Turki bin Abdul Mohsen Al Asheikh With sports stadiums in Saudi Arabia opening up to women, and entertain- ment a key component of the kingdom’s Vision 2030 plans, Al Asheikh is in one of the most interesting roles on this year’s list. A relatively recent appointment – replacing Mohammed Al Asheikh in September last year – the new president has already… With sports stadiums in Saudi Arabia opening up to women, and entertain- ment a key component of the kingdom’s Vision 2030 plans, Al Asheikh is in one of the most interesting roles on this year’s list. A relatively recent appointment – replacing Mohammed Al Asheikh in September last year – the new president has already overseen changes to the country’s approach to sport. The high-profile King Salman World Rapid and Blitz Championships chess competitions, the SAR500,000 ($133,000) ‘my team’ initiative, and the headline-grabbing move to allow women to attend men’s football matches are signs of things to come, and an example of the influence Al Asheikh is already having in Saudi Arabia. President, General Sports Authority Origin:KSA Residence:KSA Sector:Sport