Abdullah Abu Dawoud, CEO of Al Aqaria, starting next April
The Saudi Real Estate Company (Al Aqaria) announced the issuance of a decision by its Board of Directors on January 24, 2026, approving the appointment of Abdullah Abu Dawoud as the CEO of the company, effective April 5, 2026.
Abu Dawoud has more than 25 years of leadership and executive experience in the government and private sectors, focused on leading institutional transformations, raising operational and financial efficiency, allocating capital, applying governance and risk management, and building investment partnerships between the public and private sectors. His expertise also includes real estate development, asset management, and maximizing investment value by designing investment models, forming alliances and partnerships, and enabling implementation.
The company explained in a statement on: "Saudi Arabia trading" Abu Daoud led the establishment of Raymat Al Riyadh Development Company, and contributed to enabling investment in assets and services related to the city through long-term strategic partnerships with the private sector and developing an institutional and operational system that supports financial sustainability.
His career included leadership positions in the Communications Channels Company of the STC Group, and leadership roles in Jazan Economic City and the Industrial Valley in King Abdullah Economic City, in addition to experience in government agencies and local and international companies.
Abu holds leadership roles in Jazan Economic City and the Industrial Valley in King Abdullah Economic City. Daoud has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Business and Technology, a Board Member Diploma from (IMD), a Certified Board Chair Certificate, and advanced executive programs from (LBS), (INSEAD), and (IMD).
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