Who’s Who: Mashael bin Saedan, chairwoman of the Al-Saedan factory for new building technology

Mashael bin Saedan
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Updated 24 June 2023
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Who’s Who: Mashael bin Saedan, chairwoman of the Al-Saedan factory for new building technology

Mashael bin Saedan has been chairwoman of the Al-Saedan factory for new building technology since 2019 and CEO of Al-Saedan for Development since September 2014. She is the founder of both.

Her real estate development group has gone from strength to strength with its focus on the digital and technical-industrial transformation of the sector.

Saedan is a prominent figure in the Saudi real estate industry, having established robust partnerships with Aizawa High-Pressure Concrete Co., Ltd, a Japanese company. Together, they are producing prestressed concrete structural components in the Riyadh metropolitan area.

In addition to managing her two companies, Saedan holds multiple leadership roles. She is chairwoman of the real estate committee in the Saudi Chinese Business Council, chairwoman of the Askan team under the local content committee in the Council of Saudi Chambers, and board member of the Saudi Economic Association.

Prior to founding her companies, Saedan worked as a lecturer at Dar Al-Uloom University in Riyadh. During her time there, she taught courses on financial management, international finance, and banking.

Saedan previously held the position of financial analyst at Abdullah M. Bin Saedan and Sons Real Estate Co. Within a span of six months, Saedan enhanced the company’s productivity.

Saedan began her professional journey in the same company, owned by her father, as manager of the women’s branch from 2002 to 2005.

In her role as branch manager, she offered real estate investment consultations to women and conducted training courses to encourage their participation in the real estate sector.

Saedan is a member of the building materials development initiative committee at the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources. She also served as a member of the B20 Women in Business Action Council in Indonesia.

Saedan earned a master’s degree in business finance and economics from the University of Sheffield, England, and a bachelor’s degree in accounting from King Saud University, Riyadh.

 

 


AlUla fuel stations redefine desert architecture

Updated 15 February 2026
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AlUla fuel stations redefine desert architecture

ALULA: Fuel stations in the AlUla governorate showcase a modern approach to urban planning, with designs inspired by the region’s natural landscape and desert palette.

They harmonize architecture with the environment, enhance the urban landscape, and redefine traditional fuel stations, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

The designs use contemporary materials and lines that reflect AlUla’s identity, enriching aesthetics and user experience while preserving the desert setting.

Architect Salwa Samargandi of SAL Architects developed these innovative designs, balancing functionality and aesthetics with inspiration from AlUla’s cultural heritage.

One fuel station project won the World Architecture Award in the Realized Projects category, selected by an international jury.

These initiatives are part of the Royal Commission for AlUla’s efforts to enhance infrastructure, support national talent, and improve services for residents and visitors.

The commission also established the AlUla Design Studio to guide architects and the community in creating projects that harmonize with the natural environment.

The studio offers consultations on new constructions and restorations, ensuring compliance with urban planning and sustainability standards.

This participatory approach preserves AlUla’s architectural heritage while empowering the local community to choose development options that respect the region’s history and uphold safety and sustainability.