Meet Marah Alarabi
A Saudi strategic advisor with a strong record of leading transformational efforts across the region. Marah’s career spans global firms including McKinsey, Accenture, and Mastercard, before embarking on an independent advisory journey to empower clients in ways that uphold purpose and ethical conviction, working directly with senior leaders across both public and private sectors. Her portfolio includes over 35 strategic projects across the GCC, with engagements in Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, and beyond.
Known for her ability to drive organizational growth, unlock clarity in complex environments, and deliver measurable long-term outcomes. she helps leaders move from ambition to execution. Above all, she is committed to sustainable impact, the kind that continues to serve people and institutions well beyond the end of a project.
Industries of Focus
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Advised governments on strategic reform, national program design, and policy implementation frameworks.
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Designed innovation strategies, launched digital platforms, and supported public and private sector tech transformations.
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Shaped tourism and entertainment strategies for giga projects, driving cultural positioning and visitor engagement.
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Built national strategies for design, culture, and architecture sectors, connecting heritage with innovation.
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Developed future-skills initiatives, advised ministries on educational reforms, and built customized learning frameworks
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Advised on urban district development, digital infrastructure planning, and integrated smart city experiences.
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Led communication strategies, rebranding initiatives, and customer experience frameworks in both corporate and public contexts.
Raised by a Nation... A Future Believed In
Though much of her career unfolded abroad, her story began in classrooms at home in Saudi Arabia, where a quiet belief in potential took root early on. She was first recognized by Mawhiba in the fifth grade, marked not just as a student, but as a young mind worth investing in. That early encouragement shaped the years that followed, through national gifted student programs, an international exchange experience, university honors, and Misk’s flagship fellowships.
Each step was a hand extended by institutions and individuals that saw promise before it was fully formed. They taught her that potential is not bound by age, that even the young can help shape what lies ahead. They believed in her, and that belief, when held by a nation, can shape a life.
Today, these experiences are not simply part of her resume. They are the reason she gives back. Just as she was guided by others, she now works to support the next generation of Saudi talent. Because to her, the future is not a distant idea. It is already here, rising in the ambition of our youth, and it deserves every chance to grow.
