Human Resources Development Fund — HRDF
Contributed as a member of the Fund’s founding team, serving for five years during its establishment and growth, and helping build its activities and organisational foundations.
Abdullah DuhaithemThe Founder
Abdullah Duhaithem
Writer & Licensed Strategy Consultant
Professional experience in executive management, operations, human resources, and initiative development, including roles at HRDF and Al-Watan Newspaper, alongside participation in establishing and developing organisations and projects.
He holds a master’s degree in Total Quality Management and professional licences in consulting and training. His work brings together management practice, writing, training, and project development.
Total Quality ManagementStrategyWriting & Training
Founder’s Experience
Executive Experience Behind the Advisory Work.
AIM draws on more than twenty years of its founder Abdullah Duhaithem’s experience across government, media, the private sector, and entrepreneurship. His work spans organisational establishment, operations, human resources, restructuring, and organisational development.
Al-Watan Newspaper
Held leadership responsibilities across operations, human resources, and administration, contributing to organisational development and operational efficiency during a period of growth.
Establishing and Managing Advanced Media Initiatives
As part of his previous professional experience, founded and managed Advanced Media Initiatives, a media and communications company that delivered corporate communications projects for several businesses.
More About This Experience
- Worked directly with the UK’sPress Association to deliver communications, media, and public relations training at Dar Al-Hekma University, with British trainers.
- Organised a meeting and workshop with Snapchat management in the United States for a team from the Saudi Energy Efficiency Center, with coordination throughPress Association.
- Produced Islamic banking training programmes for the Islamic Development Bank, prepared for delivery throughedX.
Building a Large Private Organisation
Participated in establishing and expanding a private organisation that grew to approximately 10,000 employees, with leadership responsibilities in organisational and operational development.
Tourism, Umrah, Training & Professional Services
Undertook restructuring and organisational development work across these sectors, including the development of organisational structures, operations, and working practices.
These highlights describe the founder’s previous professional experience in the organisations concerned.
Experience & Projects
Work That Shows
How We Think and Develop.
Selected advisory deliverables prepared by the founder and presented to the relevant organisations. Each example identifies the scope and work delivered; it does not imply subsequent implementation or commercial results.
Founder-Led Initiatives
Experience in Establishing Digital Initiatives.
Eventshubs
An initiative connecting organisations and events with talent for temporary work, helping employers and individuals access relevant opportunities.
Motahadth
An initiative helping conference and event organisers identify speakers whose expertise matches their programme requirements.
Publications
Four Books.
Management, Parenting and Reflection.
An extension of the founder’s professional and intellectual work. All books are in Arabic; English titles are provided for reference.
Event Management
A Scientific Overview and Practical Guide
Love Alone Is Not Enough
Reflections on Parenting
Jamad
Seeking Beauty in the World Around Us
Quality of Life
Reflections on Quality of Life
Knowledge & Media
ThinkAmid
Ideas and Reflections on Life and Humanity
An extension of Abdullah Duhaithem’s experience in writing and reflection, presenting programmes about people, family, and quality of life.
Visit ThinkAmid on YouTube ↗Ideas & Initiatives for Adoption
Ideas Worth Taking Beyond the Page.
Some ideas deserve to move beyond the page and reach people who see an opportunity to benefit society or develop a business.
This collection presents concepts developed and documented by the founder of Advanced Initiatives Makers. These initiatives have not been implemented. They are shared to invite discussion, further assessment, development, and adoption by interested individuals and organisations.
The collection includes community initiatives, organisational development programmes, and event and business concepts with potential social and commercial benefits.
Others are welcome to build on and implement these ideas without requiring the originator’s participation. Please acknowledge the source when quoting or republishing the material. Each concept requires further assessment before implementation.
Sport & Talent Development
Generation 2034
A proposed integrated pathway for developing Saudi football talent towards 2034, bringing together sporting development, education, psychological preparation, family involvement, and international exposure.
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The Need
Young players benefit from a connected approach to training, competition, education, and family care. The concept grew from direct family experience of youth academies.
Proposed Approach
An open development pathway that allows talent to enter according to progress and readiness, with individual attention to each player’s needs. The thought paper is intended to complement the work of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, Mahd Academy, clubs, and academies.
Proposed Components
- Talent identification and regular assessment.
- Individual technical, tactical, and physical development.
- Psychological and behavioural preparation.
- Education and family participation.
- International exposure and competitive opportunities.
- Progress tracking through integrated player data and assessments.
Potential Adopters
Sports organisations, clubs, academies, and institutions supporting talent development.
Community Development & Empowerment
Food Enterprise Support Centre for Productive Families
A centre concept combining training, production facilities, packaging, and marketing to help family-run food enterprises improve their products and reach suitable sales channels.
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The Need
Cooking skills do not always come with access to product development, consistent production, packaging, pricing, or customers.
Proposed Approach
A centre serving family-run food enterprises through training, production, and marketing support, with attention to Saudi culinary heritage and the transfer of skills to new generations.
Proposed Components
- Training in food preparation and product development.
- Shared production and packaging facilities.
- Development of marketable products.
- Connections to retail, catering, and event opportunities.
- Documentation of Saudi dishes and culinary knowledge.
Potential Adopters
Nonprofits, enterprise-support organisations, food and catering companies, and corporate social responsibility programmes.
Accessible Entertainment Experiences
An event concept offering entertainment, arts, and interactive activities designed with specialists to accommodate people with disabilities and their families.
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The Need
Participation requires attention to mobility, sensory, and communication needs, supporting a suitable experience for participants and their families.
Proposed Approach
A family event with varied activities designed around participants’ needs, involving specialists in programme selection, site preparation, and delivery.
Proposed Components
- Suitable performances and interactive programmes.
- Physical, sensory, and electronic games.
- Arts and pottery workshops.
- Family facilities and rest areas.
- Accessible movement and communication arrangements.
Potential Adopters
Specialist organisations, charities, event operators, and corporate sponsors.
Saudi Professional Talent Development Platform
A concept combining a digital platform, workspaces, and training to help Saudi professional talent develop marketable products and services.
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The Need
Talented individuals may build an audience while still needing production, marketing, and business-management support.
Proposed Approach
A system connecting skills development, production facilities, and marketing, working with talent to develop products and services across professional and creative fields.
Proposed Components
- Tracks in food, fashion, beauty, gaming, and animation.
- Suitable studios and facilities.
- Professional workshops and knowledge exchange.
- Product and service development with talent.
- Digital channels to introduce and market work.
- Events and exhibitions connecting talent with customers.
Potential Adopters
Companies, investors, and organisations supporting entrepreneurship and creative industries. Development can begin with one track and expand in phases.
Culture & Events
Saudi Taste Festival
A festival concept celebrating Saudi culinary diversity through food tasting, learning, and interaction between family-run enterprises, chefs, and visitors.
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The Need
Regional dishes and skills offer opportunities for cultural exchange, knowledge transfer, and participant marketing.
Proposed Approach
A family festival featuring dishes from Saudi regions, alongside learning activities, markets, and displays connected with food and local culture.
Proposed Components
- Regional food stands and tasting experiences.
- Live cooking demonstrations.
- Family and children’s workshops.
- Spice, product, and craft markets.
- Participation by relevant food and hospitality businesses.
Potential Adopters
Cultural and tourism organisations, event operators, enterprise-support organisations, and food and hospitality companies.
Cultural Heritage Festival of Islamic Countries
A family festival concept bringing together food, crafts, traditional games, and architectural heritage from Islamic countries.
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The Need
Direct experiences offer opportunities to learn about cultures and exchange skills through observation and participation.
Proposed Approach
An international festival proposed for Madinah, enabling artisans, chefs, and producers to introduce their work through participatory cultural experiences.
Proposed Components
- Cooking demonstrations and dishes from participating countries.
- Craft markets and workshops.
- Traditional games.
- Architectural heritage displays and models.
- Family learning activities.
- Food-product exhibitions.
Potential Adopters
Cultural and tourism organisations, event operators, and institutions supporting heritage and cultural exchange.
Organisational Innovation
Employee Innovation Programme
An internal programme concept enabling employees to propose improvements to procedures and services, reduce costs, and identify opportunities through a structured evaluation and recognition process.
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The Need
Employees encounter operational details daily but may lack a clear channel for presenting and developing improvement ideas.
Proposed Approach
A programme receiving ideas at department, organisation, and community levels, with defined participation, assessment, and recognition arrangements.
Proposed Components
- A standard format to explain ideas and the problems they address.
- Initiative levels by scope.
- Criteria covering benefit, feasibility, and cost.
- Screening, evaluation, and selection.
- Recognition arrangements aligned with organisational policy.
- A process for piloting selected ideas and reviewing results.
Potential Adopters
Companies and institutions seeking greater employee participation in improvement and innovation.
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