Riyas Abdul Subahan
Visionary Business Leader & Industry Influencer
Riyas Abdul Subahan is a high-impact executive and industry leader with over three decades of expertise in construction, infrastructure development, and strategic business management across India, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. As a certified engineer from the Indian Institute of Engineers (IIE), he has played a pivotal role in executing landmark projects in the energy, transportation, and commercial sectors, working with some of the most influential companies and government entities in the Middle East.
Born into a prominent business family in Kerala, Riyas earned his Diploma in Civil Engineering from Government Polytechnic in 1993 and quickly established himself as a dynamic force in project execution, procurement, and operational leadership. His technical acumen and business foresight have been instrumental in shaping major infrastructure projects across the region.
A Legacy of Transformational Projects
Riyas has been a driving force behind some of the Middle East’s most strategic and high-profile projects, demonstrating exceptional leadership in project execution, contract negotiations, and business growth. His career spans mega-infrastructure and industrial projects, including:
- Bahrain Airport Project (Haji Hassan Group)
- Bahrain City Center Project (Cebarco WCT WLL)
- Saudi Aramco’s Baish Project (Jazan)
- Riyadh Metro Project
- SEC Headquarters (Riyadh)
- LULU Hypermarket (Jubail Steel Structure Project at GALLERIA Mall)
- Qatar World Cup Infrastructure, including North Field LNG and Hamad Metro Station Projects
Beyond project execution, Riyas has forged critical partnerships, led high-stakes negotiations, and optimized large-scale operations, ensuring cost efficiency, sustainability, and long-term impact in every project he has overseen.
Strategic Leadership in Saudi Arabia & Beyond
In 2024, Riyas assumed a key leadership role as COO and Business Consultant at Sana Al Thasheed Trading & Contracting Company in Riyadh, bringing his vast expertise in construction, strategic planning, and business expansion to drive the company’s growth and market leadership.
A visionary leader with a sharp business acumen, he excels in:
- Project Strategy & Execution – Managing multi-billion-dollar infrastructure projects with precision and efficiency.
- High-Stakes Negotiation & Stakeholder Relations – Building strong partnerships with government entities, private sector leaders, and global contractors.
- Operational & Supply Chain Optimization – Ensuring seamless project delivery while maximizing cost-effectiveness and resource allocation.
With an unparalleled ability to scale businesses, influence decision-making, and drive industry innovation, Riyas Abdul Subahan stands as a powerful force in the Middle East’s contracting, infrastructure, and business landscape, shaping the future of Saudi Arabia’s and the GCC’s economic growth.