Rasha Alfawaz

Museum Director | Cultural Heritage & Narrative Specialist

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About

Rasha Alfawaz is a museum professional with over a decade of experience in cultural heritage, archaeology, and exhibition strategy. She currently serves as Director of a national museum under development, leading its vision, content strategy, and institutional planning. With a background in art education and currently completing her doctoral thesis in archaeology, Rasha brings a unique blend of academic depth and creative insight to museum development. Her previous roles include curating major art and history exhibitions and managing museum collections. She is particularly focused on narrative development, oral history integration, and creating engaging visitor experiences aligned with national heritage goals and international best practices.

Experience

  • Director at Diriyah Gate Development Authority
    Mar 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • مركز الملك فيصل للبحوث والدراسات الإسلامية (Full-time · 6 yrs 2 mos)
    • Museum Director
      Aug 2021 - Feb 2024 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    • Acting Director of Museum Department
      Jul 2020 - Aug 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Head of the Museum Collections Department
      Mar 2020 - Jul 2021 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Participation in survey and excavation work at The Royal Commission for AlUla
    Oct 2018 - Dec 2018 · 3 mos

  • Head of Academic Affairs Unit at King Saud University
    Apr 2011 - Dec 2017 · 6 yrs 9 mos

  • Content Writer at Saudi TV
    Sep 2012 - Sep 2014 · 2 yrs 1 mo