Our Team

Architect, Urban Designer, and Urban Planner. Chartered Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute in the United Kingdom, (MRTPI) since 2016 until now. He holds a PhD in Urban Design, a Master’s in Urban Design and Regional Planning from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, and a Bachelor's in Architecture from King Saud University. He has over 26 years of academic experience, having previously worked as an Assistant Professor of Urban Planning and Design at the College of Architecture and Planning, King Saud University. He has several published research papers and translated books, most notably “Land Development.” He has delivered many training courses to develop the capabilities and skills of municipal and secretariat employees in the fields of humanizing cities and improving the urban landscape at the level of Saudi cities. He has supervised many international training programs directed at Saudi city's municipal leaders in the United States, the Netherlands, Austria, and Sweden.

Dr. Anas Almughairy is the AUDI Director General and an expert in urban policy. He holds a PhD in Planning and Governance of Major Cities from the University of Calgary, Canada, and a master’s degree in Rural Development. He led the establishment of the Asir Development Authority and the formulation of the region’s development strategy. H.E. also contributed to advancing municipal leadership through the executive program in Municipal Policies and Urban Development, a partnership between the Ministry of Municipal Housing and King Saud University. Dr. Al-Mughairi has published numerous research and working papers on regional strategy development, regional growth, municipal institutional development, and urban planning.

aalmughairy@araburban.org

An Architect holds a master’s degree in urban design from King Saud University, in addition to various certifications in the fields of urban planning, urban leadership, municipal development, and capacity building. He has worked for over 30 years in the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs of Saudi Arabia. Among the most important positions entrusted to him were the mayoral roles in Wadi Dawasir and Al-Kharj provinces, as well as the deputy roles for municipalities in the Riyadh Region's Secretariat. Currently, he works as a senior city planning advisor in the office of His Highness of Riyadh’s Region, and he has represented Riyadh municipality in various local and international conferences. Recently, Mr Mohammad has been working as an urban expert in Arab city development at the Arab Urban Development Institute.

An Urban Planner holds a Master of Science in Urban Planning from King Saud University, and holds a Bachelors in Engineering from Prince Sultan University (with honors). Her professional expertise includes project management and interior design consultations. Her areas of interest include livable cities and environmental aspects of urban affairs.

An Architect and Urban Planner, holds a dual master’s degree in international Cooperation in Urban Development from Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany and Sustainable Emergency Architecture from International University of Catalonia, Spain. His years of work experience in international organizations and UN agencies addresses sustainable development, international cooperation and humanitarian Shelter and Settlements.

Graphic Designer, holds a bachelor's degree in graphic design and digital media from Princess Nourah University with Second Class Honors. She is passionate about art and branding and strives to gain more creative experience.

Holds a bachelor’s degree in English and Linguistics from the University of Khartoum, specializing in general and journalistic translation. He has collaborated with leading organizations in Saudi Arabia, including the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, the Islamic Military Counter-Terrorism Coalition, and the National Competitiveness Center. He played a pivotal role in translating and editing the updated "National Urban Strategy and the new National Urban Planning Act" for MOMRA. He also contributed to the Hail Region Vision Strategy and the Integrated Water & Wastewater Master Plan for the Makkah Region and translated an Al Jazeera documentary on the Sudanese region of Darfur's political conflict.

Holds a bachelor’s degree in information technology from Saba University, Yemen. Worked in the private sector. Currently, he is working on administrative affairs.