Fareed Nafea is the Founder & CEO of Awj, and the exclusive representative of Logotherapy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He is a PhD researcher in Crisis Psychology and holds a Master’s degree in Psychology. He also holds a Diplomate in Logo-Philosophy from the Viktor Frankl Institute of Logotherapy in Texas, USA, where he serves as a Faculty Member.

With a clear vision to establish and institutionalize Logotherapy in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region, Fareed founded Awj to become a leading platform for meaning-centered psychology. His work aims to make Logotherapy accessible in a structured, culturally aligned, and professionally accredited format, positioning it as a core approach within psychological practice, leadership development, and human capability building across the region.

Awj represents a pioneering step in advancing Logotherapy locally, serving as an official gateway for delivering its philosophy, teachings, and applications. Through this initiative, Fareed is committed to building sustainable ecosystems that integrate meaning-centered frameworks into organizations, educational systems, and professional practice.

Through Awj, a wide range of services are delivered to diverse sectors including executive leaders, mental health professionals, corporations, universities, and individuals. These services include professional diplomas, training programs, executive coaching, workshops, and specialized leadership programs, offered both online and onsite, all grounded in the principles of Logotherapy and existential analysis.

Fareed’s work integrates academic depth with practical application, bridging the gap between psychological theory, leadership practice, and the human search for meaning in high-pressure and complex environments.)