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Shuruq Alzahrani

Riyadh,01

Summary


A Professional, in managing World Heritage sites, applying global best practices to the site, and communicating effectively with stakeholders in World Heritage sites.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Word Heritage Protection

Diriyah Gate Development Authority
Ad Dir`iyah, Riyadh Region
08.2024 - Current
  • Developing an Awareness File for the Buffer Zone of At-Turaif WHS.
  • Issuing Non-Objection Certificates (NOCs) in At-turaif WHS.
  • Applaying The EOH Tools on At-Turaif WHS.

World Heritage Managament

Heritage Commission
Riyadh, Riyadh
03.2022 - 07.2024
  • Coordinating and managing the projects in the World Heritage sites
  • Training and following up with the local team of the WHSs on the mentoring programme in the rock art sites and saving the data.
  • Involving the local community in volunteer programs to raise awareness of the importance of their heritage sites.
  • Follow up and implement requirements from UNESCO in WHSs, e.g., extending the buffer zone's boundaries at the Jubbah site in Hail.
  • The third UNESCO Member States consultation on the implementation of the 2011 Recommendation on the Historic Urban Landscape in 2022.
  • followed up with the Heritage Impact assessments on all the projects or events in or near the WHSs e.g. The 50th anniversary of the World Heritage Convention, the Hima Opening Ceremony and The festivals of the Saudi National Day.
  • Preparing the next nomination files on the tentative list e.g. Alsarwat landscape, The Ancient Walled Oases of Northern Arabia ( AWONA).
  • Visiting the WHSs under the Heritage Commission meeting the local team and stakeholders.

Landmarks Guide

Historic Jeddah
Jeddah
01.2016 - 04.2017

offer educational tours in historic Jeddah, showcasing its heritage.
Ensure accessibility for the elderly and people with special needs during festivals.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Digital Heritage

The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
09.2024 -

MA World Heritage Studies

University of Birmingham
12-2021

Bachelor of Arts - History And Tour Guidance

King Abdulaziz University
Jeddah
02-2017

Skills

  • Skills of Presentation & Conversation
  • Solving Problems & Decision Making
  • Effective communication with stakeholders

Personal Information

Title: World Heritage Management

Languages

English
Fluent

Timeline

Higher National Diploma - Digital Heritage

The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts
09.2024 -

Word Heritage Protection

Diriyah Gate Development Authority
08.2024 - Current

World Heritage Managament

Heritage Commission
03.2022 - 07.2024

Landmarks Guide

Historic Jeddah
01.2016 - 04.2017

MA World Heritage Studies

University of Birmingham

Bachelor of Arts - History And Tour Guidance

King Abdulaziz University
Shuruq Alzahrani