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Chairman's Message

Mr Munir Mohammed Salem Sharabji
Mr Munir Mohammed Salem Sharabji Chairman of the Board of Directors جمعية روّاد للمبادرات والفعاليات المجتمعية
  • 22 years of experience in management and leadership

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

At Ruwaad Association for Community Initiatives and Events we hold that the events industry is not merely the organising of occasions. It is a knowledge-based, economic and social sector capable of creating opportunity, stimulating creativity, empowering talent and enhancing quality of life.

From this conviction, Ruwaad Association set out to be an effective platform contributing to the development of the events and community initiatives sector, through building an integrated system that brings together knowledge and research, capacity building, innovation, partnerships and the advancement of professional practice - thereby strengthening the impact of events and raising their quality and sustainability.

We devote particular attention to empowering young people and emerging talent, to opening new spaces for learning, participation and experience, and to connecting local competencies and capabilities with opportunity and expertise - while seeking to host and develop distinctive events that add genuine value to the community and enrich the cultural and social landscape of Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah and the Kingdom.

We further hold that sustainable impact is not built by the effort of a single body, but through effective partnerships bringing together the non-profit sector, the public and private sectors and the community. We therefore seek to build strategic relationships that create shared value and translate ideas and initiatives into projects and opportunities of measurable impact.

Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah deserves an events sector befitting its standing in the world.

We draw our direction from the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, which has made quality of life, capacity development, the strengthening of community participation, the growth of the non-profit sector and support for the creative economy foundational pillars for building a more prosperous and sustainable future.

At Ruwaad Association we aspire not merely to be a body that organises events, but to be a partner in building a sector of greater professionalism, innovation and impact - leaving behind every event a body of knowledge, behind every initiative an opportunity, and behind every partnership a lasting effect.

As we begin this journey, we believe that what lies ahead is greater still, and that investment in people, in knowledge and in partnership is the path to creating an impact that extends beyond the event itself to reach the community, the economy and quality of life.

We ask God to grant us success in serving our nation and our community, and to make what we offer of initiatives, events and partnerships an impact both beneficial and enduring.

Mr Munir Mohammed Salem Sharabji Chairman of the Board of Directors
Principal Milestones

Professional Journey

  1. 2016

    Beginning of voluntary work

    The start of work in the developmental and community field in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah.

  2. 2025

    Founding of Ruwaad Association

    Participation in founding the Association and membership of its Board of Directors.

  3. 2025

    Elected Chairman of the Board

    Assuming the chairmanship of the Board of Directors with the confidence of the General Assembly.

  4. 2026

    Expansion of strategic partnerships

    Leading the Association’s expansion into government and private-sector partnerships.

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