Omar
Al Maeena
Saudi Arabia and
Los Angeles California
Co-founder
AlHaboob
Actor &
Co-Creator
From venture capital to acting, Omar AlMaeena is reimagining camel racing through the lens of modern storytelling and Gulf identity.
Omar Almaeena, known as Omzz, is an entrepreneur, actor, and co-founder of Al Haboob, the world’s first licensed camel racing team. With a double major in Finance and Marketing from Syracuse University and an MBA from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, he built a strong academic foundation in business and entrepreneurship. His professional career began at Citigroup and HSBC affiliates before moving into venture capital, where he established and managed a family fund with exposure to Silicon Valley.
Omar later transitioned into creative industries, producing original content through Sahara Productions and partnering with Safwan Modir to establish SAFFwOMZZ and Fatha Productions. In 2021, he took up acting seriously, co-starring in and co-producing the Netflix series Camel Quest, a docuseries that introduced Saudi heritage and camel racing to international audiences.
At Al Haboob, Omar combines his business acumen and creative vision to lead storytelling, brand development, and cultural positioning. His work bridges tradition and modern entertainment, turning camel racing into a global movement that inspires new audiences and redefines Gulf identity on the world stage.
Career
Timeline
Finance & Marketing – Syracuse University
Completed a double major in Finance and Marketing at Syracuse University, building a strong academic foundation in business and strategy.
MBA – Loyola Marymount University
Earned an MBA in Los Angeles, strengthening expertise in global business management and entrepreneurship.
Banking & Corporate Career
Worked with Citigroup and HSBC affiliates, gaining experience in finance, corporate strategy, and business management.
Venture Capital & Entrepreneurship
Established and managed a family venture capital fund with exposure to Silicon Valley, while also co-founding startups and developing early entrepreneurial projects.
Sahara Productions, LLC
Transitioned into entertainment, producing animated children’s series and original storytelling content, blending entrepreneurship with creative production.
SAFFwOMZZ & Fatha Productions
Partnered with Safwan Modir to create SAFFwOMZZ and Fatha Productions, a storytelling and production platform that laid the foundation for cultural and media projects.
Netflix “Camel Quest” & Al Haboob
In 2021, began acting professionally and co-produced Camel Quest on Netflix, bringing Saudi heritage and camel culture to global audiences. Later co-founded Al Haboob, the world’s first licensed camel racing team, pioneering a new era that merges tradition, storytelling, and modern sport.
The team
Dr. Margreet Voermans
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Abo Khattab
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Safwan Modir
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