Abdulaziz Alarifi has been appointed Director of Partnerships at the Project Management Institute KSA Chapter. Alarifi is based in Riyadh and took up the role in September 2026.
Abdulaziz Alarifi Takes on PMI KSA Partnerships Role
Alarifi brings prior experience within the PMI KSA Chapter to his new position. He served as Engagement Director from January 2022 to August 2026.
His new role follows that four year period with the chapter. Before becoming Director of Partnerships, Alarifi worked across engagement activities within the organisation.
The profile lists strategic planning, change management and agile among Alarifi’s top skills. It also identifies PMO frameworks as an area of expertise.
Project Management Experience in Saudi Arabia
Alongside his PMI KSA Chapter responsibilities, Alarifi has built his professional career in project management.
Alarifi has worked at the Ministry of Culture in Saudi Arabia since November 2019. He currently serves as Senior Project Manager, a position he has held since May 2025.
Previously, Alarifi was Project Manager at the Ministry of Culture from October 2021 to May 2025. He joined the ministry as a Project Specialist in November 2019.
His profile describes more than nine years of professional experience in the government sector. The profile also highlights experience in strategic planning, risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement.
Alarifi has managed cross functional teams and worked to align project outcomes with organisational objectives. His profile also states that he has delivered projects on time and within scope.
Leadership and Professional Development
Alarifi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from King Saud University.
He also completed the C Suite Leadership Program at The Wharton School. The programme ran from November 2025 to May 2026.
His professional certifications include Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Risk Management and Data Science with Python. His listed skills also include data science with Python and R.
Alarifi speaks Arabic at native or bilingual level and has professional working proficiency in English.
PMI KSA Chapter Experience
The PMI KSA Chapter is the Saudi Arabian chapter of the Project Management Institute referenced in Alarifi’s professional profile.
Alarifi joined the chapter as Engagement Director in January 2022. He held that position until August 2026 before moving into the Director of Partnerships role in September 2026.
The appointment therefore adds a new responsibility to an existing track of involvement with the PMI KSA Chapter. His professional background combines project management in Saudi Arabia’s government sector with experience within the chapter.
Alarifi’s current position at the Ministry of Culture remains listed as Senior Project Manager. His Director of Partnerships role at the PMI KSA Chapter is also listed as current.
The available profile does not provide further details on the partnerships portfolio, specific organisations involved, or priorities attached to the new role.
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