About us
The word Awtada is an Arabic plural noun for “Watad”, a word used to describe the deep roots thought to extend beneath mountains. Like those mythic roots, we provide a firm foundation allowing our partners to reach great heights.
We partner with government entities, corporations, and local funds across big themes including Socioeconomic Development, Sustainability, and Public Policy Institutionalization to influence decisions and enable progress. We provide our partners with insights and tools to navigate the intersection of society, markets, and policy in Saudi Arabia.
We craft bespoke partnerships using a portfolio of capabilities including
Policy Research, Systems Thinking , Intervention and Program Design, Strategy Development, Investor Reporting
Policy Research
Systems Thinking
Intervention and Program Design
Strategy Development
Investor Reporting
Our Principles
Create impact, not reports
We believe that our work should create impact—not just reports. We challenge conventional consulting by designing solutions that help clients create positive change. We continue to work with purposeful clients who are open to creative and innovative solutions.
Adhere to the highest professional standards
We work hard to ensure we maintain an independent
perspective, providing clients with an honest assessment of the facts. At all times, we act to protect
client confidentiality, believing trust to be the most important factor in a successful partnership.
Expand the art of the possible
Our goal is not simply to apply best practice, but to create it in a bespoke manner – tailored to each client’s needs. Our team is always innovating to help our clients remain at the cutting edge in their field.
Respect for the individual
We believe in bringing to bear all the individual talents of both our team and our partners through an abiding respect for the unique contribution each person can make. We help facilitate this through a relaxed and open working culture which focuses on results.
What we do
Public Policy Consulting
We work on solving social and economic challenges that would unlock opportunities and improve the lives of Saudi citizens.
Corporate and Sustainability Reporting
Driven by our passion to create impact, we support our clients in reporting not only the outcome of their work but mainly the impact.
Our Clients
Our Team
Team Members
Lama Khaiyat
Founder & CEO
Sara Albassam
Co-Founder
Amaar Malik
Public Policy Advisor
Emily Cameron-Blake
Sports And Health Policy Advisor
Damien Phillips
Corporate And Suitability Reporting Advisor
Mohammed Alhamli
Project Manager
Marwa Esmail
Office Manager
Hussam Althagafi
Consulting Analyst
