Abeer Abdalla is a journalist and communications strategist whose work sits at the frontline of Saudi Arabia’s transformation. As Managing Editor of The Saudi Times, she leads one of the region’s most influential editorial platforms, chronicling how Vision 2030
is reshaping technology, investment, talent, and global engagement. With more than two decades across Riyadh, Washington, D.C., and the wider MENA region, Abeer brings a rare blend of geopolitical literacy, on-the-ground cultural fluency, and operator-level insight. Her reporting and analysis, most notably through her flagship column, Frontline 2030, have positioned her as a leading voice decoding how Saudi Arabia is emerging not merely as a market, but as a new global center of gravity.Abeer’s career bridges government advisory, heritage and cultural diplomacy, international media relations, and strategic narrative design. She has worked with major Saudi institutions, multinational brands, and ecosystem builders across innovation,tourism, and creative industries, translating complex transformation into stories that resonate with investors, founders, and global audiences alike. Her moderating style is defined by precision, candor, and a deep understanding of the GCC’s investment psychology, making her a sought-after voice for conversations that demand both regional nuance and global clarity.

At Doers Summit Dubai, Abeer brings this expertise to “The Playbook for Landing & Expanding in Saudi Arabia,” guiding a high-stakes discussion on what it truly takes for founders and investors to break into, and scale inside, the Kingdom’s rapidly evolving
ecosystem.