Omar Aljeraisy
| Omar Aljeraisy | |
|---|---|
 Omar_Aljeraisy_2022.jpg Omar Aljeraisy in 2022 | |
| Native name | Omar Abdulrahman Aljeraisy |
| Born |  Saudi Arabia |
| 🏡 Residence | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia |
| 🏳️ Nationality | Template:Saudi Arabia |
| 🏫 Education |
Leadership Program – Harvard Business School Negotiation Dynamics Program – INSEAD |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Prince Sultan University |
| 💼 Occupation | Administrator, Media personality, Entrepreneur |
| 📆 Years active | 2005 – present |
| Known for | Host of the Socrates Podcast, contribution to dialogue on Saudi Vision 2030 |
| 🌐 Website | thmanyah.com/@omarj |
Omar Aljeraisy is a Saudi Arabian media personality, writer, and entrepreneur. He is known for hosting a number of officials and decision-makers in Saudi Arabia through his interview program, the Socrates Podcast, which he presents in cooperation with the Thmanyah platform.[1] He is considered one of the most prominent Saudi figures in the field of digital media and strategic dialogue related to Saudi Vision 2030.[2][3]
Education
Aljeraisy obtained a Bachelor's degree in Financial Management from Prince Sultan University in 2012.[4] He also participated in executive programs at the INSEAD business school, in addition to leadership programs from Harvard University, and international programs specializing in entrepreneurship and governance.
Professional life
Omar Aljeraisy began his professional career in the private sector and advanced through administrative positions until he became Deputy General Manager of Aljeraisy Group. He later founded the companies Tam Development and Ain Development, and currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of both.[5]
He also holds other leadership positions including:
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Add Projects Company
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Aljeraisy Factory for Card Technology.
Former board member of AXA Cooperative Insurance Company and Azm Saudi Arabia Company.[6][7]
Member of the boards of directors of companies in the fields of media, technology, and public services.[4]
Socrates Podcast
In 2019, Aljeraisy launched the Socrates Podcast, a weekly interview program where he hosts government officials and institutional leaders to discuss public policies and national initiatives. The program has addressed issues related to education, health, economy, sports,[8] entertainment, and more. In 2021, Thmanyah Company for Publishing and Distribution acquired the Socrates Podcast.[1]
Media activity
Host of the Socrates Podcast on the Thmanyah platform.[9]
Host of the program "Hekayat W'ad" (A Promise's Tale) on MBC channel since 2023.[10][11]
Participated in the production of the documentary film "Transformation Journey" (Rihlat Al Tahawul).
Memberships and participations
An angel investor in startups.
Member of the Global Shapers Community of the World Economic Forum.
Publications
Memoirs of the Student Manager (2020).[12]
The Big Dream (2023), documenting stages of the national transformation in the Kingdom.[13]
See also
Saudi Vision 2030
Thmanyah
External links
Omar Aljeraisy's page on Thmanyah
Omar Aljeraisy's TEDx talk on YouTube
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Editorial Team (2021-08-10). "Thmanyah Acquires Socrates Podcast". Jawlah (in العربية). Archived from the original on 2025-01-23. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ↑ Hia Magazine. "Get to know "Omar Aljeraisy", host of the "Socrates Podcast" and creator of "Hekayat Sora" - Hia Magazine". www.hiamag.com (in العربية). Archived from the original on 2024-07-04. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ↑ "Launch of the book "The Big Dream.. Memoirs of a Witness to the Vision" by Omar Aljeraisy | Sayidaty Magazine". www.sayidaty.net (in العربية). Archived from the original on 2024-10-06. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Annual Board of Directors Report for 2022" (PDF).
- ↑ "Omar Aljeraisy Appointed Chairman of the Board of "Tam Development" .. and Abdullah Youssef as Managing Director and CEO". Maal Newspaper (in العربية). Archived from the original on 2024-11-01. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ↑ ""AXA Cooperative" changes its name to "Gulf Insurance Group"". Maal Newspaper (in العربية). Archived from the original on 2022-06-14. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ↑ "Azm Saudi Arabia for Communications and Information Technology Archives". Maal Newspaper (in العربية). Archived from the original on 2024-06-15. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ↑ "Asharq Al-Awsat - Sports | Sports Minister to the "Socrates" podcast from "Thmanyah Radio": "The Federation requested Jota based on the coach's opinion, and then he removed him from the list, and this gives us the impression that there is an administrative defect and a problem in your choices, not in the program"". Nabd Platform. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ↑ "Omar Aljeraisy - Thmanyah". thmanyah.com (in العربية). Archived from the original on 2025-03-16. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ↑ "Arts and Culture on MBC's Ramadan channels". Retrieved 2025-02-26.
- ↑ ""Hekayat W'ad" tracks Saudi Arabia's development journey over 6 years". aawsat.com (in العربية). Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ↑ "Memoirs of the Student Manager". www.al-jazirah.com. Archived from the original on 2020-11-07. Retrieved 2025-07-13.
- ↑ ""The Big Dream"... Memoirs of a Witness to the Vision". aawsat.com (in العربية). Retrieved 2025-07-13.
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