OMAR ALDHABAN

Strategic & Spatial Planning Leader
Riyadh, SA.

About

Highly accomplished strategic and spatial planning expert with over 15 years of progressive leadership experience in urban planning, transportation, and regional development across Saudi Arabia. Proven ability to drive large-scale initiatives, implement policy, and manage change, consistently delivering impactful results and fostering strong stakeholder collaboration. Adept at leveraging analytical skills and business development acumen to shape sustainable urban and transportation policies.

Work

The Development Authorities Support Office (DASO)
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Mega Portfolio Lead

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Led multiple strategic portfolios and coordinated with regional development authorities to deliver optimal results and facilitate best practice adoption, while also directing spatial planning for the northwest region of KSA.

Highlights

Led multiple strategic portfolios within a dedicated unit, coordinating with diverse regional development authorities to achieve optimal results and facilitate best practice adoption.

Directed spatial planning initiatives across the northwest region of KSA, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and regional development goals.

Orchestrated stakeholder coordination, fostering collaboration among regional development authorities to streamline project execution and enhance outcomes.

Tatweer Educational Transportation Services Company
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Sector & Supply Development Director

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Directed sector and supply development for KSA's educational transportation, leading a team to coordinate with stakeholders and manage three key departments.

Highlights

Directed sector and supply development for KSA’s educational transportation, leading a team to coordinate with multiple critical stakeholders.

Oversaw three key departments—Sector Development, Strategy & Partnership Management, and Customer Care—driving their strategic alignment and operational efficiency.

Provided leadership and support to department managers, enabling them to fulfill mandates and significantly contribute to sector growth.

Tatweer Educational Transportation Services Company
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Service Planning Director

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Developed, designed, and maintained comprehensive service planning strategies, quality standards, and yearly operating plans for educational transportation.

Highlights

Developed and implemented a comprehensive service planning strategy, defining clear objectives and quality standards for educational transportation services over six years.

Designed and maintained the yearly operating plan, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and optimizing operational efficiency.

Monitored and reported on service planning activities and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), providing data-driven insights to optimize service delivery and quality.

Continuously refined service planning processes, contributing to sustained improvements in service quality and operational effectiveness.

School Transportation Project (Al Ameen)
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Transportation Planning Specialist

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Monitored operator services and planned quality improvements for the School Transportation Project, ensuring adjusted service levels by contractors.

Highlights

Monitored and evaluated services provided by field operators for the School Transportation Project, identifying key areas for quality enhancement.

Developed and executed strategic plans to improve service quality, directly influencing and optimizing the level of service delivered by contractors.

Adjusted and refined service levels provided by contractors to align with project requirements and enhance overall operational efficiency.

Riyadh region municipality
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Urban Planning Specialist

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Followed up on land-use regulations for all activities in Riyadh city within the urban planning general directorate.

Highlights

Monitored and enforced land-use regulations for all activities across Riyadh city within the urban planning general directorate.

Ensured compliance with urban planning guidelines, contributing to the structured development and orderly growth of the city.

Collaborated with municipal teams to uphold regulatory standards, supporting strategic urban development initiatives.

Al-Turath Foundation
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Project Coordinator

Not specified, Not specified, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Coordinated the National Program for the care of mosques, focusing on preserving the privacy of Heritage mosques across the Kingdom.

Highlights

Coordinated the National Program for Mosque Care, a significant initiative focused on preserving the cultural and architectural heritage of mosques across the Kingdom.

Managed project activities to ensure the historical integrity and privacy of Heritage mosques were maintained in alignment with program objectives.

Facilitated operational aspects of the program, contributing to the successful execution of preservation efforts for national heritage sites.

Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA)
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Regional Planner Trainee

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

Summary

Trained in regional planning within the Strategic Plan Department for Riyadh Region, gaining foundational expertise in urban development.

Highlights

Participated as a Regional Planner Trainee within the Strategic Plan Department for Riyadh Region, gaining foundational expertise in urban development.

Contributed to the development and analysis of strategic plans, supporting long-term regional growth initiatives.

Assisted in data collection and research for urban planning projects, enhancing understanding of metropolitan development dynamics.

Istanbul metropolitan planning and urban design center
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Urban Planning Trainee

Istanbul, Istanbul Province, Türkiye

Summary

Trained in urban planning, contributing to the Suleymaniye Neighborhood Renewal and Persembe Pazari Urban Renewal projects.

Highlights

Engaged as an Urban Planning Trainee, contributing to the Suleymaniye Neighborhood Renewal project, focusing on revitalization strategies.

Participated in the Persembe Pazari Urban Renewal project, gaining practical experience in complex urban redevelopment initiatives.

Assisted senior planners in conducting site analyses and developing proposals for urban renewal, enhancing practical planning skills.

Education

King Saud University (CBA-KSU)
Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

Executive Master (EMBA)

Business Administration

Columbia Business School
New York, NY, United States of America

Certificate

Finance and Accounting for the Non-Financial Executive

INSEAD
Fontainebleau, Île-de-France, France

Course

Executive Leading for Results Course

LMI
Not specified, Not specified, Not specified

Certificate

Effective Personal Productivity

PMI
Not specified, Not specified, Not specified

Certificate

Project Management Professional (PMP)

King Saud University, College of Architecture and Planning
Riyadh, Riyadh Province, Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's Degree

Urban Planning

Grade: 3.50 of 5

Awards

Speaker, School Transportation Conference

Awarded By

Conference Organizers (Held in Dubai, UAE)

Presented on shaping sustainable school transportation policies, attitudes, and actions, contributing to industry best practices.

Speaker, 1st INTEL Conference for School Transportation

Awarded By

Tatweer Holding Company

Presented on school transportation topics at a major industry conference, sharing insights and expertise.

Languages

Arabic
English

Skills

Leadership Skills

Team Leadership, Decisiveness, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Mentoring, Coaching, Change Management.

Spatial Planning Skills

Urban Planning, GIS, Spatial Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Analytical Skills, Policy Making.