Who’s Who: Ghada Alrumayan, executive director at ROSHN

Ghada Alrumayan. (Supplied)
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Updated 05 December 2021
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Who’s Who: Ghada Alrumayan, executive director at ROSHN

Ghada Alrumayan is executive director of marketing and communications at the national community developer, ROSHN.
With more than a decade of experience in the communications arena, Alrumayan is an expert at building enduring relationships within the public and private sectors, and enhancing the impact and reputation of organizations.
Alrumayan joined ROSHN in July 2021. She oversees the marketing and communications activity of the company at a time when it is implementing one of the largest residential real estate projects in the world.
Alrumayan joined ROSHN from Riyad Bank, where she was senior vice president of public relations, communications and events. She formulated and implemented the bank’s communications strategies, creating credible impressions of expertise and transparency for investors, the public and bank employees.
Between 2018 and 2019, she led the strategic partnerships and supply chain department for the Olayan Group, and from 2014 to 2017 she managed corporate communications for the Olayan Financing Co.
Between 2013 and 2014 Alrumayan was marketing manager for Kempinski Hotels, based in Riyadh. Between 2012 and 2013 she was corporate communications manager at Saudi Hollandi Bank, where she was responsible for internal corporate social responsibility, as well as the bank’s integrated external communications plan.
Alrumayan also held the position of director of social development at the Atheeb Group between 2010 and 2011, competency manager at Etihad Atheeb Telecom Co. between 2009 and 2011, and social worker at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center between 2002 and 2008.
She graduated from the College of Social Services in 2001, attaining a bachelor’s degree in social services, as well as an executive certificate in sustainable business planning and strategy from the Harvard Business School.

 


Eastern Province launches Global City tourism project in Dammam

Prince Saud launched the Global City project to boost the region’s tourism, entertainment, and cultural attractions. (SPA)
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Eastern Province launches Global City tourism project in Dammam

  • Major investment attraction, says Gov. Prince Saud
  • 16 Gulf, Asia, Europe, Africa nations have pavilions

RIYADH: Dammam’s major new tourism project that opened on Monday will diversify the region’s economy, according to Eastern Province Gov. Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz.

Prince Saud launched the Global City project to boost the region’s tourism, entertainment, and cultural attractions, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The inauguration was attended by the Eastern Province Secretary Fahad Al-Jubair, with officials, leaders, and investors from Thailand. During a tour, Prince Saud reviewed the project’s facilities.

Prince Saud said the project would boost and diversify the region’s economy, and attract local, regional, and international investors.

Al-Jubair echoed Prince Saud’s comments and said the Global City aligns with urban development trends aimed at engaging the private sector in high-quality projects.

The project spans more than 650,000 sq. meters, with the first phase covering approximately 250,000 sq. meters.

Fifteen international pavilions representing countries from the Gulf, Asia, Europe and Africa have been completed, bringing the total number of participating countries to 16.

The project features a central artificial lake covering approximately 200,000 sq. meters with a floating restaurant, serving as a hub for tourism and entertainment events.

It includes an open-air theater with a capacity of 7,000 people, expandable to 10,000. It comprises an amusement park over 15,000 sq. meters, with restaurants, cafes, markets, and pedestrian walkways.

Global City is being implemented in three phases. The first phase focuses on the entertainment and festival areas, with 16 international pavilions and 11 restaurants offering Arabic, Asian, and international dishes.

It features themed districts including Chinatown, Indian Gully, and a central food street, in addition to carnival rides, arcade games, live performances, a petting zoo, and a Garden of Lights.

The second phase will expand the project through new pavilions, stunt areas, and restaurants, as well as a water park featuring slides, wave pools, and lazy rivers suitable for all ages.

According to the SPA, the third phase will include the construction of a modern residential neighborhood that will contribute to the long-term sustainability of the project.

On completion, the project is expected to attract 25,000 visitors daily.