the Middle East Excellence Awards Institute, alongside other recognitions for philanthropy and community impact. Ameerah is a regular participant in leading international forums, including the World Economic Forum, World Government Summit and Misk Global Forum. She has been interviewed by CNN, NBC, and Bloomberg, and featured in publications such as TIME, Foreign Policy, and HuffPost. Known for her institutional mindset and partnership-driven approach, she brings a distinctive perspective on leadership, investment, and building scalable impact across emerging and global markets.

Agenda Sessions

  • Women in Private Markets Lunch

    13:00