Kholoud Attar

Kholoud established KAAPH Media 20 years ago as a pioneering creative media house in Saudi Arabia. KAAPH Media publishes a design magazine, the first network for the creative and design industry in Saudi, which has now reached its 70th issue, printing 30,000 copies also available in an online version.

Under her leadership, KAAPH expanded its services to include a production and publicity department. Continuing her mission to advocate for the Saudi creative economy, she founded DRB (Saudi Souvenirs), which enables creatives to design and sell items about Saudi Arabia to tourists and as corporate gifts. She
leads a team of 35 to produce outstanding projects both in-house and for clients.

Kholoud is renowned for her consultancy work with local creative businesses, guiding many designers in transforming their creative talents into successful enterprises.

Her efforts have been recognized and awarded multiple times, including accolades from Forbes magazine, the Saudi Cultural Awards, a university alumni awards, and recognition as one of the top 50 most influential Saudi women.