Linah Orkoubi was appointed director general of the environmental protection department at Eastern Province Municipality in November 2022.
Orkoubi brings a strong understanding of client business requirements, leadership, communication and community participation to the municipal sector.
She has taken an active part in committees and projects related to placemaking, innovation, environmental challenges and public participation.
In her role, Orkoubi serves as the main point of contact between the National Center for Environmental Compliance and the Eastern Province Municipality.
She also oversees and performs routine inspections, in order to ensure compliance with environmental policies and practices. Additionally, she enhances the community’s environmental awareness by launching environmental initiatives and taking part in environmental events.
Before her role, Orkoubi worked as a business development consultant at Khobar Municipality, where she identified new business opportunities through strategic networking and influenced critical decision-making by establishing trust with stakeholders.
In addition, she was director of the Municipal Creativity Center at Eastern Province Municipality in 2018. The center’s establishment was in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and its strategy for the growth and development of the sector.
Orkoubi holds a bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition from King Abdulaziz University and a master’s degree in executive business administration from Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University. She is also a certified innovation practitioner from the UK’s Global Innovation Academy.
