Our Team

Meet the visionaries driving CamelX forward.

Our leadership board brings together experts in biotechnology, medicine, science policy, and strategic development, united by a shared mission to reshape healthcare through camel-based innovation. Their diverse expertise and commitment to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 fuel our pursuit of sustainable, impactful biotech solutions.

Shaima Hamidaddin

Co-founder & CEO

INSEAD graduate and founding member of the Misk Foundation. Known for her leadership in youth empowerment, innovation-driven initiatives, and organizational growth, with a strong track record in building international partnerships and advancing global collaboration.

Dr. Mohamed Ali Diriye

Co-founder & Chief Medical Officer

Physician, narrative medicine expert, and co-founder of Banan. He brings experience in clinical care, humanitarian work, and health policy across the Middle East and Africa.

Dr. Eltayeb Eid

Co-founder & Chief Science Officer

Pharmaceutical scientist with over 30 years in drug discovery and medicinal chemistry. He has published extensively and led research programs across academia and industry.

Dr. Khalid Alhussaini

Founding Member & Chief Operating Officer

Director of the Entrepreneurship Institute at King Saud University. He focuses on innovation strategy and the commercialization of academic research.

Tameem Alhusainan

Founding Member & Chief Legal Officer

Founder and CEO of a leading Saudi law firm. He specializes in corporate structuring, commercial law, and cross-border legal strategy.