Jiddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Results-driven strategic leader with over 20 years of experience leading transformational initiatives across nonprofit organizations, private enterprises, and international projects. Throughout my journey, I have built scalable institutions, launched businesses, and designed award-winning corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs. I specialize in aligning mission-driven goals with market dynamics to deliver measurable social and economic impact. Key achievements include: - Establishing international nonprofit branches in Switzerland and Malaysia. - Leading digital transformation initiatives in Saudi Arabia’s nonprofit sector. - Receiving prestigious awards such as the Prince Khalid Al-Faisal Award for Moderation and the Jeddah Creativity Award. - Advising government bodies, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations on strategic planning, governance, and sustainability. With a doctorate in Strategic Planning and a passion for innovation, I empower organizations to thrive by turning challenges into opportunities and building resilient, future-ready systems. I am pleased to share with you my article published in many newspapers on my blog https://aaldurbah.blogspot.com/
Leading the strategic direction and executive management of the Neighborhood Centers Association in the Makkah Region, with oversight of its centers and branches across Jeddah, Makkah, and Taif. Responsible for enhancing institutional performance, developing community initiatives, building strategic partnerships, and enabling neighborhood centers to serve as effective platforms for sustainable community development and improved quality of life. Key responsibilities include: - Leading strategic and operational planning. - Overseeing centers and branches across Jeddah, Makkah, and Taif. - Developing and standardizing operational models and community services. - Building partnerships with government, private-sector, and nonprofit organizations. - Designing and supervising high-impact community programs and initiatives. - Strengthening governance, operational efficiency, and performance measurement. - Managing executive teams and key stakeholders. - Representing the Association in strategic meetings and partnership engagements.
Gharas Waqf is an endowment entity established by a group of prominent business leaders, aiming to address housing needs in the Makkah region and support underprivileged families through a sustainable investment-based waqf model that delivers long-term developmental impact. The waqf adopts a diversified investment strategy to maximize returns and ensure sustainability, including: Establishing and managing an endowment investment portfolio to achieve long-term financial growth. Revitalizing underutilized endowments in Makkah and Madinah and transforming them into productive assets. Investing in real estate development and contracting projects to generate sustainable returns that support the waqf’s developmental objectives. The organization operates under strong governance principles, efficient asset management practices, and a clear linkage between investment performance and measurable social impact in the housing and community services sectors. Board of Trustees: Mr. Imad Al-Muhaideb Mr. Khalid Al-Fawzan Mr. Majed Al-Nafea Dr. Muhannad Al-Sheikh Dr. Abdulilah Al-Omari Dr. Abdullah Al-Durbah
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* Co-founded and established a leading nonprofit dedicated to housing and community development. * Developed governance systems, built a specialized team, and launched impactful social initiatives. * In just two years, Tarmeem has transformed from a fledgling organization into one of the top 2% of large organizations in the Kingdom, with projects exceeding 200 million riyals. * Forged major partnerships with public and private sectors. * Tarmeem has transformed into a leading investment organization by establishing the non-profit Wather Company, which leads and implements major contracting projects in Makkah Al-Mukarramah.
Founder & Executive Leader of Anoos Arabia, a specialized company in the organization and delivery of high-impact exhibitions, conferences, and strategic events for government, private, and non-profit entities. Through Anoos Arabia, he has led the planning and execution of national-level forums, institutional events, and capacity-building programs, building trusted relationships and long-term partnerships aligned with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. He also founded Meras Consulting, a subsidiary of Anoos Arabia and a center of excellence in administrative and strategic consulting. Meras Consulting supports organizations—particularly within the non-profit sector—through organizational design, strategy development, governance frameworks, institutional enablement, and performance and impact measurement, contributing to operational excellence and sustainable growth. Across both entities, he operates at the intersection of strategy, execution, and impact, collaborating with leaders across the public, private, and non-profit sectors to deliver initiatives that strengthen institutions, enhance societal value, and create lasting, measurable outcomes aligned with national priorities.