Al ‘Ulá, Al Madinah, Saudi Arabia
As the Urban Policies and Regulations Consultant/Manager at the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), I lead the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of the legislative and regulatory framework that governs AlUla's planning system. My role involves ensuring the quality, consistency, compliance, and alignment of planning policies, regulations, and development controls with RCU's strategic vision and approved planning frameworks. I oversee the preparation, review, and coordination of evidence-based zoning regulations, building codes, land-use policies, planning standards, technical guidelines, and regulatory instruments that provide clear direction for sustainable development across AlUla. In addition, I play a key role in translating approved masterplans into implementable actions by developing delivery strategies, implementation frameworks, and operational roadmaps that facilitate effective execution and long-term realization of planning objectives. In coordination with public policies, legal and regulatory mechanisms Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience in urban development, urban resilience, climate adaptation, and sustainable growth across Africa and the Middle East. I have successfully led the development of project concepts, strategic initiatives, and technical documentation, while overseeing project planning, budgeting, expenditure monitoring, and performance reporting. My experience includes the preparation and management of costed workplans, terms of reference, policy papers, and other project-related deliverables.
Seconded to the Royal Commission of ALULA as Urban Policies and Regulations Technical Lead and Responsible for managing the projects that should lead to the following: Develop, implement and maintain the legislative framework, and oversee the continuous quality, alignment and compliance of the planning system with this guiding framework. Develop, review and co-ordinate, evidence-based zoning, building and land use regulations, standards and technical notes that provide the specifications for development at AlUla. Develop the required planning Policies, guidelines, codes and standards objectives that considers ALULa’s development goals, heritage preservation, environmental sustainability and community wellbeing. Adopt national and international codes and guidelines with best practices that support the planning and development in Alula. Ensure that all stakeholders within and outside the RCU are aware and apply produced planning policies and regulations. Unify the definitions and understanding for the different terminologies (Planning Polices, regulation, guidelines, codes and standards) across the RCU different departments. Align with respective stakeholders to ensure developing monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, in addition to measurable and integrated KPIs across all the planning policies, guidelines, codes and standards. Implement a continuous process that ensures the planning policies, codes and standards remain effective and relevant in guiding planning and development towards AlUla’s vision and framework plans. Initiate partnerships and cooperation with international and national institutes, organization and universities. Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and capacity building within the RCU departments, ensuring that staff possess the expertise and skills necessary to effectively carry out their responsibilities. Support RCU departments in formulating the implementation action plans for the produced planning policies.
• Provide expert advice and support to the Ministry in developing and implementing sustainable urban policies and programs. • Manage the Ministry's international cooperation activities, including participation in international events and conferences. • Build partnerships and promote collaboration with international entities and organizations to strengthen cooperation and exchange knowledge and expertise. • Work closely with governmental agencies, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to promote sustainable urban development and address key urban challenges. • Responsible for the international cooperation portfolio with international entities, as well as exploring available aspects of cooperation in accordance with the national directions of the government.
• Developing and preparing new project concepts and documents in relation to Urban Development, Urban Resilience and Climate change in Africa and the Middle east. Research global best practices and methodologies for new business areas • Monitoring and reporting all the projects expenditures and utilization of funds related to the ongoing projects to the counterparts. • Prepare and disseminate costed work plans, terms of reference and other related project documentation, as and when required, in consultation with the office Manager.