Abdulqader Hamed Shweikan

Eng. Abdulqader Hamed Shweikan was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Tabuk Cement Company effective February 2, 2026, succeeding Ali Mohammed Al-Qahtani. Shweikan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from King Saud University, obtained in 2005, and joined Tabuk Cement in 2008, holding several positions before his appointment as CEO.

Shweikan brings over 20 years of experience in heavy industries and cement, having served as Plant Manager at Tabuk Cement since 2018, where he managed operations with daily production capacities of 5,000 tons and teams exceeding 280 employees. During his career, he advanced from production engineering roles to senior leadership positions, developing expertise across multiple operational domains.

Shweikan has extensive experience in operational excellence, cost optimization, governance, and safety, as well as in managing expansion, installation, and commissioning projects, while aligning performance with sustainability and regulatory compliance. His technical background in chemical engineering, combined with nearly two decades in heavy manufacturing, positions him to address operational challenges in the cement sector.

Career history

• Chief Executive Officer, Tabuk Cement Company (February 2026–present)
• Plant Manager, Tabuk Cement Company (2018–February 2026)
• Various technical and operational roles, Tabuk Cement Company (2008–2018)

What Shweikan could bring to the CEO role at Tabuk Cement: His appointment comes at a critical juncture as the company faces operational headwinds, net profit declined 49.8% in the first nine months of 2025. His deep operational expertise in production optimization, combined with his experience managing large-scale manufacturing teams and his technical engineering background, positions him to focus on efficiency gains and cost management while navigating the cement sector's competitive dynamics and sustainability pressures.

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