Osama Alkhurayji

CEO

A Saudi filmmaker, producer and entrepreneur with nearly two decades of experience in media and entertainment. He is founder and chief executive of Hakawati Entertainment and executive chairman of Qutrob. Since beginning his career in 2007 he has worked across film, television, documentaries and branded content, contributing to the growth of the Kingdom's creative and entertainment sector through directing, producing, creative development and building partnerships between the private and public sectors. As a filmmaker he has directed and produced several acclaimed projects, including Siwar, a Saudi-Turkish feature inspired by a true story and released theatrically across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf. Beyond filmmaking he works on building sustainable creative businesses, nurturing local talent and exploring how storytelling and entertainment contribute to cultural and social impact, with a focus on Saudi stories and intellectual properties that can reach regional and international audiences.