Dr. Rana Alkadi

Dr. Rana AlKadi is a highly experienced professional in heritage and cultural management, currently serving as the Director of Strategy Operations and Director of Historical Sites Operation at Diriyah Company since November 2023. As a Heritage & Culture Specialist Advisory at Rana AlKadi Preservation Consultant since March 2018, Dr. AlKadi has played significant roles, including serving as a jury member for masterplan competitions and advising on mega historical and heritage destination projects. Previous positions include Director of Diriyah Historical Sites at Diriyah Gate Development Authority, Director of Cultural Heritage Management at Soudah Development, and Director of Heritage Villages Rehabilitation at Aseer Development Authority. Dr. AlKadi's academic credentials include a PhD in Conservation and Restoration of Architectural Heritage from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, a Master's in Architectural Lighting Design, and a Master's in Human Resource Development from Texas A&M University.