To achieve our vision, RCU will be working closely with partners within and beyond Saudi Arabia.We are working with local and international experts in archaeology, heritage conservation and preservation, architecture and master planning to deliver an environmentally and historically-sensitive transformation of AlUla.
Working hand-in-hand with the local community, we will invest in education and learning for AlUla’s next generation and create training and employment opportunities for its people.
Our development plan will commission the infrastructure and visitor facilities that will underpin AlUla’s future success, while protecting its natural beauty and historic sites.
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammad bin Salman is the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, President of the Council of Ministers, President of the Council for Economic and Development Affairs, Chairman of the Royal Commission for AlUla
The Crown Prince is leading the effort to restructure Saudi Arabia’s economy with the implementation of Vision 2030, which aims to reduce the country’s dependence on oil and develop public service sectors such as health, education, infrastructure, recreation, and tourism.
H.H. Prince Badr was appointed as Governor of the Royal Commission for AlUla by Royal Decree in 2017. He has been the Minister of Culture since 2018, and is the first Minister since the formation of the ministry.
H.H. Prince Badr presides over the Board of Trustees of the National Museum at the King Abdulaziz Historical Center as well as the Board of Directors of “Misk Art Institute”, in addition to multiple government positions that are directly related to achieving the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
In November 2019, His Highness was appointed as a Chairman of the National Committee for Education, Culture and Science, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Red Sea Film Festival Foundation. In September 2019, he was appointed as the Chairman of the Arab Group of Museums (ICOM-ARAB).
He holds a Ph.D. in the philosophy of economics, planning, and development from Stanford University, USA, in 1995 and master’s degrees in economics, planning, and development from Stanford and San Francisco Universities in the United States, in 1987 and 1985. He also received his BA in Economics from King Saud University in 1981.
He is a member of many Boards and higher committees, and chairs the Board of Directors of the "General Commission for The Guardianship of Trust Funds for Minors and Their Counterparts". He is also a member of the Board of Directors at the National Development Fund and the General Authority for Statistics.
He worked as an advisor at the Royal Court (2017-2018), Deputy Minister of Education for Boys Affairs (2011-2015), Vice-Dean of King Saud University for Development and Quality (2009-2011), and Dean of King Abdullah Institute for Research and Consulting Studies (2008-2009).
H.E. Eng. Ibrahim is an Advisor at the Royal Court with the rank of minister and holds a BA degree in Civil Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (1978).
He is a member of several Boards and committees, including the Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and the Holy Sites and the Commission’s Executive Committee, Board of Directors of Diriyah Gate Development Authority, Executive Committee of Public Investment Fund, Board of Directors of Royal Commission for Riyadh City, Board of Directors of Makkah Region Development Authority, Board of Directors of Al Madina Region Development Authority, Board of Directors of Sharqia Development Authority, Board of Directors of the High Commissions for the Development of Hail Region, Board of Directors of the High Commission for the Development of Aseer Region, Board of Directors of Qiddiya, and
Board of Directors of the New Central Jeddah Company.
He worked as Mayor of the Riyadh Region, Head of the Projects and Planning Center of the High Commission for the Development of Riyadh, Chairman of the Preparatory Committee of the Supreme Committee to oversee the implementation of the King Abdulaziz Project for Public Transport in Riyadh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Riyadh Holding Company, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Riyadh Development Company, and Chairman of Board of Riyadh Districts Service.
Moreover, H.E. is a member of The Supervisory Committee of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Project, the Higher Committee for Utilizing Al Thumama Farm, the Higher Committee for Traffic Safety in Riyadh, the Higher Committee for Environmental Protection in Riyadh, and the Higher Committee for Transport in Riyadh.
H.E. Dr. Fahd is the General Secretary of the Strategic Committee of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, the Director of the Strategic Management Office, that oversees 2030 Vision, and the Secretary-General and member of the Board of Directors of major projects launched by the Public Investment Fund.
He is responsible for supervising the planning, governance, implementation, and achievement initiatives within the social and economic reform program framework that the Kingdom is witnessing under Saudi Vision 2030, and held the position of General Secretary of the Saudi Secretariat of the 2020 G20. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Makkah and the Holy Sites.
He holds a Ph.D. in Financial Economics, a Master’s degree in Business Administration from King’s College London, and a Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering and Mechanical Design from King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah.
Dr. Saad bin Abdullah AlSowayan is an academic and a professor of Sociology at King Saud University (KSU). He is also a researcher specialized in oral history and Arabic Nabataean poetry.
He was an assistant professor at KSU and supervised the Traditional Heritage Museum at the College of Arts. He served as the Head of the Social Studies Department and was the CEO and General Director of the “King Abdulaziz Al Saud Documentary Project”. He was the Scientific Supervisor and Editor-in-Chief of the “Traditional Culture Documentary Project”.
Dr. AlSowayan holds a PHD in Anthropology, Folklore, and Oriental Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, in the United States of America (USA), and a Master’s Degree in People and Anthropology and a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, USA.
Dr. Eid is a researcher in the Anthropology, Archeology, and Geography of the Arabian Peninsula. He is the author of the Tripartite Theory of National Knowledge, upon which the nation-state is based. He started his professional career as a Teacher at the National Guard schools, then traveled to the United Kingdom (UK) to pursue his higher studies. During his journey in the UK, he made a contract with the Saudi Embassy in London where he executed exhibitions and cultural activities on the history of social and political Saudi heritage. Upon his return, he worked at the King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue and was a part-time researcher at the King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies.
He was a writer and presenter of the program “Retracing Arab Footsteps” produced by Al Arabiya Channel. He received his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Exeter, his Master’s Degree in Diplomatic Sciences from the University of Westminster in the UK, and his Bachelor’s Degree in Arabic Language from Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University.
He participated in international conferences promoting the fields of dialogue, peace, and cultural acquaintance among communities and peoples. He authored several of books including "The Travelers in the Arabian Peninsula”, The British Discoverers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia", and "Voices of the Arabian Peninsula in the Eyes of the Greatest Traveler".
Eng. Mousa is a businessman with experience dealing with local, international and industrial investments by participation in family businesses.
Eng. Mousa is a Board Member of Savola Group, Banque Saudi Fransi, Arab Cement Company, AlMarai, Council of Makkah Region Industrial Committee in Jeddah Chamber of Commerce, Public Powers Committee in Jeddah Chamber, Saudi Arabian Airlines and Jeddah Company for Development and General Authority for Investment.
Also, a Board member of Royal Commission for AlUla and the Chairman of Investment committee.
He holds a Diploma in Bakery Science and Technology from he Pittsburgh Institute in Kansas City,USA, Master degree in Business Administration from St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas,USA, and bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from King Saud University in Riyadh ,KSA.
An architect and urban designer who graduated from Canterbury College of Art and executed several of projects. He received his Master’s and Ph.D. degrees from the Royal College of Art in London.
He is the Executive Vice President of the Prince Charles Foundation for Heritage Arts in London. In cooperation with his team at the College of Art, he established educational centers and programms in different parts of the globe that aim at engaging the youth with their cultural heritage through artistic and craft disciplines.
In 2009, Queen Elizabeth II awarded him the title of Lieutenant of the Order of Victoria (LVO).
He is the CEO for both the Red Sea Development and AMAALA Companies since 2018. His experience includes real estate development, project structuring, financing, construction management as well as asset management.
He held the position of General Manager of Development at Canary Wharf Group and established the Canary Wharf Residential Company. He established his own company, Old Fort Capital Investments Limited, with a focus on providing strategic consulting and services, along with real estate development operations in large development projects.
He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from the University of Toronto in Canada as well as a certificate in Corporate Finance from London Business School (LBS).
H.H. Prince Badr was appointed as Governor of the Royal Commission for AlUla by Royal Decree in 2017. He has been the Minister of Culture since 2018, and is the first Minister since the formation of the ministry.
H.H. Prince Badr presides over the Board of Trustees of the National Museum at the King Abdulaziz Historical Center as well as the Board of Directors of “Misk Art Institute”, in addition to multiple government positions that are directly related to achieving the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
In November 2019, His Highness was appointed as a Chairman of the National Committee for Education, Culture and Science, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Red Sea Film Festival Foundation. In September 2019, he was appointed as the Chairman of the Arab Group of Museums (ICOM-ARAB).
H.E. Eng. Ibrahim is an Advisor at the Royal Court with the rank of minister and holds a BA degree in Civil Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (1978).
He is a member of several Boards and committees, including
the Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and the Holy Sites and the Commission’s Executive Committee, Board of Directors of Diriyah Gate Development Authority, Executive Committee of Public Investment Fund, Board of Directors of Royal Commission for Riyadh City, Board of Directors of Makkah Region Development Authority, Board of Directors of Al Madina Region Development Authority, Board of Directors of Sharqia Development Authority, Board of Directors of the High Commissions for the Development of Hail Region, Board of Directors of the High Commission for the Development of Aseer Region, Board of Directors of Qiddiya, and
Board of Directors of the New Central Jeddah Company.
He was the Mayor of the Riyadh Region, Head of the Projects and Planning Center of the High Commission for the Development of Riyadh, Chairman of the Preparatory Committee of the Supreme Committee to oversee the implementation of the King Abdulaziz Project for Public Transport in Riyadh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Riyadh Holding Company, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Riyadh Development Company, and Chairman of Board of Riyadh Districts Service.
Moreover, H.E. is a member of The Supervisory Committee of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Project, the Higher Committee for Utilizing Al Thumama Farm, the Higher Committee for Traffic Safety in Riyadh, the Higher Committee for Environmental Protection in Riyadh, and the Higher Committee for Transport in Riyadh.
H.E. Dr. Fahd is the General Secretary of the Strategic Committee of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, the Director of the Strategic Management Office, that oversees 2030 Vision, and the Secretary-General and member of the Board of Directors of major projects launched by the Public Investment Fund.
He is responsible for supervising the planning, governance, implementation, and achievement initiatives within the social and economic reform program framework that the Kingdom is witnessing under Saudi Vision 2030, and held the position of General Secretary of the Saudi Secretariat of the 2020 G20. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Makkah and the Holy Sites.
He holds a Ph.D. in Financial Economics, a Master’s degree in Business Administration from King’s College London, and a Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering and Mechanical Design from King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah.
An architect and urban designer who graduated from Canterbury College of Art and executed several of projects. He received his Master’s and Ph.D. degrees from the Royal College of Art in London.
He is the Executive Vice President of the Prince Charles Foundation for Heritage Arts in London. In cooperation with his team at the College of Art, he established educational centers and programms in different parts of the globe that aim at engaging the youth with their cultural heritage through artistic and craft disciplines.
In 2009, Queen Elizabeth II awarded him the title of Lieutenant of the Order of Victoria (LVO).
Eng. Mousa is a businessman with experience dealing with local, international and industrial investments by participation in family businesses.
Eng. Mousa is a Board Member of Savola Group, Banque Saudi Fransi, Arab Cement Company, AlMarai, Council of Makkah Region Industrial Committee in Jeddah Chamber of Commerce, Public Powers Committee in Jeddah Chamber, Saudi Arabian Airlines and Jeddah Company for Development and General Authority for Investment.
Also, a Board member of Royal Commission for AlUla and the Chairman of Investment committee.
He holds a Diploma in Bakery Science and Technology from he Pittsburgh Institute in Kansas City,USA, Master degree in Business Administration from St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas,USA, and bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from King Saud University in Riyadh ,KSA.
H.E Mr. Abdulaziz AlFuraih has experience extends to more than 15 years in Auditing, Accounting and Financial Consultations through his work in many international leading companies in United States, United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia.
Mr. Abdulaziz is the Chairman of the Steering Committee at MoF, and Advisor to HE the Minister of Finance. He leads the transformation program at the Ministry which includes over 70 strategic initiatives. He also the Chairman of Audit Committee for the Royal Commission AlUla.
Additionally, Mr. Abdulaziz was the Deputy Chairman and Deputy Governor at Saudi Monetary Agency (SAMA). He was Deputy Executive Chairman and Deputy Executive Chairman for Financial Affairs in Riyad Bank, and a member of the Board of Directors at The Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul).
He holds master degree in Science of Accounting from Ball State University in Muncie, USA, Bachelor degree in Accounting from San Diego University in San Diego, USA, Also he holds “American Certified Public Accountants” (CPA) Certificate from Colorado, USA.
Dr. Saleh Alshinifi has experience extends to more than 25 years as he started his career life in1990 as Assistant Auditor in Al-Rashid CPA Firm.
Currently, he is Assistant Professor in Accounting Department at King Saud University, Chairman of the Saudi Accounting Association, Financial Accounting and Taxation Advisor at the Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants, a faculty member at Florida Atlantic University in USA, Internal Audit Advisor at Saudi Telecom (STC).
Dr. Saleh is participating in many committees such as audit committee member of RCU, Board member of Saafah Charity est, Board member and audit committee chairman of Alaalamyah Insurance company, member and audit committee chairman of Aldarah Med Company, audit committee member of Allojain corp, audit committee member of Adaa Center, audit committee member of National Commercial Bank (NCB), Credit Information Disputes and Violations Committee of Ministry of Finance, audit committee member of Solidirty Insurance Company, audit committee member of Altayar group, and Board member of Saudi Internal Audit Association.
He was also a member in audit committee of SAR Company, Board member of Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountant (SOCPA), Board chairman and president of Saudi Accounting Association (SAA), Board chairman for Saudi Equity Fund of RANA Investment Company, Board chairman for Emerging Markets Equity Fund of RANA Investment Company, audit committee Member of Tawaniya Insurance Company, CPC Advisor in Crown Prince Court, Financial and Taxation Consultant at SOCPA, Teacher Assistant at King Saud University, and Assistant Auditor in Al-Rashid CPA Firm.
He holds Ph.D. in Business Administration, Major Financial Accounting and Auditing from Florida Atlantic University, USA, master of Business Administration (MBA), Major Accounting from Saint Louis University, USA, and bachelor of Economics and Business (Accounting) from King Saud University (KSU), The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Mr. Yousef AlMubarak experience extends to more than 40 years in Auditing, Accounting, Corporate Governance and Risk Management. Also, he is the owner and chairman of Al-Mobarak CPAs & Financial Consulting.
Mr. Yousef is participating on various committees and task forces such as Audit Committee member of the Royal Commission AlUla, Audit Committee Chairman of Deutsche Securities Saudi Arabia LLC, Audit Committee Member of the Agricultural Development Fund, Audit Committee Member of the Economic Cities Authority, Audit Committee Member of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Audit Committee Member of NEOM, Audit Committee Member of Qiddiya Investment Company, Audit Committee Member of the Red Sea Development Company, Member of the Finance Ministry’s Technical Committee for the Public Sector Cash to Accrual Accounting Initiative, and Advisory Group Member of the Saudi Exhibition and Convention Bureau.
Additionally, Mr. Yousef joined Al-Rashid Consultants and CPAs Firm as an Audit Supervisor, and worked his way up the ladder to become Audit Manager and then Partner. He was the first Secretary General of Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants (SOCPA). He Also Joined Saudi Telecom Company (STC) as Chief Internal Auditor.
He previously served as Vice-Chairman of the Electricity Industry Disputes Settlement Committee, Executive Committee Chairman of the Saudi Institute of Internal Auditors, Audit Committee Chairman of Rana Investment Company, Audit Committee Member of Al Khaleej Education and Training Company, Audit Committee Member of Allianz Saudi Fransi for Cooperative Insurance, Audit Committee Member of the General Investment Authority, Board Member and Audit Committee Member of the Saafah Foundation, Audit Committee Member of Alawwal Bank, Audit Committee Member of Bidaya Home Finance Company, Board Member and Internal Auditing Committee Chairman of the Saudi Organization for Certified Public Accountants.
He holds bachelor degree in Accounting from Cairo University, Egypt, and “Certified Public Accountants” (SOCPA), Saudi Arabia.
In her role as the Chief Governance Officer, Maryam is responsible for developing effective, transparent and accountable governance practices that are compliant with both regulatory requirements and leading practices. Her leadership role expands further into identifying, assessing and managing TRSDC & AMAALA’s internal and external risks in order to support TRSDC &
AMAALA, its Board, and Executive Management in executing its achieving objectives.She has led the development of an Internal Control Framework as well as an Enterprise Risk Management and Resilience Framework and is responsible for monitoring the company’s performance against them. Furthermore, Maryam provides substantial direction and support in ensuring that TRSDC & AMAALA’s business is conducted with the highest ethical standards and is also responsible
for overseeing compliance monitoring and management programs across the organization. Prior to working at TRSDC & AMAALA, Maryam garnered extensive experience advising and supporting various public and private entities in Real Estate
Development, Hospitality, Aviation, Defense, Media, Healthcare, Education, Manufacturing and Construction. Her roles comprised of undertaking gap analyses, developing and designing governance parameters, risk management and internal control frameworks. Maryam has delivered lectures at various educational institutions both locally and internationally on matters related to governance and managing organizational change. Her proficiency in this field has enabled her to serve as
an advisor on topics including Governance, Large Scale Technology Implementation, as well as Public Sector Management. She is a member of the GCC Board of Directors Institute.
His Excellency Abdulhadi Almansouri, , Assistant Minister for Executive Affairs at Ministry of Foreign Affairs since March 2021
Since May 2019 to March 2021 he was holding the position of GACA General Authority of Civil Aviation Head
Bachelor of Applied Science, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, KFUPM - Diploma, Corporate HR, Talent Management & HR Technology
Several board and committee memberships in government committees and State owned companies, including the Transportation, Infra and Energy sector • Previously Served as deputy minister in Ministry of Health • Previously President of ASHRM (Arabian Society of Human Resource Management)
H.E. Eng. Ibrahim is an Advisor at the Royal Court with the rank of minister and holds a BA degree in Civil Engineering from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (1978).
He is a member of several Boards and committees, including
the Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and the Holy Sites and the Commission’s Executive Committee, Board of Directors of Diriyah Gate Development Authority, Executive Committee of Public Investment Fund, Board of Directors of Royal Commission for Riyadh City, Board of Directors of Makkah Region Development Authority, Board of Directors of Al Madina Region Development Authority, Board of Directors of Sharqia Development Authority, Board of Directors of the High Commissions for the Development of Hail Region, Board of Directors of the High Commission for the Development of Aseer Region, Board of Directors of Qiddiya, and
Board of Directors of the New Central Jeddah Company.
He was the Mayor of the Riyadh Region, Head of the Projects and Planning Center of the High Commission for the Development of Riyadh, Chairman of the Preparatory Committee of the Supreme Committee to oversee the implementation of the King Abdulaziz Project for Public Transport in Riyadh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Riyadh Holding Company, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Riyadh Development Company, and Chairman of Board of Riyadh Districts Service.
Moreover, H.E. is a member of The Supervisory Committee of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Project, the Higher Committee for Utilizing Al Thumama Farm, the Higher Committee for Traffic Safety in Riyadh, the Higher Committee for Environmental Protection in Riyadh, and the Higher Committee for Transport in Riyadh.
H.E. Dr. Fahd is the General Secretary of the Strategic Committee of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, the Director of the Strategic Management Office, that oversees 2030 Vision, and the Secretary-General and member of the Board of Directors of major projects launched by the Public Investment Fund.
He is responsible for supervising the planning, governance, implementation, and achievement initiatives within the social and economic reform program framework that the Kingdom is witnessing under Saudi Vision 2030, and held the position of General Secretary of the Saudi Secretariat of the 2020 G20. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Makkah and the Holy Sites.
He holds a Ph.D. in Financial Economics, a Master’s degree in Business Administration from King’s College London, and a Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering and Mechanical Design from King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah.
Acting CEO: Abeer Al Akel
