Mr. Zohaib Ahmad is a seasoned entrepreneur and strategic advisor with deep expertise in Saudi market entry, information technologies, new venture establishment, and growth. As the Founder of Navigate Saudi and Co-Founder of NMKKN نُمكّن, he has actively contributed to the Kingdom’s evolving entrepreneurial ecosystems since 2014.
Through Navigate Saudi, Mr. Ahmad has supported companies – from early-stage startups to Silicon Valley Enterprises with revenues exceeding USD 250 million – in navigating market entry and regulatory compliance. The company collaborates with leading law firms that have advised entities such as PIF, the Royal Commission for AlUla, Siemens, Mercedes-Benz, and Airbus. His work enables foreign founders to establish and operate ventures in Saudi Arabia with clarity and confidence.
Navigate Saudi has supported startups from all major Saudi Accelerators/VCs such as MISK, The Garage, Sanabil 500, Orbit Ventures, NTDP, Oqal, along with international partners from 6 other countries.
Mr. Zohaib Ahmad also co-founded NMKKN نُمكّن, an online academy equipping Saudi graduates with practical IT skills through specialized bootcamps. Thousands of students have completed the program and now contribute to leading organizations, including STC, CENOMI, Accenture, and SAB. His commitment to talent development and digital transformation continues to shape the future of Saudi Arabia’s innovation landscape.
Pioneering Saudi-based Biotechnology Accelerator, advancing biotech innovators’ journey, and helping to excel in the Global Markets, while contributing to the Saudi Biotechnology Ecosystem establishment and growth