The Saudi Businesswoman Hanan Al Smari

Hanan Al Smari is an influential Saudi businesswoman and member of the Saudi Shura Council. She is one of the most notable economic leaders owing to her extensive experience and expertise in this industry.

Hanan Al Smari Qualifications

• She earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from King Saud University with a focus on facilities management in 2006.
• Obtained an Executive Master of Business Administration from the British Academy of Training in London in 2017.

Her Career

• Hanan Al Smari formerly served as a branch manager at Bank Al Jazira before becoming CEO of the Deem Almanahil Development Fund. The Saudi Entertainment Authority has selected her to serve as an advisor to the Chairman of the Board of Directors.
• Led branch management at Bank Al Jazira from 2007 to 2010.
• Training and Development Department of the Alanood Charitable Foundation (2010-2011).
• CEO of Al-Manahil Charitable Foundation’s Deem Al-Manahil Fund for Development from 2011 to 2020.
• Since 2019, she has served as an Operations Advisor to the Chairman of the Board of Directors at the General Entertainment Authority.
• Board member of the Al-Manahil Charitable Foundation since 2020.

Membership in Councils and Committees

• Member of the Board of Directors of Al-Manahil Charitable Foundation.
• Member of the organising committee of King Fahad, the Spirit of Leadership Exhibition.

Honours and Awards

• Hanan Al Smari received the Princess Lulwah bint Abdulaziz Award for Young Leadership from the Saudi Council of Chambers in 2016.
• Al Smari stands out for her contributions to the non-profit sector’s development and strategic planning.

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