Sayed Elhout is a distinguished leader recognized for his transformational impact on Saudi Arabia’s industrial and infrastructure sectors. As the General Manager of Cleveland Bridge Steel Company and Novel Arabia Middle East Ltd., both premier entities under the Al Rushaid Group, he combines engineering expertise with business acumen to deliver operational excellence. With over two decades of experience and a foundation in civil engineering, Sayed has been instrumental in driving the Kingdom’s industrial modernization in line with Saudi Vision 2030.
At Cleveland Bridge Steel Company, Sayed has strengthened the company’s reputation as a global leader in the design, engineering, fabrication, and construction of high-quality structural steel components. The advanced manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia enables delivery of world-class projects across industrial, commercial, and infrastructure sectors. His leadership emphasizes not only quality and timely delivery but also the empowerment of local talent—a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s sustainable development and diversification journey.
Simultaneously, at Novel Arabia Middle East Ltd., Sayed leads operations in the design, engineering, and fabrication of specialized process equipment and skid-mounted packages for the oil, gas, petrochemical, and water treatment industries. This includes pressure vessels, desalters, dehydrators, KO drums, and modular skids. Under his guidance, production workflows are optimized to meet international standards and client expectations, even in the most demanding environments.
Sayed’s leadership philosophy is rooted in strategic foresight, customer centricity, and innovation. He has successfully spearheaded business growth strategies to expand market presence across Saudi Arabia and the GCC, while cultivating strong relationships with clients, consultants, and regulators. His proactive approach to risk management and contract evaluation has safeguarded competitive advantage and secured major wins for both companies.
Through a unique synergy of technical know-how, strategic insight, and inspirational leadership, Sayed continues to position Cleveland Bridge and Novel Arabia at the forefront of industrial fabrication and engineering solutions. His vision fosters teamwork, performance, and innovation, ensuring these companies remain vital contributors to Saudi Arabia’s infrastructure growth.
The Arab Leaders proudly recognize Sayed Elhout for his exceptional contributions to Saudi Arabia’s industrial advancement and his unwavering dedication to building resilient, innovative, and globally competitive capabilities that support the Kingdom’s long-term prosperity.
