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RUBA ALMANIE

Riyadh

Summary

Senior Manager specializing in business development, and skilled at planning, implementing incentives and overseeing key improvements to drive business growth and efficiency. History of cultivating open culture with free exchange of information. Pursuing new professional challenges with growth-orientated company.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work history

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & INVESTMENT Sr. MANGER

SAUDI CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Riyadh
2022.10 - Current
  • Lead the analysis and development of strategic, developmental, and investment opportunities aligned with national priorities, sectoral strategies, and long-term economic objectives.
  • Design and implemented public-private partnership (PPP) and investment models to enhance project bankability, mobilize private capital, and strengthen cross-sector collaboration.
  • Conduct market assessments, feasibility studies, and impact analyses to support policy formulation, investment prioritization, and evidence-based decision-making.
  • Coordinate with government entities, regulators, and ecosystem stakeholders to align investment opportunities with national strategies and ensure regulatory and policy coherence.
  • Develop targeted incentive and support mechanisms to attract, retain, and scale strategic domestic and international investments.
  • Oversee governance, performance management, and reporting frameworks to ensure transparency, accountability, and delivery of measurable strategic impact.
  • Build and managed strategic partnerships with public and private sector stakeholders, enabling collaboration, knowledge transfer, and sustainable investment outcomes.
  • Lead the planning and management of budgets and resources, ensuring efficient allocation, financial discipline, and compliance with public-sector controls.
  • Lead and developed high-performing teams, driving execution excellence, talent development, and a results-oriented culture aligned with organizational values.

INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS & EVENTS SECTION HEAD

THE LITERATURE, PUBLISHING, TRANSLATION COMMISSION| MINISTRY OF CULTURE
Riyadh
2021.02 - 2022.10
  • Lead the development and execution of section strategy and operational objectives, ensuring alignment with national mandates, institutional priorities, and approved KPIs.
  • Oversee the planning and delivery of programs, including grants and incentive mechanisms, supporting sector development and achievement of strategic outcomes.
  • Coordinate with government entities, regulators, and key stakeholders to align initiatives, clarify roles, and ensure effective engagement across all stages of implementation.
  • Manage budgets, resources, and performance frameworks, ensuring efficient utilization of funds, transparent reporting, and compliance with public-sector policies and controls.
  • Establish and maintain governance, policies, and procedures to support program delivery, risk management, and continuous improvement in line with best practices.
  • Build and sustain strategic partnerships with public and private sector stakeholders, enabling collaboration, knowledge exchange, and effective program execution.

STAKEHOLDER INVESTMENT MANAGER

THE GENERAL AUTHORITY OF MEDIA REGULATION | GAMR,
Riyadh
2017.11 - 2021.02

• Prioritize, activate, and manage strategic partnerships between GAMR and government entities, serving as the primary contact point to understand and address stakeholders' needs and requirements.

• Define and continuously refine high-level strategies for potential partnerships, setting

overarching goals and ensuring detailed strategic plans for new partnerships.

• Identify potential investment opportunities and assess their viability and impact on the

organization.

• Conduct thorough market analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for investment.

• Create synergy across all aspects of the partnerships across the organization.

• Monitor the financial performance of investments and provide regular reports to

stakeholders.

• Report projects progress to external entities; such as the Vision Realization Office on

weekly basis and follow up with the Quality of Life Program.

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

KING Saud BIN ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY FOR HEALTH AND SCIENCE | KSAU
Riyadh
2015.10 - 2017.11

• Planning, developing, implementing, and encouraging non-curricular activities.

• Communicating with colleagues and key spokespeople.

• Publishing events on social media to spread the image of KSAU.

• Liaising with, and answering enquiries from media, individuals and other organizations,

often via social media or telephone and email.

• Involving students in community relations through events, such as open days and

community initiatives.

PUBLIC RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR

SANAD
Riyadh
2011.07 - 2011.12

• Coordinate events for charity.

• Seeks sponsors for events.

• Develop media relations strategy, seeking high-level marketing sponsors.

• Leverage existing media relationships and cultivate new contacts within business and

industry media.

PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR

Astaldi
Riyadh
2007.01 - 2009.12

•Ensuring the timely and costly completion of construction projects by overseeing all

phases of the project.

• Communicate with stakeholders to schedule and plan work, coordinate equipment

and materials, operate within budget, and monitor overall progress.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Business

University of Brighton
Brighton
09.2015

Bachelor of Science - English translation

King Saud University
Riyadh
09.2011

Skills

  • Investment Attraction
  • Investor Relations & Engagement
  • Grants & Incentives Oversight
  • Program Design, Implementation & Optimization
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Market & Opportunity Analysis
  • Policy & Procedure Development
  • Marketing & Presentations
  • International Representation

Affiliations

London Business School

(Executive Education),

London Business School

Jul 2024

Harvard Business

School (Executive

Education), Harvard

Business School

Jan 2020

IOD(institute of directors) 2012

CMI (charted members institute) 2013

Timeline

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & INVESTMENT Sr. MANGER

SAUDI CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
2022.10 - Current

INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS & EVENTS SECTION HEAD

THE LITERATURE, PUBLISHING, TRANSLATION COMMISSION| MINISTRY OF CULTURE
2021.02 - 2022.10

STAKEHOLDER INVESTMENT MANAGER

THE GENERAL AUTHORITY OF MEDIA REGULATION | GAMR,
2017.11 - 2021.02

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

KING Saud BIN ABDULAZIZ UNIVERSITY FOR HEALTH AND SCIENCE | KSAU
2015.10 - 2017.11

PUBLIC RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR

SANAD
2011.07 - 2011.12

PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR

Astaldi
2007.01 - 2009.12

Master of Business Administration - Business

University of Brighton

Bachelor of Science - English translation

King Saud University
RUBA ALMANIE