IDC – "Strategic Innovation Across Europe & the Gulf" A trusted EU-GCC consulting bridge for transformation, sustainability, and leadership.

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A trusted consulting bridge between the EU and GCC, driving transformation, sustainability, and leadership. Empowering public and private sectors through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions.

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About IDC

IDC (Intercontinental Development Center) is an international consultancy group registered in both the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Netherlands. IDC Saudi serves as the regional GCC hub, building strategic partnerships across the public and private sectors in alignment with Vision 2030 and Vision 2040.

With a team of European experts and Gulf-based advisors, IDC specializes in connecting European innovation with local development goals. We focus on capacity-building, ESG strategies, non-profit ecosystem development, digital transformation, and tourism, Sports innovation.

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Tourism & Cultural Experience Consulting

We offer tailored tourism solutions with a focus on Vision 2030’s goals to elevate Saudi Arabia and the GCC as premier global destinations for culture.

Sports & Youth Empowerment Consulting

We work with federations, clubs, and government entities to connect sports with sustainable development, inclusion, and global engagement.

Sustainability, NGOs, and Public Innovation

We help public and non-profit institutions design future-oriented, sustainable, and digitally enabled systems to maximize their impact.

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IDC Global Advisory Council

Strategic Experts Supporting IDC Saudi & IDC Netherlands : A distinguished network of senior experts supporting IDC Saudi and IDC Netherlands across strategy, innovation, and cross-cultural development. The Council brings together thought leaders in sustainability, education, tourism, and digital transformation — amplifying IDC’s mission to bridge European expertise with Gulf region priorities through high-impact programs and advisory.

Dr. Volker Ludwig

Eirini (Irene) Kamba

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Executive Team

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Ahmed Hassan

CEO – IDC Saudi & IDC Netherlands

Ahmed Hassan is a German national of Arab roots and serves as Chief Executive Officer of IDC...

Ahmed Hassan

CEO – IDC Saudi & IDC Netherlands

🇩🇪 CEO – IDC Saudi & IDC Netherlands Ahmed Hassan is a German national of Arab roots and serves as Chief Executive Officer of IDC. With over 20 years of experience in international development, education, and public-private partnerships, he has led more than 150 projects across Europe and the MENA region, including high-level cooperation with the European Commission, Council of Europe, and UNESCO. Ahmed holds two master's degrees — in Corporate Social responsbility and NGO Management from Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University (Germany) and International Tourism and Hospitality Management from GBSB Global Business School (Switzerland). He has played a key role in establishing and leading several international organizations, including AGD Luxembourg and AGD Germany, and is currently focused on supporting Saudi Vision 2030 and Oman Vision 2040 by advising on sustainability, intercultural innovation, and strategic education models.He is fluent in Arabic, English, and German, and actively builds bridges between European networks and Gulf institutions. www.ahmedhassan.de

Kai Lutter

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Kai Lutter is a finance and compliance expert with over 25 years of experience EU project audits...

Kai Lutter

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

🇳🇱 Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Kai Lutter is a finance and compliance expert with over 25 years of experience in managing financial workflows, regulatory reporting, and EU project audits. He has supported financial management for several international organizations and research institutes across the Netherlands and Germany. His role at IDC involves overseeing the financial integrity of both the nonprofit and consultancy branches, ensuring compliance with both EU and Gulf regulatory frameworks. Kai is also responsible for optimizing IDC's blended funding models involving CSR, EU grants, and public-private co-financing mechanisms.

Ahmed Mady

GCC Regional Director

Ahmed Mady is IDC’s GCC Regional Director, leading market entry, strategic partnerships, and growth across Saudi Arabia...

Ahmed Mady

GCC Regional Director

🇸🇦 Ahmed Mady is IDC’s GCC Regional Director, leading market entry, strategic partnerships, and growth across Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf. He builds high-trust relationships with ministries, PIF-ecosystem entities, and leading developers to align IDC’s offerings with Vision 2030 priorities.Ahmed oversees opportunity origination, consortium/JV structuring, and go-to-market for policy innovation, PPPs, and smart-city programs—with a strong emphasis on knowledge transfer, management and policy advisory, and capability building.He bridges European expertise into local contexts through policy labs, research-based pilots, and executive training that support cultural development and institutional maturity in the GCC.With a background in public-policy innovation, complex business development, and program delivery, he drives pipeline visibility, steers bids from PQ/RFQ/RFP to award, and ensures regulatory compliance, localization, and delivery readiness—creating measurable impact, compliant execution, and sustainable value across government, culture, sports, and infrastructure sectors.

Dr. Nur A. Alam

Strategist & Content Development Lead

Nur Alam brings over a decade of experience in research design, strategy development..

Dr. Nur A. Alam

Strategist & Content Development Lead

🇧🇩 Strategist & Content Development Lead Nur Alam brings over a decade of experience in research design, strategy development, and educational content production. He has worked on EU-funded curriculum development projects and co-authored digital toolkits for entrepreneurship and inclusion. At IDC, he leads knowledge production, policy writing, and the design of digital training frameworks across the Gulf–EU corridor. Nur's work ensures that IDC’s outputs are academically robust, culturally responsive, and aligned with frameworks such as the SDGs and ESG standards.

Nur Jones

Marketing & Communications Manager

Nur Jones is a creative communications strategist specializing in digital marketing...

Nur Jones

Marketing & Communications Manager

🇬🇧 Marketing & Communications Manager Nur Jones is a creative communications strategist with a background in digital marketing, content design, and brand management. She has worked with tech startups and social enterprises in London and Amsterdam, leading campaigns focused on social innovation, cross-cultural learning, and ESG visibility. At IDC, she is responsible for the global communication strategy, including digital storytelling, visual branding, and stakeholder engagement in both Arabic and European markets. She is passionate about simplifying complex policy ideas into accessible, engaging formats for institutional and youth audiences alike.

Romein van Staden

Sustainability & ESG Integration Specialist

Romein van Staden is a sustainability expert with 20+ years of experience...

Romein van Staden

Sustainability & ESG Integration Specialist

🇿🇦 South Africa / 🇳🇱 The Netherlands | Sustainability, Public Health, and Corporate Responsibility With an academic background in NGO Management and European Studies, Romein van Staden brings over two decades of experience in sustainable development, CSR, and environmental risk management. He has worked as a senior advisor with GIZ, SIDA, and EU-funded projects across Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe, focusing on ESG integration, occupational health & safety, and green infrastructure strategies. He currently supports cities and organizations in creating impactful and resilient policy frameworks.

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Guiding Your Path to Prosperity

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Tourism & Cultural Experience Consulting

Sports & Youth Empowerment Consulting

Sustainability, NGOs, and Public Innovation

Council

IDC Global Advisory Council

Dr. Volker Ludwig

Eirini (Irene) Kamba

Executive Team

Team Members

Ahmed Hassan

Kai Lutter

Ahmed Mady

Dr. Nur A. Alam

Nur Jones

Romein van Staden

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