Our Mission
A SPORTS and EVENTS management facility on a mission to promote the sport of TRIATHLON by hosting community activities, lead youth and adult events, while also working with local government, academic institutions and aligned businesses to raise the level of consistent sports practitioners in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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TRI HQ started humbly in 2019 as a small, private training facility in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Our initial ambition was to consistently train as a group of likeminded triathletes, and compete regionally and internationally to serve as role models for the coming generation of inspired young triathletes. We realized a wave of change was sweeping the Kingdom positively across many fields, sports being majorly one of them...we needed to capitalize on this and RIDE this wave to create momentum for interest in everything related to SWIM-BIKE-RUN. Our aim was to remain community centric, inclusive and integrating the already strong swimming, cycling and running communities.
TRI HQ, 2 years on, has proudly organized over 20 major events with over 3000 participants, and collaborated with government entities, sports federations, major businesses and small enterprises to truly enable the concept of a full circle benefit initiative. We are now a recognized and trusted organization in the field of mass sports management projects after completing:
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Half Moon Cross Country Race (470 athletes, 15 participating clubs,) in 2020
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the Khobar International Half Marathon (1700 participants, 3 contests, Elite International runners) in 2021.
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Our journey continues with special collaborations with respected academic institutions like KFUPM, GEMS International schools in additional to our engagement with the Ministry of Sport and the relevant sporting federations (Triathlon, Swimming Athletics, and Cycling).
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Our team
Meshary al-ayed
Founder
Experienced multinational energy industry senior manager...by day.
Outside of work, Meshary is an aspiring triathlete with numerous race participations.
Meshary is well involved in community and youth sports and event organization through TRI HQ which he founded in 2019 with much support from an amazing volunteer dedicated core team.
He is also board member and Head of the Technical Committee of the Saudi Arabian Triathlon Federation.
waleed al-kuwaiz
THE COLONEL
Cyclist and community leader, The Colonel is also a multiple Half Distance Ironman Finisher. With strengths in public speaking, and leadership as a community role model in addition to a Peleton leader, he is a key member of the TRI HQ team and the community in the Eastern Province.
ahmed al-hussein
Rising star in the sprint distance and Half Ironman distance events, Ahmed is originally a runner with a strong cycling performance. Keep on the lookout for this loyal TRI HQer as he rises in the ranks in the KSA Triathlon scene.
ronald rizk
Passionate, focused and extremely driven champion Age Grouper and World Championship qualifier. Ronald brings passion and enthusiasm to any endeavor. He believes in causes and is a prime member of the TRI HQ community.
monirah aldraiweesh
An IT professional and enthusiastic volunteer, Monirah is also a rising star in the Saudi and regional cycling scene. She is dominating the Time Trial scene (both individual and team) with her team mates in Bahrain where she does a lot of her training and racing. A loyal TRI HQ member from the start, an event is not the same without her.
Fatimah al-eissa
Employee by day, cyclist at night...And all-time MAMA
It all started with a “why not?” Followed by a plenty of “let’s do this again”
Her journey with sports (mainly cycling and few runs now and then” started in 2020. That mental battle of her mind and legs get involved in whenever she cycle/ run made her realize how much powerful, fearless and fierce these delicate creatures called “women” can be!
Fatima enjoys group rides (where breakfast is included), and is a great asset to TRI HQ in event organization and setup.
josh and aj baker
Power couple and amazing age group triathletes currently living in Riyadh, AJ and Josh are always ready to join a weekend trip to the Eastern Province for a chance to help in an upcoming event or race along the Eastern Province coast lines leading pelotons and grabbing Strava KOM/QOM segments.
Fatimah al-eissa
Employee by day, cyclist at night...And all-time MAMA
It all started with a “why not?” Followed by a plenty of “let’s do this again”
Her journey with sports (mainly cycling and few runs now and then” started in 2020. That mental battle of her mind and legs get involved in whenever she cycle/ run made her realize how much powerful, fearless and fierce these delicate creatures called “women” can be!
Fatima enjoys group rides (where breakfast is included), and is a great asset to TRI HQ in event organization and setup.
monirah aldraiweesh
An IT professional and enthusiastic volunteer, Monirah is also a rising star in the Saudi and regional cycling scene. She is dominating the Time Trial scene (both individual and team) with her team mates in Bahrain where she does a lot of her training and racing. A loyal TRI HQ member from the start, an event is not the same without her.
Fatimah al-eissa
Employee by day, cyclist at night...And all-time MAMA
It all started with a “why not?” Followed by a plenty of “let’s do this again”
Her journey with sports (mainly cycling and few runs now and then” started in 2020. That mental battle of her mind and legs get involved in whenever she cycle/ run made her realize how much powerful, fearless and fierce these delicate creatures called “women” can be!
Fatima enjoys group rides (where breakfast is included), and is a great asset to TRI HQ in event organization and setup.