# Firas Al Otaibi

> Firas Al Otaibi is a Jordanian entrepreneur based in Dubai and the co-founder and CEO of Kharabeesh. A University of Jordan mathematics graduate, he worked in creative direction and co-founded Untitled Studios and Think Arabia before leading business development at Kharabeesh and becoming CEO in 2022.

- **Role:** Co-founder & CEO at Kharabeesh
- **Organizations:** Kharabeesh, Think Arabia, Untitled Studios, Endeavor
- **Nationality:** Jordanian
- **Education:** BSc in Mathematics, University of Jordan
- **Known for:** Co-founded Kharabeesh, an Arabic digital entertainment business., Listed as an Endeavor Entrepreneur; Endeavor Jordan records Kharabeesh selection in 2010., Earned YouTube Audience Growth certification in September 2015.

## Career timeline

- **1999** — Graduated from the University of Jordan with a mathematics degree.
- **2001** — Manager at clicomm.
- **2002** — Creative Director at Rama Vision.
- **2004** — Co-founded Untitled Studios; served on its board until 2013.
- **2006** — Began a consultancy role at JHCP, lasting until 2008.
- **2008** — Began a managing director role at Al Atheen, lasting until 2009.
- **2009** — Kharabeesh co-founder role begins in his Crunchbase career record.
- **2010** — Began a co-founder and CEO role at Think Arabia in professional career listings.
- **2013** — Began serving as Kharabeesh Chief Business Development Officer.
- **2015** — Obtained YouTube Audience Growth certification.
- **2020** — Completed NovoEd Venture Deals Spring 2020 certification.
- **2021** — Obtained Meta Third-Party Partner Essentials certification.
- **2022** — Became CEO of Kharabeesh; signed an Al Mashhad partnership agreement in December.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Kharabeesh, an Arabic digital entertainment business.
- Listed as an Endeavor Entrepreneur; Endeavor Jordan records Kharabeesh selection in 2010.
- Earned YouTube Audience Growth certification in September 2015.

## Latest updates

- **2023-09** — Endeavor retreat material identified Al Otaibi as Kharabeesh co-founder and current CEO.
- **2022-12** — Signed a partnership agreement with Al Mashhad to co-produce a satirical talk show featuring Arab YouTubers.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/firasalotaibi

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Last updated: 2026-10-20