Imtenan Almubarak
Executive Director
Imtenan Almubarak is the Executive Director of Project Planning and Management at KAPSARC. Previously, she held several positions including Director of Strategy Management Office at KAPSARC and a research fellow, focusing on policy research. Before joining KAPSARC, Imtenan worked in the US and KSA. She holds a master’s degree with distinction from DePaul University, Chicago. She obtained several professional certificates including the IMD’s Public Leadership Executive Program, certified KPI Professional, certified Strategy and Business Planning, certified Project Management Professional (PMP). She is also a member of several professional organizations. Imtenan was a Future Energy Leader and a current expert at the World Energy Council in London and a board member at a non-profit organization in California.
Striking the Balance: Integrating Human Capital, Efficient Processes, and Innovative Technology in Project Management
This session will explore the transformative journey of the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) as a model of sustainable urban development in the heart of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. By examining key lessons from KAFD's design, planning, and execution, the presentation will highlight innovative strategies that integrate sustainability with large-scale urban projects. We will explore how KAFD utilizes cutting-edge green technologies, sustainable architecture, and forward-thinking urban planning to create a resilient, eco-friendly, and economically vibrant urban environment. Drawing on the project's successes and challenges, this session will offer valuable insights for project managers, urban planners, and developers aiming to implement sustainability principles in future urban developments.