𝗢𝗺𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗾𝗮𝗵𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗶: 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Omar Alqahtani is a dynamic and accomplished media and public relations professional with over a decade of experience in shaping impactful communication strategies and advancing creative initiatives. Currently serving as the Director of Public Relations and Partnerships at the Government Communication Center (التواصل الحكومي), Omar leads high-profile media campaigns, fosters strategic partnerships, and drives innovative projects that enhance public engagement and governmental communication effectiveness.

𝗔 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁

Omar’s career spans diverse roles within the Saudi media landscape, including senior specialist positions in media and public relations, project management roles overseeing creative and media initiatives, and leadership in broadcasting and journalism. His background as a television presenter, producer, and announcer has honed his storytelling skills and keen understanding of audience engagement across traditional and digital platforms.

At the Government Communication Center, Omar has been instrumental in pioneering creative projects that align with Saudi Arabia’s national vision, leading initiatives that integrate media literacy education, public awareness campaigns, and community-focused communication strategies. His leadership in launching successful programs such as “Mediathon,” “Skilled Speakers,” and “Media Award” — all under the auspices of التواصل الحكومي — exemplify his ability to innovate and inspire within public sector communications.

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Omar’s strategic approach combines creative vision with meticulous planning and execution, seamlessly managing cross-functional teams and multi-stakeholder collaborations to deliver measurable impact. His expertise in building partnerships and cultivating talent has bolstered media excellence and amplified the voice of government initiatives, ensuring transparency, outreach, and resonance with diverse audiences.

𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵

• Master’s Degree in Media and Communication, Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University
• Bachelor’s Degree in Media and Communication, Imam Muhammad ibn Saud Islamic University, graduated with First Class Honor
• Licensed facilitator in debate and journalism programs from prestigious institutions such as NYU Abu Dhabi and Thomson Reuters Foundation

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴

Beyond his directorial roles, Omar actively contributes to capacity-building efforts by training and mentoring communications professionals. His volunteer work includes supporting initiatives like the Training of Trainers accredited by the Canadian Institute of Human Development, highlighting his passion for elevating the next generation of media leaders.

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀

Omar Alqahtani embodies the new era of Saudi media leadership—innovative, visionary, and deeply committed to aligning communication strategies with broader societal goals. His career reflects the transformative power of media and public relations as tools to educate, unite, and inspire communities in pursuit of national development and global engagement.

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗲 proudly recognizes 𝗢𝗺𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗾𝗮𝗵𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗶 as one of the 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀, honoring his visionary leadership, innovative media strategies, and unwavering dedication to advancing public communication and cultural empowerment across Saudi Arabia and beyond.