Who’s Who: Lama Al-Dossary, vice president of people, senior advisor for HR at the Saudi Tourism Authority

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Updated 11 November 2023
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Who’s Who: Lama Al-Dossary, vice president of people, senior advisor for HR at the Saudi Tourism Authority

Lama Al-Dossary was appointed vice president of people and senior advisor for human resources at the Saudi Tourism Authority in February 2022.

In this role, Al-Dossary designed a comprehensive organizational structure for the HR department, formulated salary structures and titling frameworks, crafted job descriptions, and established robust policies and procedures.

She also launched a learning accelerator program to develop each individual during their journey with the organization through customized experiences.

Since June 2023, Al-Dossary has been vice chair of the advisory board at the GCC Board Directors Institute in Riyadh. She plays an integral role in shaping the institute’s vision to become the premier hub for board directors, promoting the highest professional standards of corporate governance and professional directorship.

Prior to joining the STA, Al-Dossary was the director of human resources and the nominations and remunerations committee secretary at the Saudi Industrial Development Fund.

From 2019 to 2021, she was the senior director of human resources and acting VP of shared services at the Decision Support Center at the Royal Court, Riyadh, before which she was a professional development manager at McKinsey & Company in Dubai, overseeing and managing more than 100 individuals across the Middle East office.

In total, Al-Dossary has 19 years of experience in HR across diverse industries and geographies including Saudi Aramco, where she served for 10 years in multiple leading roles.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in management information systems from the University of Sharjah, UAE, and is also a Society of Human Resources senior certified professional.

In May 2022, she graduated from the prestigious Wharton School’s CHRO Program, having earned the title of certified board director from the GCC BDI in September 2020.

 

 


Red Sea Global unveils scientific model for regenerative tourism worldwide

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Red Sea Global unveils scientific model for regenerative tourism worldwide

  • The report details the model’s rollout at “The Red Sea” and “AMAALA” destinations, backed by studies covering 8 marine habitats

TABUK: Red Sea Global (RSG) has unveiled a science-based model aimed at achieving a 30 percent net positive conservation benefit across its tourism destinations by 2040. 

The framework is now available for global adoption, according to a statement released by RSG.

Owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), Red Sea Global is the multi-project developer behind ambitious regenerative tourism destinations like “The Red Sea” and “AMAALA.” 

As a cornerstone of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, the company aims to diversify the national economy while setting new global benchmarks for sustainable, nature-positive development.

CEO John Pagano stated that openly sharing this detailed approach will help elevate the global tourism sector and secure a healthier environment for future generations.
 

Map showing the boundaries of the Red Sea Zone. (Graphic from the RSG report)

The cornerstone of this initiative is the proprietary SIIG Model, a four-step framework:
• Survey: Establish biodiversity baselines and monitor long-term changes.
• Identify: Assess risks to priority habitats and species.
• Intervene: Execute evidence-based actions, such as regulating fishing and enhancing natural habitats.
• Gain: Measure and verify biodiversity improvements.

The report details the model’s rollout at “The Red Sea” and “AMAALA” destinations, backed by extensive 2022–2023 environmental baseline studies covering eight marine habitats and priority species groups during 2022 and 2023. 

A major intervention is the 5,015-square-kilometer Fishery Management Area in Al-Wajh Lagoon. The plan reserves 38 percent of the area for priority conservation—protecting 62 percent of local coral reefs—while allocating 61 percent for sustainable fishing.

According to scientific modeling, eliminating fishing in high-protection zones could increase reef fish populations by 113 percent, sharks and rays by 72 percent, and marine mammals by 24 percent. These measures are expected to boost coral resilience, support ecosystem recovery, and protect vulnerable species like sea turtles and seabirds.
Ihab Kindi, RSG’s Red Sea Destination Executive Director, called the data-driven model a practical roadmap for large-scale marine recovery. The complete methodology is available in the new report, “The SIIG Model: A Roadmap Toward Achieving Measurable Conservation Gains.”