Eng. Ziad El Khatib

Eng. Ziad El Khatib

Senior Manager - Business Development

Mr. Ziad El Khatib is currently the Senior Manager - Business Development, Khatib & Alami (K&A), Riyadh - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, he has been instrumental in transforming the Riyadh office’s business development function into a structured, cross-functional platform that supports all K&A business units across Saudi Arabia. His leadership has helped enhance internal coordination, optimize client engagement, and identify high-potential opportunities aligned with Vision 2030.

Ziad El Khatib is a seasoned civil engineer and business development leader with over 11 years of experience at Khatib & Alami (K&A), a leading multidisciplinary design, engineering, and project management consultancy.

Ziad has successfully established and nurtured strong relationships with key ministries, Royal Commissions, and Public Investment Fund (PIF)-backed entities, including DAN, ROSHN, Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA), Red Sea Global, and Qiddiya. These relationships have elevated K&A’s position as a trusted partner in some of the Kingdom’s most high-profile national initiatives.

He has overseen the management and coordination of several large-scale projects, including: Saudi Electric Company (SEC) - Managing 10 sites across the Kingdom with over 160 staff for electricity connection projects (SAR 100M); Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services (MOTLS) - Supervision of the national bridge inspection program, covering 3,000+ bridges and 4,000 culverts (SAR 78M); DAN (PIF) – PMC for six resort developments across KSA totaling over 5 million sqm (SAR 90M) and National Housing Company (NHC) – Key liaison ensuring smooth delivery of design and supervision contracts exceeding SAR 200M.

Ziad approaches challenges with a holistic, solution-driven mindset, ensuring K&A’s work is always in step with Saudi Arabia’s construction market dynamics and innovation trends. A strong advocate for modernization, he has also led efforts to integrate technology into engineering practices, improving operational efficiency, digital readiness, and client satisfaction.

Before his assignment in Saudi Arabia, Ziad led K&A’s expansion across Sub-Saharan Africa, establishing the firm’s offices in Tanzania (2018) and Uganda (2022). As Senior Manager – Africa, he spearheaded operations in multiple countries, including Nigeria, Ethiopia, Sudan, Gabon, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, and Libya. His leadership resulted in the successful delivery of major infrastructure projects—such as airports, ports, railway corridors, and urban infrastructure—with funding from international institutions such as the African Development Bank.

Ziad began his career at K&A as a Design Engineer in the Transportation Division, contributing to significant multidisciplinary projects including the iconic Lusail Stadium in Qatar.

With a rare blend of technical expertise, regional insight, and strategic foresight, Ziad El Khatib continues to play a critical role in advancing K&A’s footprint and impact across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, helping the firm align with and contribute meaningfully to the nation’s long-term development goals.

He holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering - Construction Management from Wayne State University, Michigan, USA, and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Notre Dame University (NDU), Lebanon.


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Green Hand

Established in 1999, Green Hand is a Lebanese non-governmental organization committed to protecting nature, preserving cultural heritage, and promoting sustainable economic development and resilient livelihoods.

With a steadfast belief in the power of community-driven change, Green Hand has spent over two decades championing environmental conservation, safeguarding Lebanon’s rich cultural traditions, and empowering local populations through innovative economic models. From restoring natural ecosystems to reviving traditional crafts and supporting farmers, artisans, and small producers, our work places people and nature at the heart of development.

In our continuous effort to create a real, inclusive, and sustainable transformation, Green Hand launched its flagship initiative — the Authentic Aley Strategic Framework — a model program designed to serve as a national prototype for a developed Lebanon.

This elite strategic framework operates through three interconnected pillars:

Environment: Preserving ecosystems, promoting green infrastructure, and ensuring responsible natural resource use.

Culture & Heritage: Protecting Lebanon’s cultural identity by revitalizing traditional knowledge, crafts, and intercommunal ties.

Economy: Fostering a circular and local economy by supporting value chains, dignified income generation, and community-based enterprises.

The Aley District was selected as a pilot region not only for its natural and cultural richness but also for its social diversity and potential to model unity, resilience, and innovation in development. Through partnerships with municipalities, international organizations, and civil society, the Authentic Aley Framework has become a leading example of how local action can inspire national change.

Our vision is bold yet grounded: to build a Lebanon where communities thrive in harmony with their environment, their history, and each other.

A Lebanon where the future is rooted in the authenticity of its land and people.