06Watan First Media
Building stronger brands through creative communication and digital marketing that connect audiences and drive engagement.
Connected Expertise. Lasting Impact.
A Quality Ecosystem Driven by Expertise for Sustainable Impact
We bring together five specialized companies under one vision to strengthen institutions, empower people, and create lasting value across industries.
6Group Companies
15+Industries Served
1.2M+Individual Users
500+Corporate Clients
10+Years of Experience
Trusted by Leading Institutions
About Watan First
Creating Greater Value Through Collective Strength
Watan First Holding is a Saudi holding group built on the belief that organizations create greater value when they grow together. Through one strategic vision, the Group brings together specialized companies, transforming complementary expertise into collective strength that drives sustainable growth, strengthens businesses, and creates lasting value across the industries it serves.
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The Strength Behind Our Group
Each company brings specialized expertise, enabling us to serve diverse industries through one shared vision.
01Watan First Academy
Developing workforce capabilities through professional learning and talent development that prepare people for lasting success.
02Watan First HR
Workforce solutions, talent acquisition, and Saudi workforce outsourcing for businesses, with home services through Wfi.
03Watan First Digital
A portfolio of digital products designed to simplify everyday tasks and create better user experiences.
04Watan First Digital Egypt
Our Egyptian branch delivers digital solutions across Egypt and the region.
05Watan Altaqa
Providing reliable power and equipment solutions that support operational continuity and sustain long-term performance.
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Industries We Serve
Supporting the Industries Shaping the Future
Bringing together specialized expertise to create lasting value across strategic industries.
01Government
Enabling public sector excellence and institutional transformation.
02Healthcare
Advancing healthcare through integrated solutions.
03Financial Services
Strengthening financial institutions through strategic solutions.
04Education
Empowering learning and workforce excellence.
05Energy & Utilities
Powering critical operations with confidence.
06Manufacturing & Industrial
Optimizing industrial performance and reliability.
07Real Estate & Infrastructure
Enabling smarter development and infrastructure growth.
08Tourism & Hospitality
Creating exceptional experiences and sustainable destination growth.
Our Philosophy
The true strength of a group lies in the value it creates together.
We believe that the role of a holding group extends beyond ownership. It is to strengthen businesses, enable sustainable growth, and create lasting value that could not be achieved independently.
Guided by a long-term perspective, we build organizations that endure, evolve, and contribute meaningfully to the future of the industries they serve.
Our Reach
Trusted by 1.2 Million+ Individual Users
Serving people directly across the region, alongside the organizations we work with.
1.2M+Individual users
9+Markets served
6Companies serving them
Hesham Alshaikh
Founder and Chairman of Watan First Holding
With executive leadership experience across banking, investment, corporate governance, and strategic management, Hesham Alshaikh has held senior executive and board roles across leading Saudi financial institutions and publicly listed companies. His long-term vision continues to guide Watan First Holding in building stronger businesses, empowering future leaders, and creating sustainable value for generations to come.
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The people behind our progress
Executive Leadership
Leadership guiding the Group’s long-term vision and strategic direction.
Group Chief Executive Officer
Watan First HoldingPresident
Watan AltaqaChief Financial Officer
Watan First HoldingChief Executive Officer
Watan First HRChief Executive Officer
Watan First SolutionsChief Executive Officer
Watan First AcademyChief Executive Officer
Watan AltaqaChief Executive Officer
Watan First MediaHead of Human Resources
Watan First HoldingHead of Admin
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Raju Buddhiraju
Group Chief Executive Officer
Watan First Holding
Raju Buddhiraju is Group Chief Executive Officer of Watan First Holding. He leads a group of five specialist companies brought together through one shared strategic vision.
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Mohammed Alshaikh
President
Watan Altaqa
Mohammed Alshaikh is President of Watan Altaqa. The company serves industrial operations through engineering services, power generation, engine rebuilding, spare parts, and filtration solutions.
Hemant Gupta
Chief Financial Officer
Watan First Holding
Hemant Gupta is Chief Financial Officer of Watan First Holding, heading the finance function within the Group’s executive leadership team.
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Saleh ALQabaa
Chief Executive Officer
Watan First HR
Saleh ALQabaa is Chief Executive Officer of Watan First HR. The company brings together workforce solutions, recruitment, and domestic workforce services for organizations and individuals.
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Abdullah Al Alshaikh
Chief Executive Officer
Watan First Solutions
Abdullah Al Alshaikh is Chief Executive Officer of Watan First Solutions. The company connects technology consulting with enterprise systems, AI and SaaS solutions, software development, and integration services.
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Salem Nabeeh
Chief Executive Officer
Watan First Academy
Salem Nabeeh is Chief Executive Officer of Watan First Academy. The Academy develops people and organizations through learning and development, digital learning, talent management, and talent assessment.
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Hesham Elbaroudi
Chief Executive Officer
Watan Altaqa
Hesham Elbaroudi is Chief Executive Officer of Watan Altaqa. Its services support industrial and commercial operations with power generation, engine rebuilding, spare parts, and filtration solutions.
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Eslam Samy
Chief Executive Officer
Watan First Media
Eslam Samy is Chief Executive Officer of Watan First Media. The company brings together brand strategy, marketing communications, public relations, and digital experiences.
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Eman Alkhudairi
Head of Human Resources
Watan First Holding
Eman Alkhudairi is Head of Human Resources at Watan First Holding, leading the Group’s human resources function as part of its executive leadership team.
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Talal Al Anazi
Head of Admin
Watan First Holding
Talal Al Anazi is Head of Admin at Watan First Holding, leading administrative affairs within the Group’s executive leadership team.
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Recent Success Stories
Watan First Digital
Collaboration with Imam University
A strategic collaboration connecting technical expertise with academic knowledge to support national talent development and evolving labor market needs.
Watan First Holding
Expanding Collaboration with Emdad by Elm
A strategic collaboration across training, human resources, technology, and digital solutions to enhance service quality and create greater value.
Watan First Academy
Recognition from Riyadh Municipality
Recognized by Riyadh Region Municipality for distinguished participation in the Back-to-School Exhibition and contribution to community development.
Watan First Academy
Partnering with AlMaarefa University
A collaborative partnership focused on developing training programs for students, graduates, and university staff to strengthen career readiness and future capabilities.
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