Karim Omran
Commercial Director Red Sea Gateway Terminal
Karim Omran is the Commercial Director at Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT), Saudi Arabia’s largest container terminal operator. Since 2017, he has been responsible for shaping RSGT’s commercial strategy, driving customer partnerships, and spearheading growth initiatives across the company’s expanding portfolio, including its flagship terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port.
Before joining RSGT, Karim built his career with APM Terminals (Maersk Group), where he held progressive management roles starting in 2009 at the Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) in Port Said.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree from the Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport and has completed advanced executive training in management, Six Sigma, and supply chain operations.
2026 Event Agenda Sessions
Intra-GCC Mega Projects | Opening Remarks
Wednesday 04 February 12:25 - 12:30 Main Stage
Intra-GCC Mega Projects: Unlocking Iraq and Beyond
Saudi, UAE, and Qatari giga projects are shaping the future of project logistics not just nationally, but with new corridors into Iraq and beyond emerging. This session explores the strategic role of mega and giga projects, and what they mean for Gulf connectivity. It will also address constraints including dredger shortages, rising project costs, and global heavy-lift shipping demands.
Wednesday 04 February 12:30 - 13:15 Main Stage
Project Activity
Saudi, UAE, and Qatari giga projects are shaping the future of project logistics not just nationally, but with new corridors into Iraq and beyond emerging. This session explores the strategic role of mega and giga projects, and what they mean for Gulf connectivity. It will also address constraints including dredger shortages, rising project costs, and global heavy-lift shipping demands.
Main Stage Asia/Dubai2025 Event Agenda Sessions
Saudi Arabia Giga Project Update
Project activity is soaring in Saudi Arabia and opportunities for involvement from the project cargo supply chain continue to grow. This session will bring industry professionals working on the ground in Saudi Arabia together to discuss the timelines and next steps in these major giga projects; learn more about the challenges faced and solutions sought to tackle these ambitious developments.
Monday 10 February 13:30 - 14:15 Main Stage
Project Activity
Project activity is soaring in Saudi Arabia and opportunities for involvement from the project cargo supply chain continue to grow. This session will bring industry professionals working on the ground in Saudi Arabia together to discuss the timelines and next steps in these major giga projects; learn more about the challenges faced and solutions sought to tackle these ambitious developments.
Main Stage Asia/Dubai
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