Meet Ahmed Althaher

The Inventor and amateur Astronomer Ahmed Althaher is a Mechanical Engineer that graduated from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM).
Ahmed is an enthusiast with vast knowledge in many areas. Furthermore, he has been granted two patents for inventions that combine health with engineering in electronics devices, and luxury with the economy in consumable products, both of which were supported by KFUPM. As a multidisciplinary, Ahmed has many skills that consist of prototyping, ideas experimenting, product development, and patenting.

Eng. Ahmed has worked for The Arabian Robotics Company, where he managed the production of the first commercial batch of The Saudi Aramco Inspection Robot (SAIR) and gained experience in transferring products from the laboratory to the commercial readiness level. Currently, Eng. Ahmed is working for BAE Systems.

Equivalent to engineering, Ahmed is also passionate about astronomy and stargazing. About a decade ago, he started accompanying professional and amateur astronomers during related conferences, live observations, crescent observations, and astronomical phenomenon observations, like meteor showers and comet passages. Through his years of experience, he gained knowledge in astronomical observation methods, utilizing tools, and light pollution assessment, which makes him qualified to organize several interesting trips for stargazing and astronomical observation.

Eng. Ahmed is currently operating remarkable astronomical tourism by mixing both outdoor adventures and stargazing sessions with Judai Stargazing. Furthermore, He was selected to be a Delegate Member of the International Dark Sky Association in Saudi Arabia.