Saudi Market Entry · Strategic Advisory · Goal Model Canvas™
Saudi business strategist, author & speaker
I’m Mohammad Bahareth. I help leaders turn complex decisions into practical strategies for Saudi market entry, business growth and lasting impact.
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Awards
Four selected award records, with sources and award years.
2024
Business Society Contribution Gold Award
Harvard Business Council
Award details
Received on behalf of Allow Youth Initiative. Award press release; no Harvard University affiliation is implied.
2023
Global Recognition Award™
Global Recognition Awards
Award details
Issuer’s winner record · 20 June 2023.
2023
Business Consultant of the Year
Prestige Awards · Middle East
Award details
2023 award reported in the consultancy’s announcement published 6 May 2024.
2022
Jeddah Award for Creativity — second place
Jeddah Award for Creativity · 5th edition
Award details
Quality of Life category, for dyslexia awareness. Contemporary Al Bilad award report.
Rankings & recognition
Dated recognition from Forbes Middle East, the Saudi Social Media Observatory (Elmam), and Digital Journal.
2011
TOP 100most influential in
Twitter · Middle East
by Forbes Middle East
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TOP 50most influential in
Writing & blogging
by Saudi Social Media Observatory · Elmam
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TOP 20most influential in
Education & inspiration
by Saudi Social Media Observatory · Elmam
View source2015
TOP 50most influential in
Writing & blogging
by Saudi Social Media Observatory · Elmam
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TOP 20most influential in
Education & inspiration
by Saudi Social Media Observatory · Elmam
View source2025
Meet the influential entrepreneurs of 2025
by digitaljournal.com
Contributor opinion · 1 April 2025
View sourceSource details
The Saudi rankings are transcribed from the original graphics supplied by Mohammad Bahareth. Scores are reproduced as printed, not percentages. The 2011 Forbes inclusion is corroborated by CEOWORLD; the original list and exact position have not been located.
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Inc. Arabia
Forbes Business Council
CNN Arabic
Al Watan
Authority asset
Investor’s Guide to Saudi Arabia
A practical starting point for investors preparing to understand Saudi commercial context and market-entry choices.
- Opportunity areas
- Saudi commercial context
- Market-entry choices
- Business culture and strategic preparation
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Saudi Market-Entry Executive Toolkit
A practical working kit for structuring a Saudi market-entry decision. English PDF.
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Kevin O’Leary
Entrepreneur, Investor and Television Personality | Shark Tank
Encouragement on dyslexia and advocacy
“I think you're a true visionary who's overcome these challenges, along with everybody else with dyslexia, and you're supporting them by showing them you can do it.”
Steve Wozniak
Co-founder | Apple
Personal recognition
“I believe in Mohamed's remarkable abilities and potential to make a significant impact.”More from this messageRead full quote
“Mohamed Bahareth is an exceptional individual who possesses a unique ability to think outside of the box.”
Bill Mumy
Actor | Lennier, Babylon 5
Babylon 5 fan campaigns and personal encouragement
“I know that you've championed campaigns to get the show to be made better to Warner Brothers, and on behalf of my fellow cast members, we thank you for that very much, Mohammad.”More from this messageRead full quote
“Your positive energy is definitely appreciated.”
Armin Shimerman
Actor | Quark, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Response to the book 101 Hadrami Laws of Trade
“Congratulations. That's wonderful... I had no idea that there was another culture that did the same thing. That's great to learn.”
Amanda Tapping
Actress | Samantha Carter, Stargate SG-1
Response during a discussion of the Arabian Space Initiative
“Wow Muhammad that's amazing. Thank you. Thank you so much...”
Jonathan Frakes
Actor and Director | William Riker, Star Trek: The Next Generation
Personal conversation
“You were full-on geeks. So it's fabulous.”
Bruce Boxleitner
Actor | Babylon 5 and TRON
Acknowledgment of Babylon 5 community contributions
“You are a one-man army, and I am grateful for your contributions to the revival of the Babylon 5 series.”
Sheikh Saleh Kamel
Late founder | Dallah Albaraka Group
Personal recognition
“I am pleased to meet an ambitious Saudi youth with extensive and comprehensive knowledge. May Allah guide you to what He loves and is pleased with.”
Bassam Fetini
Executive Director, Expert Relations — portfolio title
Professional recommendation
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“I highly recommend working with him, as he executes his contracts with precision and seriousness.”
Osama Natto
Entrepreneur
Personal recognition
Many people have preconceived notions about Mohammad Bahareth, but once you sit with him and get to know him personally, you realize how kno…Read full quote
“Many people have preconceived notions about Mohammad Bahareth, but once you sit with him and get to know him personally, you realize how knowledgeable he is and how innovative and ahead of the curve his ideas are.”
Mufid Al-Nuwasr
Television Presenter | CEO, Rotana Media Group
Comment on writing and reader engagement
“I am fully convinced that your writing abilities are exceptional. I noticed this on several occasions when I read your posts on Facebook and saw how skillfully you engage readers.”Abdulmunim Al-Dakheel
Business Development Consultant — portfolio title
Personal assessment
“His personality is suited for high-level government roles, such as a minister or diplomat.”
Osama Sarhan
Public Relations Specialist
Personal recognition
There is a fine line between genius and madness, and geniuses are always accused of madness. As for me, I see you as a genius with madness,…Read full quote
“There is a fine line between genius and madness, and geniuses are always accused of madness. As for me, I see you as a genius with madness, ahead of your time, with ideas and visions coming from the future.”
William Shatner
Actor | Captain James T. Kirk, Star Trek
Personal message — transcription supplied by Mohammad Bahareth
“You are now Prompted to Captain !”About these messages
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Mohammad Bahareth Podcast
Conversations in Arabic and English on business, ideas, and the people behind them.
Listen on Apple PodcastsDyslexia and ADHD shape how he recognizes patterns, connects disciplines, and approaches complex decisions. This perspective also informs his advocacy for neurodiversity and accessibility in Saudi Arabia and the Arab world.
Perspective
About Mohammad Bahareth
Mohammad Bahareth is a Saudi strategic advisor, author, researcher, and creator of the Goal Model Canvas™. His work spans Saudi market entry, business strategy, entrepreneurship, negotiation, innovation, organizational development, and practical execution.
Moments from the journey
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Who I advise
Consequential decisions deserve greater clarity
International investors
Assessing Saudi opportunity, entry priorities, and the local decisions that shape a credible start.
Global companies
Planning market entry, operating-model choices, stakeholder alignment, and practical expansion steps.
Founders and entrepreneurs
Clarifying business-model decisions, negotiation preparation, priorities, and execution planning.
Institutional and executive leaders
Framing complex decisions, aligning stakeholders, and preparing strategic workshops or private briefings.
How I help
Three pathways to a practical decision
Saudi Market Entry
Clarify the opportunity, establish priorities, coordinate appropriate professional support, and build a practical entry roadmap.
Strategic Advisory
Strengthen consequential decisions involving growth, negotiation, positioning, stakeholder alignment, and execution.
Goal Architecture
Use the Goal Model Canvas™ to connect vision, priorities, ownership, measurement, and execution.
Market-entry method
A practical market-entry method
- 1
Clarify the commercial objective
Define the decision, constraints, stakeholders, and intended Saudi opportunity.
- 2
Evaluate the market and appropriate structure
Assess market context and coordinate the right professional inputs for the decision.
- 3
Align stakeholders and establishment requirements
Create shared priorities across decision-makers, local partners, and specialist advisers.
- 4
Build and execute the roadmap
Turn priorities into accountable next steps, sequence, and practical execution.
Strategic advice is distinct from legal, tax, regulatory, and licensed professional services. Where appropriate, regulated legal work is delivered through or coordinated with Manahij Al-Difa Law Firm (mlaw.com.sa).
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