Meet the Scenemakers
Founded in Kuwait in 2021, Scene has its roots in the shared vision and hard work of a team of co-founders who had previously worked together from 2017 to 2021 managing the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre. Their experience unveiled promising opportunities in live arts and entertainment.
Regardless of the scale and scope of the events they present, Scene aspires to reach the highest standards of content and performance. This aspiration is underpinned by research, creative development, and an ambition to leverage contemporary global excellence in this field, all with the aim of consistently offering audiences what they deserve, what is worthy of their time and attention, and what resonates independently and on a broader scale.
Faisal Khajah
Faisal graduated from Kuwait University in 2001 with a degree in Business Management and Organization. He then worked in several fields, including the banking, investment, and retail sectors. From 2017-2021, he served as the Operations and Creative Director of the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre, delivering three successful and memorable cultural seasons, which contained some of the biggest musical and theatrical productions in Kuwait's history.
Alia Al-Ghanim
Alia earned her Bachelor's degree in Marketing from the University of Rhode Island in the United States in 2002, in addition to several specialized certificates in arts and culture strategies. She began her career in the investment sector and participated in the establishment and management of private investment companies. Between 2018 and 2021, she joined the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Center as the Deputy Director of the Center.
Ahmad Al-Salhi
An academic, musician, and practitioner who holds Masters and Doctoral degrees from the United Kingdom from Durham University and Royal Holloway. He has several musical and cultural accolades and owns a unique music museum containing thousands of rare pieces. Between 2017 and 2021, he headed the Music Department at the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre, including the center's band and music school.
Reham Alsamerai
Reham has a Masters in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy from Goldsmiths College - University of London. She has worked in various capacities within the arts and live entertainment. These have included producer, festival director, programmer and production manager. Between 2017 and 2021, she joined the Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre as Head of Creative Production, the department responsible for creating and producing the center's major shows during those years.
Khaled Noori
Talal Al Muhanna
Talal is a producer of documentary and fiction films as well as theatrical productions and cultural projects. Between 2017-2022, Talal produced several musical plays, operettas and concerts at Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmed Cultural Centre including the critically acclaimed presentations Memoirs of a Sailor and Black & White. His films have won awards and were broadcast internationally. He holds a BA and MA in Film & Moving Image Production from Leeds Beckett University (UK).
Noura Al Qassar
Mohamed Ahmed
Mohamed, a Finance Manager with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Alexandria University, Egypt, and a diploma in Accounting Commerce, brings over 9 years of accounting experience to the role, specializing in financial analysis, budgeting, and financial planning.
Eliane Naaman
Eliane is a multimedia designer with a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design from Notre Dame University and a Master's degree in Visual Communication from Lebanese University. With over 15 years of experience in the field, she possesses skills and expertise across various platforms. Eliane has worked in cultural publications and online platforms, design firms, e-commerce, and cultural entertainment productions, gaining diverse experience along the way.
Mohammad Al Saeed
A creative content editor with a master's degree in filmmaking from Goldsmiths, University of London, has had the pleasure of working on a wide array of projects, from short-form content to digital platforms and campaigns.