Who’s Who: Omar Alsheikh, chief governance, risk and compliance and legal officer at the Sports Boulevard Foundation

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Updated 30 April 2024
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Who’s Who: Omar Alsheikh, chief governance, risk and compliance and legal officer at the Sports Boulevard Foundation

Omar Alsheikh is the chief governance, risk and compliance, and legal officer at the Sports Boulevard Foundation, where he plays a key role in overseeing the organization’s strategy and operations in the sector.

His leadership has been critical in establishing the GRC function at the Sports Boulevard Foundation, including the development and improvement of legal operations, and the establishment of a new governance and compliance department, risk management department, cybersecurity department, and data management office.

Alsheikh has developed three-year GRC and cybersecurity strategies and operating models, and has since implemented these functions within the foundation.

Before joining the Sports Boulevard Foundation, he held senior GRC roles in several organizations, including senior director of compliance at real estate developer ROSHN, and general manager of governance, risk, and compliance at Saudi Information Technology Co.

In these roles, he was responsible for developing and implementing GRC policies and procedures, managing compliance risks, and providing GRC advisory services to business units.

Alsheikh has more than 15 years of practical experience in GRC and legal operations. His expertise has helped organizations establish robust compliance programs and effectively manage risks.

Throughout his career, Alsheikh has demonstrated a commitment to ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements, and promoting a culture of integrity and transparency within organizations.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in law from King Saud University.


Saudi foreign minister joins Arab leaders and EU chiefs to discuss regional escalation

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Saudi foreign minister joins Arab leaders and EU chiefs to discuss regional escalation

  • They exchange views on the spread of conflict in the Middle East following the US and Israeli strikes on Iran that began 11 days ago
  • Leaders discuss joint actions to enhance regional and international security; EU officials express solidarity with countries affected by Iranian attacks

RIYADH: The Saudi foreign minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, joined leaders from Gulf Cooperation Council member states, as well as Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, Turkiye and Armenia, in a teleconference to discuss the escalation of the conflict in the region.

The purpose of the meeting was to exchange views on the spread of attacks in the Middle East following the US and Israeli strikes against Iran that began on Feb. 28. Tehran retaliated by launching missile and drones against targets in several countries in the region.

The leaders condemned the “cowardly attacks” that have affected several countries, including the targeting of civilians, vital facilities and diplomatic missions, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Other participants in the meeting included Antonio Costa, president of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, who expressed full solidarity with affected countries.

The leaders also discussed joint actions to enhance regional and international security, protect civilians and uphold the principles of the UN Charter.

Several representatives from the Saudi Foreign Ministry also took part in the meeting, including Abdulrahman Al-Rassi, the undersecretary for multilateral international affairs; Nasser Al-Ghannoum, director general of the ministry’s General Department of Asian Affairs; and Talal Al-Enezi, director of the European Union department.