Abdulrahman Almutawaa serves as the Executive Director of Government Affairs & Protocols and General Manager of Government Affairs at Cruise Saudi since June 2021. Previously, Almutawaa held several key positions at Emaar, The Economic City from October 2016 to September 2021, including General Manager of City Management and Senior Director of Strategic Government Affairs, External Relations & Protocol. Almutawaa's extensive public sector experience includes roles as President of the Administrative Committee for Saudi Arabia Travel Documents, Director of Passports in the Holy City of Mecca, and positions at the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority. Academic qualifications include a Master's degree in Law Regulation & Professional Practice and a Bachelor's degree in Security Science, among other diplomas.
Cruise Saudi
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ABOUT US Cruise Saudi is a 100% Public Investment Fund-owned business based in Jeddah, that was officially launched in 2021 to develop the infrastructure and services required to scale a full-suite cruise market in Saudi Arabia. The company is responsible for the development and operation of cruise berths and terminals as cruise gateways to key Saudi destinations, as well as scaling cruise services, from marketing to Shorex design and coordination and vessel operations. Cruise Saudi works hand in hand with ministries and regulatory authorities to build the offshore and onshore cruise ecosystem, with the aim of positioning Saudi as a premier global cruise destination. Cruise Saudi has completed three successful seasons thus far; welcoming 300,000+ passengers and 7 major international cruise lines; and in the future, aims to attract more cruise lines and 1.3 million cruise passengers to experience Saudi via sea by 2035. VISION Become a world class cruise port and cruise line operator driving the development of destination experiences to build a thriving cruise sector in Saudi. MISSION To Support in the diversification of the Saudi economy and growth of the tourism sector, by becoming the bridge between land and sea, showcasing Saudi culture, heritage and natural wonders via partnerships with global cruise operators while providing best-in-class services, while focusing on innovation and sustainability.