Cruise Saudi
Ikram Khokhar is an experienced finance professional holding the titles of Manager for Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis and Team Leader for Budgeting and Reporting at Cruise Saudi since January 2022. Previously, Ikram served as Team Leader in Financial Planning & Analysis and Senior Financial Accountant at Nesma United Industries from December 2010 to January 2022. Earlier career roles include Assistant Manager Academics at CCAPS and Technical Client Support Representative at CareCloud. Ikram holds a Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant designation from ACCA, a Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University, and a Certified Management Accountant credential from the Institute of Management Accountants, along with a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Peshawar.
Cruise Saudi
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ABOUT US Cruise Saudi is a 100% Public Investment Fund-owned business based in Jeddah, that was officially launched in 2021 to develop the infrastructure and services required to scale a full-suite cruise market in Saudi Arabia. The company is responsible for the development and operation of cruise berths and terminals as cruise gateways to key Saudi destinations, as well as scaling cruise services, from marketing to Shorex design and coordination and vessel operations. Cruise Saudi works hand in hand with ministries and regulatory authorities to build the offshore and onshore cruise ecosystem, with the aim of positioning Saudi as a premier global cruise destination. Cruise Saudi has completed three successful seasons thus far; welcoming 300,000+ passengers and 7 major international cruise lines; and in the future, aims to attract more cruise lines and 1.3 million cruise passengers to experience Saudi via sea by 2035. VISION Become a world class cruise port and cruise line operator driving the development of destination experiences to build a thriving cruise sector in Saudi. MISSION To Support in the diversification of the Saudi economy and growth of the tourism sector, by becoming the bridge between land and sea, showcasing Saudi culture, heritage and natural wonders via partnerships with global cruise operators while providing best-in-class services, while focusing on innovation and sustainability.