HRH Princess Alhanouf bint Mamdouh Al Saud
Vice Chairwoman
HRH Princess Alhanouf bint Mamdouh Al Saud is a visionary leader and strategic architect of humancentric progress within the Middle East and the global industrial landscape. As Chairwoman of Black Sands Investments, Her Royal Highness operates at the nexus of high-tier commerce and social evolution, championing the philosophy that empowering individuals is the fundamental catalyst for shaping a sustainable future.
Princess Alhanouf has established herself as a highly acute businesswoman with an expansive strategic reach. Her oversight extends across critical international markets, fostering high-level industrial and technical synergies between the MENA region, Europe, and North America. Her leadership is instrumental in managing complex cross-border partnerships, including strategic initiatives with Chinese industrial sectors aimed at localizing cutting-edge technologies and securing global supply chain resilience.
Under her direction, Black Sands Investments has become a cornerstone of regional development, aligning kingdom's sovereign-scale objectives with the modernization requirements of Industry 5.0.
A dedicated proponent of "strategic anthropy," Her Royal Highness views social investment as a systematic driver of national stability. She serves as a leading figure in numerous NGOs and charitable foundations, focusing on institutionalized impact rather than traditional assistance. She has consistently led MENA Summits focused on human development, positioning the region as a hub for talent cultivation and leadership excellence.
As the founder of Rawa, a prominent non-profit organization, she has institutionalized her commitment to professional empowerment. Rawa serves as a premier platform for high-level coaching and training, designed to refine the Kingdom’s human capital and foster a culture of lifelong learning.
Through her executive leadership and her extensive philanthropic portfolio, Her Royal Highness remains a pivotal influence in the Kingdom’s realization of Vision 2030, ensuring a legacy of selfreliance, innovation, and profound human advancement.